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Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to U.S. News - World - | 2 hours ago

Mexico sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday that it was a "sovereign decision" by her government.

CBC News - World - 9 minutes ago

World champ Hallie Clarke, veteran Jane Channel lead Canada's skeleton team into Olympics - Donna Spencer - Sports - Olympics - Winter Sports - Skeleton - | 2 hours ago

Hallie Clarke is set to make her Olympic debut next month at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games as part of the Canadian skeleton team announced Wednesday by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and Canadian Olympic Committee.

CBC News - Sports - 19 minutes ago

At Davos, a new great game dawns for the world. Which way, Canada? -- John Turley-Ewart -- Yesterday

Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum outlined a long-sought national purpose for the country

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 21 minutes ago

Carney leaves Davos without meeting Trump after speech on U.S. rupture of world order -- Yesterday

Trump to deliver address to World Economic Forum amid global uproar over U.S. threats to annex Greenland

The Globe and Mail - World - 21 minutes ago

Toronto is months away from hosting the FIFA World Cup. Ontario still hasn't signed $97M funding deal -- Ethan Lang -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Toronto -- | -- |

The city is still negotiating with the province over provincial funding to host six World Cup matches this summer, according to a new report presented to Toronto's World Cup subcommittee Wednesday. The report says if the province provides any less than $97 million, the city will have to explore options to replace funding or reduce costs.

CBC News - Sports - 37 minutes ago

Canada's Abigail Strate earns World Cup ski jumping bronze medal -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Ski Jumping -- |

Canada's Abigail Strate earned bronze in women's ski jumping World Cup competition on Wednesday.

CBC News - Sports - 37 minutes ago

Beshear calls Trump's Davos speech "unhinged" -- Several potential 2028 presidential candidates have made appearances at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. One of them is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who told CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe that President Trump's speech at the forum on Wednesday was "unhinged."

Several potential 2028 presidential candidates have made appearances at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week. One of them is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who told CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe that President Trump's speech at the forum on Wednesday was "unhinged."

CBS News - Top Stories - 54 minutes ago

'Water bankruptcy' — U.N. scientists say much of the world is irreversibly depleting water

With many rivers and aquifers tapped beyond their limits, UN scientists say the world is entering an era of 'water bankruptcy.'

Los Angeles Times - US News - 1 hour ago

'Previous plan isn't feasible in this market': Developers seek to scale back Waterfront Gateway project

The real estate firm hired to develop Vancouver’s Waterfront Gateway has told city officials the project will only be feasible by scaling it back and eliminating a planned public plaza.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Canada's Abigail Strate earns World Cup ski jumping bronze medal

Calgary native picked up her fourth World Cup medal of the season

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 2 hours ago

In Carney's new world order, Canada's opportunity is as a breadbasket - Evan Fraser - and - Lenore Newman

Climate and geopolitical turbulence mean we must rethink our attitude to food production and consumption

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 hours ago

In Carney's new world order, Canada's opportunity is as a breadbasket -- Evan Fraser -- Lenore Newman

Climate and geopolitical turbulence mean we must rethink our attitude to food production and consumption

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 hours ago

Analysis -- The world wonders what — if anything — can restrain Trump on Greenland -- Mike Crawley -- News

As U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence on controlling Greenland becomes even more vehement despite polls showing most Americans don't support it, there’s a growing sense of urgency around the globe to figure out if there is anything that could change his mind.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

The White House called Newsom a nobody who has been "frolicking around Switzerland," in response to claims the Trump administration shut him out of an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The White House called Newsom a nobody who has been “frolicking around Switzerland,” in response to claims the Trump administration shut him out of an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

New York Post - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

WNBA season set to begin May 8 if new CBA is reached, league will take 17-day FIBA World Cup break

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is set to begin its season on May 8, assuming the league and the players' union can come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. Teams will play 44 …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 4 hours ago

As AI moves into the physical world, is Canada missing the boat on robotics? -- Nora Young -- -

Canada is lagging in robotics adoption, industry watchers say, especially outside of the auto sector. At the same time, robots are taking off, thanks to a boom in China and new approaches incorporating AI. At a time when Canada is concerned about productivity, are we missing the boat?

CBC News - Business - 4 hours ago

Trump's Greenland push has dominated World Economic Forum

In a post on social media, President Trump said he had reached a "framework of a future deal" with respect to Greenland after a conversation with NATO secretary general. NBC News' Jonathan Allen has details on what the president has had to say during his overseas trip to the World Economic Forum.

NBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Do you think a "brain in a vat," cut off from the body and outside world, could still be conscious?

In her article "Can a severed brain remain conscious?" (1/20/26), associate mind and brain editor Allison Parshall explores the science behind a thought experiment in which half of the brain, surgically severed from the rest of the brain in a procedure called a hemispherotomy, is capable of consciousness—a so-called "island of awareness.

