Six injured, including two police officers, after snow-related car collisions in Tokyo
A few collisions by other vehicles followed.
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Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been detained in Dubai
MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Sunday that the man suspected of shooting top Russian military intelligence officer Vladimir Alexeyev in Moscow has been detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia. Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev,
Electric Start: Day 1 Highlights from the Paris Grand Slam 2026
Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam delivered top-level judo and unforgettable moments. Home hero Shirine Boukli thrilled the crowd, while gold medals also went to Aghayev, Krasniqi, Takeoka, Cysique, Makhmadbekov and Silva in a spectacular opening day at Accor Arena.
Scientists found a gut compound that helps protect the liver
What a mother eats during pregnancy may quietly shape her child’s liver health years down the road—but new research suggests there may be a way to tip the odds back in a healthier direction. Scientists found that a natural compound made by healthy gut bacteria dramatically
The Spanish Super Bowl: Bad Bunny, language and identity crisis set for collision
Bad Bunny's an all-Spanish performance at the 2026 Super Bowl coincides with a US immigration crackdown and the resurgence of debates over Puerto Rico's sovereignty and possible reintegration into the Spanish kingdom.
Japanese anime Detective Conan cosplays banned at China events
The bans were set for recent events in Beijing, Chongqing and Lanzhou.
Heavy snowfall hits northern, western Japan; Tokyo also blanketed by snow
Japan’s weather agency expects extremely unstable atmospheric conditions.
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington Wednesday to discuss Iran talks
The US and Iran held indirect talks on Friday in Oman that appeared to return to the starting point on how to approach discussions over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
Scientists find a new way to slow memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Researchers areworking to develop new potential treatments to limit the enzyme PTP1B, which may contribute to memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease.
Better regulation: speed should not become a substitute for transparency
On February 4, the Commission closed its Better Regulation consultation: most of the 286 respondents urged keeping impact assessments and consultation tools strong.
Water bosses in England exploiting bonus loophole face crackdown
Exclusive: Ministers to act after last year’s legislation ‘outwitted’ by failing firms paying millions to executives The government is to close loopholes which allow bosses of failing water companies to continue to receive large bonuses despite a ban passed last year, it can be
Modern Milkman to collect unwanted electronics and toys with deliveries
Grocery delivery firm will begin picking up broken tech across the UK and charging consumers to recycle items A UK dairy delivery business is to begin collecting unwanted or broken toys, mobile phones and laptops while dropping off milk, orange juice and butter in its latest
Ancient bones reveal chilling victory rituals after Europe’s earliest wars
New evidence from Neolithic mass graves in northeastern France suggests that some of Europe’s earliest violent encounters were not random acts of brutality, but carefully staged displays of power. By analyzing chemical clues locked in ancient bones and teeth, researchers found
Hunger not driving bears to populated areas in western Japan: Study
Japan’s recent rise in bear intrusions is partly attributed to food scarcity in their natural habitats.
Seth Rogen Pays Tribute to Catherine O’Hara at DGA Awards: Hails ‘Studio’ Co-Star as ‘Utter Genius’ and ‘Nicest Person’
“The Studio” team of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg took time to pay tribute to their late co-star Catherine O’Hara on Saturday as the pair picked up more awards for their Apple TV series “The Studio.” O’Hara died Jan. 30 at the age of 71. On “The Studio,” O’Hara played Patty
Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player
Tiny marine plankton that build calcium carbonate shells play an outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate, quietly pulling carbon from the atmosphere and helping lock it away in the deep ocean. New research shows these microscopic engineers are largely missing from the
China's Luckin Coffee opens first high-end store as it takes on Starbucks
The Chinese coffee upstart is expanding from budget drinks into the premium market with a new flagship store.
Cannibalistic jellies and aggressive blue crabs: Invasive species threaten Venice’s fragile lagoon
Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.
An Ottoman-era lock-up and a juvenile jail: How former prisons are turning into five-star hotels
As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties.
Malaysia, India deepen trade ties as Anwar and Modi vow to grow friendship rooted in trust
The leaders also discuss Gaza and Ukraine, with Anwar praising Modi’s unequivocal peace commitment.
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Factory explosion in North China kills 8
The explosion occurred at Jiapeng biotech company, located in Shanyin County, about 400km west of Beijing.
India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields.
‘Better economy, fewer scammers’: Hopes high among Thais as voting kicks off in snap election
With Thailand having cycled through three different prime ministers over the last three years, voters CNA spoke to on Sunday (Feb 8) expressed hopes that the polls would bring about more unity and stability.
