Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

'We are absent': Luxembourg's Bettel says EU needs face-to-face talks with Russia's Putin

"If we can't talk to them, we won't find a solution," Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel told Euronews ahead of a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

South Georgia opens license application for 2026 toothfish fisheries

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI has announced the opening of the license application round for the 2026 South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands toothfish fisheries.

Germany's Merz says rules-based world not dead despite 'rough winds'

BERLIN, Jan 29 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said the goal of a rules-based global order was not dead, calling for a stronger NATO within Europe while still extending the hand of cooperation to the United States.

‘Game Of Thrones’ in Indonesia as Solo’s princes clash over the crown

After the death of Pakubuwono XIII in Nov 2025, his two sons from different wives claimed to be the rightful heir.

Indonesia couple caned 140 times for sex outside marriage, drinking alcohol

It is thought to be one of the highest numbers of cane lashes imposed since Aceh implemented syariah.

Storm Chandra: Dozens of flood warnings remain in place as heavy rain hits the UK

More than 80 flood warnings remain in place across Hampshire and Dorset in the aftermath of Storm Chandra.

Caught between Iran, Lebanon and Israel, Hezbollah's survival is on the line

Hezbollah risks political collapse if it disarms, but growing domestic opposition, Israeli pressure and uncertainty over Iranian backing leave it with few viable options

Deadly floods in southern Africa worsened by climate change, study shows

The region experienced a year's worth of rain in a period of 10 days.

Germany's Merz calls for stronger NATO within Europe, but wants to maintain US ties

BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday called for a stronger NATO within Europe but said that it should also always extend the hand of cooperation to the United States. Speaking to the German parliament, Merz also said that Europe will not be

Why Jerry Seinfeld Lives by the Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

Having previously considered whether comedians are the philosophers of our time, we must now ask whether they, too, build upon the work of other philosophers. Few of today’s most prominent funny men and women live a philosophical life — or have cultivated the temperament

Myanmar revolution must outthink, not just outfight, the generals

Myanmar’s Spring Revolution is entering its fifth year, making it the most sustained and geographically widespread popular uprising in the country’s modern history. The junta is battered, controlling only a fraction of the nation’s territory while ruling the rest through air

Why some pubs are 'getting it tight' on rates and what it could mean for your pint

Hotels have overall had an 84% rates increase, while pubs have risen by 47% due to an increase in their property valuations..

Renewable energy: While Trump opposes wind energy, how many jobs is clean energy providing the EU?

Europe has reached a clean energy milestone, with wind and solar overtaking fossil fuels. While China dominates global jobs, what does this shift mean for jobs across the EU?

Nvidia's CEO says China is still finalising licence for H200

Despite strong demand from Chinese firms and US approval for exports, Beijing's hesitation to allow imports has been the main barrier to shipments.

Tesla changes lanes: Model S and X discontinued for humanoid Optimus robot and AI

Elon Musk's electric vehicle company is trading two of its models for a new model: The humanoid robot kind.

‘Demon Slayer’ Powers Japan’s Box Office to $1.79 Billion in 2025, Up 32% Year-on-Year

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1:” anchored a banner year for Japan’s theatrical market in 2025, helping push total box office receipts to a record JPY274.45 billion ($1.79 billion), up 32% from 2024’s approximately JPY206 billion ($1.34

India’s clean energy ambitions grow, even as fossil fuels stay in the mix

Analysts say significant investment and infrastructure development are still needed to keep the country’s green plans on track.

Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk

The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.

Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ takes aim at Donald Trump and ICE

American rock legend Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his new song to “the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbours and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,” the two US citizens gunned down by ICE agents this month.

India should consider age-based limits for social media, chief economic adviser says

NEW DELHI, Jan 29 - India's chief economic adviser called on the government to set age-based limits on access to social media apps to counter \"digital addiction\", cautioning against use of platforms by children in the largest user market for Meta and YouTube.

Vietnam, EU vow stronger ties as bloc's chief visits Hanoi

India should consider age-based limits for social media access, says economic adviser

India does not have a unified national minimum age for social media access.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Cast Guide: All the Characters New and Returning to Netflix’s Romance Series

Get ready to return to Regency-era London. “Bridgerton” is back for Season 4, and this time it’s Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) turn to find love. Despite his reputation as an eternal bachelor, Benedict is captivated by a woman he spots at the masquerade ball: the Lady

Thai foreign minister hopes Myanmar polls will be ‘start of transition’ to peace

“A good number” of the bloc’s members held similar views, said Philippines' Theresa Lazaro.

