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

At least 19 people are now believed to have died in recent weeks in northern South Africa during floods.

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.

BTS Reveal ‘Deeply Reflective’ Title for Their Comeback Album

The highly-anticipated LP will take its name from a traditional Korean folk song that is "associated with emotions of connection, distance, and reunion"

Witkoff says U.S. favors diplomacy over military action in Iran, sees economic strain as leverage

Witkoff also described Trump's emotional reaction during a November White House visit by Israeli hostages and their families, including 17 of the last 20 hostages released the previous month. 'I saw the tears. He doesn't like anyone to see tears. And he said to me, "This is the

European Commission issues €11 billion in its 1st syndicated transaction of 2026

On 13 January, the European Commission raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 1st syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a new €6bn EU-Bond maturing on 12 July 2029 and a €5 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 12 October 2055. The 3-year bond

Watch the video: Who will win Portugal's presidential elections?

Portugal is electing a new president this Sunday, and for the first time in 40 years, we might not have an immediate winner. Who will prevail?

Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

[The Conversation Africa] Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form.

Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia's Recruitment of Africans

[RFI] Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army - raising fresh questions about Moscow's overseas recruitment practices.

A$AP Rocky’s New Album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb,’ Is Here

The 15-track collection, the rapper's first in eight years, includes previously-released singles “Punk Rocky” and “Helicopter"

Those strange red dots in James Webb images finally have an explanation

For years, strange red dots in James Webb images left scientists puzzled. New research shows they are young black holes hidden inside dense clouds of gas, glowing as they devour their surroundings. These black holes are smaller than expected but grow rapidly, shedding light on

UMNO president issues plea to king for Najib pardon; says party seeks to bring ‘home’ defectors, rivals

Giving an analogy, the deputy prime minister said that past attempts to create a “big umbrella” for Malays without the party had failed because it was not “attached to its original home”.

Week in wildlife: monkey spa day, a frisky kākāpō and a camouflaged owl

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Commission disburses €464 million to Lithuania under NextGenerationEU

On 14 January, the European Commission disbursed €464 million to Lithuania, marking the fourth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The Facility is the centerpiece of NextGenerationEU - the Commission's post-pandemic programme to support Member States'

Why Cambodia deported scam boss Chen Zhi to China, not the US

On January 7, Cambodian authorities announced they had detained and deported Chen Zhi, founder and former chairman of Prince Group, a multinational conglomerate accused of fronting a global multibillion-dollar fraud operation. Chen, a former advisor to ex-Prime Minister Hun

Fraudsters flee Cambodia's 'scam city' after accused boss Chen Zhi taken down

Similar scenes played out at alleged scam compounds across Cambodia this week as the government said it was cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry.

Jimmy Kimmel Offers Trump One of His Awards If He Gets ICE Out of Minnesota

The host made the suggestion after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado "presented" her Nobel Peace Prize to the president

Netherlands: Gas leak causes explosion and fire in central Utrecht

Gas leak explosion in Utrecht's historic centre injures four, damages buildings, and displaces 100 residents. Mayor says return may be delayed due to debris.

Africa: FIFA Receives Record 500 Million Ticket Requests for 2026 World Cup

[Ghanaian Times] FIFA said on Tuesday it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window that closed this week, describing it as a new milestone in world sporting history.

Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race

President Museveni has about 76% of the vote with results in from nearly half of all polling stations.

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

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will review and reorganise all procurement.

KL university air-con explosion: One victim still in coma with fractured skull, bleeding in brain

One man died and nine others were injured by the air conditioning gas explosion at HELP University.

Top Australia arts festival apologises for barring Palestinian writer

SYDNEY, Jan 16 - A major Australian arts festival has apologised to a Palestinian Australian writer after disinviting her over her remarks about Israel, sparking a controversy that forced the cancellation of this year's Adelaide Writers' Week.

Woman who accused high-profile twins of sexual assault found dead in Australia

The woman, who accused Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Sydney late last year.

Japanese and Italian PMs discuss defence and trade in Tokyo on Meloni's birthday

Japan and Italy upgraded their relationship to a special strategic partnership, emphasizing economic and energy security and marking 160 years of diplomatic ties.

Israel sees spike in PTSD and suicide among troops as war persists

By Emily Rose JERUSALEM, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Israel is grappling with a dramatic increase in post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide among its troops after its two-year assault on Gaza, precipitated by the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on southern Israel. Recent reports by

Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran

Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.

New Gold-ETF Data: Record Inflows Fuel Metal's Best Year Since 1979

Global and European temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, Copernicus report finds

Global temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, according to data from EU's Copernicus Global Climate Highlights report published today. This year sat just 0.01°C below the levels seen in 2023, and while 2024 remains the warmest year ever documented, 2025

Kobalt Partners With India’s Madverse to Expand Publishing Reach

Independent music publisher Kobalt has formed a worldwide partnership with Madverse Music Group, an India-based company serving the South Asian independent music sector with distribution, publishing and marketing services. Under the agreement, Madverse’s community of

Investigation after Air India jet engine sucks in cargo container at Delhi airport

No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

Film of the Week: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - a dazzling dance with the devil

'The Bone Temple', the second entry into the '28 Years' trilogy is a spine-chillingly brutal and beautiful film that clings to kindness in a world corrupted by rage.

Sony Pictures Networks India Restructures Leadership in Strategic Shift

Sony Pictures Networks India has restructured its leadership team to support its evolution into a content-driven, multi-lingual entertainment company that treats all distribution platforms equally. The Mumbai-based broadcaster unveiled the changes Friday, explaining that the

Australia warns of floods, fires after cars washed away

A local record of 186mm fell in the 24 hours to the morning of Jan 16 in one spot.

Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting

Trump confirmed on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, saying it was an honour to meet her.

EU commits to strengthening partnership with Lebanon

During their joint visit to Beirut, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa met with President of the Republic of Lebanon Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. On the first anniversary of President Aoun's nomination,

South Korea's impeached leader Yoon sentenced to 5 years' jail in first martial law verdict

This comes days after prosecutors in a separate case demanded Yoon be sentenced to death for his role as the "ringleader of an insurrection".

Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after extradition of accused boss Chen Zhi to China

The Cambodian government said it was cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry.