A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms cut one major poop gag (but kept the rest)
Ira Parker, co-creator and showrunner of The Game of Thrones spin-off, explains why the series' poop jokes are important — and the one that wasn't.
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‘Industry’ Star Kit Harington on Henry Muck’s Acid-Popping Descent Into Supernatural Despair and Unraveling the ‘Real Trauma in His Past’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains plot details for “The Commander and the Grey Lady,” Season 4, Episode 2 of HBO’s “Industry,” now streaming on HBO Max. All is not well in the House of Muck. After underlining his credentials as a failed entrepreneur in Season 3, “Industry”
‘Raid’ Franchise Director Raj Kumar Gupta to Helm Tentpole Film for India’s Junglee Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Junglee Pictures has tapped filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta to helm a tentpole theatrical feature, bringing together the studio behind “Badhaai Ho” and “Raazi” with the director of the “Raid” franchise. Gupta, whose credits include “Raid,” “Raid 2,” “No One Killed Jessica”
Singaporean singer Iskandar Ismail wins 12th season of Malaysian singing competition Gegar Vaganza
On Sunday (Jan 18), Singaporean singer Iskandar Ismail edged out numerous celebrity singers from around the region to win the 12th season of Malaysian singing competition Gegar Vaganza.
Boy fighting for life after being mauled by shark in Australia
The 12-year-old was jumping off a rock ledge in the Sydney Harbour when he was mauled by a shark.
China hits growth goal despite Trump tariffs turmoil
Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year.
China's economy grew 5% last year, among slowest in decades
China's fourth quarter GDP grew to 4.5 per cent from a year earlier, marking a three-year low and slowdown from 4.8 per cent in the third quarter as domestic demand softened.
China's Q4 GDP grows 4.5%, just ahead of market forecast
For the whole of 2025, the world's second-largest economy expanded 5.0 per cent, meeting the government's annual growth target.
What is the Blackfyre Rebellion and why is it important to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
The Game of Thrones prequel is set in the aftermath of a bloody civil war. Here's a detailed history of the Blackfyre Rebellion.
Hong Kong’s New Con-Con Asian IP Festival to Feature Anime Premieres, J-Pop Acts, Local Creators
Medialink Group Limited is launching Con-Con Hong Kong 2026, billed as Asia’s first comprehensive intellectual property extravaganza, set for April 4-5 at AsiaWorld-Expo. The inaugural two-day gathering aims to merge IP-focused programming with a large-scale music festival and
Vietnam's Communist Party congress meets to pick new leaders
To Lam, the current party general secretary, is seen as the lead contender for the top job.
15 years after Fukushima, Japan prepares to restart the world’s biggest nuclear plant
A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain The activity around the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is reaching its peak: workers
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Cast Guide: Who’s Who in the ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel?
It’s time to journey back to Westeros. HBO’s latest “Game of Thrones” prequel spinoff, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” goes back in time and zeroes in on a lowly hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), rather than focus on the grand politics of the Iron Throne. The
Philippines makes major gas discovery in push to cut coal
The volume of gas discovered is enough to provide power to 5.7 million homes for a year.
The Iranian Islamic Republic’s nine lives
The images from Tehran and other Iranian cities are undeniably dramatic. Protesters chanting for regime change, security forces firing on demonstrators, thousands reported killed in what’s being described as the largest uprising since 1979. The Washington think tank circuit is
My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them
BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.
Australian Parliament returns with moment of silence for Bondi mass shooting victims
Parliament was recalled two weeks early to begin debate on gun control and hate speech reforms.
Australia parliament returns with moment of silence for Bondi mass shooting victims
SYDNEY, Jan 19 - Australia's parliament returned early on Monday with speeches and a moment of silence for those killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as victims' families watched from the public gallery.
Factory explosion in China kills two, injures 84
The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.
