Australia faces record high temperatures, raising fire risks

The second major heatwave in a month can see temperatures rise to 49 deg C in some regions.

Lula Lahfah death: Police 'still probing cause of death', will question late influencer's boyfriend and close friends

Indonesian influencer Lula Lahfah was found dead in an apartment on Jan 23 evening.

Former South Korean PM Lee Hae-chan has died in Vietnam at 73

To tank or not to tank: That is US Army’s open question

The US is aggressively promoting its new, so far untested, prototype tank, the M1E3. The US Army says it is revolutionary, takes advantage of the latest technology and solves the problems encountered in Ukraine. But the new tank is only halfway there: It is not robotic. Every

Attacking Iran won't guarantee regime change – and could spark chaos

Trump's confrontational approach rests on the assumption that force can reshape Iran's political order. But with no international coalition, a divided opposition and entrenched security forces, war may fuel instability rather than produce lasting change

Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.

Kiernan Shipka on Loving How ‘Industry’ Role — Featuring a Threesome in a Castle — ‘Challenges’ Former Child-Star Status: ‘People Have Known Me Since I Was 6’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains plot details for “Habseligkeiten,” Season 4, Episode 3 of HBO’s “Industry,” now streaming on HBO Max. Anyone who last saw Kiernan Shipka as little Sally Draper in “Mad Men,” or even as wand-waving adolescent Sabrina Spellman in “Sabrina the

Japan PM Takaichi's popularity slips on tax-cut pledge

Four million salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, government data reveals

Death toll sparks calls for companies to be fined under animal welfare legislation over mass fish deaths Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast At least 4 million salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, with new data from the state’s

South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy

HANOI, Jan 26 - South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country's road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, both governments said.

U.S. Air Force C-40 landing in Ushuaia fuels scrutiny of Argentina’s southern agenda

A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-40 Clipper landed around midday Sunday at Ushuaia’s international airport — officially named “Ushuaia–‘Malvinas’ Argentinas” — an unusual arrival that drew immediate attention from local media and political observers in Tierra del Fuego.

China’s Xi says India, China are ‘friends, partners’

This is as he congratulates President Droupadi Murmu on India’s Republic Day.

China's Xi says India, China are 'friends, partners'

HONG KONG, Jan 26 - China's President Xi Jinping said China and India were \"good neighbours, friends and partners\" as he wished President Droupadi Murmu congratulations on the South Asian nation's Republic Day, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Monday.

Australia Day marked by ‘Invasion Day’ rallies, anti-immigration protests

Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of New South Wales as a penal colony.

Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.

‘Frank & Louis’ Review: Kingsley Ben-Adir and Rob Morgan Give Immaculate Performances in a Stoically Moving Story of Prison Care

Life behind bars means death behind bars, and all the pain and frailty that often precedes it — a fate that awaits a good number of America’s incarcerated millions, though one we rarely see discussed or depicted on screen. A two-hander set entirely within the steel-blue

Bill Clinton on Minneapolis shooting: 'The people in charge have lied to us'

Former President Bill Clinton accused the Trump administration of lying to the American people about the shootings that have taken place in Minneapolis at the hands of federal immigration officers. In a statement Sunday, the Democratic former president fiercely condemned the

Google, Apple pay customers $163M over explosive claims they secretly listened to users’ private chats

Two plaintiffs said their mentions of the Olive Garden and Air Jordan speakers led to them getting ads for those products.

Trump 'reviewing everything' following Minneapolis shooting

President Trump declined to say Sunday whether the Border Patrol agent who fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti in a Minneapolis shooting this week did the right thing, saying his administration is “reviewing everything” and will reach a conclusion. In an interview with The

Death toll from landslide in Indonesia’s West Java rises to 17

Seventy-three people are still missing.

Death toll from landslide in Indonesia's West Java rises to 17

JAKARTA, Jan 26 - The death toll from a landslide that hit Indonesia's West Java province at the weekend rose to 17 on Monday, the country's disaster mitigation agency said, with dozens still missing.

Minneapolis shooting during federal immigration raid triggers U.S. nationwide backlash

Protesters returned to the streets of Minneapolis demanding accountability after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot dead during a federal immigration enforcement operation. Multiple videos of the incident are now central to official

‘Wicker’ Review: Olivia Colman Orders a Man Made of Wood in a Bawdy Fable Perfectly Suited for Anyone Tempted to Marry Their AI Chatbot

In Ursula Wills-Jones’ 2008 short story “The Wicker Husband” (not to be confused with the “The Wicker Man”), an unpleasant fisherwoman in an unenlightened medieval town asks the local basketmaker to weave her a partner. From there, the supernatural fable could be “Pinocchio”

How Paul Feig’s ‘The Housemaid’ Became a $300 Million Box Office Wonder When No One Was Looking

The female-skewing psychological thriller — starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried — has already passed up 'Bridesmaids' to become the top-grossing film of Feig's career in its original run.

