One-time hot insurance tech Ethos poised to be first tech IPO of the year
Ethos was backed by a who's who of VCs and celebs through 2021. It is currently profitable, it says.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-20
NASA’s Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Heroes of Exploration
NASA will observe its annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 22, which includes commemorating the crews of Apollo 1 and the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia. The event is traditionally h...
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UK households to get £15bn for solar and green tech to lower energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
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No ban on gas boilers in UK warm homes plan but heat pumps get £2.7bn push
Government opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a yearAnalysis: Labour’s warm homes plan is all carrot and no stick for UK householdsThere...
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Things You Should Have Done series two review – the Bafta-winning comedy shows flashes of brilliance
Bridget Christie and Sarah Kendall shine in the return of this dry and quirky comedy. Although it’s starting to feel like a different show altogetherThe first series of Things You Should Have Done...
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US regulator appeals Meta’s antitrust win
Federal Trade Commission’s move comes as Big Tech’s push to woo the White House has failed to put an end to monopoly cases
ft.com
C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro
A member of Venezuela’s National Guard at the entrance to the country’s largest military complex in Caracas, the capital, after President Nicolás Maduro’s capture on Jan. 3.
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Elon Musk says Tesla’s restarted Dojo3 will be for ‘space-based AI compute’
Tesla aims to restart work on Dojo3, its previously abandoned third-generation AI chip. Only this time, Dojo3 won’t be aimed at training self-driving models on Earth. Instead, Musk says it will be...
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NASA Astronaut Suni Williams Retires
After 27 years of service, NASA astronaut Suni Williams retired from the agency, effective Dec. 27, 2025. Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station, setting numerous...
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Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case
The agreement comes two weeks after Luminar accused its billionaire founder of dodging information requests, as it evaluates potential legal claims.
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New NASA Artemis Payloads To Study Moon’s Terrain, Radiation, History
NASA announced Tuesday the selection of three new science investigations that will strengthen humanity’s understanding and exploration of the Moon. As part of the agency’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Pa...
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Starmer’s ‘keep calm and carry on’ strategy on Trump seeks to protect UK-US ties but divides opinion at home
Prime minister hopes for ‘pragmatic’ solutions, while US president drops one diplomatic bomb after anotherIn his account of Tony Blair’s years in power, the New Machiavelli, Jonathan Powell sets ou...
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Trump administration admits DOGE may have misused Americans’ Social Security data
The revelation comes as part of a series of corrections in a legal case over DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data.
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NIH Supplements, Facts First Challenge
NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI) assists in the use of crowdsourcing across the federal government. CoECI’s NASA Tournament Lab offers the contract capability to run...
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Ethernovia raises $90M as investors rush to fund ‘Physical AI’
The automotive-focused company is looking to expand its ethernet-based processors to fields like robotics.
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Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.
bbc.com
David Rosen, 95, Dies; Video Game Visionary and Co-Founder of Sega
He transformed his Japanese photo booth business into a gaming industry game giant that created Mortal Kombat, Sonic the Hedgehog and more.
nytimes.com
‘Veronika’ Is the First Cow Known to Use a Tool
This is the first recorded instance of a bovine using tools from her environment to relieve an itch—leaving scientists astonished.
wired.com
Starmer could face rebellion by north-west Labour MPs over local funding
Exclusive: northern towns are unfairly penalised by new three-year council settlements, say members with Liverpool seatsKeir Starmer is facing another potentially damaging rebellion, as Labour MPs...
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How winter is making Gaza’s humanitarian crisis worse
Winter hits Gaza hard, while activists and aid workers push to keep the world’s attention from slipping away.
aljazeera.com
ICE Details a New Minnesota-Based Detention Network That Spans 5 States
Internal ICE planning documents propose spending up to $50 million on a privately run network capable of shipping immigrants in custody hundreds of miles across the Upper Midwest.
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NASA Chase Aircraft Ensures X-59’s Safety in Flight
As NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft continues a series of flight tests over the California high desert in 2026, its pilot will be flying with a buddy closely looki...
