Beijing won its war for blue skies, but villagers are paying the price
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What is the ‘Are you Dead?’ app and why is it so popular in China and beyond
Priced at about €1, the app has become the top paid app in China in the first week of January.
At least 2,571 killed in Iran's protests, US-based rights group HRANA says
DUBAI, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The death toll from protests in Iran has reached 2,571 people, the U.S.-based HRANA rights group said on Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic's clerical rulers face the biggest wave of dissent in years. U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on
Newly available self-tests could drive further reductions in STDs amid a declining trend
Last year, the US authorities approved the first at-home test that can detect three common infections in women — gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis — as well as the first home-based kit for the virus that causes cervical cancer.
Cambodia says Thai troops still occupy civilian areas, testing December truce
Up to 4,000 Cambodian families are unable to return home because of the Thai incursions, said Mr Prak Sokhonn.
Latest news bulletin | January 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Bank of mum and dad: Did the UK housing boom lock in inherited wealth?
A new report shows the housing boom made parental property wealth a decisive gatekeeper to opportunity, high-end renting, and owning for younger generations.
Japan PM Takaichi set to call February snap election: Media
The most likely election date is Feb 8.
'Are you dead?' Chinese app for single living goes viral
HONG KONG, Jan 14 - An app called \"Are you dead\" targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on social media, prompting the company to introduce a subscription fee and change its name for a global audience.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after Neiman Marcus takeover leads to financial collapse
Saks Global was close to finalizing a $1.75 billion financing package with creditors that would allow its stores to remain open, two people familiar with the negotiations told Reuters earlier on Tuesday.
Philippine landfill collapse: Cebu City placed under state of calamity as death toll climbs to 13
The declaration allows a disaster management fund to be used for ongoing rescue operations.
Nature-based solutions? When more parks don't mean less heat risk
Cities around the world are planting more trees and creating new parks to combat rising temperatures. But a decade-long study of Northern Taiwan's cities reveals a troubling paradox: more green space doesn't always mean less heat risk, and the heat adaptation benefits of urban
Tiger Shroff Joins Conor McGregor as Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Expands to India (EXCLUSIVE)
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and Bare Knuckle Fight League are making their official entry into India, marking a significant expansion into one of the world’s largest combat sports markets. The move is being spearheaded by World League of Fighters, BKFC’s license holder,
Japan and South Korea leaders got jamming to K-pop beats, social media buzzes with jokes and praises
Drawing a parallel with bilateral ties, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on X that South Korea and Japan had learned to respect each other's differences and adjust to one another's rhythm, deepening cooperation over time.
Bangkok wakes up to toxic air choking central business districts
Toxic smog has become Bangkok’s annual public-health emergency during colder months.
Death toll from Iran's crackdown on protests climbs to over 2500, activists say
The figure analysts dwarfs the death toll from any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The environmental risk of using pet flea treatment
A new paper in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry finds that common medications used for flea and tick control in dogs and cats may pose a significant environmental risk for insects in the wild.
Could Iran go the way of Venezuela?
The apparent endgame in Caracas, which has seen Trump sideline Venezuela’s pro-democratic opposition, may be a cautionary tale for Iran’s protesters.
At least 12 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand's northeast
BANGKOK, Jan 14 - A train traveling from Thailand's capital to the country's northeast was derailed on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on top of one of its carriages, killing at least 12 people and injuring at least 30, police said.
New Zealand central bank governor faces backlash for Fed solidarity
WELLINGTON, Jan 14 - New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters on Wednesday publicly rebuked the country's new central bank governor for signing a statement alongside other global central bank chiefs in support of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
At least 22 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand’s north-east
The fire has been extinguished and rescue work is now under way.
Music marketplace Bandcamp bypasses AI disclosures and obtuse policies to announce a wholesale ban on AI slop
More of this, please.
Jakarta sinks deeper as subsidence worsens flood risks
A recent assessment estimates that Jakarta’s land is sinking at an average rate of 3.5cm per year.