Ben Affleck ‘Had Food Poisoning’ While Shooting Goodbye Scene With Bruce Willis in ‘Armageddon’
Ben Affleck recently told Fox 32 Chicago that he had food poisoning while shooting his emotional goodbye scene with Bruce Willis in the 1998 disaster blockbuster “Armageddon.” “When we shot that scene, I had food poisoning,” Affleck said. “I wasn’t an experienced enough actor
Honda unveils new iconic ‘H’ logo to debut on next-gen EVs
The current logo has been used since 2001.
Billy Bob Thornton on Arguing With Andy Garcia in ‘Landman’ and Award Shows Snubbing Taylor Sheridan Shows Because They ‘Assume’ He’s a ‘Right-Wing Guy’
The second season of “Landman” has come to an end, and while the dramatic focus of the series shifted from oil business to family matters, Billy Bob Thornton’s character Tommy always remained the central focus. Brash, brilliant and funny, Tommy is always able to keep cool under
It’s been a busy month for Anthony Albanese on the environment | Jess Harwood
Talk about climate whiplash Continue reading...
Missing hiker found dead on Mount Slamet in Indonesia
Signs of fracture on his left thigh indicate falling as a probable immediate cause of death.
Australia’s populist hard-right One Nation party usurps main opposition in poll
One Nation recorded 22 per cent support in a poll, up from 15 per cent in the prior survey.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (January 19, 2026)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
Vietnam’s Communist Party begins congress to choose its leader
The party's current general secretary, Mr To Lam, is seeking to retain his role.
Vietnam's Communist Party begins congress to choose its leader
HANOI, Jan 19 - Hundreds of delegates from Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will gather Monday under tight security for a congress that will select the single-party country's top leader and set economic goals for the remainder of the decade.
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum to be both the centre of the world this week, and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor.
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
Game of Thrones interactive map of Westeros, Essos, and more
See key locations from Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and House of the Dragon in our GoT interactive map.
Trump threatens to sue JPMorgan Chase over Jan. 6 debanking
President Trump said Saturday he would sue JPMorgan Chase over the company’s decision to close his account following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. “A front page Article in The Fake News Wall Street Journal states, without any verification, that I offered Jamie Dimon, of
Boy ‘fighting for life’ after Sydney shark attack
Police praised the boy’s “gallant” young friends for going to his aid before officers arrived.
Train collision in Spain kills at least 21, injures dozens
UGC footage shows the aftermath of a train collision in southern Spain that killed at least 21 people.
'Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's triumph
Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play after the hosts are awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match 0-0.
Hero shooter Highguard reportedly didn't even pay for the Game Awards slot that's earned it so much preemptive hate—the showrunners thought it deserved the spotlight
Highguard's trailer landed with a thud at 2025's biggest award show, but it didn't pay for the privilege.
Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ‘Board of Peace’
New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.’s traditional role.
McCaul: US invading Greenland would mean ‘war with NATO itself
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul (Texas) said Sunday that the United States’s invasion of Greenland would mean “war” with NATO. “The fact is, the president has full military access to Greenland to protect us from any threat. So if he wants to purchase Greenland, that's one thing."
Green Day to Kick Off Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony
Bay Area natives Green Day will kick off Super Bowl LX’s opening ceremony, the NFL announced on Sunday. It all takes place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. According to the announcement, the band “will open Super Bowl LX by ushering generations
Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back
The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.
Van Hollen: 'ICE agents are the ones breaking the law, not the peaceful protesters’
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Sunday, saying it needs “dramatic reform” after recent turmoil surrounding the agency. “ICE agents are the ones breaking the law, not the peaceful protesters. So, I believe we should not be
German study examines why women are less likely to hold leadership positions in logistics
The logistics industry is one of Germany's key economic sectors—yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its leadership ranks. To explore the reasons behind this imbalance, Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender, together with students from the
Africa: Gueye Extra Time Stunner Hands Senegal TotalEnergies AFCON Title
[CAF] Rabat -- Senegal 1-0 Morocco (AET), Pape Gueye, 93'