Scientific American - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

NRL star Crichton crosses codes for 2027 World Cup shot

Australia have continued their rugby league recruitment drive with the capture of Kangaroos star Angus Crichton.

BBC News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Business -- Dublin could host World Economic Forum, co-chair suggests

“Davos” should come to Dublin, according to businessman Larry Fink, who is currently co-chair of the World Economic Forum.

Independent.ie - Business - 4 hours ago

England hooker Jamie George to retire in 2027 with World Cup on horizon

The 35-year-old has won 105 England caps and captained both his country and the British and Irish Lions.

Independent UK - Sports - 5 hours ago

Trump's Biden moment on world stage as he repeatedly calls Greenland 'Iceland'

If the Europeans want to play hardball, they can always say to the US president: “You want Greenland so badly? You couldn’t even get its name right.”

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Waiting Out the Storm: What India Can Teach the World About Trump | Opinion

India’s playbook for dealing with Trump-era disruption offers lessons for navigating political and economic uncertainty.

Newsweek - Opinion - 5 hours ago

World is entering era of "water bankruptcy," U.N. report warns -- Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.

Water sources are being depleted faster than they can be restored, according to a new report from United Nations researchers.

CBS News - World - 5 hours ago

'The end of the world as we know it': Is the rules-based order finished?

Analysts say US actions have ended the post-war order, but how much that 'order' applied to the Global South is unclear.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Calgary's Abigail Strate jumps to a World Cup bronze medal in Japan

Abigail Strate won her fourth World Cup ski jumping medal of the season, this time a bronze medal in the normal hill event on Mount Zao in Yamagata, Japan.

CBC News - Sports - 6 hours ago

More incidents to be sent to VAR at World Cup 2026

Players will also face more clampdowns on time-wasting as the International Football Association Board (IFAB) prioritise increasing the tempo and excitement of games.

Sky News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump rules out military force to acquire Greenland during World Economic Forum speech

President Donald Trump told European leaders that he would not send troops to seize Greenland from Denmark during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

opinion - At Davos, a new great game dawns for the world. Which way, Canada? John Turley-Ewart

Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum outlined a long-sought national purpose for the country

The Globe and Mail - Business - 6 hours ago

Mercy review: If AI does take over the world, it can't be as boring as this film's depiction

We spend a lot of time staring at Chris Pratt looking worried and a Rebecca Ferguson increasingly bored of sounding increasingly boring

Irish Times - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Drennen: Civility resolution shows what's gone wrong in world

The fact that a civility resolution needed to be introduced shows what has gone into the whole world. One side says that, if you don’t agree with us, then we’ll shut you out.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 7 hours ago

How Veterans at Grey Bull Rescue Are Bringing Americans Home From the World's Most Dangerous Places -- When Americans become trapped in some of the world's most dangerous places—inside active war zones, under collapsing...

When Americans become trapped in some of the world’s most dangerous places—inside active war zones, under collapsing governments, disaster areas, or in countries openly hostile to the United States—there is no guarantee that help will arrive in time. Fortunately, Grey Bull Rescue will be there.

Military.com - Technology - 7 hours ago

Canadian PM Carney: World order in 'midst of rupture'

(UPDATE) DAVOS, Switzerland — Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that the United States-led global system of governance was enduring “a rupture,” defined by great power competition and a “fading” rules-based order.

Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau hold hands during appearance at World Economic Forum in Davos

Katy Perry makes her first major public appearance with boyfriend Justin Trudeau at Davos summit, holding hands and supporting his speech on global diplomacy.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

ICC rejects Bangladesh request to move T20 World Cup games out of India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move their matches at next month's Twenty20 World Cup has been rejected by the ICC.

BBC News - Sports - 9 hours ago

World News Video -- MEPs celebrate as European Parliament backs Mercosur legal challenge

EU lawmakers voted on Wednesday to challenge the European Union's contentious free trade agreement with South America in the bloc's top court, a move that ...

Independent.ie - World - 9 hours ago

Canada's leader Mark Carney says Trump is rupturing the world order -- In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos​, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.

In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos​, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world -- Politics

Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

CBC News - Politics - 10 hours ago

PCB offers to host Bangladesh matches at T20 World Cup -- m read

Pakistan offers to host Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches amid security concerns in India, as the ICC deliberates on Bangladesh's participation. Discover the latest developments in this cricket saga.

Gulf News - Sports - 10 hours ago

ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India

New Delhi, India: Cricket s governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh s request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, cast...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 10 hours ago

ICC won't relocate Bangladesh's T20 World Cup games from India

Bangladeshi official says his country will not back down under pressure as team captain Litton Das voices concerns.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Rory McIlroy calls on LIV pair Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to pay DP World Tour fines

Fines of several million pounds are due from the European Ryder Cup players

Irish Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

AI's growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk

AI’s rapid expansion is placing growing pressure on water supplies and public health.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Hurling -- Ballygunner set to field two senior teams in this year's Waterford SHC as potential clash looms

History will be made in this year's Waterford SHC with Ballygunner set to field two teams.

