Malaysia police probe ex‑journalist Rex Tan, Chinese daily under Sedition Act

The case involving Mr Tan comes after a public lecture held on Jan 12.

Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi

KYIV, Feb 1 (Reuters) - A new round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4 and 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv was ready for a "substantive discussion". "Our negotiating

In the world's driest desert, Chile freezes its future to protect plants

Tucked away in a remote desert town, a hidden vault safeguards Chile's most precious natural treasures. From long-forgotten flowers to endangered crops.

Over 7,000 cannabis shops close due to stricter regulations and new law

A raft of new rules is suffocating a once promising, albeit offbeat, industry.

Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua among UK's top taxpayers

The former One Direction member-turned-solo artist appears on the Sunday Times list for the first time.

First successful lab colony of polyphagous shot hole borer achieved in Western Australia

A major breakthrough has been achieved in the fight against the invasive polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB), Euwallacea fornicatus in Western Australia. Researchers at Murdoch University have successfully established the first stable laboratory colony of PSHB in the state.

Shahrbanoo Sadat, Maryna Er Gorbach Discuss Their Displacement Film Fund Shorts ‘Super Afghan Gym’ and ‘Rotation’: Rotterdam

The creatives behind the films, backed by the grant scheme unveiled last year by Cate Blanchett and IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund, also address displacement and identity.

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan

KARACHI, Feb 1 - Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants over 40 hours after coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the chief minister of the southwestern province said on Sunday, as the authorities battle one of the deadliest flare-ups in years.

Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity

Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding

After EU decision: Iran says it now considers all EU militaries as terrorist groups

Tehran is reacting to the latest EU decision with a symbolic counter-measure, thereby intensifying the political escalation between Iran and Europe.

More trouble than it’s worth

This is the hallmark of projects that turn out to be worth doing. The trouble might be a symptom that we’re onto something that others don’t care enough to do. And the things that are obviously worth doing are probably already being done.

India faces hotter, drier February, threatening winter crops

Crops such as wheat and barley could suffer yield losses.

Iranian missiles pose deadly threat to region, gulf allies warn U.S.

Iran retains munitions that can reach U.S. interests in the Persian Gulf, including more than a dozen military bases and tens of thousands of troops.

Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks Balochistan

KARACHI, Feb 1 - Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants over 40 hours after coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the chief minister of the southwestern province said on Sunday, as the authorities battle one of the deadliest flare-ups in years.

LA 2028 Olympics chief 'deeply regrets' flirty emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

Casey Wasserman's flirty emails were among millions of files published by the US Department of Justice on Friday.

Tehran warns of regional conflict if US attacks Iran

DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that if the U.S. attacked Iran it would become a regional conflict, state media reported on Sunday, amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. has built up its naval presence in the

Preparations underway for full reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing, officials say

By Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO Feb 1 (Reuters) - Preparations to reopen Gaza's main border crossing in Rafah were underway on Sunday though it was uncertain any Palestinians would pass through it before the day's end, Israeli and Palestinian officials

Myanmar junta calls coup-protesting civil servants back to work

After the 2021 military coup, tens of thousands of public workers, including doctors and government administrators, left their posts in a surge of civil disobedience.

Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms

Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.

'No words': Danish war veterans hold silent march in Copenhagen to protest against Trump's remarks

In Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside US troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.

Rare earths and data centres: India pushes local industry as global tensions rise

India's budget focuses on infrastructure and defence spending and tax breaks for data-centre investments.

Deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan outlines regional and EU relations

In this edition of Eurasia Talks and in a rare interview, Euronews is joined by Edil Baisalov, the Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan.

'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities.

‘How to Divorce During the War’ Review: A Droll, Perceptive Look at Handling Personal Crises Amid Political Ones

On the face of it, for a comfortable middle-class couple in Lithuania, getting divorced has absolutely nothing to do with the war in Ukraine. Why would it? But when their separation happens to coincide with the Russian invasion two countries away, these two very differently

Indonesia lets Elon Musk's Grok resume, lifting ban over sexualised images

The resumption of access is being processed on "a conditional basis and under strict supervision", according to a government statement.

Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links

Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.

Australian snowboarder dies after ski lift accident in central Japan

The buckle on her backpack belt got caught in the chair, pulling her with it as she tried to disembark.

Trump says US ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as Washington moves to cut Havana's oil supplies

The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.”

FuelFest Qatar roars into Middle East debut with cars, culture and celebrity power

FuelFest has made its Middle East debut in Doha, drawing more than 6,000 fans to a high-energy celebration of car culture, music and lifestyle, as Qatar continues to expand its cultural calendar with globally recognised events.

Half of 20 major Japanese cities face shrinking population

An estimate for 2050 shows that the number of those cities that will see a population decline will expand to 18.

Scientists discover how to turn gut bacteria into anti-aging factories

Researchers found that small doses of an antibiotic can coax gut bacteria into producing a life-extending compound. In worms, this led to longer lifespans, while mice showed healthier cholesterol and insulin changes. Because the drug stays in the gut, it avoids toxic side

Pakistan’s stray animals have found friends and protectors in Karachi’s young residents

Over 10 years, Karachi has witnessed massive population growth, of both the human and animal kind.

Moment bright light trail streaks across New Zealand skyline

The footage was captured by a webcam at the Heretaunga Boating Club in the capital city of Wellington.

Exclusive-US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say

By Andrea Shalal, Timour Azhari and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Mark Savaya, named by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer in that role, sources familiar with the move said. The move comes amid growing tensions

Suspended cop ‘Inspector Sheila’ nabbed for disturbing peace at Thaipusum event in Malaysia

He said the arrest followed an altercation between the woman and several traders near the temple at around 4am.

Tesla: The Most Expensive Story Ever Told

Russia's Shoigu, China's Wang Yi to discuss security issues

MOSCOW, Feb 1 - Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu arrived in China on Sunday where he will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss security issues, Russian media outlets reported on Sunday citing the Russian Security Council.

Iran's Khamenei likens protests to 'coup', warns of regional war

Iran's supreme leader on Sunday likened recent anti-government protests to a "coup", warning that any US attack on the Islamic republic following Washington's military deployments in the Middle East would trigger a regional war. The Iranian authorities' deadly response to the

Iran declares European armies 'terrorist groups' after IRGC designation

Iran has declared European countries' armies "terrorist groups", its parliament speaker said Sunday, following the EU's decision to apply the same designation to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Lawmakers wore the green uniform of the Guards in a display of solidarity at

‘The Arab’ Director on Moving From Docs to Fiction for the Story of an Unnamed Figure in Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’: Rotterdam

Algerian history, colonialism and an Oedipal relationship play key roles in Malek Bensmaïl's fiction debut with Palestinian 'Succession' star Hiam Abbass, which world premiered at IFFR.

Young South Koreans show renewed interest in marriage: Survey

The rise in people intending to get married coincides with an uptick in actual marriages.

South Korea’s viral dessert ‘Dubai chewy cookies’ reach namesake city

The dessert is known for its chewy exterior and dense centre.

'La Casa dei Grifi': Inside one of Rome's most ancient homes

Discovered in 1912 and closed to visitors for more than a century, Rome’s "Casa dei Grifi" will open to the public in March. Euronews visited the site on the Palatine Hill ahead of its official opening.

‘SNL’: Watch Cardi B Perform ‘Bodega Baddie,’ ‘ErrTime’

Both songs are from the rapper's latest album, Am I the Drama?

Sanmina: All About The Outlook

China targets ‘rats’ stealing military funds after launch of high-profile probe into top generals

Priority should be given to cases where “political and commercial issues are intertwined”, according to a commentary.

Iran considers EU armies as 'terrorist groups' in retaliatory move

DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Iran considers as "terrorist groups" the armies of EU countries that listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the bloc's list of terrorist organisations, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday. The EU marked a symbolic shift in

Italo-German competitiveness to-do list for Europe

Merz and Meloni’s updated Italo-German Plan of Action doubles down on legislative self-restraint, simplification, and better regulation. The real test now is the Omnibus push and the Better Regulation reform.