Thai ex-PM Abhisit seeks return as anti-scammer kingmaker

He's pitching an agenda of “clean politics” to tackle systemic corruption and dismantle cyber scam operations.

Marathon's full voice cast includes talent from Deus Ex, Baldur's Gate 3, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Red Dead Redemption and loads more

It's an all-Starr cast.

Vietnam's Lam pledges growth above 10% despite global disruptions

HANOI, Jan 20 - Vietnam's top leader To Lam pledged annual economic growth above 10% for the remainder of the decade despite global disruptions as he addressed delegates at the Communist Party congress on Tuesday.

Rare purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats unveiled in Sri Lanka

Argentina–Iran: diplomatic tensions after Quds Force is added to Argentina’s terrorism registry

Iran warned it would deliver an “appropriate response” after the Argentine government designated the Quds Force—an external-operations unit within Iran’s Revolutionary Guards—as a “terrorist organization” and added it, along with 13 linked individuals, to Argentina’s Public

Trump attends college football national championship

President Trump on Monday attended the College Football Playoff National Championship in Florida taking place on the Martin Luther King, Jr., federal holiday. Trump, who has been at Mar-a-Lago over the long weekend, was in attendance to watch the Indiana Hoosiers battle the

'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts

KABUL, Jan 20 (Reuters) - In the dull glow of a single bulb lighting their tent on the outskirts of Kabul, Samiullah and his wife Bibi Rehana sit down to dry bread and tea, their only meal of the day, accompanied by their five children and three-month-old grandchild. "We have

China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged despite slowing economic growth

The People's Bank of China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, keeping them unchanged for an eighth straight month.

Australia’s Lower House passes tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting

The laws enable a national gun buyback and tighten background checks for gun licences.

Australia's lower house passes tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi mass shooting

SYDNEY, Jan 20 - Australia’s lower house of Parliament on Tuesday passed laws to enable a national gun buyback and tighten background checks for gun licences in response to the country’s worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival last month.

Jodie Foster Has “Many Scars” From Being Attacked by Lion as a Child Actor: “The Scariest Thing”

The Oscar winner is recalling the terrifying encounter while filming 1972's 'Napoleon and Samantha.'

France intends to decline invitation to Trump's Board of Peace, Macron spokesperson says

European diplomats say the initiative raises 'major questions' about the UN and international law, with one warning that 'no European country is expected to go along with this.' Sources cite Putin's invitation and Trump's Greenland threats as key factors hardening EU opposition

Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours

Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.

AI will reshape work and improve living standards in India, says Salesforce India CEO

Speaking to CNA, Arundhati Bhattacharya stressed that AI adoption must be approached carefully, with proper guardrails to ensure it is used appropriately.

Penang International Airport e-gate to be fully launched in February

Foreign passport holders are still required to use manned counters for the time being.

Syria says 120 Islamic State detainees escaped prison; Kurdish website said 1,500 escaped

CAIRO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, after the Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Farhad Shami, said around 1,500

Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US

Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usual The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states on Monday night, and possibly even further south, following a major disturbance in

Greener whisky bottles made with aluminum could replace glass

One of Scotland's smallest distilleries is working with Heriot-Watt scientists to find out whether aluminum could replace glass bottles for its Scotch whiskey.

Nigeria remembers master wood carver

Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.

Brooklyn Beckham says David and Victoria trying to ‘ruin’ relationship

Brooklyn Beckham alleged that Victoria was supposed to make Peltz’s wedding dress but ended up canceling.

Eating insects: A sustainable solution or an overhyped idea?

Faced with exploding global demand for protein and the growing environmental impact of animal farming, insects are emerging as an attractive alternative: they are rich in nutrients, resource-efficient and have already been tested by researchers, businesses and chefs.

