Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood

Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.

‘Honeyjoon’ Review: A Plain Mother-Daughter Vacation in the Throes of Grief

A tale of withdrawal that feels withdrawn in its telling, Lilian T. Mehrel’s debut “Honeyjoon” traces familial relationships in the wake of loss as a mother and daughter find their way back to one another. A story of Iranian diaspora, of sexual and emotional repression, and of

Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees'

Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.

South Korea opens state scholarships exclusively for refugees

Selected students will receive a tuition grant, Korean language training, airfare, and a stipend.

Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown

The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

Nicosia's "shares" soar after being named a top cultural destination for 2026

Nicosia wins a major distinction at the annual European Best Destinations awards

South Korea family accused of staging dozens of crashes with children in car

Police allege the group deliberately caused 22 traffic accidents between May 2020 and June 2024.

Just five more minutes: These small changes in daily activity may help you live longer, studies find

An extra five minutes of exercise and sleep, and half an hour less of sitting could significantly improve people’s lifespan and reduce mortality, according to two new studies.

Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Level 4 self-driving cars may come to Europe next year, says Nvidia executive

Euronews Next sat down with Nvidia's vice president of the automotive team and spoke about how AI is changing the gears of self-driving cars, what it will mean for Europe, what we would do when we commute, and how it may change infrastructure.

We’ve neglected the power of carbon-sucking fungi. Meet the scientist determined to change that

Dr Toby Kiers has won the 2026 Tyler Prize award after shedding light on “overlooked” fungi that can offset huge amounts of CO2.

US-Azerbaijan relations in the context of new geopolitical realities

In recent years, transformations in global and regional politics have elevated US-Azerbaijan relations to a qualitatively new level. In particular, the conclusion of the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict in 2020 with Azerbaijan’s victory, followed by intensified competition among

Two dead after another construction crane collapses in Thailand

It comes one day after a crane accident in another part of the country killed 32 people dead.

New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption

Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool

ICE agent shoots Minneapolis man in the leg

The City of Minneapolis confirmed a man was shot and taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Indian government order prompts Walmart's Flipkart, Swiggy to drop 10-minute delivery claim

The move is seen as a major setback for the quick commerce sector which has become a US$11.5 billion market in India within five years and changed how Indians shop.

Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims

Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.

Japan, Philippines sign new security pacts as regional tensions rise

By Mikhail Flores MANILA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts on Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies and services, with both countries seeking to strengthen security cooperation in response to rising regional

Iran closes airspace to commercial flights for hours as tensions with US remain high over protests

The airspace closure came as some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate, including the embassy in Kuwait, which also ordered its personnel to “temporarily halt” going to the multiple military bases in the Gulf nation.

Why one-off tech controls won’t stop China’s moonshot

The White House’s AI Action Plan, along with tighter export controls on advanced chips and AI equipment, underscores that technology policy has become a key geopolitical issue. Controls can slow competitors’ access to the latest tools, but they are ineffective unless paired

How everyday foam reveals the secret logic of artificial intelligence

Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows the same math used to

Chocolate bars pulled from shelves nationwide over salmonella concerns

Salmonella can cause serious – and in some cases fatal – infections, particularly among young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.

6 things to know before starting The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon

These are tips to help you when starting the journey in Trails Beyond the Horizon, whether you're an old Trails fan or a new Estelle stan.

Goldman Sachs is about to report fourth-quarter earnings — here's what the Street expects

Trading desks across Wall Street have benefited in the last year as Trump's policies have roiled markets for bonds, currencies, commodities and stocks.

Africa’s great elephant divide: countries struggle with too many elephants – or too few

In countries such as South Sudan, the great herds have all but disappeared. But further south, conservation success mean increasing human-wildlife conflict It is late on a January afternoon in the middle of South Sudan’s dry season, and the landscape, pricked with stubby

Taiwan says more US arms sales are in the pipeline

The Trump administration has strongly backed Taiwan’s plans to ramp up military spending.

World warming faster than forecast as pollution cuts remove hidden cooling effect

Experts have sounded the climate alarm after discovering that global temperatures are accelerating faster than predicted.

Mosquitoes' thirst for human blood has increased as biodiversity loss worsens

Stretching along the Brazilian coastline, the Atlantic Forest is home to hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and fishes. However, due to human expansion, only about a third of the forest's original area remains intact.

Trump says Iran has 'no plan' to execute protesters

The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.

Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

IMF chief Georgieva arrives in Kyiv for first visit since 2023

KYIV, Jan 15 - International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv early on Thursday for high-level talks, two sources familiar with the matter said, as Ukraine prepares to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24.

DHS says man shot in leg during Minneapolis scuffle, federal officer hospitalized

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that a federal officer shot a man during a scuffle in Minneapolis that involved multiple people -- an incident that comes a week after the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in the

China, Canada move to reset ties as Carney visits

BEIJING, Jan 15 - China is willing to deepen cooperation with Canada while eliminating \"interference\", Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart at a meeting in Beijing on Thursday.

Nepal’s oldest party splits ahead of post-protest polls

The rupture adds to Nepal’s turbulent political environment.

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ Tops IMDb’s Most Anticipated Indian Films of 2026 List (EXCLUSIVE)

IMDb has revealed its most anticipated Indian films of 2026, with Shah Rukh Khan’s action thriller “King” claiming the top spot based on global user engagement from the platform’s worldwide audience. The rankings, determined by actual page views from more than 250 million

Two court officers stabbed in Tokyo apartment during visit to carry out forced eviction

One of them is in critical condition and unconscious.

Matt Damon Recalls the Time Clint Eastwood Asked Him If He Wants to “Waste Everybody’s Time” Filming More Takes

The actor starred in Eastwood's 2009 film 'Invictus.'

Greenland grab: Trump’s grasping imperial fantasy

US President Donald Trump’s renewed campaign to acquire Greenland—complete with threats of military force, tariffs against Denmark, and now reports of cash payments to Greenlanders—represents yet another chapter in America’s inability to distinguish between genuine national

Todd and Julie Chrisley on Why They Did ‘The Masked Singer’ and Potential Criticism: ‘Their Issue Is Who Pardoned Us’

Life after lockup: The reveal of Todd and Julie Chrisley as the Croissants on “The Masked Singer” might come with some controversy — given the reality TV couple’s conviction of tax evasion and bank fraud, followed by a pardon by Trump. But Todd told Variety that he hasn’t faced

Witches, Vampires and Aliens: How Genre Films Like ‘Sinners’ and ‘Weapons’ Factor Into the Oscar Race

Hailee Steinfeld and her “Sinners” co-star Michael B. Jordan shared the kind of on-set conversations you can only have while making a horror movie. While filming, one of their frequent debates was over what would it sound like to feed on someone as a vampire. “We were joking

'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash kills 32

The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train.

'It was terrifying': Residents describe carnage after Thai train crash

The BBC arrived at a grim scene in the evening, with rescuers still pulling bodies out of the mangled train.

Crane collapse in Bangkok suburbs kills two: Police

The Rama II Expressway hosts several major infrastructure projects, including tollway construction, which has seen several deadly accidents in recent years, earning it the nickname "Death Road".