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UK approves Chinese embassy in London despite fears over security, protests
People residing near the Tower of London, the future site of the embassy, have vowed to challenge the ruling.
aljazeera.com
Israeli withdrawal from Gaza a top priority, Qatari PM says
Qatar’s prime minister said that Israeli withdrawal from Gaza should be a “key focus” of Trump’s “Board of Peace”.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s SLS Rocket: Secondary Payloads
When NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket launches the agency’s Artemis II mission to the Moon, four CubeSats, or small satellites, will be hitching a ride inside the rocket’s Orion stage adapte...
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How can Europe respond to Trump’s Greenland tariffs threat?
The United States's claim to the Danish territory has sparked fears of a trade war.
aljazeera.com
US envoy says SDF’s role in Syria has ‘largely expired’ after ISIL
US Envoy Tom Barrack says the Syrian government is taking the SDF's former position as the 'anti-ISIS (ISIL)' force.
aljazeera.com
The Guardian view on food security: Britain can no longer trust markets alone | Editorial
As climate and geopolitics shocks bite, countries are rebuilding food buffers. The UK clings to neoliberal ideas while households pay the priceFood policy across much of the world is changing. But...
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Why the Trump administration is going to Davos
Capitalism has a new sheriff in town
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NASA Unlocks Golden Age of Innovation, Exploration in Trump’s First Year
One year into President Donald J. Trump’s second term, NASA is delivering measurable progress across human spaceflight, science, aeronautics, and cutting-edge technology. These advances mark the be...
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Amy Adams, Ashley Walters and Charli xcx among the stars lined up for Berlin film festival
Programme for February’s Berlinale includes Adams in ‘enthralling’ film At the Sea, the directing debut for the Adolescence actor and the pop star’s tour mockumentaryNew movies starring Amy Adams,...
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Museveni’s son threatens Bobi Wine after Uganda election
Uganda's General Kainerugaba threatens opposition leader Bobi Wine and labels him an outlaw since the election results.
aljazeera.com
NFL play-offs - how final four can make it to Super Bowl
We look at what the four teams left standing need to do to make it to Super Bowl 60 and the key factors in Sunday's Conference Championship games.
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Sources: Mendoza's brother to join Georgia Tech
Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza has signed with Georgia Tech, sources told ESPN.
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Mendoza's brother leaves IU to join Georgia Tech
Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza has signed with Georgia Tech, he announced Tuesday.
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The world’s economy — past, present and future
The US is no longer predictable nor bound by any fundamental principles of action
ft.com
Trump speaks at length with reporters before heading off to Davos
President Trump held court with reporters for more than 90 minutes marking the first year anniversary of his second term.
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Colombia sentences ex-paramilitary leader Mancuso to 40 years in jail
Salvatore Mancuso's group committed more than 100 crimes, many targeting an indigenous group, the tribunal ruled.
bbc.com
Ex-president accused of murder plot extradited to Burkina Faso
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.
bbc.com
Legal action considered over Ospreys future as players hit out
Swansea's local authority is considering legal action amid growing doubts over the future of the Ospreys and claims players have been "kept in the dark" over the region's fate.
bbc.com
Baby girl in Gaza dies from cold amid Israeli aid restrictions
Shaza Abu Jarad became the ninth child in Gaza to die from cold weather this winter amid Israeli aid restrictions.
aljazeera.com
Harbaugh: Too much focus on Giants' hierarchy
New Giants coach John Harbaugh said too much is being made of who has more power to make decisions and that it's important that he and GM Joe Schoen work together.
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Four killed by floods after Tunisia’s worst rainfall in 70 years
Tunisia grapples with record rainfall, causing deadly flooding and disruptions in Monastir, Nabeul, and other regions.
aljazeera.com
There is another war Israel is waging – one that is not making headlines
In the occupied West Bank, Israel has mobilised all military and colonial means to make Palestinian life impossible.
aljazeera.com
Humans&, a ‘human-centric’ AI startup founded by Anthropic, xAI, Google alums, raised $480M seed round
Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has reportedly raised a $480 million seed round at a $4.48 billion valuation.
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In the face of Trump’s threats, Britain’s best path is clearer than ever: hurry back to Europe | Stella Creasy
Labour must urgently seek new roles and alliances, while also enhancing the UK’s own military capabilitiesStella Creasy is chair of the Labour Movement for EuropeIf the threats of Donald Trump prov...
