Monday, January 12, 2026 8:02 AM ET
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US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell -- Powell called the investigation unprecedented following his refusal to cut interest rates despite demands by Donald Trump.54 minutes ago
Thousands of tourists stranded in Lapland as cold grounds flights -- All flights out of Kittila airport in northern Finland were cancelled on Sunday with temperatures falling as low as -38C.15 hours ago
Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late' -- Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.20 hours ago
More federal agents to be sent to Minnesota, Trump administration says -- The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent.14 hours ago
Chalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory -- The Marty Supreme star is among the big winners at the Globes and gets a boost in his quest for an Oscar.4 hours ago
Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban -- The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.12 hours ago
Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards -- Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.4 hours ago
Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49 -- Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.3 hours ago
One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires -- A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze.1 day ago
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78 -- Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.1 day ago
Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war -- The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.19 hours ago
He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term -- Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.12 hours ago
Five hundred people in Canada were diagnosed with mystery brain disease. What if it isn't real? -- A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth.19 hours ago
'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite -- A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.1 day ago
'There wasn't even time for CPR': Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters -- Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.1 day ago
'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices -- Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.19 hours ago
Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche -- Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.2 hours ago
Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Adolescence and other highlights from the Golden Globes -- One Battle After Another and Adolescence swept the Golden Globes as Hollywood's awards season kicks off.8 hours ago
Why are there huge protests going on in Iran? -- Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the 13th consecutive day.2 days ago
Watch: Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained -- Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to it's Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".5 hours ago
'He's crazy': BBC speaks to Greenlanders about Trump's threats -- The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler visits the Arctic island to ask what people think of the US president's plans.3 days ago
Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests -- More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says.28 minutes ago
Oscar glory next for Irish star Jessie Buckley and NI-born author of Hamnet? -- Jessie Buckley is a hot favourite to become the fifth Irish actor to win an Oscar after winning a Golden Globe.1 hour ago
What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force? -- The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.3 days ago
Monkeys on the loose in St Louis after four-day search -- Local officials said they do not know where the exotic animals came from or how many are at large.2 hours ago
'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president -- Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.1 day ago