Independent.ie - Sports - 12 hours ago

Old order 'not coming back' as Trump overshadows World Economic Forum

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Irish Times - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Germany: The world's first vertical solar plant on water

Solar panels rising vertically from Bavarian quarry lakes. Floating PV saves space, cuts costs, and powers gravel plants right where energy is needed. A pioneering idea with global potential.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 13 hours ago

In ritzy Davos, Trump to meet with world leaders he's pressured over Greenland

The president is feeling "emboldened" by his strike on Venezuela, which ousted leader Nicolás Maduro, a White House official said.

NBC News - World - 13 hours ago

Trump's 'Board of Peace,' which could upend world order, faces pushback from allies

While a few leaders have publicly accepted, it isn't known whether any have agreed to donate $1 billion to avoid renewing their membership after three years.

NBC News - World - 13 hours ago

How Veterans at Grey Bull Rescue Are Bringing Americans Home From the World's Most Dangerous Places

When Americans become trapped in some of the world’s most dangerous places—inside active war zones, under collapsing governments, disaster areas, or in countries openly hostile to the United States—there is no guarantee that help will arrive in time. Fortunately, Grey Bull Rescue will be there.

Military.com - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday

Kariwa, Japan: The world s biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japane...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 14 hours ago

One of the Last Tuskegee Airmen Celebrates 99th Birthday -- Brigadier Gen. Enoch "Woody" Woodhouse, one of the last surviving heroes of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, celebrated a...

Brigadier Gen. Enoch "Woody" Woodhouse, one of the last surviving heroes of the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II, celebrated a special birthday, sharing stories of perseverance over discrimination.

Military.com - Opinion - 14 hours ago

Trump to address world leaders at Davos as tensions flare over Greenland

The US leader’s journey to Switzerland was delayed after an ‘electrical issue’ on board Air Force One.

Evening Standard - Politics - 15 hours ago

Carney tells Davos the old world order is 'not coming back'

Canadian prime minister gives damning assessment of US president’s impact on global politics at World Economic Forum

Irish Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

A Korean-Chinese women's handmade Yanbian-style water tofu symbolizes family unity

When family members return home, tsodibi becomes the centerpiece of the meal — typically handmade by the women of the extended family, it symbolizes family unity and cooperation.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

She fled Iran after being arrested at 17. Now her single act of defiance has gone around the world

In just 34 seconds, the Iranian student defied a series of her birth country’s laws and norms - and the world was watching.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Why Gavin Newsom demands the world's elites oppose America

Newsom's trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is the latest example of the governor making a fool of himself.

New York Post - Opinion - 22 hours ago

Carney calls for resistance in a world of ravenous powers

Davos speech a rallying call for new middle-power alliances and a rejection of Trump’s threats

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 22 hours ago

How a Socceroos great can help avenge luckless striker's World Cup agony

A host of injuries and frank conversations with an Australian legend has delivered a local hero home. But his path to World Cup has its challenges.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 23 hours ago

We mustn't lose sight of Canada's education reputation on the world stage -- Roseann O'Reilly Runte -- January 19, 2026

The global view of Canada as a place for international study has fallen, and we cannot allow that perception to linger

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Flight passengers warned as airline water systems test positive for contamination

Airline water safety concerns are revealed in a new study of 35,000 samples. Experts recommend bottled water and hand sanitizer over tap water when flying.

Fox News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Photos from the annual World Economic Forum in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — The World Economic Forum think tank opened its four-day annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos on Tuesday where political leaders and business leaders will discuss …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Suryakumar will not change style before T20 World Cup -- m read

His team face New Zealand in the first game of a five-match warm-up series on Wednesday

Gulf News - Sports - 1 day ago

Palantir CEO warns World Economic Forum against large-scale immigration

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said Tuesday that usage of artificial intelligence at hospitals "bolsters civil liberties," while also offering a warning to Europe.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Canada 'a stable and reliable partner in a world that is anything but,' Carney says

Calling for co-operation among global middle powers, Prime Minister Mark Carney tells the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that 'Canada has what the world wants,' citing energy, critical minerals, an educated population, strong pension funds and a 'government with immense fiscal capacity to act decisively.'

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump Leaks World Leaders' Private Texts in Greenland Bullying Fit

Humiliating foes by sharing their private messages is a common Trump tactic, but Emmanuel Macron is the first world leader to get this treatment.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

World stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating trade war fears

London: World stock markets lost ground on Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump s tari...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Glaciers across the world contain historical information but the secrets they contain are in danger of disappearing.

