Iran set to execute protester days after arrest as Tehran speeds up death sentences
Erfan Soltani, 26, was detained at his home in Fardis on 8 January. Four days later, authorities notified his family a death sentence had been issued and confirmed.
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Time warp: How marketers express time can affect what consumers buy
Which feels further back in time: the year 2016, or 10 years ago? And which feels closer: 2036, or 10 years from now?
Mixed views in South Korea over death sentence request for Yoon
Some experts say a death sentence would be symbolically rich.
Ciarán Hinds to Receive Irish Academy Lifetime Achievement Honor
He is "a modest giant and gentleman of an actor, who has deservedly become one of the most highly-respected and versatile actors."
Japan PM plans snap election, party official says
Ms Takaichi is considering an election date of Feb 8, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
Wellington Cesar becomes Brazil's new Justice Minister
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Wellington César Lima e Silva as the new Minister of Justice and Public Security in lieu of the resigning Ricardo Lewandowski, who cited personal reasons and political hurdles.
Pressure mounts for Foreign med students in Paraguay to be proficient in Spanish and Guarani
The Paraguayan Medical Circle (CPM) has issued a formal demand for strict linguistic competency requirements for all foreign medical students. The guild insists that non-native speakers must obtain official certifications in Spanish and Guaraní as a prerequisite for enrollment
Boric endorsing Bachelet for UN top post beyond his own term
Chile’s outgoing President Gabriel Boric Font confirmed on Tuesday that his administration would formalize the candidacy of former President Michelle Bachelet for Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN).
As many as 15,000 feared dead in Iran as regime hunts Starlink devices, activist tells Euronews
Euronews spoke to Ilya Hashemi, a popular online activist whose Telegram channel is a source of reliable news from within Iran, who has been among the few during the ongoing protests to cover and relay the scant information coming out of Iran despite a regime-imposed internet
Indonesia asked to buy US-made drones for surveillance in waters near South China Sea
The demand, among others, is a condition for lowering reciprocal tariffs, ST has learnt.
Malaysia police rule out foul play in fatal KL university air-con explosion
One person was killed in the incident, while nine others, including four students, were injured.
“It’s not for you”
Nothing important is for everyone. When we encounter a thoughtful critic, we need to quickly understand who is speaking to us. If the work we made was intended for someone just like this, and they don’t like it, we need to do a better job next time. The criticism will help us
Some personnel were advised to leave U.S. military base in Qatar, diplomats tell Reuters
DOHA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Some personnel were advised to leave the U.S. military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats told Reuters. The U.S. embassy in Doha had no immediate comment. Al Udeid is the Middle East's largest U.S. base housing around
ChatGPT controversy: Stranger Things creators accused of using AI to write divisive series finale
Stranger Things fans are accusing the Duffer Brothers of using ChatGPT to write the divisive show finale, following a now viral screenshot from Netflix's behind-the-scenes documentary.
A Russian city gets a taste of the cold devastation to Ukraine’s power grid
Russia’s Belgorod is experiencing the power and heat outages that are normally inflicted by Russian forces on neighboring Ukraine.
Iran’s opposition is clamoring for leaders but hobbled by divisions
As anti-government protests spread amid a lethal crackdown, Iran’s opposition and its most prominent leader, Reza Pahlavi, face differences within its ranks.
Crop droughts set to worsen—even as rainfall increases
Europe and western North America will experience more frequent and severe crop droughts as Earth warms, even in places where yearly rainfall increases.
Measuring movement creates a new way to map indoor air pollution
University of Birmingham scientists have developed a new way of measuring and analyzing indoor air pollution that—in initial trials—has established a clear link between office occupancy, physical activity, and air quality.
Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenland’s future
Visiting officials appeared unnerved by the vice president’s planned involvement after they had sought a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Trump Tirades about Shooting Get Darker as Polls Turn Brutal on ICE
Donald Trump is going all in on the lunacy that the Minneapolis shooting should prompt a crackdown on the left . He unleashed ugly tirades on this, claiming the protests are “fake” and that officials are investigating their financial backers. He also lied uncontrollably about
Indonesian ride-hailing industry set for shake-up under draft presidential decree, sources say
The decree under consideration would slash caps on commissions - the amount ride-hailing companies take from drivers for each trip - to 10 per cent from the current 20 per cent.
Africa: Africa's 2026 Elections - Navigating Complexity to Build Responsiveness to Citizens
[ACSS] Africa's 2026 elections must navigate a diverse array of complexities from conflicts to entrenched incumbents, growing youth restlessness, and external actor influences for citizens to be heard.
Fallout Season 2 episode 5 finally mentions Forced Evolutionary Virus, an integral part of the Wasteland and the source of the Super Mutants
Never trust a West Tek scientist.
Uganda shuts down internet two days before election
As President Yoweri Museveni contests for the seventh term, regulators cite misinformation risks for internet shutdown. Rights groups say it undermines free and fair voting.
'We are facing thousands of deaths' in Iran, MEP tells Euronews
The regime in Tehran is deliberately blocking communications to transmit its propaganda while preventing the truth from reaching the world, especially on the death toll which is reportedly still rising, MEP Hannah Neumann, who chairs the European Parliament's delegation to
Report: Ubisoft laying off staff at Abu Dhabi studio
The news comes amid layoffs at other Ubisoft studios around the world.
2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts
The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday.
Democrats confront an ICE dilemma: To rein it in, they have to fund it
It's not clear a Homeland Security funding bill can get done, but furious negotiations are underway.
Scientist wins 'Environment Nobel' for shedding light on hidden fungal networks
Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tons of carbon annually.
At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
China’s J-20 upgrades to anchor networked air war over Taiwan
China’s decision to upgrade the J-20 with advanced radar, engines and AI signals a shift from platform competition to system-level air warfare as it prepares for a Taiwan contingency. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China plans to upgrade its J-20