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Trump’s NATO ally tariffs could have far-reaching consequences
President Donald Trump announced that the US will impose additional 10% tariffs on those next month on NATO allies that symbolically dispatched small military units to Greenland ahead of upcoming multilateral drills there with Denmark, before scaling this to 25% on June 1. The
Putin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low
As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing.
Kurdish-led forces withdraw from Syria's largest oil field: monitor
Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east. The push came after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting the Kurds
After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat
Life, death and dairy unfold in 13-minute episodes, six days a week on “The Archers,” a wildly popular BBC radio serial. Queen Camilla is one of 5 million fans.
Some Venezuelan prisoners are being freed. Others have disappeared.
At least 50 prisoners in Venezuela’s prison system have been transferred to undisclosed locations. Families are pushing for answers.
As Vietnam ruling party gears up for congress, party chief To Lam looks to retain job
The new leaders of the country will be revealed at the event, which is held once every five years.
Shark mauls teenage boy in Sydney Harbour
The predator bit the boy, believed to be about 13 years old.
'Digital isolation': Will Iran's internet shutdown become permanent?
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
Nadia Tereszkiewicz Lines Up Eco-Thriller ‘Souveraines’ for Director Remi Allier, Films Grand Huit (EXCLUSIVE)
César winner Nadia Tereszkiewicz (“The Crime Is Mine,” “Forever Young”) is set to star in “Souveraines,” the feature debut of acclaimed filmmaker Rémi Allier. Allier won a César for his 2017 short “Little Hands,” later shortlisted for the Oscars. His debut follows a fiercely
Iranian official says verified deaths in Iran protests reaches at least 5,000
Jan 18 (Reuters) - An Iranian official in the region said on Sunday the authorities had verified at least 5,000 people had been killed in protests in Iran, including about 500 security personnel, blaming "terrorists and armed rioters" for killing "innocent Iranians".
'Only Team DAP': Loke's rebuttal over alleged party factions draws pullback from UMNO chief Zahid
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke on Sunday (Jan 18) denied Zahid’s claims that a "Team B" existed within the party and refuted that he had discussed the matter with him.
Report: Iran's FM told Trump via Witkoff that Tehran canceled 800 executions to avert U.S. strike
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi notified Washington that it had canceled hundreds of executions amid nationwide protests against the regime, The Washington Post reported. The Pentagon was also concerned U.S. forces in the region couldn't withstand an Iranian counterattack
Massive fire kills 6 in Karachi, destroys shopping centre
KARACHI, Jan 18 - Firefighters in Pakistan's largest city were fighting to extinguish a massive blaze on Sunday that has killed six people and reduced parts of a shopping mall to rubble in Karachi's historic downtown.
Massive fire kills 6 in Karachi and destroys shopping centre
Firefighters laboured through the night to stop the fire from spreading.
Jordan says King Abdullah received invitation to join Gaza peace board
CAIRO, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Jordan's foreign ministry said on Sunday that King Abdullah received an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the so-called "Board of Peace" for Gaza. The foreign ministry said it was currently reviewing related documents within the
Five skiers killed in pair of avalanches in the Alpine regions of western Austria
Five skiers were killed in a pair of avalanches in the Alpine regions of western Austria on Saturday. Authorities say two others were injured with one having suffered critical wounds.
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35, then worsen gradually with age. The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved
How a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump
Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics.
Thousands march in Greenland to oppose Trump's interest in taking over the Arctic island
Thousands took to the streets of the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, to oppose Trump’s intent of taking over the Arctic nation, a self-governing territory under the Danish throne. The protests, according to officials, is the largest to ever be staged in the country.
Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks".
‘SNL’: Watch A$AP Rocky Perform ‘Punk Rocky,’ ‘Helicopter’
The Harlem-born rapper also performs the title track off of his new album, Don't Be Dumb
Around 1,500 soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.
Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness'
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died.