Glaciers across the world contain historical information, from temperatures and atmospheric composition to pollution across millennia. But as global temperatures rise, these frozen secrets are in danger of disappearing.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

World Snooker Championship venue change leaked as star slams 'outdated' Crucible

The World Snooker Championship has been held at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield since 1977, but one former winner believes it could move unless venue issues are resolved

WalesOnline - Sports - 1 day ago

Chelsea star sets England target ahead of this summer's World Cup

Blues forward has not played for the Three Lions’ senior side

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Kashmir communities unite to fight water crisis

Villages like Anderwan are battling climate change and neglect by reviving dried springs — restoring water, heritage and hope for future generations

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 1 day ago

'Board of Peace': Trump is running Gaza, and the world, like a mafia boss

To invite the same cast of characters who allowed Israel to expand to the point at which Gaza exploded, and expect them to end the conflict, is more than just insane. It's criminal

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 1 day ago

Third World's Stephen 'Cat' Coore, a Jamaican who straddled musical genres, dies at 69

Coore expanded the language of reggae, weaving roots with jazz, soul, funk, classical discipline and global sounds, while never losing Jamaica’s heartbeat. His guitar [...] spoke stories, unity, love and consciousness.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 1 day ago

African fans fume at 'disgraceful' World Cup travel ban

Senegal’s football team are champions of Africa but fans from the country are banned from going to the US for the World Cup. They aren't the only ones, with Donald Trump's hostility and FIFA's ticket prices hitting hard.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 1 day ago

Scotland could replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup after 'ultimatum'

Bangladesh reportedly given 21 Jan deadline as ICC refuses to alter tournament schedule

Independent UK - Sports - 1 day ago

What is the World Economic Forum?

As Davos starts to once again dominate the headlines, Sky’s Wilfred Frost explains what the World Economic Forum is and who attends.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Judd Apatow on comic genius Mel Brooks -- As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like Mel Brooks, the filmmaker of such comedy classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Apatow talks with Tracy Smith about the World War II veteran who broke comedy taboos by lampooning Nazis and racists, and about Brooks' long friendship with another comic legend, Carl Reiner. -- Jan 18

As a young boy, Judd Apatow says he wanted to grow up to be like Mel Brooks, the filmmaker of such comedy classics as "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." Now Apatow has co-directed a two-part HBO Max documentary about his idol, "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!" Apatow talks with Tracy Smith about the World War II veteran who broke comedy taboos by lampooning Nazis and racists, and about Brooks' long friendship with another comic legend, Carl Reiner.

CBS News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Glacier Ice From Around The World Being Stored In Ice Cave In Antarctica -- Human Interest

Scientists are building a library of sorts on Antarctica, but you won't find books on shelves, or even a librarian on premises.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Carney courts investment at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland -- Politics

Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Switzerland on Monday to join the global power elite for the World Economic Forum in the ski resort town of Davos, where he's looking to drum up investment from other countries and corporations.

CBC News - Politics - 2 days ago

This could be the perfect soundtrack for the end of the world

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows around the city.

Sydney Morning Herald - Entertainment - 2 days ago

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.

The Globe and Mail - Business - 2 days ago

Trump to Norway PM Støre: World Is Not Secure Unless U.S. Has ' Complete and Total Control of Greenland'

President Donald Trump declared that he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of peace" in a letter to Norway's prime minister about his desire to acquire Greenland.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

PGA Tour unleashes AI revolution with AWS to transform golf viewing experience for fans worldwide

The PGA Tour deepened its collaboration with AWS, transforming live golf coverage and digital experiences through advanced AI-driven content and analytics.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

African nations have risen up the ranks but are still considered long shots to win a World Cup

African teams have made significant progress on the global stage, but oddsmakers are not convinced they can go much further.

Boston Globe - Sports - 2 days ago

Why Germany probably won't get political at 2026 World Cup

After their very public protest at the last World Cup in Qatar, Germany's football team looks unlikely to do the same in the United States in 2026.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Australian boy fighting for life after shark attack, rescued by friends in Sydney Harbor waters

A 12-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a catastrophic shark attack in Sydney Harbor. He was rescued by heroic friends who leaped from a cliff to save him.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

There will be three centers of power in the new world

African countries are undergoing the most significant geopolitical recalibration over the past century

Russia Today - Opinion - 2 days ago

Run the ultimate race: Samla endurance race opens up to the world

Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.

Euronews - Entertainment - 2 days ago

World Economic Forum Opens With Record Leader Turnout as Trump Set to Attend Davos

World leaders head to Davos, Switzerland, for high-stakes talks as AI investment fuels optimism but geopolitical tensions darken the mood.

Epoch Times - Business - 2 days ago

IMF's World Economic Outlook: 'Resilient' 2026 growth expected amid tariffs & AI boom

The International Monetary Fund in its recently-released World Economic Outlook report, has projected resilient and steady growth in 2026 despite trade tensions, tariff disruptions, and surging AI...

