Xi’s military purge of top general may set back his Taiwan ambitions
The upheavals may affect a 2027 milestone he has set for modernising the military.
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Where are my keys? Tricks for remembering where you put things
Rather than having a bad memory, it might be “a breakdown at the interface of memory and attention," one expert said.
UK new car buyers drive a bargain as average discount nears £6,000
Motorists benefit as industry offers deals of up to 18% off to attract buyers for petrol, diesel and electric models If you are considering buying a new car, now might be the time to act as new data shows manufacturers and dealers slashing prices by more than 10%, with the
Nobody mourns the metaverse: What went wrong with Zuckerberg's vision and what is next for VR?
After changing its name and going all-in on virtual reality, Meta is scaling back its metaverse operations. But that could be a good thing for VR, experts tell Euronews Next.
‘Accept Our Sincere Apologies,’ Set in a Grand Hotel in Venice That Feels Like a Golden Cage, Investigates Loneliness and Identity
The second feature from writer-director Juja Dobrachkous, who has two new films in the works, premieres at Rotterdam and features a cast of mostly non-professional actors.
China counting how many missiles it needs to win a Taiwan war
As modern warfare shifts toward attrition, China’s push for cheaper munitions raises a sharper question: can its missile industry sustain the scale and tempo a Taiwan war would demand? This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China should consider adopting
Japan’s costly new business visa prices out real entrepreneurs
Under Japan’s newly tightened business immigration rules, that “try first, grow later” logic is increasingly out of place. The minimum capital for Japan’s Business Manager visa (経営・管理) was raised from five million yen (about US$32,000) to 30 million yen (about $190,000),
'A vaccine against murder'? Israel split over return of death penalty
In a highly controversial move, some Israeli MPs are trying to introduce the death penalty for Palestinian attackers.
Europe's most unique cable car rides – from an urban view in Paris to open-top cars in Switzerland
With Europe’s longest urban cable car now open in the French capital, turn your eyes to the skies for some unmissable gondola experiences.
Falklands: dead Gentoo penguins with bird flu at Pebble island
On Thursday 29th January 2026, swabs that were taken from dead Gentoo penguins at Pebble Island tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Several hundred penguins are affected.
Polar bears are using ice loss to their advantage. But scientists warn it won’t last for long
Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations.
EU condemns Iran's bloody crackdown — but who trades most with Tehran?
The EU has announced new sanctions against Iran but trade continues, although at very low levels. Germany remains the EU’s leading trading partner with the nation.
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Foreign snowboarder in Japan in serious condition after hanging in midair from chairlift
The woman had failed to dismount the chairlift.
Vietnam receives 59 citizens repatriated from Cambodia after scam-linked employment
Officials said many had travelled to Cambodia after responding to job offers on social media.
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.
Malaysian Cabinet agrees to PM’s 10-year, 2-term limit, says law minister
The proposal to limit the tenure aims to prevent excessive concentration of power, she said.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Distance Band From Upcoming Doc: ‘We Had Nothing to Do With it Creatively’
The band said that late guitarist Hillel Slovak was the "central subject" of the Netflix documentary
Truck in Thailand hits power lines, toppling 70 poles and causing widespread blackout
The driver did not see the overhead power lines due to poor lighting in the area.
Red Hot Chili Peppers Say New Netflix Documentary The Rise Of The Red Hot Chili Peppers Is Not A “Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary”
A new Netflix documentary about the Red Hot Chili Peppers was announced today. It will feature interviews with band members Anthony Kiedis and Flea. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, however, have now released a statement clarifying the film is not a "Red Hot Chili Peppers
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India's teens as global debate grows
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 - An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world's biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people's health and safety.
Modi ally L.S.K. Devarayalu proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows
The lawmaker said children in India are becoming addicted to social media.
Thai FDA warns about unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse
Its registration certificate number G belongs to a different product and is not linked to the popular-brand inhaler.
U.S. approves almost $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
The sales to Israel worth close to $6.7 billion include 30 Apache attack helicopters, while Saudi Arabia is set to buy Patriot missiles worth $9 billion.
Thai military fires warning shots at Cambodia after laser targeting incident near military base
Thai forces detected a searchlight-like beam and a laser pointer aimed directly at the Phu Pha Lek base.
Man randomly attacks 4 passers-by near station in Japan; suspect on the run
The police are chasing the whereabouts of the suspect who fled the scene.
Pokemon event at Yasukuni shrine in Japan cancelled after drawing China’s ire
China and South Korea view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism.
Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls
President Trump on Friday defended his embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces calls to resign, suggesting she's been targeted by critics "because she is a woman, and has done a really GREAT JOB!" "The Radical Left Lunatics,
6 arrested over $476k robbery of Japanese men in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police said the suspects, comprising both men and women, include three Japanese nationals.
Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'
President Trump praised his sweeping tariffs on foreign countries in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal Friday, arguing that they "brought America back." "When I imposed historic tariffs on nearly all foreign countries last April, the critics said my policies would
Canada's Poilievre re-elected Conservative party leader
The opposition leader secured 87.4% of delegates' vote, despite recent electoral losses against the Liberals.
Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello Rock Against ICE: On the Scene in Minneapolis
The spirit of protest and resistance fills First Avenue at benefit concert for the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti
Remembering the Time Bryan Cranston and Catherine O’Hara Took Shrooms Before a Grateful Dead Show
In order to prepare for a scene in Seth Rogen's The Studio , Bryan took the drug and his co-star O'Hara along for the ride
Is Trump’s foreign policy really realist?
Trump’s second-term foreign policy presents a complex picture when evaluated against classical realist principles. While certain elements align with realist thinking—particularly its emphasis on power politics and national interest—others reveal significant departures from the
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal
The Scarborough Shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China also claims it as part of its territory.
Hong Kong port operator contract violated Panama constitution, court rules
The court said that the contract violated Panama’s constitution by giving exclusive privileges and tax exemptions.
Jeffrey Epstein Sent Five Nights At Freddy’s Porn Via 4Chan Links, Emails Show
One email from Epstein included the subject line 'amazing animations' The post Jeffrey Epstein Sent Five Nights At Freddy’s Porn Via 4Chan Links, Emails Show appeared first on Kotaku .
Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner
President Trump on Friday nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) months after the president fired the previous agency head over substantial revisions to past jobs reports. "For many years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.
How the 2024 presidential election may have changed behaviors around firearms
Firearm purchasing patterns can shift in response to specific events, including presidential elections, according to Rutgers Health researchers.
US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow, sources say
The US wants India to cut Russian oil purchases due to the war in Ukraine.
Penang safeguards its best food, to gazette 10 dishes
Some dishes included are Hokkien mee, pasembor and char kue kak.
‘Start talking about death earlier’: China to improve palliative care with some help from Singapore
China still lags many countries in end-of-life care, even as it makes gradual progress.
Japan tightens security for Feb 8 election in wake of ex-PM Abe shooting
As the campaign intensifies, posts hinting at harm towards candidates are spreading on social media.
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.
Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Was Banned From Xbox Live
Microsoft blocked Epstein's Xbox account after it discovered he was a registered sex offender The post Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Was Banned From Xbox Live appeared first on Kotaku .
Project 2025 creators propose 'marriage boot camp,' mentors for couples
The group is also advocating for policies including those designed to encourage people to marry young and forgo education in favor of starting a family.
Malaysia appoints Malek Razak Sulaiman as 24th armed forces chief, effective Feb 1
Malek, who is currently the Army Western Field Commander Lieutenant-General, was appointed with the consent of the Malaysian king, Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.
