Prabowo backs Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara, but how far does it go?
Prabawo's visit reinforces Nusantara's political importance, but tighter budgets will shape the city's progress.
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Italy's 'Tutankhamun's tomb': Archaeologists hail discovery of sole Vitruvius basilica
The newly excavated basilica is the only building definitively attributed to Marcus Vitruvius Pollonius, a founding figure of western architecture.
Africa: Magogo - East Africa to Deliver 'Huge and Memorable' Afcon 2027
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Hassim Magogo, has expressed confidence that Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will successfully co-host the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Why you need to visit Finland’s newest European Capital of Culture
Oulu has a year-long programme of events putting the spotlight on Sámi culture and climate change.
Why has Greenland become so important that everyone wants it?
Europe and the US are interested in Greenland's rare earths and other minerals. This interest has sparked disputes and tariff threats.
Ship recycling: New certificate formats to reduce administrative burden
Ship owners who wish to have their vessels recycled will now be able to fulfil their legal obligations using a single administrative form. The European Commission has on 19 January adopted new formats for the certificates used to list all hazardous material present on board a
Angelina Jolie, Marilyn Monroe, Charli XCX Movies, 13 Scottish Films Set for Glasgow Festival
Among the Scottish films world premiering are 'Molly vs The Machines,' "the story of a heartbroken father’s quest to uncover the truth behind his daughter's death," and the doc 'Psalms of the People.'
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Residents have raised concerns about the risk of a serious accident, citing frequent cover-up scandals, minor accidents and evacuation plans that they say are inadequate.
South Korea court sentences ex-PM Han to 23-year jail term in case related to martial law
SEOUL, Jan 21 - A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges including engaging in a key action of insurrection concerning ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law in December 2024.
What China’s falling population means for its future
Its current trajectory may have far-reaching economic consequences.
'Really scary': Sydney residents react to shark attacks
The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about the four shark attacks in 48 hours along Australia's New South Wales coast.
Israel's Netanyahu accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday accepted U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join the so-called "Board of Peace", an initiative that aims initially to end the conflict in Gaza but which could then be expanded to tackle
Europe Today: Trump dominates Davos amid fears over Greenland and tariffs
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.
Why the EU is wary of targeting US services in a trade clash
As Washington renews tariff threats, Europe is weighing retaliation. Hitting US services would hurt the US the most, but it comes with high risks.
Asylum applications in October 2025
In October 2025, 62,010 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, marking a 28% decrease compared with October 2024 (86,470) and a 6% increase compared with September 2025 (58 ,495). There were also 14,495 subsequent
South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years' jail for martial law role
The 76-year-old was ordered to report to prison immediately after the ruling.
Study debunks Trump’s claim foreigners pay his tariffs
US President Donald Trump has long insisted, in the face of decades of research by economists, that foreign producers are the only ones who are paying for his tariffs on imported goods. However, a major new study released Monday by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, an
Azerbaijan says it agreed to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'
MOSCOW, Jan 21 - Azerbaijan said on on Wednesday that it had accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join his \"Board of Peace\".
Demand for second-hand school uniform store surges
The council-run store in the Queensgate Centre supports about 100 families a week, organisers say.
India beefing up space-based surveillance after border conflict
India encountered surveillance blind spots during a border conflict in 2025 with neighbour Pakistan.
Forest fires break out in Sumatra, Kalimantan despite ongoing rainy season
In Aceh, at least 9ha of land was ablaze.
Community warm space a 'lifeline' for the lonely
The Somerset centre is described as a 'vital safety net' offering people a warm and safe venue.
China needs to invest bigger at home to sustain prosperity
China’s economy met the government’s official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%. Exports played an outsized role in delivering this headline growth. Despite a simmering trade war with the United States, China
India’s Supreme Court hears case over Aravalli hills definition amid mining, environmental concerns
At the centre of the dispute is a proposed redefinition of the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range, which activists warn could allow swathes of the hills to be opened up for mining and construction.
Grief after a pet’s death can be as long-lasting as losing a human loved one, study finds
A UK study found that some pet owners develop prolonged grief disorder after the death of a pet, with symptoms mirroring those seen after human bereavement.
