‘Lisa effect’ draws crowds to Thailand’s Red Lotus Sea, 120,000 visitors expected this season

The region has seen an increase in foreign visitors following the campaign.

Virkkunen warns X of ‘clear obligations’ amid EU investigation into Grok

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, over its use to generate non-consensual sexualised images of women and underage girls.

Global health impacts of plastics systems set to double by 2040

The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate action is taken, new research suggests. The study identified health harms at every stage of the life cycle of the plastics we use: from the

Hundreds of people evacuated in Sicily's Niscemi after landslide

No deaths or injuries have been reported following the landslide, which took place on Sunday.

Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down in Tears Over Alex Pretti’s Killing: ICE Agents Are ‘Goons Committing Vile, Heartless and Even Criminal Acts’

Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears twice while reacting to the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis on Monday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “I spent the weekend like probably a lot of you did, looking at my phone and just feeling shocked and sick at what’s

Beyond a reset: US-Pakistan ties exemplify new era of pragmatism

If 2025 is remembered in Islamabad and Washington as a year of renewed engagement, it will not be because old alliances were revived or decades of mistrust suddenly disappeared. Rather, it is likely to be recalled as a moment when realism took hold and shifting global

Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

Japan's pacifist constitution prohibits direct military action but allows it to exercise the right of collective self-defence, or defending a friendly country that comes under attack.

North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks of limiting US military role

SEOUL, Jan 27 - North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Tuesday that were likely short-range projectiles, South Korea and Japan said, as Washington and Seoul hold talks on transforming their defence posture against Pyongyang.

Enjoy a Medieval Cover of R.E.M.‘s “Losing My Religion”

?si=2xjPU8WlS7Yk5tRI During her lifetime, the medieval abbess Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) composed roughly 77 songs and hymns. She remains the earliest known woman composer in Western classical music and one of the most important composers of the High Middle Ages. In her

Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll over 6,000

A US-based rights group said Tuesday it had confirmed the deaths of over 6,000 people in protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, adding it was investigating over 17,000 more potential deaths and warning a wave of arrests was ongoing. The protests started in late

How climate-friendly is your local supermarket? New study ranks Europe’s biggest chains

Experts have urged European supermarkets to transition towards plant-rich foods to cut emissions and lower costs.

Joko Anwar’s Berlin-Bound Horror-Comedy ‘Ghost in the Cell’ Finds German Home With Plaion Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)

Joko Anwar’s horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” has secured German-speaking European distribution through Plaion Pictures ahead of its world premiere in the Forum section of the Berlin Film Festival. World sales are handled by Barunson E&A. The deal was negotiated between Moritz

India’s strategic ascent: Why the world’s largest democracy is fast becoming a global power on par with China, the United States, Russia and the European Union

For much of the post-Cold War era, global power was discussed in familiar terms: the United States as the dominant superpower, China as the rising challenger, Russia as a strategic disruptor, and the European Union as a regulatory and economic heavyweight. Today, that framework

Drag Queen ‘Amateur’ Crime Caper ‘Queen Heist’ and ‘Liberating’ Romcom ‘The Good Widow’ Added to Banijay Finland’s Burgeoning Scripted Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

Banijay Finland, behind MHz Choice U.S. pick-up “The Hanko Murder” and popular procedural “Maria Kaillo,” is growing its scripted lineup adding drag queen caper “Queen Heist,” ordered by go-ahead Finnish pubcaster Yle as an eight-part half hour, as well as late-life love

BAFTA Film Awards Nominations 2026 (Updating Live)

The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations are upon us, with the likes “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” vying for overall dominance in a year that feels more wide open than it’s been for some time. Being revealed from the British Academy’s London

France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom for ‘sovereign platform’ amid security concerns

France announced that it will roll out the Visio platform across all government departments by 2027.

Thailand screens 1,700 passengers for Nipah virus; three hospitals put on standby

Thailand has not detected any Nipah cases, said Public Health Minister Phatthana Phromphat.

Cambodia scam crackdown sheds light on Indonesia’s employment gaps

Weaknesses in employment and economic security have lured vulnerable Indonesians into scam work, some said.

Planning a trip to China? Visa-free entry is now available for most of Europe

Almost all of Europe is included in the policy, with the notable high-income exception of the UK.

Wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia reignite, burning more than 30,000 hectares

Firefighters battle wildfire in Argentine Patagonia with more than 30,000 hectares burned.

Trump threatens South Korea with tariff hike over investment delay

The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year.

Explore education and training in the EU

Did you know that in 2024, the average employment rate for recent graduates aged 20-34 in the EU was 82.3%? Or that 10.9% of young men and 7.7% of young women were early leavers from education and training, i.e. they completed at most a lower secondary level of education? On

Kanye West apologises for past antisemitism in full-page ad in Wall Street Journal

The controversial rapper, now known as ‘Ye’, apologised for his antisemitic comments, denying he is a Nazi. His letter comes after a string of vile remarks and days before the release of his new album.