Noem announces 10K migrant arrests in Minneapolis

Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday announced thousands of arrests in Minneapolis, Minn., as part of the administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigration. “PEACE AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN MINNEAPOLIS! We have arrested over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens who

North Korea's Kim sacks senior official, slams 'incompetence'

ESPN and Words + Pictures Partner for Six-Part Nick Saban Docuseries

ESPN and Words + Pictures have unveiled their new six-part docuseries “Saban,” which chronicles the life and storied career of the former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban. According to an official logline, “the series will tell the story of Nick Saban’s

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares

Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation—here's how to build the skill

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting they're "addicted" to their phone. Tech companies, influencers and other content creators compete for all that attention, which has

Stealth quantum sensors unlock possibilities anywhere GPS doesn't work

As commercial interest in quantum technologies accelerates, entrepreneurial minds at the University of Waterloo are not waiting for opportunities—they are creating them.

Soil ecoacoustics: Researchers call for global effort to listen underground

An international team of researchers has mapped a new way forward to monitor the health of the planet by listening to the soil beneath our feet.

Africa: Senegal Walk Off in Afcon Final Over Penalty Award

[Nile Post] Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play when the hosts were awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match goalless.

Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod disappears after mod maker decides he'd rather take it down than make it free

Luke Ross accused CD Projekt of '"iron-clad corpo logic," but some VR aficionados aren't entirely sympathetic.

Six percent of Americans satisfied with amount of Epstein files released so far: Poll

The share of Americans who are satisfied with the amount of Jeffrey Epstein-related files released so far is in the single digits, new polling shows. Just 6 percent of Americans in a CNN survey said they’re satisfied with what the federal government has released so far in the

Denitrification looks different in rivers versus streams

Human activities add large quantities of nitrogen to the environment, much of which gets washed into streams and rivers. These waterways transport some of that nitrogen to the oceans, but they also remove a significant portion of it through a process called denitrification:

Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate an extra two years to support national grid

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, will stay open for

Africa: Fans in Senegal Await Return of Cup of Nations-Winning Team

[RFI] Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

Africa: Climate Disasters Leave Invisible Scars

[Health-e] Whenever rain clouds gather over her village, Ntombenhle Ndlovu finds herself checking the weather forecast again and again, bracing for what might come next. When the rain finally starts, she steps outside to feel the first droplets on her skin, measuring their

Francesca's closing all stores, liquidating inventory: Report

The company, which began in Houston in 1999, lists more than 450 locations across 45 states.

How Valentino Made Hollywood the Enduring Obsession of the Fashion World

At Variety, we talk a lot about the soft power of the red carpet. We live in an age where “image architect” is a vaunted job title, thanks to the serious economic and cultural impact the right look can offer stars and brands. We can largely thank Valentino Garavani, who died at

Africa: Nigeria Beat Egypt in Shootout to Claim Third Place At Africa Cup of Nations

[RFI] Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

China’s population falls for fourth year amid economic woes

China’s population declined for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, extending a downturn that has coincided with weaker economic conditions and falling birth rates. The continued contraction comes as job prospects remain uncertain for many young people and marriage rates stay

Bacon on Trump's Greenland-Nobel letter: 'Very embarrassing conduct'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) bashed President Trump over a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in which the president detailed his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. “Very embarrassing conduct,” the Nebraska lawmaker wrote on the social platform X, sharing a

Homes dug out from deep snowdrifts in Russia's Kamchatka

Images show Russian rescuers digging houses out from deep snow in the far-east Kamchatka region, near Japan.

Timothy Busfield Edited Out of Amazon MGM Rom-Com ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Amid Child Sex Abuse Allegations

The actor was set to appear alongside Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley in the film.

North Korea’s Kim sacks vice-premier, slams ‘incompetence’

Mr Yang Sung Ho was “unfit to be entrusted with heavy duties”, Mr Kim said.

Woodland birds living among native trees produce more chicks, study shows

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring.

Strongest solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth, bringing northern lights and possible tech issues

A solar radiation storm stronger than one we've seen in over two decades is in progress, the Space Weather Prediction Center announced Monday.

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable

Cowboys guided a herd of longhorn cattle through downtown Denver to celebrate the opening of the annual National Western Stock Show on Jan. 8, 2026. As ranchers bring their best cattle to compete for blue ribbons over the course of this month, it's a good time to consider