Muhyiddin says opposition bloc PN will abolish chairman post, with new ‘presidential council’ headed by Bersatu
Meanwhile, coalition partner Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) is set to lead the bloc’s executive council.
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Never again? To make it so, it’s time to give Jews a special protected minority status.
On 27 January, in parliaments and international institutions across the world, those in positions of power will once again rise to their feet and solemnly declare 'never again' — two words spoken with great ceremony, but uttered only on this day, writes Rabbi Menachem Margolin.
What’s on the agenda at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Cebu?
On their plate are unresolved challenges including the Myanmar crisis, alongside new uncertainties reshaping the global order.
6.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says
The quake was at a depth of 10 km, said the German Research Centre for Geosciences.
Lady Gaga Reimagines ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Theme for Super Bowl Commercial
“It was interesting to create something really heartfelt that keeps the purity and beauty of the original version but does it in a new way," the pop star said
DSA Human Rights Alliance Publishes Principles Calling for DSA Enforcement to Incorporate Global Perspectives
The Digital Services Act (DSA) Human Rights Alliance has, since its founding by EFF and Access Now in 2021, works to ensure that the European Union follows a human rights-based approach to platform governance by integrating a wide range of voices and perspectives to
Britain's Starmer heads to China as Western alliances face strain
EN ROUTE TO BEIJING, Jan 28 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a visit aimed at strengthening political and business ties with China as relations between Western countries and the U.S. become more volatile.
EU, Vietnam to agree to boost work on minerals, chips, "trusted" 5G, draft document says
HANOI, Jan 28 - The European Union and Vietnam want to boost trade and investment in critical minerals, semiconductors and infrastructure, according to a draft joint statement seen by Reuters that is set to be adopted on Thursday as the two sides upgrade diplomatic relations.
Johor conducting water bombing on Jan 28 for partially-controlled Pengerang peatland fire
Over half of about 100 hectares affected has been brought under control.
Johor conducting water bombing for partially controlled Pengerang peatland fire
Over half of about 100 hectares affected has been brought under control.
Nearly 30 Years After His Death, Jeff Buckley Lands Hot 100 Hit With 1994 Track
"Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" featured on the singer-songwriter's debut, Grace
EU-India pact shows free trade still has a future
The EU–India trade deal, formally known as the EU–India Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement, stands out as one of the longest, most intricate and politically revealing trade negotiations in the European Union’s contemporary history. Its roots lie in the early 2000s, when
Japan court again convicts man for helping daughter in beheading murder case
The victim was found naked and headless in a hotel in Sapporo on July 2, 2023.
LevelK and Publikum Kick Off Strategic Partnership With Heist Action Comedy ‘The Pension Heist’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Copenhagen-based international film sales and aggregation house LevelK has acquired world sales rights to Gunnbjörg Gunnarsdóttir’s “The Pension Heist,” the first feature to benefit from the company’s strategic partnership with audience-insight company Publikum. “The Pension
Taiwan shows off F-16 jets rapid response amid tensions with China
The readiness drill was designed to demonstrate combat-oriented training.
Can Europe catch up with AI? What is Brussels doing?
The AI Act positions Brussels as a global rule-maker, but adoption and investment in AI remain low. Can Europe close the gap with the US and China persist? Watch the video.
Libya’s energy comeback signals new era for African energy development
The African Energy Chamber welcomes Libya’s accelerating energy sector recovery, highlighting the country’s role in tackling energy poverty, driving industrialization and strengthening Africa’s position in global energy markets. The African Energy Chamber (AEC)
South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery
Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.
Russia strikes passenger train in Ukraine, killing five
Russia launched a barrage of overnight drones at Ukraine, killing at least 12 people across the country. Zelenskyy called the attack on a passenger train 'an act of terrorism'.
Australia, Timor urge progress on Greater Sunrise gas field
SYDNEY, Jan 28 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his East Timor counterpart, Xanana Gusmao, on Wednesday said the Greater Sunrise gas project should be developed \"as soon as possible\", with Australia pledging a third of its state revenue to its small neighbour.
Air charter crash in India's Maharashtra kills key state leader
Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of India's wealthiest state of Maharashtra, was en route to his home region to canvass in local body elections, media said.
