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Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain
Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.
Malaysian PM Anwar given clean bill of health after routine check-up
The findings indicate that Datuk Seri Anwar is fit to continue with his official duties.
Filmmaker Cedric Klapisch Collects French Cinema Award at Familial, Culture Ministry Ceremony
Flanked by his closest collaborators, director Cédric Klapisch collected this year’s French Cinema Award at a warm, familial ceremony at France’s Ministry of Culture on Jan. 15. Joined by his longtime screenwriter Santiago Amigorena and his emblematic actor Zinedine Soualem —
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Calls Out ‘Psycho’ Trump for Taking Peace Prize
Colin Jost also trashes the "America First" president for "opening up our relationship to other countries"
Japan’s ruling LDP eyeing no consumption tax on food as election looms
A new opposition force is looking to scrap the consumption tax on food permanently.
‘Complete contradiction’: Meet the athletes calling out the 2026 Winter Olympics’ polluting sponsors
Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Latest news bulletin | January 18th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 18th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Winter flight chaos: The surprising reason even Finnish airports are struggling with extreme cold
Aviation experts explain that grounding flights is more complex than just clearing a runway of snow and ice.
Harry Potter Meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ in Racy SNL Sketch With Ron Romance, Naked Quidditch and Jason Momoa
The Wizarding World is taking on “Heated Rivalry.” On this week’s “SNL,” host Finn Wolfhard starred as Harry Potter in a sketch mocking the new HBO series adaptation of the fantasy novels. But in this version, thanks to being “hastily rewritten after the success of a certain
Philippine landfill death rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days
The last missing person was found past 5am, local time, on Jan 18.
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Top Trump Officials Ignore Reality to Defend ‘Perfect’ ICE
"You don't dare kill your protesters. That's our thing!" Pete Hegseth tells Iran's leader
‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Nobel Prize Envy, Colin Jost’s Unhinged Pete Hegseth Promises ‘USA is Going to F—‘ Countries Around the World
“Saturday Night Live” mocked President Donald Trump’s egomania around the Nobel Peace Prize as well as the U.S. military action in Venezuela and Kristi Noem’s incredibly callous response to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis in the cold open for the show’s first episode of 2026.
Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Crashed by ‘Stranger Things’ BFFs Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo; Trio Say They’re Grown and Ready for ‘Adult Films’
Finn Wolfhard’s “SNL” monologue was crashed by two of his best-known co-stars. Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo, who starred on “Stranger Things” with Wolfhard, joined the actor in his monologue as he spoke about growing up onscreen and how he’s now an adult. “My voice
Malaysia’s Defence Ministry launches probe into ‘yeye’ culture across all military branches
Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said the ministry will not tolerate any conduct that tarnishes military values.
Indonesian authorities find wreckage of missing surveillance plane with 11 on board
There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane, which was chartered by Indonesia's Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry to conduct air surveillance on fisheries.
Indonesian authorities find wreckage of plane that was carrying 11 people
There were eight crew members and three passengers on board the plane.
Scrapping direct regional elections in Indonesia shifts power to elites, analysts warn
They say such a proposal is driven by political convenience and will move corruption behind closed doors.
Trump says he'll protect time slot for Army-Navy game by executive order
President Trump on Saturday said he will sign an executive order to secure an "EXCLUSIVE" four-hour time slot for the annual Army-Navy college football game in December. "The Army-Navy Game is one of our Greatest American Traditions — Unmatched Patriotism, Courage, and Honor!"
Iran protest death toll surges to over 3,300: Activist group
A human rights group on Saturday found that the number of deaths during widespread anti-government protests in Iran has reached over 3,300. The Human Rights Group Activist News Agency verified the latest death toll after three weeks of protests, with 4,382 cases that the group
Latest high-tech Japanese toilets can check health via stool analysis
Users can even receive dietary advice based on analysis of their bowel movement.