EU's impending accession to rights convention resembles a 3D puzzle, says research
The detail of the European Union's long-awaited accession to the European Convention on Human Rights is like a "three-dimensional puzzle" because of the several vital and interlocking elements which need to be agreed, a new study suggests.
Taiwan issues arrest warrant for CEO of OnePlus over China hires
OnePlus is a niche player whose phones run on a customised version of Android.
Venezuela releases multiple detained U.S. citizens, State Department says
The release marks the first known instance of U.S. citizens being freed since President Nicolás Maduro’s capture. It was unclear how many were released.
Secret Service agent placed on leave after allegedly discussing sensitive information
The Secret Service has placed an agent on administrative leave after an undercover video showed him discussing sensitive parts of his duties, NewsNation’s Kevin Bohn reported Tuesday. The Secret Service also suspended the agent's security clearance, who served on Vice President
Far-right group targeting pro-Palestinian voices to close New York operation, NY AG says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - New York Attorney General Letitia James' office said on Tuesday it reached a settlement with Betar US that would wind down the far-right Zionist group's New York operations after an investigation found the group intimidated
West Bank Bedouin community driven out by Israeli settler violence
With heavy hearts, Bedouins in a West Bank village dismantle their sheep pens and load belongings onto trucks, forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory by rising settler violence. While attacks by Israeli settlers affect communities across the West Bank, the
Malaysian girl with werewolf syndrome adjusting to pre-school life
It is an extremely rare condition characterised by excessive hair growth.
DOJ sees no basis for civil rights investigation following ICE shooting in Minneapolis, official says
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer as a civil rights case. “There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN
Can philanthropy fast-track a flagship telescope?
New Space is a term now commonly used around the rocketry and satellite industries to indicate a new, speed focused model of development that takes its cue from the Silicon Valley mindset of "move fast and (hopefully don't) break things." Given that several of the founders of
Thomas Causey, ‘Dick Tracy’ and ‘Halloween’ Sound Mixer, Dies at 76
Thomas Dewitt Causey, Jr., a veteran production sound mixer who worked on films like “Dick Tracy” and “Broadcast News,” died on Sunday in Cathedral City, Calif., after a battle with a long illness. He was 76. His death was confirmed by his daughter-in-law, Crystal Causey.
China's annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion, even as exports to U.S. decline by 20%
China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.
BTS member V hits record 70 million followers on Instagram
He is the first male celebrity in Korea to achieve the feat.
Japan will not comment on BOJ's absence in joint Powell statement
TOKYO, Jan 14 - Japan declined on Wednesday to comment on the Bank of Japan's absence from a statement by other central banks supporting U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, following the Trump administration's threat of criminal indictment.
2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts
The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday. The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and
The orbiting factories of the future
Imagine a fully automated 3D printer suspended in midair, churning out crucial components for use at home and abroad.
Man who filled Singapore car with subsidised RON95 petrol in Johor fined US$2,200 for obscuring number plate
Long Sa Kow, who is a 63-year-old Singapore permanent resident, pleaded guilty to obscuring the registration number plate of this car.
Billy Idol on His Oscar-Shortlisted Tune “Dying to Live” From the Doc About His Wild and Crazy Life
The song, which the 70-year-old punk and rock legend co-wrote with J. Ralph, could bring him the first Oscar nomination of his career.
Jackson Browne’s Son Ethan’s Cause of Death Revealed After Actor Died at 52
The actor, model, and musician died on Nov. 25, 2025
Vocal Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies at 60
His probes into corporate malfeasance triggered regulatory probes in the city’s financial industry.
ARG developer finds out his email hint system doesn't work anymore because young people don't know how to use email
Someone ask Jeeves how to solve this.
Copernicus: 2025 was the third-hottest year globally and in Europe - with two main drivers
The past 11 years have been the warmest on record globally. Europe is warming significantly faster than the global average.
Sooner-than-expected climate impacts could cost the world trillions
A report warns that we may have seriously underestimated the rate of warming, which could damage economic growth
Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’ Last year was the third-hottest on record, scientists have said, with mounting fossil fuel pollution behind “exceptional” temperatures. The World Meteorological
