Fearing China clash, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flashpoint islands
The requests signal an abrupt shift after years in which Tokyo tacitly accepted such trips.
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First accessible pub in China fosters community of people with disabilities and the able-bodied
"We support their needs, but we do not make it something 'special'," owner Xia Yujie said.
More than 40,000ha of mangrove forests lost in Malaysia since 2017, says ministry
It said that the "notable reduction" was caused by a combination of natural and human-induced factors.
‘Chasing Summer’ Review: Iliza Shlesinger Captures Both the Pitfalls and Temptations in an Overachiever’s Humiliating Return Home
Texas is a big place that can feel so small sometimes. Just ask comedian Iliza Shlesinger, who clearly gets it. Born in New York, but raised in the suburbs of Dallas Fort Worth, she made her break from the Lone Star State right after high school and never looked back. Well,
Seoul’s first street-level tram in 58 years to hit the rails in February
Seoul plans to introduce 10 tram sets in stages through May.
Craftsmen in Sarawak determined to preserve the art of making lion heads
Customers from across Malaysia and as far away as China and the US come to buy Mr Ronny Chin's lion heads.
Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea
The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth".
Radical transparency is required to scale carbon dioxide removal, expert says
Last week, Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) Scientific Leadership Team member and Earth & Planetary Sciences Professor Noah Planavsky co-authored a peer-reviewed comment in npj Climate Action titled "The importance of radical transparency for responsible carbon
What is the universe made of? Experts weigh in on the mysterious force that shapes our cosmic history
As the Dark Energy Survey (DES) releases its final results, we caught up with two physicists who've been involved in the project from its early days. In this Q&A, Josh Frieman, DES co-founder and associate laboratory director for fundamental physics at the Department of
Trump Offers ‘Low-Interest Bonds’ to Help Hollywood Production While Again Threatening Tariffs
President Trump renewed his threat to tariff films made overseas on Monday, but also suggested that he would offer “low-interest bonds” to help stimulate domestic production. In an interview with the New York Post, the president did not explain his proposal but indicated he is
Democrat Suozzi says he 'failed' with vote to pass DHS funding bill: 'I must do a better job'
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) expressed regret on Monday for voting last week to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a statement on Facebook, the moderate Democrat said the backlash from his constituents — paired with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Minneapolis
China's industrial profits edge up in 2025, reversing three years of declines as Beijing curbs price wars
China's industrial profits rose 0.6% in 2025 from a year earlier, snapping three consecutive years of declines.
Google settles for $68 million after lawsuit claimed it secretly recorded users
Users reportedly complained the were targeted with ads based on things they had said, even when they hadn't activated their smart devices.
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer
Sammy Yahood has commented on social media that Islam is a “disgusting ideology”.
Protesters Rally Against ICE as Political Climate Intensifies at Sundance: ‘Shoot Films, Not People’
Hundreds of protesters marched down Main Street in Park City on Monday during the Sundance Film Festival, chanting anti-ICE slogans and calling for accountability following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. The demonstration
How Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend Has Become the World’s Warmest Music Festival: It’s Not Just the Tropical Temperatures
For many of the attendees at this year’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival in Mexico, one of the highlights of the four-day gathering came when founder Brandi Carlile stepped out to join co-headliner the Chicks for what can rightly be called one of the signature songs of the
Australia heatwave raises bushfire threat as Melbourne braces for hottest day in 17 years
SYDNEY, Jan 27 - A major heatwave across Australia's southeast raised bushfire threats, with Melbourne forecast to record its hottest day in nearly 17 years on Tuesday, and hundreds of residents in rural towns were ordered to immediately evacuate their homes.
Australia heatwave raises bush fire threat as Melbourne braces itself for hottest day in 17 years
The temperature in Melbourne could hit 45 deg C.
Burning trees to help the planet? South Florida tries new climate tech solution
In lush South Florida, trees and bushes grow all year round. And that means yard waste and dead trees never stop piling up. But leaving them in a landfill is a climate-warming issue. Two South Florida governments think they have a new solution—light it on fire, but in a
China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan
The latest adjustments follow earlier steps taken by Chinese airlines to manage Japan-bound demand.
Albert Camus on How to Live Whole in a Broken World
Born into a World War to live through another, Albert Camus (November 7, 1913–January 4, 1960) died in a car crash with an unused train ticket to the same destination in his pocket. Just three years earlier, he had become the second-youngest laureate of the Nobel Prize in
Trial, Triumph, and the Art of the Possible: The Remarkable Story Behind Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
A hymn of rage, a hymn of redemption, and a timeless love letter to the possible.