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Eat App wants a bite of India’s restaurant reservation business with an aquistion and Swiggy partnership
Eat App is making India its central focus to market its reservation and dine-in growth suite
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Eat App wants a bite of India’s restaurant reservation business with an acquisition and Swiggy partnership
Eat App is making India its central focus to market its reservation and dine-in growth suite
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We’re all friends really? Trump’s not so useful idiot Mike Johnson drops in on MPs | John Crace
Everyone was trying not to mention the one thing on everyone’s mind as they welcomed the US House speakerSo. That went well, then. A day after Keir Starmer gently pointed out that the US would be w...
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Hubble Nets Menagerie of Young Stellar Objects
A disparate collection of young stellar objects bejewels a cosmic panorama in the star-forming region NGC 1333 in this new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. To the left, an actively fo...
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Al Jazeera sees devastation from southern Chile wildfires
Wildfires in Chile have wiped out entire towns, killing at least 20 people.
aljazeera.com
A.I., Big Tech and Trump Shine Most Brightly at the Davos Spectacle
The World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.
nytimes.com
Water winners: who will gain from the industry’s spending spree in England and Wales?
As Labour shakes up regulation, suppliers are finally investing – but face problems such as contractor shortages and inflationWater firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government over...
theguardian.com
Ex-NBA star Odom arrested on suspicion of DUI
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas over the weekend, authorities said Tuesday.
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Australia parliament passes gun reform and anti-hate bills after Bondi shooting
The reforms are in response to Australia's worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival in December.
bbc.com
Darren Jones to make it easier to sack senior civil servants under plans to ‘rewire’ Whitehall
Chief secretary to prime minister will also bring in small, risk-taking task forces to target specific problemsKeir Starmer’s chief enforcer Darren Jones says he is going to bust “the sludge” in Wh...
theguardian.com
Duke sues QB Mensah, tries to prevent transfer
Duke has sued QB Darian Mensah, and the school asked for an injunction and temporary restraining order that would prevent him from entering the transfer portal.
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Intricacies of Helix Nebula Revealed With NASA’s Webb
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has zoomed into the Helix Nebula to give an up-close view of the possible eventual fate of our own Sun and planetary system. In Webb’s high-resolution look, the st...
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Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature
Netflix said it the feature will be available globally and it will tally votes in real-time
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‘What did I just watch?’ The TV shows that utterly baffle us – but we can’t switch off
From David Bowie being reincarnated as a kettle to Reese Witherspoon in space, our writers list the TV head-scratchers they can’t get enough ofWith a gun to my head, I couldn’t tell you with any de...
theguardian.com
Uganda’s Bobi Wine: ‘We have evidence’ of election fraud in Museveni win
In exclusive interview from hiding, main opposition presidential candidate blasts gov't's 'crackdown to silence' critics.
aljazeera.com
‘To me, Lady Macbeth sounds like Tina Turner’: the all-female musical mashup about to rock the RSC
In All Is But Fantasy, the fates of Juliet, Lady Macbeth, Cleopatra and more are given a thrilling twist by US writer, director and singer Whitney White. She talks about untimely deaths – and being...
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Starmer turns away from Trump’s Board of Peace as US-UK tensions mount
Prime minister unlikely to sign up to body that charges $1bn fee and includes Russian president, officials say
ft.com
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli bulldozers demolished UNRWA’s headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem.
aljazeera.com
‘Why was it me?’ Mon Rovîa on going from war-torn Liberia to US folk-pop stardom
Having just released his debut album, Bloodlines, the singer discusses his fractured identity, survivor’s guilt and how he took solace in Mumford & SonsLong before he started packing out theatr...
theguardian.com
How Trump turned mockery into a weapon of diplomacy
US president assails allies with talk of ‘great stupidity’, dog sleds and AI images
ft.com
Could this be Novak Djokovic's best shot at a record 25th major title?
Djokovic has lost just six matches at the Australian Open in 19 years. If he's going to break the majors record, this would be the time.
espn.com
2025 NESC Technical Update
Annual Report of NESC Technical Activities On behalf of the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC), I am pleased to provide you with the 2025 NESC Technical Update. This annual report summarizes...
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Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families during clashes in Syria
The move comes amid continuing clashes with Syrian government forces despite a ceasefire agreement.
bbc.com
David Lynch would struggle to make films in social media landscape, say collaborators
Shorter attention spans would make it hard for director to tell ‘deeply connective’ stories, say colleagues on 80th birthdayA film-maker as unique as David Lynch would struggle to emerge in present...
