Santander to close 44 branches and put 291 jobs at risk
The high-street lender is the latest to announce a swathe of branch closures.
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Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ takes aim at Donald Trump and ICE
American rock legend Bruce Springsteen has dedicated his new song to “the people of Minneapolis, our immigrant neighbours and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good,” the two US citizens gunned down by ICE agents this month.
India should consider age-based limits for social media, chief economic adviser says
NEW DELHI, Jan 29 - India's chief economic adviser called on the government to set age-based limits on access to social media apps to counter \"digital addiction\", cautioning against use of platforms by children in the largest user market for Meta and YouTube.
India should consider age-based limits for social media access, says economic adviser
India does not have a unified national minimum age for social media access.
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Cast Guide: All the Characters New and Returning to Netflix’s Romance Series
Get ready to return to Regency-era London. “Bridgerton” is back for Season 4, and this time it’s Benedict Bridgerton’s (Luke Thompson) turn to find love. Despite his reputation as an eternal bachelor, Benedict is captivated by a woman he spots at the masquerade ball: the Lady
Thai foreign minister hopes Myanmar polls will be ‘start of transition’ to peace
“A good number” of the bloc’s members held similar views, said Philippines' Theresa Lazaro.
João Nicolau Talks Casting Portuguese Eurovision Star Salvador Sobral in Rotterdam Opener ‘Providence and the Guitar’
Later tonight, João Nicolau’s “Providence and the Guitar” will play concurrently in five screening rooms across Rotterdam as the opening film at this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam, an occasion the Portuguese filmmaker calls a “great responsibility.” Adapted from
Keir Starmer meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to strengthen UK-China relations
The first UK prime minister to visit in eight years, Starmer has sought business deals and a "strategic partnership" to reset ties strained by decades of tensions.
Can this venomous fish become a Greek delicacy? Environmental NGOs hope so
'Sustainable gastronomy can turn an environmental challenge into a solution,' says David Watson, trustee of the Stelios Charitable Foundation.
Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget, averting snap election for now
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve by averting the immediate prospect of an early election. Lawmakers voted
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 1 Succeeds Despite Benedict and Sophie’s Lackluster Romance: TV Review
After nearly two years, Netflix’s beloved 19th-century-set series “Bridgerton” has returned, and this time, the focus is on the love life of the esteemed family’s bisexual second son, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson). A talented artist with diverse sexual appetites, Benedict
EU expected to put Iran Guards on 'terrorist list'
EU foreign ministers are expected to agree Thursday to put Iran's Revolutionary Guards on the bloc's "terrorist list" after a deadly crackdown on mass protests, the EU's foreign policy chief said. "If you act as a terrorist, you should also be treated as terrorists," top
Wallace Huo, Ethan Ruan, Gigi Leung Lead Netflix’s Expanded Chinese-Language Slate
Netflix has unveiled an expanded slate of Chinese-language originals for 2026, announcing seven new series that bring together top-tier talent from across Greater China, including Wallace Huo, Ethan Ruan and Gigi Leung. The newly announced projects span multiple genres from
Peer Review: Equal access to goods and services for person with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures
On 19-20 January 2026, a Social Protection Committee Peer Review on Equal Access to goods and services for person with disabilities through reasonable accommodation and accessibility measures was held in Berlin. It was proposed by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and
India’s electric bus push has a deadly blind spot
Fatal accidents are mounting as cities add buses faster than they can train drivers
Bendita Film Sales Acquires Welf Reinhart’s Rotterdam Premiere ‘A Fading Man’: ‘It’s About a Love Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bendita Film Sales has boarded “A Fading Man” ahead of its world premiere in Rotterdam Film Festival’s Tiger Competition. The film, directed by Welf Reinhart in his feature debut, follows married couple Hanne (Dagmar Manzel) and Bernd (August Zirner). Their lives are suddenly
‘Four Minus Three,’ Premiering at Berlin, Is Based on a True Story of Family, Death, Grief, Hope – and Clowns (Exclusive Clip)
Adrian Goiginger's new feature, based on Barbara Pachl-Eberhart's bestselling book, stars Valerie Pachner and Robert Stadlober, and will debut in the Berlinale's Panorama section.