Africa: President Ruto Leads Special Africa Leaders' Meeting On Climate Adaptation

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday convened a virtual Special Africa Leaders' Meeting on Climate Adaptation to rally support for scaled-up financing and coordinated action to strengthen climate resilience across the continent.

‘Run Amok’ Review: A Drama About a School Shooting, and Therapizing It Through a Musical, Is Notable for the Performance of Alyssa Marvin

There are a number of scenes in which "Run Amok," the first feature written and directed by NB Mager (she based it on her 2023 Oscar-qualifying short), plays like the world’s most pious episode of "Glee" (at one point we see the kids rehearse school-shooting dance numbers set

Uruguay Central Bank accelerates easing, cuts key rate to 6.5% as dollar hits lows

Uruguay’s Central Bank (BCU) cut its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 6.5% and said monetary policy “enters an expansionary phase,” framing the move as a way to prevent inflation from drifting away from its 4.5% target and to respond to recent strains in the

North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards Sea of Japan

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Nothing for India to fear in Bangladesh-Turkey arms deals

On January 13, 2026, a large Turkish delegation, including officials from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), arrived in Dhaka to hold consultations with Bangladesh Air Force officials. Afterward, Bangladeshi officials reportedly confirmed the acquisition of six

China to seek deeper cooperation with UK, Chinese ministries say

BEIJING, Jan 27 - China is ready to enhance mutual trust with Britain and deepen practical cooperation with the Group of Seven nation as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits the world's second-largest economy this week, according to the Chinese foreign ministry on Tuesday.

China to seek deeper cooperation with Britain, Chinese ministries say

British PM Keir Starmer is expected to visit China from Jan 28 to 31.

Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings

Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.

Storm Chandra live: danger to life warning as severe flooding expected in south-west England

Flood and weather warnings from both Environment Agency and the Met Office are in place across much of the UK Some of the rainfall totals in the south-west of England for the last 24 hours has almost totalled the average for the entire month, BBC News reports. Here is a list of

European Tourism Day advances work on the EU's upcoming tourism strategy

On Monday (26 January), Sustainable Transport and Tourism Commisioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas (pictured) hosted the European Tourism Day in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to explore how Europe can shape the tourism of tomorrow. The event

UFOs, a Mother With Supernatural Powers, and Rap Battles With a Third Eye: Rotterdam Sets HBF+Brazil Pilot Projects

The Hubert Bals Fund has taken “a long-lasting interest in Brazilian cinema … from the success of ‘I’m Still Here’ to the outstanding path currently trailed by ‘The Secret Agent’.”

‘In the Blink of an Eye’ Review: Andrew Stanton’s Sci-Fi Epic Is One Third of a Good Movie

While presented as a trio of interconnected stories, “In the Blink of an Eye,” the latest film from “WALL-E” and “John Carter” director Andrew Stanton, plays more like three disparate TV series smushed into a single feature. Two of these tales — one set in the present, another

Ringgit hits 7-year high against US dollar; Anwar says rally shows confidence in Malaysia

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday (Jan 27) that the recent strengthening of the ringgit has had positive effects on the country's economy, even as he acknowledged potential concerns.

Azerbaijan arrests three men for planning embassy attack at behest of Islamic State offshoot

BAKU, Jan 27 - Authorities in Azerbaijan said on Tuesday they had arrested three individuals planning an attack on a foreign embassy in the capital Baku at the instructions of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), the Afghan offshoot of Islamic State.

East Africa: KUTRRH Introduces Groundbreaking Prostate Cancer Therapy in East Africa

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has made a major leap in cancer care, becoming the first public hospital in the region to offer Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy.

Zohran Mamdani Makes Surprise Appearance on ‘Fallon’ to Joke About His Policies

The cameo marked the New York City mayor's first time on The Tonight Show

Newsletter: EU and India clinch ‘mother of all deals’

Also in this newsletter: the EU's tech chief speaks to Euronews, and Greenland's minerals minister weighs in on Trump's claims that a "framework" deal is in place for her Arctic country.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Japan coast: Tokyo

Japan’s defence ministry also said that what appeared to be a ballistic missile had been launched.

Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave

Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.

Commissioner Jørgensen at the North Sea Summit to advance the expansion of EU offshore wind energy, boost energy independence

On 26 January, Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen (pictured) participated in the North Sea Summit in Hamburg (Germany), an international event hosted by the German Federal Government to boost cross-border cooperation on expanding offshore wind energy. This year, the

Making ordinary extraordinary: Hungarian design show lays bare the beauty of everyday objects

A new design exhibition in the Hungarian city of Pécs featuring the work of Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry and Salvador Dali among many others, sets out to show how aesthetics can play a crucial role in the creation of everyday objects.

Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say

The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.