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Politician speaks on Reform rumours two days before Tory sacking
James Evans has been sacked as the shadow health secretary and kicked out of the Conservative party.
bbc.com
Bobi Wine tells Al Jazeera he escaped police raid amid Uganda elections
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine says he escaped a raid on his home after a disputed presidential election.
aljazeera.com
Trespassing charge vs. Vikings' Addison dropped
A Florida state attorney has dropped a misdemeanor trespassing charge against Vikings receiver Jordan Addison, according to court records.
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Phillies prez: Bichette joining Mets 'a gut punch'
Bo Bichette spurning the Phillies for the NL East rival New York Mets was akin to a gut punch for the NL East champions.
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Educational background key indicator of immigration views in UK, study finds
Research comparing UK and US finds people with fewer qualifications more likely to support rightwing movementsRightwing movements are struggling to gain support among graduates as education emerges...
theguardian.com
King Harold coins from 1066 and Roman artefacts top UK’s 2024 treasure finds
British Museum hails record-breaking year for archaeological discoveries – thanks largely to metal detectoristsA hoard of pennies linked to Harold II and most likely buried on the eve of battle in...
theguardian.com
Who hacked Iranian state TV?
Iranian state TV has been hacked, to show messages from the exiled son of the late Shah.
aljazeera.com
Jamaica bobsleigh team qualifies for Winter Olympics with former British athlete
The Jamaican bobsleigh team have qualified three sleds for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, to continue the country's legacy in the sport that helped inspire a Disney movie.
skysports.com
Joshua's driver in fatal car crash has trial adjourned
The trial of the driver involved in the fatal accident that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two of his team has been adjourned until next month.
skysports.com
Have global justice institutions failed?
Can the world agree on a shared system of morality and justice?
aljazeera.com
Australia Passes Tighter Gun Control Laws, Weeks After Bondi Massacre
A memorial near Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, last month for victims of the shooting there, which killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration.
nytimes.com
Tyrese Maxey signs deal with New Balance for first signature shoe
The Philadelphia 76ers guard's kicks will debut sometime in 2026.
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Hearts suffer major title race blow with injury to captain Shankland
Hearts have suffered a major setback in the Scottish Premiership title race with captain Lawrence Shankland set to be out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.
skysports.com
Huge amounts of extra land needed for RFK Jr’s meat-heavy diet guidelines
Even 25% increase in meat and dairy consumption would require 100m more acres of agricultural land, analysis saysThe Trump administration’s new dietary guidelines urging Americans to eat far more m...
theguardian.com
How a year of Trump reshaped the world in seven charts
First year of Trump 2.0 saw deportations, tariffs and a captured President Maduro. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.
aljazeera.com
UK government approves Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London
Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concernsThe UK government has approved the construction of a vast new Chinese embassy complex i...
theguardian.com
Israeli prisons are akin to ‘torture camps’, Israeli rights group finds
B’Tselem's latest report sounds alarm on abuse, dozens of deaths of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
aljazeera.com
Yorke Dance Project: Modern Milestones review – a bold and brilliant night
Linbury theatre, LondonThese gems, old and new, include an intense revival of Martha Graham’s Deep Song and a new piece by Christopher Bruce set to Leonard Cohen songsWow, the energy in a single bi...
theguardian.com
Indiana leads Big Ten trio at top of final AP poll
The national champion Indiana Hoosiers are No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 college football poll.
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Welsh bobsleigher Moore makes Olympics for Jamaica
Former Great Britain bobsleigher and track athlete Mica Moore will compete at next month's Winter Olympics for Jamaica in the monobob.
bbc.com
City Ground to host England-Iceland qualifier
England will host Iceland in a Women's World Cup qualifier on 7 March at Nottingham Forest's City Ground.
bbc.com
Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit
US president posts flurry of provocative messages on social media on Greenland, upping ante before World Economic Forum.
aljazeera.com
Anthony Joshua's driver appears in court after crash that killed two
The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members.
bbc.com
Starmer Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
Royal Mint Court, the site of the proposed new Chinese Embassy in London.
nytimes.com
Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies
US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations.
aljazeera.com
Looking for Miracle: why have so many dugongs gone missing from Thailand’s shores?