Malaysian journalist released on bail following sedition arrest linked to controversial question posed at public forum
Rex Tan, who has since resigned from news outlet Free Malaysia Today, had posed a question alleged to contain racial elements at the “Gaza Exposes the Complicity of International Actors” lecture featuring British politician George Galloway.
South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months
To prevent the spread, officials culled 20,000 pigs at the affected farm.
Schumer: Democrats will try to block Trump's Greenland tariffs
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Saturday said Senate Democrats will block President Trump's new 10 percent tariffs to be implemented on European countries over his calls for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. "Donald Trump’s foolhardy tariffs have already driven up
Goblin Sushi is a cooking sim about a goblin who cooks sushi for other sushi-loving goblins
If I could I'd be gobblin' sushi every day.
Leavitt told CBS News that Trump would sue if his interview was cut short on air: Reports
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told CBS News that President Trump would sue the media outlet if it cut its 13-minute interview with the president, according to multiple news reports on Saturday. CBS News's Tony Dokoupil interviewed Trump on Tuesday for the "CBS
Strategas chief Jason Trennert’s cancer battle made him appreciate the little things: ‘Privilege to be alive’
Cancer can be a wake-up call — often to the things we haven’t fully appreciated in life.
With Milei present and Lula absent, Mercosur and EU sign landmark deal in Asunción
The European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc signed their long-negotiated association and free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, with Argentina’s President Javier Milei attending the ceremony and Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva absent, represented instead by
Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
Pokémon Go Grookey Community Day event guide
Grookey Community Day takes place on Jan. 18. Here's how to find a shiny and what to look out for.
Fallout reunites with Magic: The Gathering for cards featuring characters from New Vegas, the TV show, and more Dogmeat
Finally, we can tap Walton Goggins.
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.
Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission
Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.
Skyrim mod The Rot Below promises a '3–6 hour dungeon experience' and is fully voice-acted
By actual humans too.
Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies in Saudi Arabia
The actress's daughter said her mother died from a heart attack.
Trump puts $1B price tag on Gaza peace board permanent seats: Reports
President Trump will ask countries that want to join his "Board of Peace" to oversee Gaza to pay $1 billion for membership, according to reporting from Bloomberg and The Atlantic on Saturday. A draft charter seen by both outlets showed that Trump will serve as the executive
The Trump mandate: Who needs Palestinians to run their own lives in Gaza?
Seventy-eight years after the Nakba and the end of the British Mandate, and after generations of dreaming of self-determination and seeking to realize it, Palestinians face a new, American governance framework – without any Palestinians on board
One cure for sour feelings about politics: Getting people to love their hometowns
Eileen Higgins won a historic victory in December. She became the first woman ever elected mayor of Miami, as well as its first Democratic mayor since 1997.
Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, report says
Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Trump administration wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace board, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing a draft charter. United States President Donald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and each member state shall serve a
US-EU trade deal in jeopardy over Trump's new tariffs
European leaders on Saturday said the trade deal with the U.S. and the European Union is on hold after President Trump announced new 10 percent tariffs on Denmark and other European countries over his growing rhetoric to acquire Greenland. President of the European People's
Minecraft-like Hytale got a huge dinosaur update just a few days after release
Foxes should be less inclined to kill you now.
US strike in Syria kills al Qaeda leader tied to deaths of Iowa National Guard troops
The U.S. military conducted a strike in northwest Syria on Friday that killed an Al-Qaeda leader with ties to an alleged ISIS gunman who killed three Americans in an ambush last month, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM on Saturday identified the deceased
Heavy rains in eastern Australia spark flash floods, 20 rescued
SYDNEY, Jan 18 - Australian authorities on Sunday said 20 people were rescued from floodwaters in the eastern state of New South Wales after torrential rains sparked warnings for residents to move to higher ground.
Flash flooding eases in Australia’s largest city Sydney
Residents at a suburb were earlier evacuated due to rising waters sparked by torrential rains.