International The News - World - 2 days ago

World's oldest poisoned arrowheads were coated with toxins from deadly onion-like plant, researchers say

The world's oldest poisoned arrows, dating back 60,000 years in South Africa, have been identified by archaeologists. The finds reveal Stone Age hunting techniques.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

It Was the Penis That Shook the World. We Talked to the Magicians Behind It. -- David Mack

The story behind the Hung Zombie’s impressive, uh, bone temple.

Slate - Top Stories - 2 days ago

At 71, Alan Lessik chasing his childhood dream at the amateur world figure skating championship in Oberstdorf, Bavaria.

Figure skating is demanding, especially later in life. At 71, Alan Lessik is living his dream on ice at the amateur world championships in Oberstdorf, Bavaria.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 2 days ago

How Taiwan Became the Chipmaker for the World

A new book tells the story of the island-nation’s transformation into a central hub for technological development and manufacturing.

The Nation - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Canada's co-hosting the FIFA World Cup — and preparing for a potential surge in health emergencies. Here's how -- Jennifer La Grassa -- News -- - -- Health -- |

As Toronto and Vancouver gear up to co-host FIFA World Cup games this summer, an emergency doctor worries that Canada’s overburdened health-care system won’t be able to handle the extra demand from possible infectious disease outbreaks or weather-related illnesses.

CBC News - Health - 2 days ago

Nawaqanitawase lands multimillion-dollar Japan deal to keep World Cup dream alive

Sydney Roosters back Mark Nawaqanitawase will take up a two-year deal in Japanese rugby, despite interest from France.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Pitching power: Unpacking the T20 Cricket World Cup crisis between Bangladesh and India

Bangladesh’s refusal to participate in 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup matches scheduled on Indian soil represents far more than a diplomatic standoff or a security dispute.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Viral protest video against Iran's supreme leader sparks copycat demonstrations worldwide

Viral video shows Iranian refugee lighting cigarette with burning photo of supreme leader, sparking global defiance movement amid Iran protests.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Mad King Trump would break the world to gain Greenland

Will Americans stop their President from going too far?

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

ChatGPT Go expands worldwide after India-only launch -- m read

OpenAI rolls out lower-cost subscription in 170 countries as it broadens paid AI access

Gulf News - Technology - 2 days ago

TD proposes late licences for pubs in Ireland should national team reach World Cup finals

AN INDEPENDENT TD has proposed granting late licences for Ireland's pubs to allow them to screen ...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Niagara Falls helps hundreds of Kashechewan water crisis evacuees settle into the Ontario city -- Diona Macalinga -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Hamilton

Hundreds of Kashechewan First Nation evacuees have arrived in Niagara Falls, one of the Ontario cities taking in people from the Cree community as it endures a water crisis. With 1,700 expected in the Niagara Region city alone, authorities and local Indigenous groups are doing everything they can to help them feel at home.

CBC News - Health - 3 days ago

PAUL 'TRIPLE H' LEVESQUE: I went from 130 pounds to a world champ. We all must get fit

WWE star shares how gym transformed his life at 14, now part of Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition to combat America's growing health crisis.

Fox News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Bamboo: World's next sustainable 'superfood' hiding in plain sight

The researchers have identified bamboo as the world’s next sustainable “superfood” for global diets after conducting the first academic review of bamboo consumption. The review...

International The News - Technology - 4 days ago

What it's like to work at the end of the world

Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke meets the people working for the British Antarctic Survey on the frozen continent.

Sky News - Technology - 4 days ago

'If the world cares, they will act': Shah's son appeals for Iran strikes as protests fade

In appeals directed to Iran and the world but aimed chiefly at US President Donald Trump, Reza Pahlavi pitched himself as the obvious person to transition Iran if the regime fell.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 5 days ago

Dodgers go deep again by striking deal with Kyle Tucker, as much of the baseball world cries foul

The Dodgers' signing of Kyle Tucker is a staggering development that caused immediate consternation throughout baseball. The Dodgers are in a league of their own when it comes to spending on payroll.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 5 days ago

Rich nations built their wealth on fossil fuels. Now the world is asking poorer countries to chart a different course.

Rich nations built their wealth on coal, oil and gas. Now the world is asking poorer countries like Mozambique to chart a different course.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 5 days ago

Vancouver assisted living facility residents told not to drink, use water amid Legionnaires' disease testing

Residents of a downtown Vancouver assisted living facility have been advised not to shower or drink tap water while the apartment’s water system undergoes testing for the bacteria that causes Legionna

The Columbian - Health - 6 days ago

Here are 20 of the most unusual and dangerous airport runways around the world -- Opens in new window

From runways you can drive across to weird and wonderful airport locations, here are 20 examples of out-there runways.

CTV News - Top Stories - 6 days ago

One last roundup for Clayton Kershaw: He'll pitch in World Baseball Classic

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw did not change his retirement script Thursday, but he did alter it, joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

South East Water: Who owns the supplier that's landed in hot water?

