East Africa: Another War in the Horn of Africa Would Be Disastrous for One of the World's Most Repressed Nations

[The Conversation Africa] The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea.

China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Leads Again as Market Cools Further Ahead of Lunar New Year

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” remained the top film in China for the Jan. 16–18 weekend, as the market continued to soften ahead of the Lunar New Year corridor. The animated sequel added RMB36.2 million ($5.1 million), according to Artisan Gateway, pushing its cumulative gross to

President of Kazakhstan to join Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' spokesperson says

ASTANA, Jan 19 - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will join the \"Board of Peace\" proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump after accepting an invitation to do so and wants to contribute to bringing about a stable Middle East peace, his spokesperson said on Monday.

Africa: Broken Promises, Shattered Hopes - - the Plight of African Climate Migrants Seeking Work in 'Wealthier' SA

[Daily Maverick] Climate refugees who abandon drying agricultural lands in frontier countries and head to South Africa to seek new livelihoods are encountering crushing hardship in this country.

Smokin’ hot: How one artisanal smokehouse reached global success without compromising on tradition

Onake, an artisanal smokehouse in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in France’s Basque country, has built a reputation both nationally and internationally thanks to its focus on high-quality smoked salmon, trout and other seafood from the Basque region. With support from EU funding, founder

Kazakhstan says Trump invited Tokayev to join the Gaza 'Board of Peace', Tengri news outlet reports

MOSCOW, Jan 19 - Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has been invited to join the Gaza \"Board of Peace\" proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Tokayev has agreed, the Tengri news outlet on Monday quoted the Kazakh president's press secretary as saying.

China's population falls for fourth straight year

Despite efforts to encourage young couples to have children, China's birth rate hit a record low.

Australian gold miner Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident

Jan 19 - Australia's Perseus Mining said on Monday that a second employee of a contractor firm passed away in a hospital, days after an accident near the gold producer's Bagoe mine in Cote d'Ivoire.

Japan PM Takaichi set to call snap election

Since taking office last October, Sanae Takaichi has enjoyed high public support.

Japan PM to call snap election seeking stronger mandate: Reports

Sanae Takaichi is banking on her high poll numbers to lead the unpopular ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to victory.

Stanley Kwan, Anthony Chen Among Producers for Hong Kong HAF’s First Lineup of 17 In-Development Projects

The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society (HKIFF) has unveiled the initial slate of 17 in-development projects selected for the 24th edition of the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), set to take place March 17-19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition

Cyprus takes over EU presidency

Cyprus brings a “unique perspective” to its new EU presidency, says EU council chief Antonio Costa. He said it was in the Mediterranean that “we find the roots of our civilization”. “As a Mediterranean island nation at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa,

Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Erotic ceramics in Brussels, a groundbreaking new exhibition on Hawai'i at London's British Museum, and a rabid monkey on the loose in 'Primate' - here are this week's cultural highlights from across Europe.

China punishes 69 senior officials, as anti-corruption drive deepens

Some 983,000 individuals were disciplined in 2025, up more than 10 per cent from a year earlier, according to China’s top anti-graft watchdog.

Europe Today: EU-US trade war looms as Davos week begins

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

EU political leaders throw weight behind Greenland

EU parliament political group leaders have stepped into the row over the future of Greenland. Its Conference of Presidents, comprising leaders from the mainstream groupings, has given its wholehearted support of “multilateralism and the rules-based international order and

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor, sources say

JAKARTA, Jan 19 - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has nominated his nephew to join the central bank's board of governors, two sources told Reuters, amid growing concern about its independence as the government seeks more support for ambitious economic targets.

Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein,’ Produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Zee Studios, Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)

Zee Studios and Bhansali Productions have unveiled a teaser for Bollywood romantic drama “Do Deewane Seher Mein.” The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur in what is billed as a “perfect love story between two imperfect people” and as a “modern romance that feels

US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC

António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.

Listeria scare triggers massive recall of nearly 7 tons of ready-to-eat chicken in several states

Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of the fully cooked product distributed to food service operations in several states.

