‘Loneliness the hardest’: South Korean’s videos on caring for bedridden mum goes viral online
Mr Cho Bum-hee has been his mother's main caregiver since she suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2015.
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Rights group condemns detention of Chinese journalists after corruption report
BEIJING, Feb 4 - Reporters Without Borders (RSF) late on Tuesday condemned the detention of two independent Chinese journalists, one a prominent investigative reporter, after they published a story alleging corruption by a local official in southwestern China.
Africa: Support Science in Halting Global Biodiversity Crisis - King Charles
[IPS] Bulawayo -- British Monarch King Charles says science is the solution to protecting nature and halting global biodiversity loss, which is threatening humanity's survival.
Africa: Explainer - Why Nature Is Everyone's Business
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Our food, fuel, and fortunes come from nature, but as these resources are turned into profits, the balance between exploiting and replenishing the planet is ever more precarious.
Africa: Protecting Africa's Ocean Future and Why a Precautionary Pause On Deep-Sea Mining Matters
[IPS] VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb 3 2026 (IPS) - The world is entering a decisive period for the future of the ocean. With the High Seas Treaty coming into force and meaningful progress being made on the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, global momentum
Africa: Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Could Be Prevented, UN Study Finds
[UN News] Up to four in 10 cancer cases globally could be prevented, new analysis has revealed, highlighting the need for stronger tobacco control and other measures to reduce risks and save lives.
Africa: Building Healthy Bridges Towards Peace - WHO Launches $1 Billion Appeal
[UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched its 2026 global appeal for nearly $1 billion to ensure that millions of people living in humanitarian crises and conflicts can access healthcare.
Africa: Private Credit Rating Agencies Shape Africa's Access to Debt. Better Oversight Is Needed
[The Conversation Africa] Africa's development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education remain unmet. The continent's governments urgently need affordable access
What the US-India trade deal really means
Although United States-India cooperation remains a fundamentally positive-sum enterprise, advancing both economic and strategic interests, the manner of the new bilateral trade deal’s announcement was as striking as its substance. President Donald Trump framed the deal as a
Japan ex-PM Abe's killer appeals sentence
Tetsuya Yamagami was jailed for life for using a homemade gun to assassinate former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022.
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son to late dictator Moammar Gadhafi, killed in his home in western Libya
Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, son to late long-time Libyan dictator, Moammar Gadhafi, was killed on Tuesday in his home in the western town of Zintan in western Libya. Sources close to him say four masked gunmen stormed his home to carry out the “heinous crime”.
Fallout Season 2 Finale Teases New Location And Something Big
The nearly hour-long episode includes a post-credits scene tease connected to Fallout 3 The post Fallout Season 2 Finale Teases New Location And Something Big appeared first on Kotaku .
Nicki Minaj, Bessent team up in TikTok video promoting Trump Accounts
The Trump administration jumped in on a viral TikTok trend on Tuesday, posting a video of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dancing with rapper Nicki Minaj to promote new investment accounts for children, known as Trump accounts. The trend features two people standing
‘Wuthering Heights’ First Reactions: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s Chemistry Is a ‘Whole Other Level of Hot’ in a ‘Bodice-Ripping Crowd-Pleaser’
Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” has been unveiled to members of the film press ahead of its Feb. 13 release, and first reactions are calling the steamy literary romance a “bodice-ripping crowd-pleaser” that is “destined to be a massive hit for Warner Bros.” Critic
Good news, Stardew Valley enthusiasts: the 1.7 update will make children 'a little more interesting' and add two new marriage candidates
Kids are currently boring, apparently.
Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
The possible applications of olive pomace: A study reveals the most sustainable option
The extraction of olive pomace oil is cited as the most sustainable alternative for the recovery of the olive oil industry's byproducts, according to a methodology developed by the UCO that considers economic, environmental and social indicators. The olive oil industry is a
NASA's Artemis II plans to send a crew around the moon to test equipment and lay the groundwork for a future landing
Almost as tall as a football field, NASA's Space Launch System rocket and capsule stack traveled slowly—just under one mile per hour—out to the Artemis II launchpad, its temporary home at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Jan. 17, 2026.
Riau braces itself for more forest fires as rainy season nears end
Fires have scorched 59.38ha of land across 10 of Riau’s 12 regencies and cities since the start of 2026.
Anime action RPG studio Pahdo Labs shuts down despite accruing $17.5M in funding: 'We believed making a demo of a familiar but new game would be our best shot'
Farewell, Starlight Re:Volver, we barely knew you.
Fed's Miran resigns as top White House economist
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has resigned as chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, the White House confirmed on Tuesday. Miran had been on unpaid leave from the White House since last fall, when President Trump nominated him to fill the remaining four months of a
Q&A: What we've learned about how students are using AI, and how to help them
Much is being said about the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it is the new frontier. And while it provides amazing possibilities in fields like medicine, academics are debating its advantages for university students.
Short Japan election raises social media campaigning stakes
Japan's Sanae Takaichi has demonstrated a level of social media savvy rare among Japanese premiers.