Taiwan monitoring ‘abnormal’ China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation

Taipei said it will use various methods to decipher Beijing’s intentions.

Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation

TAIPEI, Jan 26 - Taiwan is monitoring what it called \"abnormal\" changes to China's military leadership after its most senior general was put under investigation, and will use various methods to decipher Beijing's intentions, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Monday.

‘The Odyssey’: Travis Scott Appears in New TV Trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Epic

NFL fans got a first look at Travis Scott in Christopher Nolan’s Greek epic “The Odyssey” during a new TV spot, which aired during Fox’s Sunday broadcast of the NFL AFC Championship matchup between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos. In the teaser, Scott stands on

Global opposition to U.S. policy gains momentum after Davos confrontations

Global opposition to United States foreign and trade policies has intensified in the wake of sharp confrontations at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, with leaders from Europe, Asia, and Latin America pushing back against unilateral U.S. initiatives, including strategic

Severe heatwave envelops South Australia as Victoria braces for record-breaking weather

Temperatures in Ouyen and Mildura in north-west Victoria forecast to reach 49C on Tuesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday, as

For many young South Koreans, one job doesn’t cut it

Nearly half of South Korean workers now report having a side hustle, says a recent survey.

Accidental ‘crying horse’ toy wins hearts in China ahead of Chinese New Year

A manufacturing mistake turned the horse plush toy's smile into a frown.

Will Poulter and Noah Centineo Drug Recovery Drama ‘Union County’ Lands Extended Sundance Standing Ovation

Park City had another crowd-pleasing premiere on Sunday with Adam Meeks’ “Union County,” which earned a lengthy standing ovation following its screening at the Eccles Theater. The drama, which stars Will Poulter and Noah Centineo as brothers who are in drug recovery together,

Why Japan’s leader Takaichi won’t enter the male-dominated sumo ring

Officials said she wanted to respect sumo’s culture, which has a longstanding ban on women inside the sumo ring.

North Carolina Republican calls for 'thorough and impartial' investigation after latest Minneapolis shooting

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Sunday called for a thorough investigation into the latest fatal shooting involving a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent in Minneapolis, saying the American people are entitled to that “basic standard” of accountability from law

Fifteen dead, 28 missing as ferry sinks in southern Philippines

The ferry was sailing from Zamboanga City to Jolo Island when it sank on Monday (Jan 26) morning.

Ferry carrying 342 sinks in southern Philippines, at least 8 dead: Mayor

The ferry was sailing from Zamboanga City to Jolo Island when it sank on Monday (Jan 26) morning.

Accidental 'crying horse' toy wins hearts in China

NHL Commissioner Says He Binge-Watched ‘Heated Rivalry’ in One Night: ‘It’s a Wonderful Story’

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, 73, recently told Hockey News that he watched the entire first season of HBO Max’s queer hockey drama “Heated Rivalry” in one sitting and thought it was “a wonderful story.” “The content — particularly for young people — may be a little spicy, so

Venezuela releases “at least 80” political prisoners as families wait outside jails

Venezuela freed “at least 80” political prisoners on Sunday across multiple detention facilities, according to a preliminary count by rights group Foro Penal, in a slow-moving release process that has left relatives camping outside prisons while awaiting official confirmation.

REBNY gala celebrates resurgence despite political, economic uncertainties

Many real estate executives and brokers made lots of money last year, and the laughter and buzz acknowledged it.

Thailand releases endangered leopard sharks in conservation push

All the sharks pent months being taught behaviours they will need in the wild before being released.

Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Rafah crossing

Israel said Monday it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it had recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory. Reopening Rafah, a vital entry point for aid into Gaza, forms part of a truce

US to slap full tariffs on Canada if it seals China trade deal: Treasury secretary

Seven killed, scores missing as passenger ferry capsizes off southern Philippines

MANILA, Jan 26 - At least seven people died after a passenger boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

Inside the White House Screening for Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Doc (Exclusive Photos)

The White House held a private screening of the doc on Saturday night that included black-tied VIPs, monogrammed popcorn tubs and a military band playing movie tunes.

Russia using Interpol's wanted list to target critics abroad, leak reveals

A leak exposes for the first time the extent of Russia’s misuse of Interpol to request the arrest of critics.