Taiwan in hot and heavy fight over $40 billion US arms deal
While the United States and China spar over the future of Taiwan, political antagonists on the self-ruling island are deploying strategies in parliament to persuade one of the two superpowers to take their side. President Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party want
China bans 73 people from all football for life, will punish 13 clubs ahead of 2026 season
These include former Chinese Football Association (CFA) president Chen Xuyuan and former national team coach Li Tie.
JB police seek info on Singaporean man seriously injured in accident involving Malaysian cop, driver
The Singaporean and the Malaysia cop were hit by a local driver while standing by the side of a road in JB.
Starmer and Xi discussed tariffs, travel and migration
BEIJING, Jan 29 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made good progress on tariffs, travel and small-boat migration in a meeting on Thursday that put their relationship in a \"strong place\".
'A Lost Letter': Romanian politics and passion play prepares again for national tour
One of the most popular and important works in Romanian literature, Ion Luca Caragiale's satire "A Lost Letter" directed by Toma Enache, is set to return to the National Opera.
‘I’m calling it off’: Indian singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing
In 2025, the 38-year-old was conferred the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honours in India.
Commission publishes study on the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the EU
The European Commission has published a study assessing the application of selected provisions of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive (IPRED). The study examines how key elements of the directive are applied in practice, focusing on 5 priority areas: the
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
China sees most high temperature days on record in 2025
China’s national average annual temperature hit a record for a second year at 10.9 deg C.
Taiwan military practices repelling a Chinese assault from the sea
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan, Jan 29 - Taiwan's military on Thursday simulated repelling a Chinese assault from the sea, integrating shore-launched missiles and drones with fast patrol boats to stop an attempted invasion.
Africa: The Sanctions Imposed by CAF Disciplinary Board For Afcon Final
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") Disciplinary Board imposed sanctions on the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) and certain players and officials for the incidents during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa
Malaysia to penalise foreign-registered vehicle owners who buy subsidised RON95 petrol starting Apr 1
Currently, Malaysia only charges petrol station operators for selling the subsidised fuel to foreign-registered vehicles.
New footage reveals Alex Pretti clashed with federal agents a week before he was killed
The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota.
‘People wonder if it’s an exploding tree’: Sub-zero temperatures bring frost quakes to the US
“Those loud booms aren’t paranormal - they’re cryoseisms,” says Louisville's National Weather Service.
EU's Kallas: We expect to list Iran's revolutionary guards as a terrorist organization
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The European Union will most likely include Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on its list of terrorist organisations, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Friday ahead of a foreign affairs ministers council. "We are putting new
Commission opens proceedings to assist Google in complying with interoperability and online search data sharing obligations under the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA'). The specification proceedings formalise the Commission's regulatory dialogue with Google on certain areas of its
Nipah virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia after India confirms two cases
The virus can cause fever and brain inflammation and has a fatality rate of between 40% and 75%.
As ringgit strengthens against US dollar, some Malaysian furniture exporters remain unfazed
One exporter said a 19 per cent US tariff has given Malaysian products an edge over Chinese goods, which face duties of at least 25 per cent.
For four days, a dog kept vigil over a boy lost on ill-fated Himalayan trek in India
The dog was airlifted with the boy’s body, and later handed back to his family.
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.
Europe Today: EU foreign ministers discuss fresh sanctions on Iran
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China executes 11 members of the Ming family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, state media report.
The AI brain drain: Why Europe can’t keep the talent it trains
Europe is seeing its AI experts move abroad. Even with strong universities and top research, the EU has a hard time turning these advantages into global leadership in AI.
Historic EU-India trade deal: A strategic win for Europe
The conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, a landmark achievement after 20 years of negotiations that creates the world’s largest free trade zone of 2 billion people, has been warmly welcomed. This historic agreement demonstrates that Europe remains committed to open,
Indonesian stocks recover as authorities attempt to allay investor worries
The benchmark Jakarta Composite Index was down about 1.7 per cent, off an earlier drop of 8 per cent.
Royal Thai Air Force aircraft crashes in Chiang Mai; two pilots killed
The bodies have not been moved and the area has been cordoned off.
'You price something at £1.50 but people offer £1'
People at Accrington's indoor car boot sale sell everything from records to second hand tools.