The Andaman coast was one of very few places in the world with a viable population but then dead dugongs began washing up. Now half have goneA solitary figure stands on the shore of Thailand’s Tang...
theguardian.com
Rayner urges Starmer to keep promise on leasehold reform
Ex-deputy PM says government must stick to plans to cap charges for leaseholders in England and WalesAngela Rayner has urged Keir Starmer to stick to his campaign pledge to cap ground rents for lea...
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Is this Labour party for rich investors or hard-working leaseholders? We must make that clear today | Angela Rayner
A titanic battle is raging to prevent us capping crippling ground rents that families have to pay, often to faceless companies. We must fight and win itAt cabinet last Tuesday the prime minister re...
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Cosmic Princess Kaguya! review – trippy anime adapted from Japanese folk dives into virtual reality popworld
Emojis explode all over the screen in this hyperactive adaptation of a Japanese folk tale about a princess who has run away from the moonNever has a film been more deserving of an exclamation mark...
theguardian.com
China’s Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World
A global onslaught of cheap Chinese green power is upending everything in its path. No one is ready for its repercussions.
wired.com
China’s AI Boyfriend Business Is Taking On a Life of Its Own
Gen Z women in China are all in on digital companionship—even setting up dates with real-world versions of their AI boyfriends.
wired.com
Thousands of Companies Are Driving China’s AI Boom. A Government Registry Tracks Them All
How the Cyberspace Administration of China inadvertently made a guide to the country’s homegrown AI revolution.
wired.com
23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Century
The robotics explosion. The energy revolution. The cultural takeover. It’s everything you wanted for the United States—but done better in China.
wired.com
How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market on a Western Obsession
Decades ago, Donghai was a backwater county. Today, thanks to an army of 24/7 livestreamers, it orchestrates a multibillion-dollar global industry.
wired.com
Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World
China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every continent.
wired.com
The influencer racing to save Thailand’s most endangered sea mammal
Amateur conservationist and social media influencer Theerasak ‘Pop’ Saksritawee has a rare bond with Thailand’s critically endangered dugongs. With dugong fatalities increasing, Pop works alongside...
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The influencer racing to save Thailand’s most endangered sea mammal
Amateur conservationist and social media influencer Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee has a rare bond with Thailand’s critically endangered dugongs. With dugong fatalities increasing, Pop works alongside...
theguardian.com
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say
Syrian government's control of energy reserves from SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels.
aljazeera.com
Aspinall questions crowd at new Saudi tournament
Nathan Aspinall says he feels the crowds attending the Saudi Arabia Darts Masters "weren’t all there of their own accord".
bbc.com
Cignetti: IU's crown result of shift to 'new world'
Curt Cignetti said Indiana's national title is a "paradigm shift," one that opens the door to any program willing to invest to climb to the top of the sport.
espn.com
Hilary Duff review – first gig in 18 years for former teen icon is euphoric, escapist fun
Shepherd’s Bush Empire, LondonDespite never being a huge pop force after her years as Disney star Lizzie McGuire, fans come from Brazil and Saudi Arabia for Duff’s charming, self-deprecating return...
theguardian.com
How a year of Trump has reshaped the US and the world
The first year of Trump 2.0 featured deportations, tariffs and an abducted president.
aljazeera.com
Tymoshenko vs Zelenskyy: Political clash over graft rocks wartime Ukraine
Opposition politician Tymoshenko is accused of trying to obstruct cabinet appointments as she clashes with Zelenskyy.
aljazeera.com
Dual citizenship: Bangladesh’s latest political flashpoint before elections
A divide over whether dual citizens should be allowed to contest is threatening Bangladesh's February elections.
aljazeera.com
Bobi Wine tells the BBC from hiding he will not contest Uganda election results in court
The losing presidential candidate calls for "peaceful change", saying Uganda's judiciary is not independent.
bbc.com
With Threats to Greenland, Trump Sets America on the Road to Conquest
President Trump has declared that the only limits on his global power are “my own morality” and “my own mind.”
nytimes.com
Sources: Mendoza's brother to transfer from IU
Indiana backup quarterback Alberto Mendoza entered the NCAA transfer portal Tuesday, sources told ESPN.
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NFL execs predict 2026 moves: Lamar Jackson, A.J. Brown trades coming?
NFL executives made bold predictions about next season -- including two superstar trades.
