Jack Smith to testify publicly before Congress next week

Pacts, patronage and fear: how Myanmar's junta chief holds on to power

BANGKOK, Jan 13 - His name is not on the ballot, and his photographs don't appear on campaign posters. But one man looms large over the general election underway in Myanmar: junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.

In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future

Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say. The demonstrations moved from protesting economic grievances

How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia

Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.

How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?

Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

Venezuelan serviceman recounts U.S. strike that disabled air defenses before Maduro capture

A Venezuelan serviceman stationed at the Meseta de Mamo military academy in La Guaira described the Jan. 3 U.S. bombardment as a rapid, overwhelming assault that “blinded” radar and electronic systems, preventing any organized defense. “There was no time to counterattack. They

G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting a price floor and new partnerships to build up alternative supplies, ministers said.

Racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black youth in Canadian child welfare systems

Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their white peers but were also more likely to be taken from their homes, even when the only difference between cases was the child's race.

Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Is First Country Song to Earn a Double Diamond

The song, penned by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove, was originally recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981

Australian ambassador announced to be leaving role weeks after Trump's public jab

The Australian ambassador to the U.S. will be leaving his role in March -- an announcement made a few weeks after President Trump slammed him. “It is with deep appreciation for his tireless contribution to our national interests over the last three years in Washington that we

Seoul bus strike begins after wage negotiation breakdowns

No agreement was reached after more than 10 hours of discussions.

Cebu landfill collapse: Death toll in the Philippines rises to 8 as search for survivors continues

As at Jan 12, 18 people were still being treated in hospitals.

Australia to hold day of mourning for Bondi shooting victims on Jan 22

The event will have the theme of ‘light will win’, with flags to fly at half-mast across Australia.

Trump mulls military options for Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump mulls military options for Iran President Trump’s top national security officials are set to brief him Tuesday with options for

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 11

Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.

Republicans are speaking out on behalf of the Fed. Not Banking Chair Tim Scott.

The South Carolina Republican has not weighed in on the central bank’s independence after a hearing he led comes under DOJ scrutiny.

GTA Online Players Keep Making Charlie Kirk Assassination Missions And Rockstar Keeps Deleting Them

It seems Rockstar is trying to stop people from spreading these missions online The post GTA Online Players Keep Making Charlie Kirk Assassination Missions And Rockstar Keeps Deleting Them appeared first on Kotaku .

Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author barred

Scores of participants, including former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, have boycotted the Adelaide Festival.

South Korean singer G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with Ubermensch album

Multiple songs from the album were ranked high on various year-end charts.

Australian writers festival in turmoil over decision to bar Palestinian author

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The director of one of Australia's top writers festivals resigned on Tuesday saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author and warning government moves to ban protests and slogans in the aftermath of the Bondi mass

Federal judge orders HHS to restore American Academy of Pediatrics funding

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Federal judge orders HHS to restore American Academy of Pediatrics funding Over the weekend, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million in funding to

Trump’s India envoy offers hope amid a strained relationship

Mr Gor, 39, previously served as Mr Trump’s head of presidential personnel appointments.

TikTok hit Quarantine Zone finally launched today and made the mistake of giving me a large medical hammer

Stop! Hammer time!

Danielle Addresses Bunnies As MrBeast Entertains Pleas To Buy NewJeans

South Korean label ADOR and K-pop group NewJeans have been embroiled in a heated legal saga for over a year, and it took an unexpected turn last month when the label terminated and sued Danielle, one-fifth of the crew. The member addressed NewJeans fans (aka Bunnies) for the

Image: Artist's concept of a white dwarf star

A smaller white dwarf star (left) pulls material from a larger star into a swirling accretion disk in this artist's concept released Nov. 19, 2025, to illustrate the first use of NASA's IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarization Explorer) to study a white dwarf star.

China turns to big data and public shaming in hunt for tax evaders

Investors are now asked to detail their overseas income and financial investments.

Philippine Theater Star Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan Lands Title Role in Sonny Calvento’s ‘Mother Maybe’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Philippine theater actor Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan has secured the title role in director Sonny Calvento’s “Mother Maybe,” joining previously announced star Anthony Jennings, Southern Lantern Studios revealed. The horror-comedy-drama, a tri-national co-production between Southern

A Billion-Year-Old Piece of Sky Locked Within Ancient Salt Crystals

Here’s what was in the air during the so-called “Boring Billion” The post A Billion-Year-Old Piece of Sky Locked Within Ancient Salt Crystals appeared first on Nautilus .

Dinner at Noma’s Los Angeles Residency Will Cost $1500

Fans of chef René Redzepi and his groundbreaking Noma restaurant can start getting in line on Monday, Jan. 26 for the Los Angeles residency this spring. Well, not literally in line, since the Noma will pop-up at what is reportedly a historic venue in a Silver Lake residential

The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness

Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.

Oak-killing beetle significantly expanding range in SoCal

A tiny beetle responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of oak trees in Southern California has reached Ventura County, marking a troubling expansion.

Happiness, autonomy and wealth: Worldwide analysis reveals a nuanced relationship

Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there's been disagreement about whether it's universal or simply a reflection of the

Inside the Ballroom at the Golden Globes: 12 Starry Moments You Didn’t See on TV

You may be a global comedy superstar, but that doesn’t get you out of spousal support duties at the Golden Globe Awards. Kevin Hart exited the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom on Sunday night at the end of a long Golden Globe Awards ceremony holding up the long train of

Tokyo stocks jump 3% at open on snap election speculation

Manhattan retail vacancies abound despite hype from brokers, biz districts

It would be more truthful to say that food, fitness, laser salons and walk-in pet clinics only saved the market from utter calamity.

Citigroup to ax 1,000 jobs this week as part of massive restructuring plan: report

Citigroup is set to cut about 1,000 jobs this week, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, as part of a plan announced two years ago to reduce the workforce by 20,000 by the end of this year.

A$AP Rocky Dangles From ‘Helicopter’ Over Raging City in New Video

The animated video arrives head of the rapper's upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb , dropping Jan. 16

Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will they give an 81-year-old another term?

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line

Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat.

Plastic pellets known as 'nurdles' are polluting beaches and waterways

Aboard an aluminum skiff or one of her five kayaks, fourth-generation shrimper and fisherwoman Diane Wilson often plies the coastal bays and streams near her tiny hometown of Seadrift, Texas.

Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela deal

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump may exclude Exxon from Venezuela deal President Trump said on Sunday that he is inclined to keep oil giant ExxonMobil out of deals regarding Venezuela following the CEO’s skeptical response to future

Senate advances government funding measure as shutdown deadline looms

The Senate voted overwhelmingly on Monday to advance a minibus appropriations package, taking a step toward funding another swath of government before the Jan. 30 deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown. The Senate voted 80 to 13 Monday evening to advance the package,

Yeast DNA changes reveal hidden triggers for cancer-linked chromosome chaos

Changes in genes have been linked to the development of different diseases for a while. However, it's not exactly clear what the mechanisms, or the causes behind those specific genetic changes, are. Recent studies using fission yeast, which can act as an ideal model for human

Blue Prince, the best game of 2025 (don't check our GOTY just trust me) is on sale on Steam for under $20 for the first time

Steam's Detective Fest has Blue Prince and many other detective games at their lowest-ever prices