Is There a God? Stephen Hawking Gives the Definitive Answer to the Eternal Question
"The universe is the ultimate free lunch."
No off-ramp in sight for DHS-fueled shutdown
Republicans are dangling options that would avoid having to change a massive spending bill. Democrats aren’t biting.
Dope Frontman Takes Issue With Chuck D & John Densmore’s New Project doPE
Last week, Chuck D and John Densmore announced their debut album no country for old men under the name of doPE. The moniker is meant to combine the beginning of the Doors' lowercase logo and the Public Enemy abbreviation PE, but longstanding NYC industrial crew Dope are
Highguard is fine when you don't have an internet in your ear telling you it's nasty
It's well made, but I don't see Highguard becoming a habit.
Music Industry Moves: NMPA Promotes Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer; BMG Ups Celine Joshua
The National Music Publishers’ Association has announced the elevation of Danielle Aguirre and Charlotte Sellmyer to “new titles that reflect how their roles have expanded within the organization.” Aguirre has been named Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Chief Operating Officer
Citi ex-employee accuses top exec of ‘egregious’ sexual harassment, sues bank for forcing her out
Julia Carreon, who was global head of platform and experiences, said Andy Sieg initially supported her and helped her obtain a promotion, but quickly began a "campaign of unrelenting and egregious sexual harassment, manipulation, and grooming."
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.
Video Analyses at Odds with DHS Statements on Minneapolis Shooting
The Department of Homeland Security hasn’t provided evidence for some statements administration officials made within hours of the Jan. 24 fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, and some of those statements appear to be contradicted by
Trump administration approves plan backed by Newsom to build largest California reservoir in 50 years
On Jan. 23, the Trump administration gave its approval for plans to build Sites Reservoir, a vast 13-mile-long off-stream lake north of Sacramento that would provide water to 500,000 acres of Central Valley farmland and 24 million people, including residents of Santa Clara
Hytale update adds a new weapon for summoning undead hordes, but keep your early access expectations in check
Mine walked into a campfire and died.
The many faces of monster galaxies
Some galaxies in the early universe were absolute powerhouses, churning out stars at rates that would dwarf the Milky Way's modest stellar production. These "monster galaxies," buried deep in dust between 10 and 12 billion years ago, are thought to be the ancestors of today's
Reunion of 2 friends in Japan results in $5.7m lawsuit over alleged fraudulent investment schemes
Ten years after their reunion, the two men, now in their 60s, ended up in court.
UK's Starmer heads to China to repair ties as he navigates tensions with US
LONDON, Jan 27 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fly to China on Tuesday on the first visit by a British leader in eight years, in a bid to mend ties with the world's second-largest economy and reduce its dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States.
Neil Young Reasserts Amazon Boycott, Gifts Entire Catalog To Greenland
In October, Neil Young pulled his catalog from Amazon Music and called for a boycott. "BUY LOCAL. BUY DIRECT. BEZOS SUPPORTS THIS GOVERNMENT. IT DOES NOT SUPPORT YOU OR ME," he wrote. Now, he's reasserting that stance on his website and announcing that he's gifting his entire
Shooting backlash raises shutdown risks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Shutdown odds rise amid shooting backlash A second high-profile killing by a federal agent in Minneapolis has jeopardized the chances of Congress averting a
Anticipated Sequel ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ Moves Up Release Date – Film News in Brief
The highly-anticipated sequel to Searchlight’s 2019 horror-comedy flick “Ready or Not” will be here sooner than expected. Walt Disney Studios will now release “Ready or Not: Here I Come” on March 20, , a week before its original release date of March 27. The upcoming film stars
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
Harry Styles to Present at the Grammys as Anticipation for His New Era Reaches a Fever Pitch
Doechii, who performed at last year's ceremony, will also be presenting
Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Lesley Manville, Letitia Wright to Lead National Theatre’s Star-Studded 2026 Season
London’s National Theatre has unveiled a packed 2026 program featuring a constellation of international stars including Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, Lesley Manville, Letitia Wright, and Nina Hoss, as the venerable institution expands its reach across U.K. and global stages. The
Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
Ignis mission timelapses: Earth and moon views from the International Space Station
ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski captured these stunning timelapse videos during his 20-day stay aboard the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4, known as Ignis. Filmed from the Cupola—the Space Station's iconic seven-windowed observation
Search and rescue efforts under way for 10 still missing after deadly Philippine ferry disaster
Death toll is 18 and 316 people were rescued.
Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez said she has had enough of orders from Washington, in
Noem agrees to testify before Senate Judiciary in March
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee in early March, a spokesperson for the committee's chair, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), confirmed to The Hill on Monday. Noem is expected to testify on March 3, according to