NASA rolls out Artemis II rocket for historic Moon mission

This will be the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon since the Apollo era, with astronauts flying past the far side of the Moon to test life support and navigation systems.

‘Historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force. But is it enough to save our oceans?

The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.

As stablecoins rise, how are governments responding worldwide?

Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide.

Latest news bulletin | January 17th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says

DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 people have died in Iran's nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a "very slight rise" in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout. The U.S.-based HRANA group said it had verified

To Lam plays his heavy hand well ahead of Party congress

This week, Facebook notified me that my post analyzing General Secretary To Lam’s leadership style was restricted in Vietnam for the second time following a legal request from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Simultaneously, netizens Hoang Thi Hong Thai and Le Minh

High Seas Treaty: Why Southeast Asia can’t ignore the new rulebook for the deep blue

A landmark United Nations treaty governing the high seas has entered into force on Saturday (Jan 17), reshaping how international waters are protected and managed. For Southeast Asia, the new pact brings new opportunities and challenges.

Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge: Report

The government and Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party will carefully assess the market impact before deciding, as scrapping the 8 per cent levy on food sales would cut government revenue by an estimated 5 trillion yen (US$31.6 billion) a year.

Death toll rises to 28 after landfill collapse in the Philippines

Dozens of people were buried when the landslide of trash occurred Jan 9.

Hytale console commands to give yourself any item, teleport around the map, and swap between game modes

Including a list of item IDs to spawn ingots, tools, and other loot.

Donald Trump Bought at Least $1 Million in Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery Bonds Following Their Deal Announcement

President Donald Trump bought at least $500,000 worth of bonds in both Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery within the two weeks following the two companies’ deal, under which Netflix is to acquire WB’s studios and streaming businesses. According to a financial disclosure form

Sanders tells Oz it's not 'cool' that robots performing ultrasounds in Alabama

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday told Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz that it is not "cool" that robots are performing ultrasounds in Alabama, after Oz brought up the subject at the White House earlier in the day. Oz joined

Historic Endurance model unveiled in Stanley

A scale model of the Endurance, the legendary polar ship of Ernest Shackleton, was officially unveiled on Thursday at the Jetty Visitor Centre in Stanley, becoming a new long-term public exhibit, according to the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust (FMHT).

DOJ sues Virginia for not providing voter data

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday sued Virginia for not handing over state voter data, the latest among several states the department has targeted in an effort to retrieve registration information from individuals across the country since last year. Harmeet Dhillon,

Road collapse causes major jams in Thailand after pickup falls into sinkhole

Judge limits ICE tactics at Minnesota protests

A federal judge on Friday ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to limit their tactics against protesters in Minnesota, as federal immigration enforcement officers confront demonstrators rallying after a woman was killed by an ICE officer last week. U.S.

‘Good-looking’ babies smuggled via Jakarta into Singapore, where adoptive parents paid over $20k

The syndicate paid mothers up to $1,700, but charged adoptive parents over $20,000.

NBC Orders Two More Drama Pilots: ‘What the Dead Know’ From Dick Wolf and a ‘Puzzle Master’ Adaptation

It’s raining pilot orders at NBC. The network will take a chance on two new drama projects, titled “Puzzled” and “What the Dead Know.” This caps off a week in which NBC announced six pilot orders for the 2026 season. From “Charmed” and “Sleepy Hollow” writer Joey Falco,

Japan PM Takaichi to mull suspension of food sales tax, Mainichi reports

She is expected to call for an election soon.

The 7 Best Songs From A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album

The new LP is a bold statement that reaffirms Rocky's greatness while settling old scores

Threat level for Al Udeid US Air Force Base lowered

This comes as officials indicated there were no imminent plans for the U.S. to attack Iran.

Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Exorcist’ Gets Spring 2027 Release Date; Scarlett Johansson and ‘Hamnet’ Breakout Jacobi Jupe to Star

There’s an exorcism scheduled at the box office for spring 2027. Mike Flanagan’s “The Exorcist” movie, starring Oscar nominee Scarlett Johansson and “Hamnet” breakout Jacobi Jupe, is dated for March 12, 2027, Universal announced Friday. The film was once expected to hit

Trump's unenforceable red line with Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump's unenforceable red line with Iran President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government

Delcy Rodríguez meets CIA director in Caracas

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez met on Thursday in Caracas with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, holding talks focused on security and cooperation, US intelligence sources confirmed to EFE.