New research shows how back pain may affect men’s sleep quality later in life
Chronic back pain in men over 65 can lead to sleep problems later in life, new study finds.
Inventor says robo-vaccination machine could be used to combat bovine TB
Tony Cholerton created Robovacc to inoculate a timid tiger at London zoo – but says it could administer jabs to badgers It began with the tiger who wouldn’t come to tea. Cinta was so shy that she refused to feed when keepers at London zoo were around, and staff wondered how
EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash
Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.
‘SNL’ Monologue: Finn Wolfhard and ‘Stranger Things’ Pals Are All Grown Up
The Netflix show stars are now former child actors—even if they still don't have a taste for alcohol
Man swims in flooded Sydney golf course after heavy rain
Heavy rain did not dampen a man's spirits as he decided to take a dive into a flooded Sydney golf course.
Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor.
Malaysian PM Anwar given clean bill of health after routine check-up
The findings indicate that he is fit to continue with his official duties.
Filmmaker Cedric Klapisch Collects French Cinema Award at Familial, Culture Ministry Ceremony
Flanked by his closest collaborators, director Cédric Klapisch collected this year’s French Cinema Award at a warm, familial ceremony at France’s Ministry of Culture on Jan. 15. Joined by his longtime screenwriter Santiago Amigorena and his emblematic actor Zinedine Soualem —
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Calls Out ‘Psycho’ Trump for Taking Peace Prize
Colin Jost also trashes the "America First" president for "opening up our relationship to other countries"
Japan’s ruling LDP eyeing no consumption tax on food as election looms
A new opposition force is looking to scrap the consumption tax on food permanently.
SNL: A$AP Rocky Performs, Joins Sabrina Carpenter & Finn Wolfhard In Snackhomiez
Actor/musicians Finn Wolfhard and A$AP Rocky were the stars of the first Saturday Night Live of 2026. It was host Wolfhard’s SNL debut, though the Stranger Things star and indie rocker did once play an NBC page in the 2024 movie Saturday Night . He was also referenced in a
‘Complete contradiction’: Meet the athletes calling out the 2026 Winter Olympics’ polluting sponsors
Just three sponsorship deals for the 2026 Olympic Games are predicted to generate 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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Winter flight chaos: The surprising reason even Finnish airports are struggling with extreme cold
Aviation experts explain that grounding flights is more complex than just clearing a runway of snow and ice.
Harry Potter Meets ‘Heated Rivalry’ in Racy SNL Sketch With Ron Romance, Naked Quidditch and Jason Momoa
The Wizarding World is taking on “Heated Rivalry.” On this week’s “SNL,” host Finn Wolfhard starred as Harry Potter in a sketch mocking the new HBO series adaptation of the fantasy novels. But in this version, thanks to being “hastily rewritten after the success of a certain
Philippine landfill death rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days
The last missing person was found past 5am, local time, on Jan 18.
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Top Trump Officials Ignore Reality to Defend ‘Perfect’ ICE
"You don't dare kill your protesters. That's our thing!" Pete Hegseth tells Iran's leader
‘SNL’ Mocks Trump’s Nobel Prize Envy, Colin Jost’s Unhinged Pete Hegseth Promises ‘USA is Going to F—‘ Countries Around the World
“Saturday Night Live” mocked President Donald Trump’s egomania around the Nobel Peace Prize as well as the U.S. military action in Venezuela and Kristi Noem’s incredibly callous response to the ICE shooting in Minneapolis in the cold open for the show’s first episode of 2026.
Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ Monologue Crashed by ‘Stranger Things’ BFFs Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo; Trio Say They’re Grown and Ready for ‘Adult Films’
Finn Wolfhard’s “SNL” monologue was crashed by two of his best-known co-stars. Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo, who starred on “Stranger Things” with Wolfhard, joined the actor in his monologue as he spoke about growing up onscreen and how he’s now an adult. “My voice
