Asus and MSI have now both clarified the RTX 5070 Ti hasn't received an end-of-life status

Asus has officially echoed its response to us yesterday and MSI has confirmed it has "no plans to EoL anything."

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

South Africa probes Iran's role in BRICS+ naval drills

JOHANNESBURG, Jan 16 (Reuters) - South Africa's defence ministry said on Friday that Minister Angie Motshekga had launched an inquiry into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. The defence ministry said in a

Myanmar tells ICJ Rohingya genocide claims ‘unsubstantiated’

Gambia said that Myanmar's actions against the Rohingya breached the 1948 UN Genocide Convention.

EO Media Brings Speciality Titles, Romcoms, Holiday Movies to Content Americas

Adding another wrinkle to an already eclectic slate targeting market segments still displaying demand, Ezequiel Olzanski has added 20 new titles to EO Media’s Content Americas 2026 sales slate, drawing heavily on EO’s long-standing alliances with U.S.-company Nicely

Iran protest movement subsides in face of 'brutal' crackdown

The protest movement in Iran has subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands under an internet blackout, monitors said Friday, one week after the start of the biggest protests in years challenging the Islamic republic's theocratic system. The threat of new military

Eurovision Song Contest announces first-ever tour as it faces boycott over Israel participation

The Europe-wide tour announcement comes amid growing controversy, with several countries boycotting the contest due to Israel's participation.

Bitcoin Eyes a Path Toward $100K if This Key Level Holds

Washington warns Tehran 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN Security Council session

Trump remains open to military intervention if Tehran continues to exact lethal force on protesters in the ongoing nationwide demonstrations, US representatives told the UN Security Council on Thursday.

X-ray four-wave mixing captures elusive electron interactions inside atoms and molecules

Scientists at the X-ray free-electron laser SwissFEL have realized a long-pursued experimental goal in physics: to show how electrons dance together. The technique, known as X-ray four-wave mixing, opens a new way to see how energy and information flow within atoms and

Wikipedia signs deals with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, saying AI firms should pay 'fair share'

The founder of the platform says large language models have been ‘hammering’ Wikipedia’s servers and AI companies should “chip in and pay fair share”.

Slovakia's Fico to meet Trump in Florida on Saturday with nuclear plant deal in focus

Slovakia's Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda from Ukraine to migration.

Extreme rainfall inundates South Africa and Mozambique

Flood warning raised to highest level with roads washed away and rain forcing evacuation of Kruger national park Large areas of north-eastern South Africa and neighbouring Mozambique have been inundated for several days with exceptionally heavy rainfall. Some locations in South

Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Reach Africa Cup of Nations Final

[Namibian] Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of

Water restored to most Kent and Sussex homes after six days’ disruption

Up to 30,000 customers of South East Water had no supply or low pressure at height of incident Water has been restored to most homes across Kent and Sussex after almost a week of disruption. South East Water (SEW) said the outage, which began on Saturday, was the result of

Migrant returns: Which EU countries are increasing repatriations?

Migrant returns increased by nearly a fifth, but a significant gap remains between the number of repatriation orders issued and those carried out.

'I've never felt such malice': Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations

After days of controversy, the legendary Spanish singer has broken his silence on social media to categorically deny claims by two former female employees. The case is now being investigated by Spain’s National Court.

Putin and Netanyahu discuss Iran by phone, Kremlin says

MOSCOW, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran by phone on Friday, the Kremlin said. Putin offered Netanyahu Russia's help in mediating in regards to Iran, and told

China senses opportunity as U.S. targets Iran and Venezuela

China is trying to position itself as a stabilizing force amid U.S. actions on Venezuela and Iran — but its commitment to allies is largely pragmatic, analysts say.

With Maduro in U.S. custody, his lieutenants warm to Trump

Attacked by the U.S. military, Venezuela’s socialist regime is now working with the Trump administration to harness the world’s largest proven oil reserves.

Trump’s Venezuela strike: the good, bad & the ugly

We dissect the abduction of a sitting president and predict what might come next.

Trump Press Sec Erupts in Fury at Media over ICE as Polls Spiral Again

After fielding a perfectly legitimate question about ICE abuses on Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt lost her temper. She smeared the reporter as a “left-wing hack.” She then broadened her indictment to the whole “fake” media. She also angrily ridiculed

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

In this edition: ICE fighter, tectonic researcher, prairie preserver, regal grandmother, wild timekeeper.

