MOSCOW, Jan 15 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, not Russia, who was holding up a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.
If the Islamic Republic falls, a civil war may grow out of a fragmented, opposition divided in their ability to agree on a shared strategy on how to topple the regime or form a government to replace it. Despite his knack for public relations, Pahlavi could be part of the problem
The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
South Korea's K-pop supergroup BTS are getting back together and their plans for a world tour have triggered a storm online as fans scramble for tickets.
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.
Malaysia and Indonesia had already barred access to the chatbot.
Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it.
Elon Musk’s X has implemented new technological restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot to prevent the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, responding to mounting international pressure as Britain’s media regulator Ofcom continues its formal investigation into whether the
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early. It is very unusual for the world’s central bank
To date, a total of 23 people, including armed forces personnel and civilians, have been arrested.
By John Irish PARIS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Huge protests in Iran have galvanised exiled foes of the authorities but despite their hatred of the ruling clerics, a bitter schism dating to before the 1979 Islamic Revolution still afflicts the leading opposition factions. That split,
J. Cole has released the first single from The Fall-Off, just hours after announcing the album. Uploaded under the title “The Fall-Off… Disc 2 Track 2” — a hint that his forthcoming (and final) project could be a double disc effort — the song is a storytelling masterpiece that
'Ubisoft came to the table with nothing. No documentation proving financial distress, and no plan to find work at other Ubisoft operations or increase severance.'
As relations between China and Japan deteriorate, and the Trump administration remains unpredictable, South Korea’s president must strike a delicate balance.
Think back, if you will, to the works of art you created at age twelve or thirteen. For many, perhaps most of us, our output at that stage of adolescence amounted to directionless doodles, chaotic comics, and a few unsteady-at-best school projects. But then, most of us didn’t
For the first time, a study by researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego integrates climate-related damages to the ocean into the social cost of carbon—a measure of economic harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
As climate change drives more frequent and severe wildfires across boreal forests in Alaska and northwestern Canada, scientists are asking a critical question: Will these ecosystems continue to store carbon or become a growing source of carbon emissions?
Here’s how the protests across Iran and deadly regime crackdown echo previous moments of anti-government unrest, and how they diverge.
The first trailer has been unveiled for Berlinale-bound Indonesian horror feature “Sleep No More,” marking the latest international outing for filmmaker Edwin. Produced by Palari Films alongside co-production partners across Asia and Europe, the feature — titled “Monster Pabrik
The Yellow Affair has acquired lyrical Sámi drama “Árru,” which will have its world premiere in the Panorama strand of Berlinale next month. The film, accompanied by evocative “yoik” music and unfolding in scenic Arctic landscapes, explores “the struggle to break the silence
The film from director Karl Friis Forchhammer, world premiering at the Copenhagen documentary fest, explores the alternative society shaped by hippie culture and governed by consensus democracy.
Following the dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, 2026, Trump’s comments about taking control of Venezuela’s oil industry quickly triggered accusations of “neo-imperialism.” Critics argued that pledges to share profits with Venezuela were
The items included cash, luxury watches, jewellery, gold and a luxury vehicle.
Europe’s shift toward cooperation over protectionism on Chinese EVs is more political than business-driven.
The CBC’s political wing is endorsing Espaillat after excluding him from the group almost a decade ago.
X's pledge to limit access to Grok would have no effect on the Philippine government's plans, says the acting executive director of the country's cybercrime centre.
Venezuela's opposition leader will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
ANKARA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Turkey plans to deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania as part of NATO's enhanced air policing missions, the defence ministry said on Thursday. Turkey plans to conduct a four-month deployment in Estonia between August and November 2026, followed
RIYADH, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has announced a slew of development projects across southern Yemen worth about $500 million, many in areas long-held by the United Arab Emirates and allied separatistswho were routed in a Saudi-backed offensive this month.
Immigration clearance has improved at the land borders, but more can be done to boost the system’s resilience and contingency plans, say commuters and experts.
Australia's Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria.
An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death, the judiciary said Thursday, while Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about threatened military action. Trump had repeatedly talked in recent days about coming
Paris-based sales agent Alpha Violet has acquired the rights to Fernanda Tovar’s feature debut “Sad Girlz.” The sensitive coming-of-ager, which will world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival as part of the Generation strand, follows two best friends in the aftermath of a
Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history.
[Africa Check] Traditional use of nhundurwa fruit for reducing toothache and pain but little solid evidence for viral health claims
While most EU countries encourage AI in education, citizens believe teachers should play a key role in supporting students in navigating the technology safely.
David McAllister, the influential chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, argues the parliament should not derail the ratification the EU-US trade deal to punish Trump over US threats to acquire Greenland in an interview with Euronews.
The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on Feb 19, bringing to a close one of the most consequential trials in South Korea’s modern political history.
TOKYO – Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is trying to drum up a better political environment to implement her vision for Asia’s No 2 economy. Takaichi is doing so both literally and figuratively. This week, Japan’s first female prime minister went viral for demonstrating her drumming
There are concerns over inadequate safeguards to protect blue-collar Indian workers who go overseas.
It was an attempt to present a united front against a ruling camp that was seen as too right-leaning.
The highly-anticipated collection of songs marks the group's first new music since their 2022 album, Born Pink
In her latest drama “Tell Everyone” Finnish director Alli Haapasalo – also known for Sundance hit ‘Girl Picture’ – goes back to the year 1898. But she found few differences between the past and the present. “That’s the saddest part of the story – it’s just as relevant. This
The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has agreed a revised portfolio system for the 2025-2029 term. Following the December 2025 General Election, Members reviewed the structure to improve focus, and align related policy areas.
In our experience, bird lovers fall into two general categories: Keenly observant cataloguers like John James Audubon … And those of us who cannot resist assigning anthropomorphic personalities and behaviors to the 435 stars of Audubon’s The Birds of America, a stunning
Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of invasive alien species—exacerbating population declines and reducing their
Polymer capsules can store functional substances such as drugs and fragrances, making them widely used in functional cosmetics and daily necessities. However, conventional capsules use non-degradable polymers and are difficult to decompose in natural environments. They are
