Malaysia’s Chief Justice says country ‘urgently needs’ more judges as caseload soars

Chief Justice of Malaysia Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh noted that the number of court cases in Malaysia had surged by about 60 per cent since 2021.

Jon Stewart on ICE Killing of Renee Good, Venezuela: ‘What the F-ck Is Happening in This Country?

"We are on the Donald Trump Gravitron," said The Daily Show host in reaction to the Trump administration's escalating threats of force domestically and internationally

Europe Today: former EU's 'digital tsar' discusses Greenland, Iran, Big Tech

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.

Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?

In December 2025, South Korean and Russian diplomats held a closed-door session in Moscow to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The talks involved South Korea’s foreign ministry and Oleg Burmistrov, representing Russian policy on North Korea. The

Is Europe ready for war and what is Brussels doing to prepare?

With tensions increasing at Europe’s borders, the EU says its new defence measures will help it face Russia and other threats by 2030. But is this true? And are Europeans prepared to fight?

Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US

SYDNEY, Jan 13 - A teenage boy from regional Australia has been charged with calling in false reports of mass shootings at U.S. retailers and educational institutions that allegedly caused widespread alarm, police said on Tuesday.

Commissioner Kubilius to discuss Europe's security challenges with Nordic leaders in Sweden

Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius (pictured) participated in Sweden's leading forum on security and defence policy, the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference 2026, on Sunday and Monday, 11 and 12 January. Commissioner Kubilius delivered a keynote speech on

This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic factories, the team can now produce tagatose efficiently and cheaply, achieving

China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia

The 20th anniversary of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI), celebrated in Jakarta on January 9, was framed as a moment of confidence and continuity. Indonesian and Chinese officials spoke of scale, stability and shared ambition. With more than 600 Chinese-funded

Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences

Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.

How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?

A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland. Diogo Rosa said: "Everyone talks about the rare earths again and that doesn't mean they are the most feasible to be extracted."

Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

Melaka Islamic Religious Department ordered to investigate ‘gay-friendly’ hotel claims

A boutique hotel in the state with a “gay-friendly” concept that has gone viral.

'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

OTTAWA, Jan 13 - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.

How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them

As the Winter Olympic Games approach, the United States team is helping its athletes to focus on mental health, prioritise sleep, and resilience over medals.

Venezuela's 'black gold' allies: Caracas' links to Cuba, China, Russia and Iran

From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry. The result was a network of bilateral alliances that channelled much of Venezuela's crude outside conventional buying and

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From bans to probes: Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?

Global crackdown: These nations are restricting or speaking out against Grok over non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes

Venezuela-EU trade: Which countries do the most business with Venezuela across Europe?

Venezuela is not a major EU trade partner. Spain dominates trade, accounting for 55% of the total volume. Given Venezuela’s large proven crude oil reserves, the EU closely monitors political developments in the country.

EU parliament takes a harder stance again on Iran in the wake of ongoing protests against the Tehran regime

Both EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have remained silent on the situation in Iran during their current Mideast trip where they visit Jordan, Egypt Syria, Lebanon and Syria, writes Yossi Lempkowicz. The European Union has so

MIT’s smart pill confirms you took your medicine

MIT engineers have developed a pill that can wirelessly report when it’s been swallowed. Inside the capsule is a biodegradable antenna that sends a signal within minutes of ingestion, then safely dissolves. The system is designed to work with existing medications and could help

Japan's Takaichi, South Korea's Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties

NARA, Jan 13 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Japan on Tuesday as the two East Asian neighbours look to bolster security and economic cooperation.

Trump puts military action against Iran’s protest crackdown on standby mode, slaps sanctions

According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump has an interest in exploring messages from Iranian regime officials.

Indonesia’s Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

Questions about the fate of the Nusantara project have lingered since Mr Prabowo took office in October 2024.

Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

JAKARTA, Jan 13 - Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to a $32 billion project to build the country's new capital city as he made his first overnight stay there as president, the government said.

BYD burns profit chasing global dominance over Tesla

The Chinese EV giant reported a 33% drop in third-quarter profit while ramping up overseas expansion and R&D spending.

Taiwan says reached ‘general consensus’ with US on trade deal

Taiwan and the US began negotiations in April to hash out a trade deal.

JPMorgan Chase is set to report fourth-quarter earnings – here's what the Street expects

JPMorgan will give investors a view into how consumers and corporations fared toward the end of last year and issue guidance on how 2026 may develop.

He invented mini saunas for frogs – now this biologist has big plans to save hundreds of species

A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvation Standing ankle-deep in water between two bare cottonwood trees on a hot spring day, eight-year-old Anthony Waddle was in his element.

Calls grow to punish offenders in foreign cars abusing fuel subsidy

At the moment, only petrol station operators are held liable for illegal attempts to pump RON95 fuel.

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft

Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.

Malaysia may drag Elon Musk’s X platform to court over AI chatbot Grok, says minister

Grok had features that violate Malaysian laws, including the ability to create images of children.

Jon Stewart Exclaims ‘What the F— Is Happening in This Country?’: ‘From Minnesota, to Venezuela, to Iran’

On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the whirlwind of stories from over the weekend, which included Donald Trump’s handling of Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, proposed U.S. millitary action in Cuba, Greenland and Iran, as well as

Berry nice to meet you: bumper fruit crop could lead to huge mating season for NZ’s endangered kākāpō

After a four-year wait, the abundant fruiting of the rimu tree could inspire the world’s heaviest parrots to boost their population It has been four long years, but the world’s heaviest parrots, the kākāpō , are finally about to get it on again. The mass fruiting of a native

House Democrat says Fetterman's Iran remark 'pisses me off'

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Monday took a swing at his Democratic congressional colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) over Iran. In an earlier interview on “CNN News Central,” the network’s Kate Bolduan pressed Fetterman about possible American military action in Iran. “The

Engineering intern dies in air-con explosion at university in Selangor, 9 others injured

Twenty-four-year-old undergraduate Soo Yu Juan was undergoing a three-month internship with an air-conditioning maintenance firm and was scheduled to complete his industrial training this Thursday.

Jack Smith to testify publicly before Congress next week

Pacts, patronage and fear: How Myanmar’s junta chief holds on to power

He’s also a political creature with a fine-tuned sense for managing the country’s elites, say sources.

A shocking amount of plastic is floating in city air

Plastic pollution is not just in oceans and soil. Scientists have now found enormous amounts of microscopic plastic floating through urban air, far exceeding earlier estimates. Road dust and rainfall play a major role in moving these particles through the atmosphere. The

In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future

Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say. The demonstrations moved from protesting economic grievances

How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia

Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.

How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?

Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

Venezuelan serviceman recounts U.S. strike that disabled air defenses before Maduro capture

A Venezuelan serviceman stationed at the Meseta de Mamo military academy in La Guaira described the Jan. 3 U.S. bombardment as a rapid, overwhelming assault that “blinded” radar and electronic systems, preventing any organized defense. “There was no time to counterattack. They

G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting a price floor and new partnerships to build up alternative supplies, ministers said.

Racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black youth in Canadian child welfare systems

Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their white peers but were also more likely to be taken from their homes, even when the only difference between cases was the child's race.

Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Is First Country Song to Earn a Double Diamond

The song, penned by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove, was originally recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981

Australian ambassador announced to be leaving role weeks after Trump's public jab

The Australian ambassador to the U.S. will be leaving his role in March -- an announcement made a few weeks after President Trump slammed him. “It is with deep appreciation for his tireless contribution to our national interests over the last three years in Washington that we