David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood to Host BAFTA Film Awards Nominations (EXCLUSIVE)

Two of the U.K.’s fastest rising stars are set to reveal the full lineup of the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations. David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood are on hosting duties for the nominees announcement, which will start at 12 p.m. U.K. (4 a.m. PT) on Jan. 27 at the British

NASA brings Crew-11 home early in rare medical evacuation

SpaceX Crew-11 splashed down safely in the Pacific after more than five months in orbit aboard the International Space Station. The four astronauts completed over 140 experiments and traveled nearly 71 million miles around Earth. NASA brought the crew home earlier than planned

She asked the internet for help with slaughtering two pigs. Thousands turned up in support

Responding to a social media post, thousands turned up at a village home in Chongqing to help an elderly man tasked with slaughtering the family pigs for Chinese New Year.

Republicans are scrambling to counter Trump on Greenland

GOP lawmakers are stepping up their warnings and engaging in diplomacy as the president's threats escalate.

As Tamil film star Vijay’s legal troubles mount, some see a political conspiracy at play

The ruling BJP is said to be pressuring the actor to join a political alliance for the Tamil Nadu polls.

Thailand orders construction halt for firm Italian-Thai after fatal accidents

It is to allow expert teams to conduct detailed inspections to ensure safety standards were being met.

Trump’s Azerbaijan-Armenia peace pact paying trade-link gains

As discussions progress between Armenia and the United States on the technical design and cooperative implementation of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), Iran has said that it views the project as the functional successor to the earlier “Zangezur

Indonesia sues firms over environmental harm in flood zone

The $366 million sum represents both fines for damage and the proposed monetary value of recovery efforts.

Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".

Explainer: What to know about trials faced by South Korea’s former president Yoon

A South Korean court on Jan 16 sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison.

Politics in place of policy

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Germany’s authoritarian drift: political control replaces economic strategy Diego Faßnacht argues Germany’s governing coalition is compensating for economic stagnation

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Caught between U.S. doubts and Israeli concern, Trump delays a strike on Iran

The toppling of the Iranian regime, if it happens, would be a very positive strategic change in the Middle East. However, the main question which now justifiably troubles Israeli citizens is whether an American attack would in turn lead to an Iranian decision to launch missiles

Bears cast for 76th Berlin Film Festival using traditional bronze techniques

Germany’s Berlinale film festival is preparing its iconic bear trophies at a small foundry in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where the awards have been made for decades.

Famed safari park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa

Severe flooding believed to be worsened by climate change has killed at least 19 people in South Africa in recent weeks.

South Korea to streamline procedures for entry of North Korean food products

The move is aimed at avoiding last-minute delays or conflicting assessments.

Greek court acquits aid workers of migrant-smuggling charges

LESBOS, Greece, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Over two dozen aid workers involved in refugee rescues in Greece were acquitted of migrant smuggling charges in a multi-year case that rights groups said was a baseless attempt to ban aid for refugees heading to Europe. European Union

MTV Rewind Lets You Revisit 40,000 Music Videos & Commercials from the Golden Age of MTV

MTV still exists. At least, it still exists in the United States, or in certain of that country’s markets, for the time being. A flurry of premature obituaries recently blew through the internet after the announcement that the network had shut down in other parts of the world,

Argentine farmers look forward to the EU and Mercosur agreement

EU and Mercosur are set to sign a long-awaited free trade deal in Paraguay on Saturday, creating a vast tariff-cutting zone linking Europe and South America. Argentine exporters say they’ll save tens of millions yearly as a 20% EU meat-import tariff is immediately removed.

Sydney awaits ‘soggiest weekend of summer’ as Victorian authorities defend flash flood warnings

Floods predicted for NSW south coast after severe storms dumped 180mm in six hours on Victoria’s Lorne and Wye River, washing cars into the sea on the Great Ocean Road Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news

Malaysia freezes army and police procurement decisions linked to corruption, PM Anwar says

The suspension comes following allegations of bribery linked to army procurement projects, with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission raiding several firms suspected of involvement in a bribery scheme and freezing bank accounts belonging to a suspect and their family members.

A deadly chemical frozen in ice may have sparked life on Earth

Hydrogen cyanide, a toxic chemical, may have helped spark the chemistry that led to life. When frozen, it forms crystals with highly reactive surfaces that can drive unusual chemical reactions, even in extreme cold. These reactions could produce more reactive molecules that

US-Denmark spat over Greenland 'not the end' of NATO, says Latvian defence minister

In an interview Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds sought to dispel concerns the NATO military alliance is in crisis over Greenland, saying he would "not over-dramatise" the situation.