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Africa: UN's 'Responsibility to Deliver' Will Not Waver, After US Announces Withdrawal From Dozens of International Organizations
[UN News] Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from a number of UN entities, while underscoring that the system will continue to deliver on all its mandates.
BAFTA Film Awards 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Leads Longlists, Ahead of ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’
Josh Safdie and Timothée Chalamet's ping-pong caper 'Marty Supreme' is right behind them, as the Brits weigh in on the 2026 awards race.
Africa: Climate Adaptation Has a New Global Plan
[The Conversation Africa] At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, one decision stood out with major consequences for Africa: countries agreed on a new set of progress indicators.
The top 10 hottest housing markets in 2026: Zillow
Homebuyers in this Northeast city should brace for "bidding wars and broken hearts," according to Zillow.
Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured
Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.
U.S.-India trade deal stalled because Modi didn’t call Trump, Lutnick says
India has disputed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s account of the trade negotiations. Analysts say New Delhi is unused to Trump’s mercurial dealmaking style.
Trump sees defections as war powers debate heats up
In today's issue: GOP splits on war powers, health votes; White House on defense over ICE; another U.S. attorney disqualified; internet cut off in Tehran amid protests
These are the 10 fastest-growing jobs in the US, LinkedIn says
AI-related roles rank among the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S., LinkedIn's annual rankings show.
Kurdish groups reject Aleppo withdrawal as US pushes to end fighting
By Mahmoud Hasano and Orhan Qereman ALEPPO, Syria, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Kurdish groups in Aleppo vowed to defend their neighbourhoods from government forces on Friday, rejecting ceasefire terms declared by Damascus that demand Kurdish fighters withdraw from the Syrian city where
China's top diplomat Wang Yi postpones visit to Somalia
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Somalia's foreign affairs ministry said on Friday that China's top diplomat Wang Yi had postponed his planned visit to the East African country. Top officials from the ministry told Reuters that the reason for the postponement and a future schedule would be
Cambodia pins hopes on more China mediation after alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi’s extradition
Presenting China with a high-value target in Chen may win Cambodia support in maintaining the ceasefire with Thailand.
Mining, climate and smokescreens: What's driving Trump's interest in Greenland?
Experts warn that Trump could exploit Greenland for its critical mineral resources, which are seen as “essential” for green energy.
'All are in the streets': Iranians defiant as protests grow
Tear gas burning his eyes, his voice hoarse from shouting anti-government slogans as cars honked around him, Majid joined crowds of Iranians taking to the streets in defiance of a crackdown on a swelling protest movement. He used a pseudonym for security reasons and like all
Iran's military might break with the regime
Authoritarian regimes that rule by force fall when the people with guns decide they should.
Intel's new handheld gaming chip rumoured to be called 'Core G3 Extreme' and rocks a full-spec Xe3 iGPU with 12 graphics cores
It's the Panther Lake laptop chip, just slightly tweaked.
Tokyo police investigating deadly stabbing of audio equipment company president as murder case
Investigations revealed the victim had more than 10 wounds, likely inflicted by a bladed weapon.
Trump says US to 'start now hitting land' in Mexico targeting drug cartels
President Donald Trump said US forces will "start now hitting land" in Mexico targeting drug cartels, following months of naval strikes against narcoboats. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed opposition to this move.
Supreme Court set to issue rulings as Trump awaits fate of tariffs
WASHINGTON, Jan 9 - The U.S. Supreme Court could issue at least one ruling on Friday as several major cases remain pending including litigation testing the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.
EU member states back Mercosur deal, French MEPs vow fight in Parliament
EU member states on Friday gave the green light to the signing of the Mercosur agreement, paving the way for a vast trade bloc taking in more than 700 million people across Europe and Latin America. France, however, plans to continue its fight against the deal in the European
Malaysia’s Umno to press for ex-PM Najib release but stay in ruling coalition
Some 104 Umno divisions submitted resolutions calling for the release of Najib.
Envoy tapped for Trump's Gaza board meets senior Palestinian official in West Bank
By Ali Sawafta and Rami Ayyub RAMALLAH, West Bank, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The former U.N. envoy expected to help lead Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace for Gaza met a top Palestinian Authority official on Friday as the U.S. president pushes ahead with his plan for the
Art Against ICE
How protestors are memorializing Renee Nicole Good, an homage to NYC’s MetroCard, an exclusive look at Joiri Minaya's artist film, and our weekly community columns.
Will the Meta-Manus deal push more Chinese AI startups to Singapore — or shut the door?
Beijing’s scrutiny of the acquisition highlights how far Chinese founders can go in shedding their national roots to attract U.S. capital.
