As Muslim tourism grows, Japan rethinks where visitors can pray
The number of tourists to Japan hit a record in 2025, including those from Muslim-majority regions
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EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
The visit comes on the heels of Mr To Lam’s re-appointment as Vietnam’s top official.
Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101: What’s it like to climb a skyscraper?
Different from rock climbing, scaling skyscrapers comes with unique physical and mental demands,
‘The Invite’ Review: Olivia Wilde Directs and Stars in a Bravura Dinner-Party Dramedy That’s like ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Redone as Vintage Woody Allen
"The Invite" is marvelously entertaining, but part of the reason is that I think a lot of people are going to see themselves in this movie, which for all its wisecracking bravura is humane enough to play a truth game that rings true.
Standing Ovations Heat Up Sundance as Audiences Rise Up for ‘Wicker,’ ‘The Invite’ and ‘Fing!’
Competition drama 'Josephine’ also prompted people to get out of their seats — and it is only the third day of the final festival in Park City, Utah.
Political Leaders React to Hate Crime Against Maxwell Frost at Sundance: ‘Political Violence Has No Place In Our Country’
After Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost revealed on Saturday that he was the victim of a racially motivated assault in Park City the night before, several of his fellow politicians have offered support and lamented a culture of anti-immigrant rhetoric that spurred the
‘SNL’ Cold Open Sees Mike Myers Return as Elon Musk at Trump Awards Show: ‘I Feel So Emotionless to Be Here’
This week’s “Saturday Night Live” featured a surprise cameo from series alum Mike Myers, who returned to the long-running NBC sketch comedy show to once again spoof Elon Musk. The cold open took place during The Trumps, an award show meant to honor “the best in being or
Fans flock to zoo for final public viewing of last two pandas in Japan
Visitors needed a prior reservation to see the pandas at the Ueno Zoological Gardens on Jan 25.
Cleaner air is (inadvertently) harming the Great Barrier Reef
Air pollution is now recognized as one of the greatest threats to human health, contributing to an estimated 4.2 million premature deaths in 2019, according to the World Health Organization.
Sundance Responds to Racist Maxwell Frost Assault at Sundance: We ‘Abhor Any Form of Violence, Harassment and Hate Speech’
The Sundance Film Festival has released an official statement condemning an assault against Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost on Friday night at a CAA party in Park City. The statement reads, “We strongly condemn last night’s assault and abhor any form of violence,
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Hit Sundance: Royal Couple Makes Surprise Showing at ‘Cookie Queens’ Documentary Premiere
The 91-minute film, executive produced by the Duchess and Prince Harry follows four “tenacious girls,” Ara, Olive, Nikki and Shannon Elizabeth, as they battle it out to be a top-selling “Cookie Queen.”
Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concerns
Six people are presumed dead after heavy rains triggered the landslide on Jan 22.
Border Patrol target had no criminal history: Minnesota Department of Corrections
The state's DOC says Jose Huerta-Chuma had never been in custody, based on the department's data records and court data.
Frost says he was ‘assaulted’ at Sundance Film Festival
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) said he was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Friday. “Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face,” Maxwell posted on the
India's solar-panel boom: full throttle today, uncertain tomorrow
India's solar factories are running around the clock to meet surging power demand and cut reliance on China, even as oversupply, higher costs and US tariffs cloud the outlook.
Australia calls on Trump to respect NATO soldiers
PM Anthony Albanese said Australian families of fallen soldiers would be “hurting” due to Mr Trump’s comments.
“Stars like the Sun don’t just stop shining,” but this one did
A distant Sun-like star suddenly went dark for months, stunning astronomers who quickly realized something massive was passing in front of it. Observations revealed a gigantic disk of gas and dust filled with vaporized metals, swirling around an unseen companion object. For the
Olivia Wilde Chokes Back Tears Over Sundance Standing Ovation for ‘The Invite’
Olivia Wilde just landed a massive hit in the snow. The director and co-star of “The Invite,” a couples dramedy that plays out over one night in a San Francisco apartment, unveiled the film on Saturday at the Sundance Film Festival. A packed house filled with industry
Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java
Rescuers were hampered as unstable terrain and rains hindered them from deploying heavy machinery.
Minnesota official says feds 'blocked' state bureau from investigating scene of latest shooting
A top Minnesota public safety official said “we’re in uncharted territory” after his state agency was reportedly shut out of an investigation into the man killed by federal agents on Saturday. Minneapolis resident and intensive care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti was fatally shot
Rough bond market was behind Trump’s abrupt deescalation on Greenland
Donald Trump this past week abruptly ditched his plan to invade Greenland — and the head-spinning about-face came thanks to the US bond market.