Carbon-sucking fungi and 'forever chemical' crackdowns: Positive environmental stories from 2026

Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate.

Will AI replace jobs? Anthropic report finds the answer is not so straightforward

A report by Anthropic looks at how people and companies used the AI assistant Claude, using a large sample of anonymised conversations.

International work experience in Europe: Which countries lead and why?

Working in more than one country can improve employees' adaptability, confidence, and cultural intelligence. In the European Single Market, 17% of job seekers have had international work experience — allowing them a taste of life away from home.

Latest news bulletin | January 19th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Blue Monday might not be real, but winter blues are: Here’s how to boost your mood this season

Regular exercise, sunlight, good sleep and social connection are key to beating the winter blues.

Death toll in Karachi mall fire jumps to 11

The multi-storey Gul Plaza shopping centre in Pakistan housed more than 1,200 stores.

Take off to 'happiest country in the world'

Emirates has announced it will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its “footprint” in the Nordics. The new service introduces the only year-round, direct link between Finland – the “happiest country in the world” - and the

'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

Why China’s university triumph isn’t America’s defeat

For decades, global university rankings told a predictable story: American institutions dominated, with Harvard, Stanford and MIT as immutable peaks. That story is changing. In the latest Leiden Rankings, which measure research output, Harvard has slipped to third place behind

Lawyer files impeachment complaint against Philippine President Marcos

MANILA, Jan 19 - A lawyer filed an impeachment complaint against Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday, accusing him of betraying public trust by allowing his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte to be arrested and taken to The Hague to face trial.

Press freedom in Indonesia under strain as journalists face more threats

At least 89 cases of violence against journalists were recorded throughout 2025.

Ajay and Danish Devgn’s Lens Vault Studios Launches ‘Bal Tanhaji’ as Debut Generative AI Project (EXCLUSIVE)

Ajay Devgn and Danish Devgn have launched their first original property from Lens Vault Studios, marking the entertainment company’s entry into AI-driven content creation with “Bal Tanhaji,” an expansion of the “Unsung Warriors” franchise. The generative AI-powered narrative

Gas discovery provides boost to Philippines fast-dwindling reserves

Costco quietly boosts gas rewards for branded credit card holders

Costco Anywhere Visa Card holders previously earned 4% cash back on gas at Costco pumps.

Recent studies suggest South Korean students are rethinking Seoul universities, STEM and medicine

Applications to medical schools began declining steadily from the 2022 academic year.

Malaysian rapper Namewee claims trial for possessing ED drug, meth

The court has set the case for mention on March 5, 2026.

At least 39 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment

A high-speed train derailed near Córdoba and collided with another on a nearby track, Spain’s transport minister said. The death toll may rise.

Court to hear Prince Harry’s case alleging illegal acts by Daily Mail

Harry, the youngest son of King Charles III, has accused Britain’s Daily Mail of an array of illegal acts including surveillance and phone hacking.

As Trump goes to Davos, the world faces a ‘new reality’

President Donald Trump is preparing to address a gathering of global elites in Switzerland while appearing to be at open war with paradigms they have long defended.

Architect behind Singapore's public housing system dies aged 87

Liu helped shape the landscape of modern Singapore with its distinctive public housing blocks.

Seoul proposes mandating licence check for e-scooter rentals

Unlicensed riding and youth-related accidents have risen in the country.

Over 3 million South Koreans opt out of life-sustaining treatment

People aged 65 or older accounted for more than two-thirds of all registrants.

China’s wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages

The rise in marriages in the first nine months of 2025 is a bright spot in China’s otherwise grim population landscape.

PSA - If you want a copy of the original Yakuza 3 PC remaster without also paying for 6 other games, you'd better snap it up soon

It'll only be available as a bundle once Yakuza 3 Kiwami releases on February 12.

New Zealand and Kiribati relationship warms with partnership agreement

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the relationship was warm and longstanding.

China's wedding dress sellers pin hopes on rise in marriages

SUZHOU, China, Jan 19 - Wedding vendors at Huqiu Bridal City in Suzhou, one of China's largest wedding dress markets, are hopeful the country's positive marriage trends will continue this year.