‘The Silicon Gaze’: ChatGPT rankings skew toward rich Western nations, research shows
ChatGPT’s viewpoints are shaped by the predominantly Western, white, male developers and platform owners who built it, a study finds.
Half of world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 fossil fuel firms, study shows
Critics accuse leading firms of sabotaging climate action but say data increasingly being used to hold them to account Just 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for half the global carbon dioxide emissions driving the climate crisis in 2024, down from 36 a year earlier , a
Plantwatch: Neighbouring plants warn each other about incoming stress
A study of Arabidopsis thaliana plants found that plants growing together activated genes to protect themselves, while isolated plants did not Plants growing close to each other can warn each other about stresses in their lives. Thale cress ( Arabidopsis thaliana ) plants were
The world has entered an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’, UN warns. What does it actually mean?
Decades of human activity have left “irreversible damage” to the planet’s water supply, a new report warns.
'Make America Go Away' caps see popularity surge amid Greenland spat
A subversive symbol of Greenlanders' political opposition to US President Donald Trump has appeared online: red caps with the words 'Make America Go Away'.
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Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role
New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.
Carbon taxes revenue tripled between 2017 and 2023
Between 2017 and 2023, the revenue from carbon dioxide related taxes in the EU increased strongly, growing from €15 billion to €51 billion. Carbon (dioxide) taxes are levied on the carbon content of fossil fuels. Their share in the overall energy taxes increased from 6.0% in
Killer of Japanese leader Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison
Tetsuya Yamagami pleaded guilty to shooting the former prime minister with a homemade gun in 2022, an act he tied to struggles with the Unification Church.
US ally hedging a rational response to end of Pax Americana
The Washington foreign policy establishment is in predictable panic mode. America’s allies are hedging their bets, diversifying their partnerships, and preparing for what strategists delicately call “US unpredictability.” The December 2025 National Security Strategy—with its
How an Islamist party is gaining ground in Bangladesh, worrying moderates
DHAKA, Jan 21 - Long vilified for opposing independence and barred from electoral politics for over a decade, Bangladesh's biggest Islamist party is reinventing itself and attracting new support ahead of parliamentary polls next month, unsettling moderates and minority
With monitors and lawsuits, Pakistanis fight for clean air
IQAir classified Pakistan as the third most-polluted country in the world in 2024.
Surging in polls, Thailand’s reformist opposition tests new election playbook
Two surveys released in mid-January showed the People’s Party as the overwhelming favourite.
Surging in polls, Thailand's reformist opposition tests new election playbook
BANGKOK, Jan 21 - Three years ago, a party of reform-minded progressives swept Thailand's election in the wake of mass anti-establishment protests only to be blocked from taking power and forced to disband.
Kesha Supports Kim Petras Amid Label Strife: ‘I Spent Many Years Fighting for the Rights to Myself’
Earlier on Tuesday, Petras "formally requested" to be dropped from her label and claimed it had stalled the release of her album
Thailand's election in numbers
BANGKOK, Jan 21 - Thailand will hold a general election on February 8 in a showdown between three big parties that could lead to its fourth prime minister in less than three years.
TR-49 review: a cryptic narrative deduction game with teeth
TR-49 is a cryptic narrative deduction game that's all about cracking codes and unraveling a political mystery.
Strategic sex: Alaska's beluga whales swap mates for long-term survival
In the icy waters of Alaska's Bristol Bay, a new study reveals how a small population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) survive the long haul through a surprising strategy: they mate with multiple partners over several years. The combination of long-term genetics,
Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, faced charges including murder and firearms control law violations, and admitted to murder.
India to withdraw diplomats' families from Bangladesh, source says
NEW DELHI, Jan 21 - India will withdraw its diplomats' families and dependents from Bangladesh in the face of security threats as tension rises ahead of a February 12 general election, an Indian official said on Wednesday.
Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the therapy restored healthy, shock-absorbing cartilage in old mice and injured
Trump says 'you'll find out' how far he'll go to seize Greenland ahead of departure for Davos
US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the White House briefing room ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, as tensions rise over Greenland and threats loom of a deepening trade war between the US and Europe.
Patients tried everything for depression then this implant changed their lives
Researchers report that vagus nerve stimulation helped many people with long-standing, treatment-resistant depression feel better—and stay better—for at least two years. Most participants had lived with depression for decades and had exhausted nearly every other option. Those