Pumas are back in Patagonia and Penguins are paying the price
Pumas returning to Patagonia have begun hunting mainland penguins that evolved without land predators. Scientists estimate that more than 7,000 adult penguins were killed in just four years, many of them left uneaten. While the losses are dramatic, models show that pumas alone
This weird deep-sea creature was named by thousands of people online
A newly discovered deep-sea creature has become an unlikely Internet star. After appearing in a popular YouTube video, a rare chiton found nearly three miles beneath the ocean surface sparked a global naming effort, drawing more than 8,000 suggestions from people around the
Iran rope-a-doping US in Oman
Special Ambassador Steve Witkoff no doubt talked to President Trump about the US-Iran meeting in Oman. We don’t have a special wiretap on his call to Trump, but it is a sure bet Witkoff told the president things were going well and another meeting is planned. If Trump’s idea is
Pelosi to endorse JFK grandson Schlossberg in New York House race: Reports
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is backing Kennedy family member Jack Schlossberg in an upcoming New York House race, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner. The New York Times was first to report the anticipated major
Epstein Files detail nothing more than revealing potential suspects and the power the convicted pedophile had
The Epstein Files were supposed to give us at least a lead into a child-sex ring of the rich and powerful — not whether rich and powerful men befriended Epstein because of his money and connections.
Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
The explosion occurred in Shuoyang, Shanxi province, in the early morning of Feb 7.
Australia's opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws
The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.
Christopher Nolan Kicks Off DGA Awards With His First Presidential Speech, Acknowledging “Our Members Are Having Very Hard Times”
'The Odyssey' filmmaker, who was elected president of the Directors Guild of America last year, spoke at Saturday's awards.
Economic nationalism giving rise to a zero-sum world
The world we inhabit today bears little resemblance to the one imagined by the architects of the global economy at the end of the 20th century. Back then, the dismantling of trade barriers was celebrated as a gateway to shared prosperity. Today, new walls are rising, not of
Kumail Nanjiani Opens Directors Guild Awards With Jokes About Epstein Files, Long Movies, ‘Sinners’ and D.W. Griffith
Kumail Nanjiani gently skewered a room full of Hollywood heavyweights in his opening monologue at the Directors Guild Awards, taking aim at the Epstein files, runaway production, the extended running times of many movies and the fact that the guild’s top award was named in
Ted Sarandos Isn’t Worried About Trump’s Involvement in Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger, Says He Won’t Be Involved in Any Way That’s ‘Improper’
On the red carpet for the DGA Awards Saturday night, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. merger and President Donald Trump’s possible role in the deal. Asked by Variety‘s Marc Malkin if it makes him nervous when the President says he’s
Nancy Guthrie search nears second week: What we know so far
The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother will hit the one-week mark on Sunday. In a new video posted to Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram account on Saturday, the “Today” show anchor addressed her mother’s captors. “We received your message, and we understand,” she said while
In bid to lead Thailand, a progressive party softens its image
The main message is now a pragmatic one: reviving the nation’s stagnant economy.
Amid Indian PM Modi’s visit to Malaysia, rally over ‘illegal’ temples fizzles after arrests
Malaysian PM Anwar warned that the authorities would take 'maximum action', hours before arrests.
A record 3.6 million young people in South Korea do not own homes
Just 1.29 million South Koreans under 40 owned homes in 2024, the lowest on record.
I thought I was finally free from stealth-focused Skyrim builds, then someone modded in the ability to hide in bushes
Here we go again.
DGA Awards: Paul Thomas Anderson Takes Top Honor for ‘One Battle After Another’
Kumail Nanjiani hosted the ceremony honoring the best film and TV directors of the past year, with 'The Studio,' 'The Pitt,' 'Dying for Sex' and 'SNL50' also taking home honors.
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses of the deadly kala-azar disease left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman's health deteriorating, as an outbreak in Kenya's arid regions claimed a record number of lives. Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous
‘One Battle After Another’ Director Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Top DGA Awards Prize; ‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Studio’ Lead TV (Full Winners List)
“One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize on Saturday at the 78th annual DGA Awards. The event, honoring the year’s most outstanding directorial achievements in film and television, was hosted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated comedian Kumail Nanjiani
Australia’s opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws
The coalition had split for the second time in less than a year.
Australia's opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws
SYDNEY, Feb 8 - Australia's conservative opposition coalition reunited on Sunday after the junior partner National Party severed ties last month with the Liberal Party over its decision to back government hate speech laws drafted in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — USA Luge men's doubles slider Zack DiGregorio is a New England Patriots fan. Makes sense: He's from Massachusetts, his mother has worked for the Patriots for more than two decades and the Patriots are about to play in the Super Bowl for the 10th
Japan’s election: What you need to know
If she loses her Lower House majority, Japanese PM Takaichi has said she will resign.
Japan's election: What you need to know
TOKYO, Feb 6 - Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday, with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party.