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Trade deal with US unlikely to weaken Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’
US officials have framed the deal as part of a broader push to rebuild domestic chip manufacturing capacity.
Greece plans extension of territorial waters despite Turkish warning
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Greece plans to extend its territorial waters further, including potentially in the Aegean Sea, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said on Friday, despite Turkey's long-standing threat of war should Athens take such a step. The NATO allies, but historic
Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK military base break-in
LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Five pro-Palestinian activists pleaded not guilty on Friday to breaking into a British military air base and damaging two planes in protest against Britain's support for Israel. The five are accused of breaking into the Brize Norton Royal Air Force
French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over comments online
A French prosecutor Friday sought a one-year jail term for an Iranian woman accused of promoting "terrorism" online in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens. Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian, was arrested in France in February on charges of
Dimension 20's new recruit Vic Michaelis had D&D performance anxiety
Honorary President of Dropout Vic Michaelis on D&D, Gladlands, Dimension 20 and what's new in season 3 of Very Important People.
Lab-grown proteins for a hungry world - made in Europe
Food technology made in Europe is a global leader. What is the reason behind this success story? Euronews sent its reporter to East Germany to look for answers in Leipzig's "Bio-City".
New map reveals a rugged world beneath the Antarctic ice sheet
Scientists have discovered there is more to Antarctica than meets the eye. A new map of the landscape beneath the frozen continent's ice sheet has revealed a previously hidden world of mountains, deep canyons and rugged hills in unprecedented detail.
Sideways discovery rewrites the rules of antigen presentation
A new discovery about how cells communicate with each other in the body's immune system has revealed deeper insights for an international team of scientists into fundamental immune system function.
‘Damaging to public understanding’: Spain warns of surge in online abuse towards climate scientists
Spain could begin cracking down on online abuse targeted at climate scientists after finding an “alarming” increase in hate speech.
Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
Qatar’s banking advantage: Expanding pathways for global capital
As the World Economic Forum takes stage once again in Davos, Euronews will moderate a discussion co-hosted by Qatar National Bank (QNB), Commercial Bank Qatar (CBQ), Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) and Doha Bank.
Rust Exec Reacts To Amazon Killing New World: ‘Games Should Never Die’
The once popular MMO is going offline a year from now The post Rust Exec Reacts To Amazon Killing New World: ‘Games Should Never Die’ appeared first on Kotaku .
Opinion: China's new condom tax will prove no effective barrier to country's declining fertility rate
Once the world's most populous nation, China is now among the many Asian countries struggling with anemic fertility rates. In an attempt to double the country's rate of 1.0 children per woman, Beijing is reaching for a new tool: taxes on condoms, birth control pills and other
Global power struggles over the ocean's finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Oceans shape everyday life in powerful ways. They cover 70% of the planet, carry 90% of global trade, and support millions of jobs and the diets of billions of people. As global competition intensifies and climate change accelerates, the world's oceans are also becoming the
BlackRock vs. Blackstone: What every would-be homebuyer needs to know
BlackRock – the world’s biggest money manager run by Larry Fink — has built a "rapid response" crisis team to, among other things, distinguish itself from Blackstone, the world's largest private equity firm.
US envoy Barrack to meet Kurdish SDF chief Kobane in bid to avoid Syria escalation
The US special envoy to Syria is expected to meet SDF leader Mazlum Kobane in Erbil amid mounting tensions that threaten to unravel a fragile agreement between the Kurdish-led administration and Damascus.
This Samsung 32″ Odyssey G5 Monitor Is Priced Like a No-Name Model, Amazon Is Giving 42% Off
The massive 42% price drop on the 32-inch Odyssey G50D QHD could expire any day now. The post This Samsung 32″ Odyssey G5 Monitor Is Priced Like a No-Name Model, Amazon Is Giving 42% Off appeared first on Kotaku .
Marine mammal social lives shape how diseases spread in the ocean
Whales, dolphins and other marine mammals are highly social, but those social ties can also help diseases spread through populations of rare or threatened species.
Göteborg Artistic Director Pia Lundberg on Swedish Pics and Politics, Challenging Truth, Alicia Vikander and Ruben Östlund’s Unwavering Support
In her second year as Artistic Director of Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival, the biggest film festival in the Nordic region, Pia Lundberg has curated another outstanding program, with 266 films including 15 world premieres such as “Zejtune” by Sundance-winner Alex Camilleri
‘Oedipus’ Star Lesley Manville on Intimacy Coordinators, Modernizing Sophocles for the Epstein Era and Making Her Broadway Debut
Lesley Manville is thrilled to be making her Broadway debut in “Oedipus,” but there are a few quirks of New York theatergoing she could do without. For starters, there’s the applause that greets her when she first enters. It’s something Manville hasn’t experienced in her
Bacon says he would ‘lean’ toward Trump impeachment if Greenland invaded: ‘Utter buffoonery’
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) on Wednesday said he’d consider impeaching President Trump if the U.S. decides to invade Greenland, which he described as “utter buffoonery.” “It's ridiculous that this has to even be done," Bacon told The Omaha World-Herald. “But when the president
When tropical oceans were oxygen oases
Research reveals when and why ancient tropical seas transitioned from oxygen oases to marine dead zones, providing clues to the long-term evolution of oceanic environments.
Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister
BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The Munich Security Conference, one of the world's top security forums, said on Friday it was withdrawing an invitation to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi after the Tehran government's crackdown on protests across Iran this week. "Several weeks
New Lego Zelda Leaks, Depicting The Final Battle From Ocarina Of Time
The 1000-piece set has a mighty Ganon, alongside Link and Zelda minifigs The post New Lego Zelda Leaks, Depicting The Final Battle From Ocarina Of Time appeared first on Kotaku .
Exploring mutations that spontaneously switch on a key brain cell receptor
Many people are familiar with histamine, a biological molecule that serves as a key driver of allergic reactions and other immune responses. However, histamine is also a major neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain, regulating essential cognitive functions like wakefulness,
The SHANTI Act: A renaissance of India-U.S. nuclear energy cooperation
American firms can now compete on a level playing field for one of the world's largest nuclear markets.
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Roborock’s Wet-Dry Vac Is 40% Off, Now Selling Close to Cost as It Launches on Amazon
The do-it-all F25 Ultra is a mess-destroying powerhouse, and it's nearly 40% off at Amazon. The post Roborock’s Wet-Dry Vac Is 40% Off, Now Selling Close to Cost as It Launches on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku .
58 percent call 2025 a failure for Trump: Poll
More than half of Americans in a new survey rated President Trump's first year in office as a "failure." The CNN/SRSS survey, published Friday, found that 58 percent of U.S. adults said 2025 was a failure for the president on a number of issues. Another 42 percent said the year
Germany returns stolen fragments of Bayeux Tapestry to France
Two fragments of the 11th-Century fabric were stolen from Bayeux during the Nazi occupation of France in the 1940s.
Europe is permanently vulnerable to blackmail — it must rearm
In recent months, the EU has suffered the most serious diplomatic defeats. This will only change in the future if the member states possess greater military power, Karl-Heinz Paqué writes in an opinion article for Euronews.
Ant and Dec launch their first podcast - a smart move or late to the party?
The pair will host Hanging Out as part of a new entertainment channel they are launching online.
China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Hytale bug bounty program offers $25,000 for reporting vulnerabilities
If you find serious bugs and vulnerabilities within Hytale and its systems, you could have a serious payday thanks to its bug bounty program.
Apple is no longer the apple of TSMC's eye, with Nvidia taking centre stage in the supply of wafers, according to one report
It essentially comes down to whoever is willing to pay the most and AI tops them all.
Italy and Japan upgrade ties to strategic partnership as Meloni meets Takaichi in Tokyo
The partnership between Italy and Japan — its third-largest trading partner in Asia — centres on defence and security, economic security and critical minerals, and cooperation in Africa.
Report: Netanyahu asked Trump to delay Iran strike due to defense readiness concerns
According to CNN, the Israeli prime minister asked Trump to delay any military action against Iran, citing concerns about Israel's capacity to adequately defend itself. Meanwhile, the head of Israel's Mossad arrived in Washington on Friday and is expected to meet with Witkoff
Explainer-What is the status of Iran's main nuclear facilities?
By Francois Murphy VIENNA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Regional fears of a U.S. attack on Iran have eased after President Donald Trump said Tehran had assured him that protesters would not be executed, but he is keeping "all of his options on the table", the White House said. The last
Why Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave designed Sanibel for her dad
Sanibel, Elizabeth Hargrave’s new board game, was designed with accessibility in mind, just like her previous cozy game Wingspan.
The Greatness Of Earthbound Reminded Me Why I Never Want To Conquer My Backlog
I'll probably never tackle every game on my ever-growing list, and I think that's a good thing The post The Greatness Of Earthbound Reminded Me Why I Never Want To Conquer My Backlog appeared first on Kotaku .
Ubisoft’s Avatar Game Is So Much Better Than Fire And Ash
Far Cry: Blue Cat People Edition isn't as bad as I remember and in fact, kind of rules in 2026 The post Ubisoft’s Avatar Game Is So Much Better Than Fire And Ash appeared first on Kotaku .
Welfare fraud could play a starring role in the 2026 midterms
Will the GOP’s efforts to combat the ongoing theft of immense amounts of money from taxpayers resonate with voters?
Mitski Will Channel ‘Grey Gardens’ and ‘Hill House’ on Her Next Album, ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’
The first single, the anxiety-inducing "Where's My Phone?," is out now with a video drawing on a horror classic
Mitski Announces New Album, ‘Nothingʼs About to Happen to Me,’ Out in February
Mitski has announced her eighth studio album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” will be out Feb. 27 via Dead Oceans. It is led by the single “Where’s My Phone?” and a video directed by Noel Paul and based on Shirley Jacksonʼs novel, “We Have Always Lived in the Castle.”
Math puzzle: The homesick rover
Solve the math puzzle from our February 2026 issue, where we plan a return passage for a robotic explorer that doesn’t want to explore.
In Pursuit of a Psychedelic Without the Hallucination
Making magic mushrooms not quite so magic The post In Pursuit of a Psychedelic Without the Hallucination appeared first on Nautilus .
Biomass-derived furans offer sustainable alternative to petroleum in chemical production
A research project conducted by the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung shows how biomass can be used as a raw material for chemical products instead of petroleum. The scientists have published their findings in the journal Science.
