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.'

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

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

Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

JAKARTA, Jan 15 - Indonesian military rescued 18 workers at gold and copper miner Freeport Indonesia that had been surrounded by armed rebels for three days at a company outpost in the insurgency-plagued Papua region, officials said on Thursday.

Japan at rising risk of collapsing the yen

Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index hit another all-time high on Wednesday, up 6.5% since the start of the year and up 76.5% from the April 2025 low that followed US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement. So why, then, has one of America’s most highly

Young people risk drifting into serious online offenses through a slippery slope of high-risk digital behavior

New findings from the University of East London show that online risk-taking is widespread among young people, with behaviors such as digital piracy, accessing risky online spaces or engaging with harmful content having a high potential to lead to more serious offenses.

Trump says Zelensky is holding up peace deal

President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slowing down a peace deal for the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. "I think he's ready to make a deal," Trump said during a Reuters interview, talking about Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I think Ukraine is

‘Ultimate Girls Trip’ Cast: Bravo Assembles Seven Real Housewives All-Stars to Celebrate Franchise Turning 20

As foretold at BravoCon by Andy Cohen — the executive producer of “The Real Housewives,” and the host of Bravo’s nightly talk show “Watch What Happens Live” — the network will celebrate the franchise turning 20 by producing “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring

Disco Elysium had so much text it broke the branching narrative software: 'we were writing too much'

"Oh no, no one else writes things that long!"

Australian festival apologises for cancelling Palestinian author

Academic and author Randa Abdel-Fattah said she accepted the apology.

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: James Cameron on ‘Fire and Ash,’ Academy’s Mixed Response to Past ‘Avatar’ Films, and Upcoming 3D Billie Eilish Concert Doc

The Oscar-winning filmmaker also made it clear how he feels about those who question whether Leonardo DiCaprio's Jack could have been saved at the end of 'Titanic': "Don’t ask me about the fucking raft, people!"

Another construction crane collapses in Thailand, killing 2 people: Police

It comes a day after a crane accident in the north-east of the country caused the deaths of 32 train passengers.

Trump says he has no plans to oust Powell from Fed

President Trump said on Wednesday that he does not currently have any plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. "I don't have any plan to do that," Trump said in an interview with Reuters when asked if he would move to oust Powell from his position. The comments come

Dreams on hold for Rohingya children in Bangladesh camps

Around half a million children live in the camps housing Rohingya refugees.

Kiefer Sutherland Allegedly Asked Uber Driver to Pull Over, Repeatedly, Before Arrest

The driver called police to report an alleged assault and was assisted by an interpreter during the investigation, a source close to the criminal probe tells Rolling Stone

AI-created Iran protest videos gain traction

AI-generated videos purportedly depicting protests in Iran have flooded the web, researchers said Wednesday, as social media users push hyper-realistic deepfakes to fill an information void amid the country's internet restrictions. US disinformation watchdog NewsGuard said it

Trump says he supports Venezuela remaining in OPEC

President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that he supports Venezuela staying in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, also known as OPEC. “Well, I think it’s better for them if they do it,” Trump told Reuters when asked if he backed the South American

Seoul bus strike ends after two-day walkout; service resumes

The strike had paralysed roughly 93 per cent of the capital’s bus fleet.

WWII-era 227kg bomb unearthed at Melaka construction site

The bomb remains active and is in a corroded condition.

Bob Weir to Be Honored at San Francisco Celebration

The “Homecoming” is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, and will feature several speakers, including mayor Daniel Lurie

Chris Noth Explains Replying to ‘F— Sarah Jessica Parker’ Comment Amid Rumored Feud: ‘Off-the-Cuff, Slightly Sarcastic Response’

Chris Noth took to Instagram on Wednesday to calm the buzz surrounding a comment he made on an earlier post that appeared to endorse a fan’s take-down of his former “Sex and the City” co-star Sarah Jessica Parker. “My off-the-cuff slightly sarcastic response to a comment on the

With only 2,300 hours to go until a full Ecco the Dolphin reveal, new details emerge about the forthcoming reboot

The iconic New Age mammal is coming back.