Like many UK utilities firms, South East Water has a complicated ownership structure with multiple streams of largely foreign investment.

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

These are the best weird and wonderful theme parks around the world -- Opens in new window

From giant crocodiles to a zoo formerly owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar, these are some of the weirdest and most wonderful theme parks in the world.

CTV News - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Ofwat launches probe into South East Water as thousands remain without supply

The regulator said it will investigate whether the supplier has complied with its customer service standards obligations.

Independent UK - Business - 6 days ago

BTS fans ecstatic for 2 Toronto concerts in newly announced world tour - Arrthy Thayaparan - News - Canada - Toronto - | January 14 - |

Canadian BTS fans don’t need Permission to Dance as they get excited for the K-pop group’s newly announced world tour, which includes a two-night stop in Toronto.

CBC News - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Brisbane drug could treat one of world's biggest killers for first time

The drug has successfully reversed organ damage from the condition, which kills thousands of Australians each year.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 7 days ago

How to trick yourself into drinking more water

Despite knowing the importance of hydration, Brits often drink less water in winter

Evening Standard - Health - 7 days ago

From Venezuela to Iran, Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' is a push to control the world's oil

Across three continents, Washington is deepening a long-standing imperial project that places control of global energy at the centre of its expanding wars and regime change efforts

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 7 days ago

World's first ice archive created to preserve fast-melting glaciers' secrets

Scientists have developed the world’s first ice archive in Antarctica, aiming to protect the records related to rapidly melting glaciers and secrets of Earth’s past climate for centuries...

International The News - Technology - 7 days ago

Mikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finish 1-2 in World Cup slalom night race

For the second time in four days, two Americans finished on the podium of a World Cup race, with Shiffrin and Moltzan taking the top two spots in Flachau, Austria.

Boston Globe - Sports - 8 days ago

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms's Odd Couple Brings Warmth to the World of Westeros: Review

The light-hearted Game of Thrones prequel premieres January 18th on HBO.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 8 days ago

International law died in Gaza. Why is the world mourning it in Greenland?

We have entered the age of open thuggery, as the brutality Israel tested on Palestinians is now being normalised elsewhere

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

From dresses to appliances, Kitty Steiner's world is strictly 1960's. She can't get enough of the era's iconic style.

From dresses to appliances, Kitty Steiner’s world is strictly 1960's. She can’t get enough of the era’s iconic style.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 9 days ago

How artificial intelligence is driving the world's biggest mining mega-merger

Even two years ago coal was the mining industry’s kryptonite - the dirty commodity cousin whose place in the energy mix was rapidly fading.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 9 days ago

Co. Antrim firm Farrans secures preferred bidder position for multi-billion-pound Scottish Water project

CO. ANTRIM firm Farrans has said it is 'delighted' to have secured a preferred bidder position fo...

Irish Post - Business - 10 days ago

India's Gill calls it 'destiny' after shock T20 World Cup snub

Vadodara, India: Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill on Saturday said he respected the Indian selectors shock decision to drop him from the squad for t...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 11 days ago

World Cross Country Championships: Channel, time and how to watch

Everything you need to know as the world’s best head to Tallahassee

Independent UK - Sports - 11 days ago

Trump withdraws US from world's most important climate treaty

US also pulling out of pacts promoting development, democracy, and human rights.

Ars Technica - Science - 13 days ago

Over 1M left without water, power by Russian strikes in Ukraine

Russian overnight strikes on Ukraine cut water, electricity and heating to more than 1 million people in the Dnipropetrovsk region as temperatures fell...

Daily Sabah - World - 13 days ago

Ukraine: 1 million without water, heat after Russian strike

Ukraine says overnight Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia, amid freezing temperatures. Meanwhile, Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be targets. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 13 days ago

K-pop stars BTS to release album in March ahead of world tour

Seoul: K pop megastars BTS will release a new album in March ahead of a world tour, the group announced on Thursday. South Korea s biggest musical...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Türkiye's Rize to host 2026 FIM Snowcross World Championship opener

Türkiye will once again open the global snowcross season, with Rize’s Handüzü Plateau confirmed as the opening round of the 2026 FIM Snowcross World...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 15 days ago

What it's like learning to drive on the world's most dangerous roads

Authorities say 94% of road accidents in the country of 15 million people are caused by human error

Independent UK - World - 16 days ago

Sprawling CES gadgetfest a world stage for AI and its hype

San Francisco, United States: Dreams about the vast potential of artificial intelligence will collide with cold, hard reality as the Consumer Electron...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 18 days ago

Tesla Loses Title As World's Biggest Electric Vehicle Maker

A customer revolt over Elon Musk’s politics helped push sales down for a second year in a row.