Defiant Khamenei insists 'won't back down' in face of Iran protests
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living. Chanting slogans including
Latest news bulletin | January 9th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 9th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Why China is taking on Japan in a new fight over rare earths
Beijing is threatening Tokyo with an economic weapon. Will the United States come to Japan’s aid?
Some want to ban geoengineering research. This would be a catastrophic mistake for our planet | Craig Segall and Baroness Bryony Worthington
We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motion A few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a Georgia representative, held a hearing on her bill to ban research on
What a Lobster Heist Tells Us About Government Failure
On December 12, criminals made off with a $400,000 shipment of lobster meat from a freight hub outside of Boston. It was the latest and most costly in a spate of striking seafood robberies afflicting New England—involving creating a fake trucking load, malware, a deceptively
Trump’s Foreign Policy Madness Will Haunt Us for Generations
I think often these days about how past American leaders thought the Civil War was divine punishment for the nation’s sins. In his second inaugural address in 1864, Abraham Lincoln framed the struggle against slavery in biblical terms—not to suggest that he was on a holy
Trump plans for Venezuela's oil begin to take shape
The Trump administration’s plans for Venezuelan oil are beginning to take shape, including a U.S. takeover of the fuel produced there and something of a step back from the initial push to swiftly involve U.S. producers. Immediately after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás
This $300,000 technology is turning private jets into flying offices
"It's the largest single advancement in aviation technology since modern commercial aviation," one jet broker told NYNext.
The Memo: Even Trump agrees a third impeachment looks possible
A third impeachment of President Trump could be on the agenda if Democrats win control of Congress in November — and that’s according to the commander in chief himself. “You got to win the midterms,” Trump told House Republicans at a retreat Tuesday. “If we don’t win the
The End Goal of Trump’s Cringey, Nonsensical Videos
On Saturday at Mar-a-Lago, as he was supposed to be speaking to the White House press corps about the overnight military raid in Venezuela, Donald Trump was busy doing what he loves most: posting on social media. While the reporters waited for him, he published a 84-second
RFK Jr.'s vaccine moves put new focus on patchwork of state school standards
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) childhood vaccine schedule is making school vaccination requirements an open question for the future. While state health departments typically take their cues from the
Man who built South Korea’s fried chicken industry dies at 74
Mr Yoon is credited for developing yangnyeom chicken: fried chicken coated in a glossy red sauce.
Mamdani Is Actually a Social Democrat. Here’s Why That Matters.
In his first address as mayor, Zohran Mamdani declared: “I was elected as a democratic socialist and I will govern as a democratic socialist. I will not abandon my principles for fear of being deemed radical.” That bold assertion delighted many of his admirers on the left while
How Silicon Valley and the White House are betting AI will solve the affordability crisis
"Inflation will fall dramatically because of innovation and robotics," economist Stephen Moore told NYNext.
GOP lawmakers question Noem’s handling of ICE-related shooting in Minnesota
Republicans on Capitol Hill are expressing skepticism over Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s handling of the Trump administration’s response to the shooting by an Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officer, which Noem has framed as an “act of domestic
Coast Guard prepares for influx of seized ‘ghost fleet’ oil tankers
As Trump targets Venezuelan oil exports, the Coast Guard has put out a call for specialists who can fix captured tankers so they won’t be turned away from U.S. ports.
Can ICE officer in fatal Minneapolis shooting be prosecuted?
Whether the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer who fatally shot a Minneapolis woman in her car Wednesday faces criminal prosecution may come down to the details. Federal officials claim the officer acted in self-defense when he opened fire on Renee Nicole
Africa: Why Many New Year Resolutions Don't Survive - -Larritosh
[Vanguard] Welcome to 2026 friend.
CWA Canada seeking answers from Ubisoft lawyers over Halifax closure
'Typically, in cases where employers are planning big layoffs, they share that info with the union in confidence before announcing it.'
Africa: China's Foreign Minister Meets With Chairperson of the African Union Commission
[Shabelle] Addis Ababa -- The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Wang Yi, held the 9th China-African
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance comes to the Nintendo Switch 2
If you've been eager to jump into another Fire Emblem game while you wait for Fortune's Weave, then now you can.
Africa: Local Capital Sparks Africa's Startup Funding Comeback
[Independent (Kampala)] Africa's startup ecosystem is emerging from two difficult years with renewed momentum, buoyed by a funding rebound that is increasingly being driven by local venture capital.
Elon Musk's Grok AI image editing limited to paid X users after deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Copa announces resumption of Caracas route
Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced on Thursday its resumption of the Caracas route following a long suspension amid US warnings that Venezuela's airspace was unsafe.
Seems like everyone forgot the 'Consumer' part of the Consumer Electronics Show this year
Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.
What is 365 buttons? Everything you need to know about 2026’s first viral TikTok trend
“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.