Tim Scott postpones Senate Banking crypto vote

Radford Lot to Be Turned Over to Lenders After Hackman Defaults (Report)

Hackman Capital Partners is expected to cede ownership of Radford Studio Center, the historic L.A. production facility, to lenders after defaulting on a $1.1 billion mortgage, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. Hackman, the world’s largest independent studio owner, reportedly told

Scientists uncover a hidden type of diabetes in newborns

Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes in a single gene that prevent insulin-producing cells from working properly. When these cells fail, blood sugar rises and diabetes develops, often

Zelensky declares emergency in Ukraine's energy sector as biting cold persists

The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.

Some saved, some not: Rescuers face Thai train crash havoc

"I saw bodies piled up inside a carriage with metal wreckage all over when I looked through the window," says a woman who aided rescue efforts.

France to conduct military drills in Greenland

France is set to conduct military drills in Greenland in the wake of tensions between the U.S. and Denmark over the territory. “At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic

Australia’s hate speech and gun law reforms face free speech concerns

Conservative opposition lawmakers say the Bill also threatens religious freedom.

Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US and Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say

As trade and diplomatic tensions flare between China and the US and both sides vie for tech supremacy.

Handmade learning: Students weave sustainability lessons into rag rugs

Rag rugs, the kind Grandma used to make from worn-out sheets and bits of cloth, may seem like relics from a bygone era, but they hold valuable modern-day lessons.

Japan And South Korea Leaders Conclude Bilateral Summit With K-Pop Drum Duet

The power of K-Pop cannot be overstated. No one could've predicted the wild success of "Golden" from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters , which just won Best Original Song at the Golden Globes. It was also just performed by Japanese and South Korean leaders on drums at the end of a

A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Album Track List Spans 15 Songs

The rapper's highly anticipated LP arrives Friday, Jan. 16

Here's one big benefit to Hytale not being on Steam: its refund policy is way better than Valve's

You can play for longer before deciding whether or not you want a refund.

Can a hashtag help prevent atrocities? Study shows social media can be a powerful tool

Social media is often criticized for fueling misinformation and violence, but it could actually play a role in preventing genocide and mass atrocities—if used strategically.

Exclusive-Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi "seems very nice" but expressed uncertainty over whether Pahlavi would be able to muster support within Iran to eventually take over.

Zoe Saldaña Reacts to Becoming Highest-Grossing Actor of All Time Following ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: “Deeply Grateful”

The Oscar winner's films have reportedly amassed a combined total of $15.47 billion.

Why Japan’s Takaichi is gambling on an early election

She hopes to build on increased support for a new leader who has promised to tackle key issues.

Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early election

TOKYO, Jan 14 - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October.

Quarantine Zone has been patched so now you can actually detect people smuggling hand grenades in their butts

What's in your (prison) wallet?

Rural coworking spaces thrive on community ties and mixed funding models

Coworking spaces have emerged as an alternative to traditional workplaces. Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote working, these spaces are becoming increasingly common in cities, as well as in rural areas, where they hold promise for community engagement and

Roblox player uncovers cheating, awarded Guinness World Record

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Quinten Delaere holding his official Guinness World Records certificate after the validation of his record. Image: Kannotlogin . Belgium – In early January, international media reported that Quinten Delaere, an 18-year-old, had been officially

A new video game by Chinese developer traps players in an online scam centre

The video game puts players in the shoes of people forced to work as online scammers.

Bruno Mars Adds 30+ New Dates to ‘The Romantic Tour’

Bruno Mars has added 30-plus new dates to his 2026 “Romantic Tour,” announced earlier this week, which marks his first full headline tour in nearly a decade. Produced by Live Nation, the 2026 tour will be his first full headlining stadium tour, spanning nearly 70 shows to date

Myanmar junta claims capture of giant jungle meth labs

It said the 3 labs made a third of all the methamphetamine seized in the country last year.

‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Croissants and Le Who Who: Here Are All the Celebrities Under the Costumes

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” “Fear Night,” which aired Jan. 14 on Fox. Updated at 6 p.m. ET to include full recap. Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were fully pardoned by Donald Trump last year after the reality stars were convicted

How well do you know classic videogame cheats? See if you can answer these 10 tricky questions

Turn on big head mode and root around in there for the answers to these questions about classic cheat codes and console commands.