Netflix’s high-risk Taipei 101 climb begins after 24-hour delay
Hundreds of fans gathered in Taiwan to watch the climb, which is streamed live on Netflix.
American daredevil Alex Honnold successfully completes free-climb of Taipei 101
Hundreds of fans gathered in Taiwan to watch the climb, which was streamed live on Netflix.
Alex Honnold Successfully Free Solo Climbs Taipei 101 Skyscraper in Live Netflix Special
You can exhale now: Alex Honnold successfully made it to the top of Taipei 101, in a live special on Netflix. “Sick!” he exclaimed at the top of the tower, after climbing the tower in one hour and 35 minutes. “I’m so psyched!” And then he took a selfie. The “Skyscraper Live”
Australian defence department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Senior civil servant Greg Moriarty will take over from Mr Kevin Rudd.
New Dragon Ball Super anime announced that will adapt the Momo arc
Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol was announced at Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri, a new anime that will adapt the manga's Momo arc.
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
ACLU asks court to reinstate restrictions on federal agents in Minnesota after shooting
A group of Minnesota residents suing over immigration officers’ tactics returned to court Saturday evening after a man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. The residents, whose legal team includes the state’s American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) branch, are
Online ‘date auctions’ in South Korea spark controversy over possible prostitution
No evidence suggests links to illegal acts, but activists have expressed their concerns.
Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis
A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf's worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East. Fiery accusations of rights abuses and betrayal have circulated for weeks in state-run and social media
Finally, a comprehensive overhaul for third-person movement animations in Fallout: New Vegas
This is the mod I've been waiting for.
Olivia Wilde Wears ‘ICE Out’ Pin at Sundance and Says ‘This Country Is Hurting. I’m Appalled and Sickened…People Are Being Murdered’
Olivia Wilde is at the Sundance Film Festival with two movies, but like most everyone else this weekend, she’s concerned with the devastating news that Alex Pretti, a 37-year old nurse, was killed by ICE in Minnesota Saturday morning. On the red carpet for the Seth Rogen comedy
What India's Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy
Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.
American rock climber Alex Honnold free-climbs Taipei 101
Honnold is known for his legendary ropeless climb up Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, documented in Free Solo.
Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win
Despite widespread criticism that the polls are a sham to perpetuate the military's hold, the ruling junta has vowed it will transfer power to a new government, likely in April.
Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.
White House Holding VIP ‘Melania’ Screening Ahead of Doc Premiere With Mike Tyson, Tim Cook, Andy Jassy and More (Exclusive)
Sources say nobody outside of Melania Trump, director Brett Ratner and a very small group of their associates has yet seen the movie, including the president and his advisors, who are seeing it Saturday night for the first time.
Shutdown risk rises after fatal Minneapolis shooting
The risk of a partial government shutdown at the end of January grew more likely Saturday after Senate Democrats vowed to block a funding package over a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal law enforcement authorities. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on
Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
‘The Traitors’ Urges Viewers Not To ‘Ruin’ The Show With ‘Personal Attacks’: ‘What Happens In The Game Should Never Lead To Cyberbullying Or Harassment’
As the competition continues to heat up on Season 4 of “The Traitors,” Peacock has released a statement urging passionate fans of the show to cool off. “We are committed to making our casts feel safe, respected, and supported – on screen and off,” reads the statement, which
Sunday shows preview: New Minneapolis shooting inflames tensions; Congress faces funding deadline
A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday morning sparked renewed calls from lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pull its federal agents out of Minnesota. The 37-year-old man was shot by federal agents during the Trump
Maine governor requests meeting with Trump over ICE deployment, citing Minnesota shooting
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) is requesting a meeting with President Trump after federal agents fatally shot a second person on Saturday in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s massive interstate immigration crackdown. Her request follows the Department of Homeland
Leonardo DiCaprio Reacts to ‘One Battle After Another’ Co-Star Chase Infiniti’s Oscar Snub: “She Was the Heart and Soul”
"A young actress coming in to fill a role that was her first film and carrying the entire emotional weight of this movie was a near-impossible task,” the Academy Award winner said of his 25-year-old castmate.
As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge
With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order
Final round of Myanmar vote set to seal junta ally’s victory
Analysts say the military is stage-managing the poll to give its rule a veneer of civilian legitimacy.
Rob Lowe Says It’s ‘Criminal’ That L.A. Has Lost So Much Filming — and Reveals the Pettiest Thing Done to Him in Hollywood by Another Actor
Rob Lowe has been vocal about his disdain for the fact that film and television production has been leaving Los Angeles in favor of other, more financially affordable cities. Although the actor says the state of filming in Hollywood is “getting better,” Lowe feels it’s “still