Apollonia Says Prince ‘Would Be Appalled’ by Estate Effort to Control Her Name

In a new court filing, Apollonia claims that two months before Prince's overdose death, he was "adamant" she should keep using and performing under her name

Oscar Voting Closes: Revelations Behind Anonymous Ballots, and the Surprises That May Be Lurking

As of 5 p.m. PT, Oscar nomination voting is officially closed. Multiple conversations with Academy voters all throughout this week have revealed a race far more unpredictable than the pundits’ consensus suggests. While some categories appear locked, others are poised for the

DOJ issues subpoenas for Walz, Minneapolis mayor in criminal investigation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer's abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post reported. Both were

US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE

It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president

Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.

US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under Trump's plan

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday announcednames of the so-called "Board of Peace" that will, under President Donald Trump's plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which continues to see deadly violence despite a fragile

Trump zooms in on health care affordability as ACA fight goes nowhere

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump zooms in on health care affordability as ACA fight goes nowhere President Trump is looking to harness the affordability argument and make health care a winning Republican issue for the

Next ‘Paranormal Activity’ Movie Lands Summer 2027 Date From Paramount

The eighth installment of the franchise hails from producer James Wan and director Ian Tuason

James Wan’s ‘Paranormal Activity’ Sequel Gets Summer 2027 Release Date

Paramount hopes a new sequel to “Paranormal Activity” will get the summer of 2027 off to a spooky start. The studio will release the latest film in the found-footage horror franchise on May 21, 2027. It currently lacks a title. James Wan and Jason Blum will produce the picture

Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage

Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims

Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.

Trump grapples with red lines in Iran as protests crushed — for now

President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that “help is coming” earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters — warnings Iran’s leaders ignored. While Iran remains under a nationwide

Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data show

Dallas is discharging less greenhouse gas than it did a decade ago, according to a newly released environmental report from the city.

‘Night Patrol’ Director on Including Social Commentary in a Vampire Cop Movie, and the Joy of Rappers Acting

In “Night Patrol,” now in theaters via RLJE Films and Shudder, two cops (Jermaine Fowler and Justin Long) work to protect the Los Angeles streets. But when Long’s officer is inducted into an all-white vampire cop squad, violence escalates in wild ways. Ryan Prows, who directed

Admin and bipartisan governors push PJM on price

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Admin and bipartisan governors push PJM on price The Trump administration and a group of bipartisan governors are trying to pressure the nation’s largest regional electric grid operator to bring down electric

California sends xAI cease and desist letter over sexualized deepfakes

California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) sent a cease and desist letter Friday to xAI demanding that it stop producing AI-generated sexualized deepfakes of girls and women online, including on the social platform X. Bonta said in a statement that the "creation, distribution,

Kianna Underwood, Who Appeared on Nickelodeon’s ‘All That,’ Killed in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run

Kianna Underwood, who appeared on the last season of Nickelodeon’s “All That,” has been identified by. multiple media sources as the victim of a hit-and-run accident Friday morning in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville. The NYPD confirmed that a female victim was

First treaty to protect the high seas comes into force

A United Nations agreement for the “conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity” in the open oceans has now taken effect

Phoebe Dynevor-Led Film Moves to Netflix After Losing Its Sony Theatrical Release

Director Tommy Wirkola's untitled feature was previously known as 'Shiver' and had been scheduled to hit theaters this summer.

House Ethics Committee investigating allegations against Nancy Mace

The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against conservative firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). The Ethics Committee did not go into detail about the probe. However, it noted that the matter regarding Mace was transmitted by the Office

Matt Damon Says Getting ‘Canceled’ Will ‘Follow You to the Grave’: ‘I Bet Some of Those People Would’ve Preferred to Go to Jail for 18 Months’ Instead

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck continued their press tour for Netflix’s “The Rip” with an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” where the eponymous podcast host and Damon reflected on cancel culture in Hollywood. The Oscar nominee said some canceled actors probably would’ve

‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Episode 1 Recap: Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti on Boldly Going Back to School

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from the series premiere of “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” titled “Kids These Days.” “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” comes out phasers blasting right out of the gate, with a premiere episode that ranks not only among the best of the

Mediawan in Advanced Talks to Acquire Peter Chernin’s North Road Company

Prolific international content studio Mediawan is in advanced negotiations to acquire Peter Chernin’s North Road Company, multiple sources told Variety. The intention behind the deal is to combine both operations and create a hulking independent production force to serve global

Nexus Mods quashes rumor of 2-year bans for linking the site on Discord: 'There does not appear to be any risk of being moderated by Discord for posting Nexus Mods links'

You may be personally banned from a server for that New Vegas Hatsune Miku companion, though.