João Nicolau Talks Casting Portuguese Eurovision Star Salvador Sobral in Rotterdam Opener ‘Providence and the Guitar’

Later tonight, João Nicolau’s “Providence and the Guitar” will play concurrently in five screening rooms across Rotterdam as the opening film at this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam, an occasion the Portuguese filmmaker calls a “great responsibility.” Adapted from

Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations

The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.

Can this venomous fish become a Greek delicacy? Environmental NGOs hope so

'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation.

Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget, averting snap election for now

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve by averting the immediate prospect of an early election. Lawmakers voted

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 1 Succeeds Despite Benedict and Sophie’s Lackluster Romance: TV Review

After nearly two years, Netflix’s beloved 19th-century-set series “Bridgerton” has returned, and this time, the focus is on the love life of the esteemed family’s bisexual second son, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson). A talented artist with diverse sexual appetites, Benedict

EU expected to put Iran Guards on 'terrorist list'

EU foreign ministers are expected to agree Thursday to put Iran's Revolutionary Guards on the bloc's "terrorist list" after a deadly crackdown on mass protests, the EU's foreign policy chief said. "If you act as a terrorist, you should also be treated as terrorists," top

Wallace Huo, Ethan Ruan, Gigi Leung Lead Netflix’s Expanded Chinese-Language Slate

Netflix has unveiled an expanded slate of Chinese-language originals for 2026, announcing seven new series that bring together top-tier talent from across Greater China, including Wallace Huo, Ethan Ruan and Gigi Leung. The newly announced projects span multiple genres from

Peer Review: Equal access to goods and services for person with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures

On 19-20 January 2026, a Social Protection Committee Peer Review on Equal Access to goods and services for person with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures was held in Berlin. It was proposed by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and

India’s electric bus push has a deadly blind spot

Fatal accidents are mounting as cities add buses faster than they can train drivers

Bendita Film Sales Acquires Welf Reinhart’s Rotterdam Premiere ‘A Fading Man’: ‘It’s About a Love Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Bendita Film Sales has boarded “A Fading Man” ahead of its world premiere in Rotterdam Film Festival’s Tiger Competition. The film, directed by Welf Reinhart in his feature debut, follows married couple Hanne (Dagmar Manzel) and Bernd (August Zirner). Their lives are suddenly

‘Four Minus Three,’ Premiering at Berlin, Is Based on a True Story of Family, Death, Grief, Hope – and Clowns (Exclusive Clip)

Adrian Goiginger's new feature, based on Barbara Pachl-Eberhart's bestselling book, stars Valerie Pachner and Robert Stadlober, and will debut in the Berlinale's Panorama section.

Taiwan in hot and heavy fight over $40 billion US arms deal

While the United States and China spar over the future of Taiwan, political antagonists on the self-ruling island are deploying strategies in parliament to persuade one of the two superpowers to take their side. President Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party want

10 Large-Cap Stocks Lining Up for Potential Earnings Surprises

China bans 73 people from all football for life, will punish 13 clubs ahead of 2026 season

These include former Chinese Football Association (CFA) president Chen Xuyuan and former national team coach Li Tie.

JB police seek info on Singaporean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver

The Singaporean and the Malaysia cop were hit by a local driver while standing by the side of a road in JB.

Starmer and Xi discussed tariffs, travel and migration

BEIJING, Jan 29 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made good progress on tariffs, travel and small-boat migration in a meeting on Thursday that put their relationship in a \"strong place\".

'A Lost Letter': Romanian politics and passion play prepares again for national tour

One of the most popular and important works in Romanian literature, Ion Luca Caragiale's satire "A Lost Letter" directed by Toma Enache, is set to return to the National Opera.

‘I’m calling it off’: Indian singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing

In 2025, the 38-year-old was conferred the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honours in India.

Commission publishes study on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the EU

The European Commission has published a study assessing the application of selected provisions of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive (IPRED). The study examines how key elements of the directive are applied in practice, focusing on 5 priority areas: the

Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital

The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.

China sees most high temperature days on record in 2025

China’s national average annual temperature hit a record for a second year at 10.9 deg C.

Taiwan military practices repelling a Chinese assault from the sea

Taiwan routinely holds drills ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Africa: The Sanctions Imposed by CAF Disciplinary Board For Afcon Final

[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa