Final round of voting closes in 'sham' Myanmar election

The party backed by the ruling generals is expected to win a landslide in a country gripped by fear and civil war.

Insurmountable, a turn-based mountaineering roguelike, is an overlooked gem

It's not exactly a cozy game, but this strategic exploration game is relaxing to play

The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ's deadliest natural hazard

The tragic events in the Bay of Plenty this week are a stark reminder that landslides remain the deadliest of the many natural hazards New Zealand faces. A large landslide swept through the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao, triggering a major rescue

‘Undertone’ Review: Ian Tuason’s Audio-Driven Horror Debut Screams Technical Proficiency

An immense sense of isolation underscores Ian Tuason’s feature debut, the audio-driven horror smorgasbord “Undertone.” Following an exhausted horror podcast host watching over her mother’s deathbed, the film is initially terrifying thanks to its undercurrent of pulsing grief,

Early access multiplayer shooter Out of Action is, ironically, full of action, with cyborg ninjas blasting each other in a mix of Titanfall and Max Payne

Come for the movement, stay for the "advanced multiplayer bullet time".

Live updates: Protests intensify in Minneapolis after second deadly shooting; shutdown threat grows

The risk of a partial government shutdown at the end of January is growing more likely, as protesters demonstrated with renewed furor overnight after a second person in the span of a month was fatally shot by federal immigration authorities in Minneapolis. Senate Democrats

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina's speech

Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech

Sheikh Hasina fled to India in August 2024.

Trump’s return supercharges lobbying revenues

Firms with ties to the administration reaped windfalls, including one that saw a 350 percent revenue bump.

Netflix's 100 Meters anime movie feels like Heated Rivalry without the romance

100 Meters is a philosophical sports anime about rivalry, isolation, and legacy — but also how competition can feel as intimate as romance.

Quantum physicists just supersized Schrödinger’s cat

A record-breaking experiment shows that a cluster of thousands of atoms can act like a wave as well as a particle

Dinner is served in Star Birds' latest early access update, adding bakeries and restaurants to the Dorfromantik devs' factory management sim: 'Ever fed an alien pizza?'

Star Birds' three new levels are "longer and more complex" than those included at launch.

Democrats are shying away from climate messaging. One of their own is fighting back.

There’s a schism within the Democratic Party about whether talking about climate change is the right message to win back control of Washington.

EU council president arrives in India to seal trade pact

The pact would be a major win for Brussels and New Delhi as both seek to open up new markets.

The Lodge is the perfect winter horror movie

The Lodge, starring Riley Keough, is a psychological horror story isolation, trauma, and empathy, a chilly story set in a frigid, snowy cabin.

Latest news bulletin | January 25th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 25th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

U.K. lawsuit seeks ban on smartphones in schools to protect children

The risks of children’s smartphone use, including sexual exploitation and bullying, are mounting in Britain where some say the government has a responsibility to do more.

Want to live longer? The tiniest of lifestyle changes can dramatically boost longevity

New research suggests that getting even just a few more minutes of sleep and exercise and eating an extra cup of vegetables every day can significantly boost longevity

Taiwan gains global visibility with Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 climb, but were the risks justified?

It's believed to be the first time a government has allowed an entirely ropeless ascent of a building of this magnitude.

Is Trump Going to Let Venezuela Starve?

Venezuela is in an underreported hunger crisis that is getting worse by the day, and the Trump administration’s de facto alliance with the unelected and unpopular Chavismo government is only adding to the risks of a disaster. Francisco Rodríguez, the respected Venezuelan

Defense industry flummoxed by Trump's executive order on profits

Defense contractors are perplexed by President Trump administration’s executive order outlining vague new rules for its weapons suppliers, unsure how to proceed and raising questions about its legality. The executive order — echoing recent speeches delivered by Defense

Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90

Sir Mark covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.

Calls grow for ICE to leave Minnesota after latest shooting of citizen

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets after the shooting, while several Democrats demanded that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota.

Myanmar junta wraps election with ally set to seal victory

The election's third and final phase closed after voting took place in dozens of constituencies across Myanmar, just a week shy of the fifth anniversary of the country's 2021 military coup.

Posh and peckish? The making of a Michelin starred luxury breakfast

At this high-end London restaurant, the day begins with lobster on croissant toast, carefully paired drinks, and chefs working within touching distance from their guests.

‘The Shitheads’ Review: Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are Losers on a Mission in a Broad Comedy Tinged with Viciousness

There’s an instance of unforeseen violence a third of the way into “The Shitheads,” Macon Blair’s latest blood-soaked tragicomedy, that could almost lose the audience given the starkness of the tonal shift. A well-timed deadpan line delivery brings the mood back to laughter,

Fantasy futsal: Azerbaijan look to impress indoors as popularity of skillful sport soars

Futsal, the fast-paced, small-sided version of indoor football, has grown into a truly global sport, played in over 100 countries and enjoyed by more than 30 million players worldwide, according to FIFA.

Former South Korean PM Lee Hae-chan dies in Vietnam, aged 73

Mr Lee Hae-chan collapsed at an airport in Ho Chi Minh City while travelling to attend a regional meeting.

In defense of popups

One friend recently opened a bookstore instead of a bookmobile. Another is investing two years of his life to open a restaurant instead of a series of pop up dinners. And a third is buying a boat instead of chartering one. It’s easy to see why. A real bookstore has a lease.

Anger as woman’s headless body found in Istanbul bin

The police were not immediately able to find the victim’s head or her legs.

How bad is Delhi’s air? Like smoking half a pack of cigarettes.

Millions of people in India’s capital city are breathing in polluted air that is equivalent to smoking roughly nine cigarettes a day, a Post analysis found.

Hims & Hers Health: The Reset Nobody Expected

Trump tells one history of Greenland. Historians tell another.

Greenland’s history and relationships with Denmark and the U.S. have become the subject of heated discussion.

At Pakistan’s Afghan border, a trade shutdown empties markets

Islamabad shut the border down in October amid clashes. A ceasefire has proved durable, but the frontier remains closed.

Researchers develop high-performance fluoroborate crystals for deep-ultraviolet lasers

Deep-ultraviolet (DUV, λ < 200 nm) all-solid-state lasers, essential to modern scientific research and industrial manufacturing, are widely applied in fields from material analysis to lithography. Their commercialization depends heavily on high-performance nonlinear optical

‘The Gallerist’ Review: Natalie Portman Plays a Desperate Miami Art Dealer Whose Latest Show Is About to Make a Killing

How can you tell if an art show is a success? If a piece sells, the curator typically places a little red dot beside it, letting collectors know that work is no longer available. By the end of director Cathy Yan’s facile but fun art-world satire “The Gallerist,” there are

JioHotstar’s ‘Special Ops’ Season 2 Tops 2025 India Streaming Charts as Netflix Leads Overall With 20 Entries in Top 50

Espionage thriller “Special Ops” Season 2 emerged as India’s most-watched streaming original in 2025, drawing 29.6 million viewers on JioHotstar, according to Ormax Media’s annual audience measurement report. Friday Storytellers’ spy drama topped a competitive field that saw

Split decision: War divides Myanmar constituency

Pekon, in Shan state, illustrates Myanmar’s stark divisions and the limits of the junta’s reach.

Teaching horses to 'speak up' with symbols: Project aims to boost animal welfare

In recent years, revelations of unethical horse handling at elite levels of horsesport have drawn attention to an uncomfortable question: Do we really understand how our horses are feeling? According to Norwegian and Swedish researchers in the project HorseVoice, the answer is

Some 30,000 Iranian protesters may have been killed in two days, officials reportedly say

Two senior Iranian Health Ministry officials told Time magazine that so many protesters were killed between January 8 and 9 that the authorities ran out of body bags, using trucks instead of ambulances

‘Zi’ Review: Kogonada Changes Course for a Small, Slight, Beautiful Journey

Light and shimmery and intricately formed as a dandelion clock, Kogonada’s 2017 debut “Columbus” walked a fine tonal line between poetic and prosaic, intellect and feeling, all without slipping into preciousness. That balance can be hard to maintain when budgets get bigger and

‘Dragon Ball Super: Beerus’ Enhanced Anime Series Set for Fall Launch, Trailer Unveiled

An extensively remastered version of the popular anime series “Dragon Ball Super” will premiere in fall 2026 under the new title “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus,” the franchise announced at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Japan. The enhanced edition features comprehensive

Cold snap grips South Korea as power outages leave hundreds without heating

Apartment buildings comprising about 1,800 households in total were affected in two separate outages.

South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations

Ms Lee Hye-hoon was accused of unlawful real estate investments and mistreating staff.

Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China

The departure of four-year-old twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leaves Japan panda-less for the first time since 1972, prompting thousands to apply for lottery-assigned tickets to say goodbye.

Scientists call for urgent action as dangerous amoebas spread globally

Scientists are warning that a little-known group of microbes called free-living amoebae may pose a growing global health threat. Found in soil and water, some species can survive extreme heat, chlorine, and even modern water systems—conditions that kill most germs. One infamous

Climber Alex Honnold scales 101-floor skyscraper without safety gear

Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.

Shrinking sales: US’ biggest shrimp supplier India, rocked by tariffs, seeks new markets

Shrimp are exporters finding that none of the other markets can match the American consumer appetite.

Duolingo Speaks The Language Of Long-Term Compounding