Filming a Frosty Fruit in 48C heat. Spoiler alert: the camera couldn't handle it – video
How long does it take for a Frosty Fruit to melt in a heatwave? Guardian Australia sacrificed three ice blocks in Melbourne, Sydney and Ouyen, where the temperature hit 48C on Tuesday. It was the fifth day in a row that temperatures have exceeded 40C, with four more forecast to
Australian PM says man who allegedly tried to bomb rally deserves 'full force of law'
A 31-year-old man has been detained after hurling an item at an "Invasion Day" rally crowd in Perth.
South Korea court sentences ex-First Lady Kim to jail term for bribery
The court cleared Kim on charges of stock price manipulation and violating the political funds act.
A sudden signal flare reveals the hidden partner behind fast radio bursts
A repeating fast radio burst has just given up one of its biggest secrets. Long-term observations revealed a rare signal flare caused by plasma likely ejected from a nearby companion star. This shows the burst source isn’t alone, but part of a binary system. The finding
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
The Football Association of Malaysia was fined US$400,000 by FIFA for submitting false documents claiming that seven foreign-born players had Malaysian ancestry.
Five everyday habits that are aging you faster than if you were smoking cigarettes, says longevity expert
Smoking is widely recognized as one of the fastest ways to age the body, impact key elements of health and lead to fatal consequences further down the line. However, longevity expert and author Ralph Montague from The Longevity Clinic says that while smoking does of course age
Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions Teams With Prime Video on Coming-of-Age Rom-Com ‘Don’t Be Shy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has greenlit “Don’t Be Shy,” an original romantic comedy produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt through their Eternal Sunshine Productions banner, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani serving as co-producers. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the
Scam center scourge not just a Cambodia problem
Cambodia is frequently portrayed internationally as a hub for online scams. This perception oversimplifies a complex reality: Cambodia is also a vulnerable target of transnational networks that exploit regulatory gaps, digital platforms and cross-border financial systems.
Europe Today: Exclusive interview with European Council President António Costa
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Radio waves revealed what happened before a star exploded
For the first time, astronomers have captured radio signals from a rare exploding star, exposing what happened in the years leading up to its death. The radio waves reveal that the star violently shed huge amounts of material shortly before it exploded, likely due to
South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail for bribery
The court cleared Kim Keon Hee on charges of stock price manipulation and violating the political funds act.
This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites
What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of its family in Brazil. The larvae attach to juvenile spiders and feed on lymph through a weak spot in the
The Biggest Moments From Courtney Love’s New Sundance Film Festival Documentary ‘Antiheroine’
The Hole rocker, a no-show at her festival premiere, stars in a 98-minute doc about her rollercoaster life, late love Kurt Cobain and the new music that is helping her heal: “One song can change everything.”
Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death
Wildlife experts said killing the animals was the wrong response and may threaten the island’s dingo population.
Want to book a bargain holiday? Try Skyscanner’s new Cheapest Destination Planner
Travellers can select the month of travel and the new tool will show the best-value destinations by average flight price as well as the ideal day to fly to snag a bargain.
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Sea levels are rising across the world. But in Greenland, scientists say they’re about to fall
Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure.
What do we know about the Nipah virus cases in India
Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert.
US space start-up begins taking bookings for an inflatable hotel on the Moon
The hotel could house up to four guests. Initial testing on the Moon is pencilled in for 2031, a year before the first stays could take place.
Europe's most expensive and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants
Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?
Trump’s dangerous game
It is no exaggeration to say that anyone with even a passing interest in politics now opens the news with a sense of dread. The events unfolding at Davos alone are enough to send the mind into overdrive. January, usually the slowest month of the year, has instead accelerated at
Japan court orders state to pay compensation to A-bomb victims’ kin abroad
Under Japan’s law, atomic bomb survivors are eligible for reimbursement of medical expenses and other fees.
Donkeys are a common sight in northern Namibia. What colonial history has to do with it
Donkeys are an unassuming yet ubiquitous presence in northern Namibia. They traverse sandy village roads, pull carts stacked with firewood, and graze freely along the northern edge of Etosha National Park.
Thai parties tap nationalist mood as Cambodia clashes roil rural voters
The Pheu Thai-led administration has been perceived to not have handled the border crisis well.