‘Barbara Forever’ Review: Filmmaker Brydie O’Connor Channels the Radical Queer Spirit of Barbara Hammer
Filmmaker Brydie O’Connor gives herself a rather difficult task with “Barbara Forever.” She sets out to document the life and career of iconic lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer in the same medium the prolific artist was known for. To heighten the challenge, Hammer has already
Mediterranean pine needle loss analyzed for more efficient forest management
Reforested areas in the Baza (Granada) and Los Filabres (Almería) mountain ranges have experienced severe die-offs in recent years, with extensive woodland loss. Needle or leaf loss (defoliation) is one of the best indicators of tree health, particularly in pine forests under
Sorry, but that countdown on Amazon's Fallout site didn't lead to a Fallout 3 or New Vegas remaster announcement… or any announcement at all
It's just another explorable behind-the-scenes widget about the show.
Tracy Zamot, Veteran Publicist for Atlantic and Virgin Records, Dead at 56
Matchbox Twenty, Lenny Kravitz and Phil Collins were among the acts she represented
Fallout season 3: Release date, filming details, and everything else we know
Fallout season 3 kicks off production soon, but when will it return to Amazon's Prime Video?
Fallout season 2 post-credits scene explained: What Liberty Prime Alpha means for season 3
Fallout season 2 left a nuclear blast of an ending in its finale. But what does the arrival of Liberty Prime Alpha mean for Fallout season 3?
Fallout season 2 ending explained: The Enclave, Colorado, and what it means for season 3
Polygon breaks down Fallout season 2 episode 8 with some help from showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Bethesda boss Todd Howard, and Kyle MacLachlan
A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form
Born on the same day, Bill and Ben both grew up to have high status. But in every other way they were polar opposites.
Japan’s green tea exports hit record high in 2025 amid growing demand
Growing health consciousness and a boom in Japanese food are fueling the popularity of matcha.
Crunchyroll Rolls Out Thai-Language Interface, Expands Localized Content Library (EXCLUSIVE)
Crunchyroll is deepening its investment in Thailand with the launch of a Thai-language user interface and a significant expansion of localized anime content. The anime platform is now making more than 500 titles available to Thai subscribers, including over 70 with Thai dubbing
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran resigns from White House post
Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran resigned from his position as chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers.
Argentine shares slide in New York as country risk climbs above 500 points
Argentine stocks and hard-currency bonds fell on Tuesday, hit by a risk-off turn in global markets and fresh domestic uncertainty tied to the stalled overhaul of inflation measurement following Marco Lavagna’s departure from INDEC.
Why the idea of an 'ideal worker' can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions
In the modern world of work, the "ideal worker" is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available and emotionally stable at all times.
Malaysian eatery ordered to close after viral clip of worker ‘washing’ unsold food for re-use
A worker was seen "washing" some leftovers to be recooked the next day.
Australia’s PM walks a diplomatic tightrope in dispute over Chinese-controlled port
Analysts say neither Canberra nor Beijing want to put a sudden end to their improving relations.
CK Hutchison unit launches arbitration against Panama over port ruling
Feb 4 - Hong Kong's CK Hutchison said on Wednesday its Panama Ports Company unit has started international arbitration proceedings against Panama after a court there annulled its licences to operate two Panama Canal ports.
The Fallout Season 2 finale teased a new location for Fallout Season 3—and it's somewhere the games have never taken us
This location has been mentioned a few times, but we'll finally get to visit it in Season 3.
Fallout Season 2 finale post-credits sequence: what does it mean?
Something big is coming in Fallout Season 3. Literally.
Fallout Season 2 Episode 8 recap: 'Everyone works for me eventually'
Questions are answered, and answers are questioned, in "The Strip."
‘See You When I See You’ Review: Cooper Raiff Deals With His Sister’s Death in a Too-Familiar Traumedy From Director Jay Duplass
In 2017, “The Big Sick” was the big sale of the Sundance Film Festival (beaten one week later by “Mudbound”). Those were the days, when streamers were spending big to acquire quality independent movies. The bottom has since fallen out of that market. Now we get cautious nibbles
Why does isometric perspective suit Disco Elysium? 'You can design the entire game as if it was a painting'
ZA/UM's original art director breaks it down.
Malaysia to enforce ‘second driver’ rule for long-distance express buses
Enforcement operations will also focus on drivers’ licences and compliance with driving hour limits over CNY.
Cryogenic cooling material composed solely of abundant elements reaches 4K
In collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Oshima College, the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) succeeded in developing a new regenerator material composed solely of abundant elements, such as copper, iron, and aluminum, that can achieve
How Japan’s first female leader won over disillusioned young voters
Some supporters have even coined a new term for their fandom: Sanakatsu.
Love in a time of war for journalist and activist in new documentary
An unlikely love story blossoming in the thick of war provides the backdrop to a new documentary that raises questions about how modern media cover conflict. "Birds of War" traces the growing relationship between Syrian activist-cameraman Abd Alkader Habak and Lebanese
'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale
When the first pieces of information circumvented a near-total blackout during Iran's protests last month, rights defender Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam was already ready to say the scale of the crackdown was "unbelievable". "We have never experienced something like this," said the