Huffington Post - Business - 19 days ago

How fungi 'superpowers' are restoring forests across the world

‘Rhizopellets’ are being planted alongside saplings and enhance the roots of the tree as it grows

Independent UK - Science - 20 days ago

Historic advances, world firsts define Türkiye's defense sector in 2025

The Turkish defense industry is concluding another fruitful year, marked by new records and several firsts, as leading domestic companies expanded their...

Daily Sabah - Business - 21 days ago

What is Candida auris? Experts say it's spreading around the world

Strains from the invasive yeast fungus are resistant to treatment

Evening Standard - Health - 21 days ago

Smart sensor from Donegal helps protect clean water in Uganda

A smart sensor, developed in Donegal, is being used to detect faults in rural water supplies in Uganda.

Evening Standard - Technology - 21 days ago

After the floods of 2025, can we keep 2026 above water?

Flooding has become the world's 'foremost climate hazard', according to experts. So what do we do about it?

Aljazeera - Environment - 21 days ago

Killer fungus becoming more infectious and spreading worldwide

Study says fungus uses proactive ways to evade drugs and human immune response

Independent UK - Science - 21 days ago

Bottled water drinkers ingest 90,000 more microplastics each year

New review finds people who drink tap water ingest only about 4,000 microplastic particles a year

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Buffalo, New York earns chicken wing world record

This is one finger-licking feat.

New York Post - Weird - 24 days ago

Bigger game, bigger questions as FIFA races toward giant World Cup

The modern game has never been bigger. Whether it is better remains the question FIFA is daring the world to answer. As global football closes a...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 27 days ago

Kenyan filmmaker Emily Nderitu shows the world how to talk about climate change in Africa

"We’re not short of knowledge or courage in Africa. We’re short of recognition. Storytelling can fix that. It can close the gap between visibility and value."

Global Voices - Environment - 28 days ago

Giant stone monuments found in Armenia built by 'ancient water cult'

It remains a mystery how the ancient people dragged the pillars up into the mountains

Independent UK - Science - 29 days ago

FIFA Arab World: Key lessons in football development pathways

The recent Arab Cup hosted in Qatar and the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco offer valuable insights into evolving models of sport eve...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 29 days ago

World Bank and South Korea: From postwar development to digital transformation

For decades, South Korea has stood as the poster child of the World Bank Group’s development success story. World Bank loans played a meaningful role...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 30 days ago

Who has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 26™

Our comprehensive guide to all the teams who will join host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada at the men’s football World Cup starting in June 2026.

SBS - World - 1 month ago

Trump Administration Is Dismantling A World-Class Climate, Weather Research Center

The news about the Colorado-based National Center for Atmospheric Research comes after threats over the continued imprisonment of Tina Peters.

Huffington Post - Science - 1 month ago

Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block -- The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."

The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."

CBS News - Science - 1 month ago

Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal

Global Voices interviewed Moharaj Sharma to explore his path as a poet, journalist, and documentarian, and his enduring efforts to elevate Nepali literature, linguistic traditions, and diaspora narratives.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

How to watch all the Socceroos FIFA World Cup 26™ matches LIVE & FREE | SBS Sport

The Socceroos are set to represent Australia at the FIFA World Cup 26ᵀᴹ and SBS will bring you all their matches on television and via live streaming.

SBS - World - 1 month ago

Miami Match Ticket Prices Soar for 2026 FIFA World Cup

What began as a $60 dream of seeing soccer's greatest stars has morphed into a $1,000+ nightmare.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

Bienvenido, South America! Miami to Host FIFA Titans in World Cup

The most-watched tournament in world sports is coming to the 305.

Miami New Times - Sports - 1 month ago

Why countries are watching Australia's social media ban for children -- Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world's biggest digital platforms

Australia is set to enforce a nationwide prohibition on social media use for children under 16, compelling major platforms to block existing underage accounts and prevent new sign-ups from December 10. The rollout, monitored closely by governments worldwide, introduces sweeping age-verification requirements, appeal systems, and new safeguarding duties for some of the world’s biggest digital platforms

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

Frank Gehry, World-Famous Postmodern Architect, Dead at 96

Gehry is one of only two architects to guest star on The Simpsons.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 month ago

World Cup draw 2026: Who are your team playing next summer?

As a record number of nations prepare for the US, Mexico and Canada next summer, here's who MENA teams face.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

England's AI World Cup masterplan - from perfecting penalties to powering players

BBC Sport hears from inside the England setup about how artificial intelligence is powering plans for next summer's World Cup.

BBC News - Sports - 1 month ago

Water pollution in DRC attributed to Chinese mining company

While areas rich in rare minerals may be a blessing for the country’s economy, they can also be a curse for the local populations in the DRC.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

Qatar GP: Norris eyes world crown as Verstappen targets perfect weekend

Doha, Qatar: Lando Norris storms into the spotlight ahead of the crucial Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025, carrying a golden chance to se...

