Lüften, Germany’s obsession with opening windows, goes viral in U.S.
The often mandated German practice of airing out homes no matter the season has strained and even ended relationships, but it’s gotten a boost on U.S. social media.
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Animated Feature ‘The Unicorn That Said No’ to Be Launched at European Film Market by The Playmaker (EXCLUSIVE)
The Playmaker will launch international sales for the animated feature “The Unicorn That Said No” at the European Film Market in Berlin, which runs Feb. 12-18. The company will present a first-look teaser at the event. Warner Bros. will release the film in Germany in the fourth
After Yemen rift, Saudi Arabia aims to oust UAE from wider region
Saudi Arabia, alarmed by what it sees as aggressive moves by its onetime ally, is working to counter the influence the UAE has built around the Red Sea.
Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea cable damage case against ship's captain
HONG KONG, Jan 20 - A lawyer for a Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea said on Tuesday 18 witnesses would be called to testify in the case.
Trump’s Augustan moment
This is the first installation of a two-part series. Even the very last person has finally understood it: The world order is changing. This transformation is not random or accidental—it is deliberate, planned and it is Donald Trump’s plan, along with his allies, that is now
US hoping sea drones can narrow China’s naval edge
As the US Navy races to field a hybrid manned–unmanned fleet built around swarms of robotic surface vessels, the effort underscores both an ambitious attempt to reshape naval warfare and a sobering response to China’s growing numerical and industrial advantage at sea. This
Republicans will be hard-pressed to pass Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’
A lack of Democratic cooperation and strict Senate rules threaten the legislative viability of the White House framework.
Thailand seizes over 330 million methamphetamine tablets in 4-month crackdown
The authorities also arrested more than 88,000 suspects and froze over $140 million in assets.
Berlin Film Festival Unveils Competition Lineup (Updating Live)
The Berlin Film Festival is unveiling the competition lineup of its 76th edition and the second year under new artistic director Tricia Tuttle. This edition looks to have a strong international emphasis, with Afghan director Shahrbanoo Sadat’s romantic comedy “No Good Men”
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace
By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON/PARIS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit French wines and champagnes with 200% tariffs in an apparent effort to cajole French President Emmanuel Macron into joining his Board of Peace initiative aimed at
Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency's East Jerusalem compound
By Pesha Magid JERUSALEM, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Israel demolished structures inside the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency's East Jerusalem compound on Tuesday after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law. Surrounded by
Egypt's Sisi to meet Trump on the sidelines of Davos, presidency says
CAIRO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet U.S President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Egypt's presidency said on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders since the U.S announced it was
India braces for a rocky year ahead in ties with Trump’s America
A year after early optimism following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s White House visit, relations between the two countries have become increasingly strained.
Turkey warning as PKK vows won't abandon Syria's Kurds
Turkey warned Tuesday it would not tolerate "provocations" as Kurds in the country prepared to protest over a military offensive targeting Kurds in Syria that has also angered the militant PKK. Syrian forces began an offensive nearly two weeks ago, pushing the Kurdish-led SDF
Trump doubles down on Greenland annexation as Europe struggles to coordinate a response
European leaders are closing ranks in response to Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe would hit back "if necessary".
Geomagnetic storm to bring northern lights to central US
Meteorologists say a major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field Monday could mean the northern lights will be seen farther south than typical in the US, possibly even in Alabama or northern California.
‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Launches Atop U.K., Ireland Box Office
Sony’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” launched atop the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening to £3.3 million ($4.5 million) and taking the No. 1 spot, according to Comscore. Lionsgate U.K.’s “The Housemaid” moved to second place in its fourth weekend, adding $3.8 million for
Surfer bitten in 4th shark attack off Australia's east coast in 3 days
A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark Tuesday in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia's most populous state in three days.
Key facts about Chagos Islands deal signed by UK and Mauritius
LONDON, Jan 20 - U.S. President Donald Trump has called Britain's deal to cede sovereignty of the island of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands to Mauritius an \"act of total weakness\", putting the agreement back into the spotlight eight months after it was signed.
28 foreign litterbugs nabbed in Johor since Jan 1; immigration department to take action against those who miss court dates
Foreigners make up over half of the littering offenders caught in Johor since tougher penalties kicked in.
Trump says UK's Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius is an act of 'great stupidity'
The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.
The empathy of instructions
It’s difficult to write directions. A user interface, a map or a recipe all require empathy. That’s because the person writing it knows something the reader doesn’t. In fact, that’s the only reason to do it. But because instructions exist to bridge this gap, we benefit by
Ukraine war gives rise to an exorcism economy in Russia
“Please tell me where to go? A 14-year-old teenager has been possessed by a demon … we tried healers, but they couldn’t help … has anyone encountered this? Moscow region.” This is one of many similar pleas that have been circulating in Russia’s online communities in recent
Activists project satirical Trump image in Davos
In Davos, activists projected a satirical image of US President Donald Trump onto a ski slope.
South Asia’s risky gamble as it engages with the Taliban
The regime’s extremist influence over Islamic movements in the region is an emerging concern for South Asia.
Miles Davis Opens for Neil Young and “That Sorry-Ass Cat” Steve Miller at The Fillmore East (1970)
The story, the many stories, of Miles Davis as an opening act for several rock bands in the 1970s makes for fascinating reading. Before he blew the Grateful Dead’s minds as their opening act at the Fillmore West in April 1970 (hear both bands’ sets here), Davis and his all-star
‘Mortician’ Director Abdolreza Kahani Imagines Power Vacuum in Iran in Dark Comedy ‘Empty Heaven’ (EXCLUSIVE)
In recent weeks, as Iran’s supreme leader has unusually acknowledged that thousands of protesters were killed amid a nationwide crackdown, the Islamic Republic has appeared to turn inward once again, sealing off communications and retreating into repression. For Ayatollah Ali
‘La belle année’ Director on Delving Into Longing, Family, Memory and Cinema History as She Revisits a Teenage Crush on a Teacher in Her Debut Feature
In her hybrid doc, premiering in competition at Rotterdam, Angelica Ruffier goes on a meditative journey that includes scenes from 1970s films to illustrate how cinema infuses people "when you feel things."
Joko Anwar’s Horror-Comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’ Unveils International Teaser Ahead of Berlin Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has unveiled the international teaser for his horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” as the film prepares for its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum section. Set within an Indonesian correctional facility, the narrative follows inmates
Giant ice blocks transform Elbe river in northern Germany
Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany.
India PM Modi’s party elects youngest-ever president with eye on youth vote
Mr Nitin Nabin, 45, takes over from outgoing president J.P. Nadda.
India PM Modi's party elects youngest-ever president with eye to youth vote
MUMBAI, Jan 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chose a little-known legislator from India's poorest state as the party's youngest president on Tuesday, a generational shift in the effort to retain young voters.
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine if Paris does not join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The "Board of Peace" was an idea initially proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflicts more broadly.