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USMNT World Cup Big Board 4.0: Pochettino's roster coming into focus
We're less than five months away from the USMNT's World Cup opener, and with the clock ticking down, Mauricio Pochettino's squad is coming into focus.
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A Poem for Little People review – Ukraine’s war with Russia seen through eyes of emergency evacuation team
Ivan Sautkin films efforts to help residents abandon their frontline homes, as well as a pensioner acting as a spy for the Ukrainian army from the Russian borderThere is a scene in this Ukrainian d...
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Cameo by Rob Doyle review – a fantasy of literary celebrity in the culture war era
In this larky autofiction, the ups and downs of creative life are cartoonishly dramatised as the writer becomes an action heroRob Doyle’s previous novel, Threshold, took the form of a blackly...
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Between the bars: theatrical gig about life after prison reveals hard truths of homecoming
A Giant on the Bridge, performed by a ‘Scottish indie folk supergroup’, draws on dozens of interviews about the confines former prisoners experience on the outsideWhen we talk about crime and punis...
theguardian.com
A faint signal from the Universe’s dark ages could reveal dark matter
After the Big Bang, the Universe entered a long, dark period before the first stars formed. During this era, hydrogen emitted a faint radio signal that still echoes today. New simulations show this...
sciencedaily.com
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
aljazeera.com
Release the beast! How Iron Maiden and a naked Ralph Fiennes created the ultimate big-screen needle drop
The Number of the Beast lights up an unforgettable scene in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple thanks to director Nia DaCosta expertly blending ‘craziness and romance’There were laughs of surprise aro...
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Why have there been so many shark bites in Sydney? Experts say the conditions are a ‘perfect storm’
Intense rainfall has caused the water to go murky in some areas, making them attractive spots for fish and sharks to feedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFour people have...
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Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack
Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.
aljazeera.com
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks
Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end.
aljazeera.com
James Webb catches an exoplanet losing its atmosphere in real time
Astronomers have captured the most dramatic view yet of a planet losing its atmosphere, watching the ultra-hot gas giant WASP-121b for an entire orbit with the James Webb Space Telescope. Instead o...
sciencedaily.com
Who's getting into the Hall of Fame? Everything you need to know on ballot reveal day
From who can get in to who could get pushed off the ballot, we have your election day primer.
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Number of employed people in UK falls again as wage growth slows
Shops, restaurants and hotels particularly hit by slowdown in hiring, as unemployment remains at 5.1%Business live – latest updatesThe number of employed people in the UK has fallen again, particul...
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The Knicks, Nets and a crosstown friendship nearly two decades in the making
In 2009, Mike Brown met Jordi Fernandez and got him an internship with the Cavaliers. Seventeen years later, their relationship runs far deeper just than New York City basketball rivals.
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Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency
State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order.
aljazeera.com
'Obviously, we would have a great team': What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many who'd otherwise be playing.
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Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests
Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.
aljazeera.com
World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect
Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos.
aljazeera.com
Aryan Papers review – Holocaust-themed thriller means well but turns out to be a shockingly poor effort
We are in 1942 Stuttgart – though the sight of modern wheelie bins says otherwise – as a woman at a facility dedicated to breeding Aryan babies tries to smuggle two Jewish children to safetyThis se...
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BBC Sport to show 450 hours of Winter Olympics
The BBC will broadcast more than 450 hours of live action from next month's Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
bbc.com
'Fully legal!' - Cadillac chief backs Ferrari amid engine controversy
Cadillac chief Graeme Lowdon says he is happy that Ferrari have provided his team with a "fully legal engine" amid a developing controversy over the new power units for the 2026 Formula 1 season.
skysports.com
President Trump set to hold the spotlight at Davos as international tension rises
President Trump is expected to speak at the World Economic Forum this week, following a buildup of international tension.
npr.org
Trump to hold Greenland meeting at Davos after ‘very good’ call with Rutte
Gold hits record high as US president insists he will ‘acquire’ island
ft.com
Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70
Musician who drove much of the band’s ferocious sound and co-wrote many of its biggest hits was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023Rob Hirst was a force of nature, a born showman who led Midni...
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Vietnam’s To Lam vows to fight corruption, pledges 10% economic growth
The Communist Party leader is reportedly considering a dual role as party chief and Vietnam's president.
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TV tonight: a hit deadpan sitcom returns – with added Bridget Christie
Chi is back with her to-do list in Things You Should Have Done. Plus, a predatory coach targets Portia in Waterloo Road. Here’s what to watch this evening10pm, BBC ThreeLucia Keskin returns with he...
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Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work
It's unclear how many leaders have been asked to join the board, and the large number of invitations being sent out, including to countries that don't get along, has raised questions about the boar...
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Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved
Claims of ‘government interference’ in decision on plans for vast outpost near Tower of LondonResidents of Royal Mint Court plan to mount a legal challenge within weeks if Steve Reed, the local gov...
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‘There can be no exclusions’: how Hillsborough law hit a roadblock
What was meant to be a triumph for Keir Starmer has become mired in disagreement with victims’ familiesIt was meant to be a triumphant moment. After almost 16 months of briefing from Whitehall sour...
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As Trump menaces Greenland, this much is clear: the free world needs a new plan – and inspired leadership | Gordon Brown
The idea that the liberal rules-based order can survive his presidency now seems complacent. This is a historic moment – and a time to actA European-wide chorus of resistance, led this morning by K...
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The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die
Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.
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Country diary: Is the willow Britain’s finest tree? In one sense, it is | Mark Cocker
Buxton, Derbyshire: Others are taller, wider, older, but our varied stock of willows have a generosity that sets them apartUsually in this country when we think about important trees, we focus on h...
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Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Tottenham's Van de Ven
Liverpool and Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Tottenham's Micky van de Ven. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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Bangladeshi youth toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister
Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they've never seen a competitive election, until now.
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Antarctic penguins have radically shifted their breeding season – seemingly in response to climate change
Changing temperatures may be behind change in behaviour, which experts fear threatens three species’ survivalPenguins in Antarctica have radically shifted their breeding season, apparently as a res...
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Why we have the calendar all wrong
January is not a natural time to start new things
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Britain has spent little extra on conventional armed forces, experts warn
Bulk of new money last year eaten up by inflation, housing costs and the nuclear programme, industry experts say
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Is your body really full of microplastics? – podcast
Studies detecting microplastics throughout human bodies have made for alarming reading in recent years. But last week, the Guardian’s environment editor, Damian Carrington, reported on major doubts...
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Reeves plans to refund some visa fees in effort to attract ‘trailblazer’ investment to UK
Chancellor, who flies to Davos on Tuesday, will announce changes aimed at encouraging global firms to bring highly skilled staff to BritainRachel Reeves will pledge to refund visa fees for some glo...
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Tech titans prospered in the first year of Trump’s return to power
Silicon Valley bosses who lined up behind the US president for his inauguration have fared well under his administration
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Gretchen Whitmer says it's not 'paranoia' to fear Trump using the military in elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the security of upcoming elections and the prospects of a female president.
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Japan’s 40-year bonds surpass 4% for first time
Traders sell sovereign debt ahead of snap election that could give PM Sanae Takaichi fiscal spending mandate
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Less personnel drama but still sky high turnover one year into Trump's new term
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Ohio lawmakers want to try new approach to get Ten Commandments in schools
Three states that tried to put the Ten Commandments in schools have been blocked in the courts. In Ohio, lawmakers are considering a new approach.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on tariffs and the security of upcoming elections
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about tariffs, the prospects of a female president, and the security of upcoming elections.
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Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump
Nordic country dispatches 'substantial contribution' of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.
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'Give Coach Cig his movie': Caitlin Clark tops reactions to Indiana's national title
The sports world was abuzz on social media after Indiana secured its first football national championship.
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Death Toll Rises in Guatemalan Gang Riots
A ceremony to honor eight police officers who died in attacks by gang members the day before, on Monday in Guatemala City.
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Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours
Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426
These are the key developments from day 1,426 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Nigeria remembers master wood carver
Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.
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Warriors' Butler helped off court with knee injury
Jimmy Butler left the Warriors' game Monday night against the Heat after landing awkwardly and grabbing at his right knee in pain.
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UK ministers scrap foreign students target in shift to overseas hubs strategy
Government replaces recruitment goal with plan to increase ‘education exports’ to £40bn a year by 2030Ministers are scrapping target numbers for international students in the UK and will instead fo...
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Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.
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How to Win the Shadow War With Russia
NATO must escalate to de-escalate.