Peninsula Qatar - Sports - 1 month ago

NZ Woman Plays French Horn On World's Coldest Stage

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October.

Huffington Post - Weird - 2 months ago

China Is Now the World's Climate Champion

The news out of COP30 does not engender much hope, but China’s embrace of renewable energy shows that climate protection makes smart economic sense.

The Nation - World - 2 months ago

Tesla sets Elon Musk on path to be world's first trillionaire, clears his pay package -- Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world's richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

Tesla shareholders on Thursday approved a whopping $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk, awarding the world’s richest person the largest corporate payout in history.

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Dad And Son Each Catch Home Run Balls During Game 7 Of World Series

It's one of the strangest feats in baseball history. A dad caught the game-tying home run ball in Game 7 of the World Series.

Inside Edition - Sports - 2 months ago

Why are stock markets around the world hitting record highs?

Paris: Why have stock markets around the world from Wall Street to Tokyo and from Paris to Seoul, been striking record highs despite the uncertain...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 2 months ago

The race to unlock nature's hidden secrets -- A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world's largest biological database. -- Tech Now

A team of researchers is working on an ambitious project to build the world’s largest biological database.

BBC News - Technology - 3 months ago

On the Front Line of the Fluoride Wars, Debate Over Drinking Water Treatment Turns Raucous

After decades of fluoridating drinking water to improve public health, some communities are wavering on the practice. In one Michigan county, the medical director is mirroring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts against fluoridation.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

Dave Portnoy breaks Florida Keys sales record with $27.8M waterfront mansion

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy added a $27.8 million Florida Keys property to his $95 million real estate portfolio spanning multiple states.

Fox News - Business - 3 months ago

Palestine is now the conscience of the world. No deal will change that

Dressed up as statesmanship, the Trump-Netanyahu proposal is nothing but an attempt to impose surrender

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Football World Cup

Keep in the know on the FIFA World Cup - from the football teams and players, to matches, results and more with NZ Herald.

NZ Herald - Sports - 3 months ago

Caribbean athletes shine at the 2025 World Athletics Championships

It began with a full-circle moment as Jamaica's beloved Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran the last individual race of her career; over the coming days, there would be more performances to celebrate.

Global Voices - Sports - 4 months ago

Amid Rise of RFK Jr., Officials Waver on Drinking Water Fluoridation — Even in the State Where It Started

As federal agencies review their guidance on fluoridation and the nation’s top health official calls fluoride “industrial waste,” state and local governments are pulling back on the practice, upending a decadeslong public health success story.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Meet the world's hottest upstart weapons dealers

A ferocious global arms race is big business

Economist - World - 4 months ago

Want to be a world record holder? These are still available

The Guinness World Records honours titles from the world's longest tongue to the most extensive collection of Spice Girls memorabilia, while the likes of Taylor Swift and even Sky News are also honoured.

Sky News - Weird - 4 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 5 months ago

Singapore brings World Aquatics Championships to a close after three weeks

Singapore has closed the curtains on the World Aquatics Championships after three weeks of action, in a ceremony celebrating its culture. The world aquatics governing body has called this edition an exceptional one. The competition gathered about 2,500 top-tier athletes from over 200 member federations, across six aq

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 5 months ago

Singapore's performance as World Aquatics Championships host praised as 'standout success'

The International World Aquatics committee says Singapore's performance as host was a standout success. Its executive director credited the local organising committee's leadership and efficiency, despite a short runway leading to the championships. Despite a few hiccups, the local organising committee says the nimble

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 5 months ago

Quah Zheng Wen continues strong comeback with near-personal-best performances at World Championships

National swimmer Quah Zheng Wen has continued to deliver strong performances even late into his long career. The 28-year-old concluded his World Aquatics Championships outing by clocking his best timing in the men's 50m backstroke since 2015. It's the third consecutive day in which Quah has nearly broken a personal-bes

Channel NewsAsia - Sports - 5 months ago

8 Things to Know About New Research on Earth's Rapid Drying and the Loss of Its Groundwater

Decades of NASA satellite data reveal how quickly the planet’s underground stores of fresh water have been depleted and how their use is contributing to rising sea levels. Here are the key takeaways.

ProPublica - Environment - 5 months ago

Gaza flotilla: The Madleen shows us the world as it could be

What if thousands set sail, from every Mediterranean port? What if fishers, sailors, students and parents rose to say: not in our name?

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 7 months ago

Gamers around the world get their hands on Nintendo Switch 2 | Video

Excited gamers around the world finally got their hands on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 on Thursday (Jun 5). While the new Switch 2 levels up with a bigger screen, more functions and more processing power, it also comes with a heftier price tag of US$449.99 in the US - about 50% more than the original's launch price.

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 months ago

Earth's oceans are growing darker, threatening marine life worldwide: study

Satellite data reveals 21% of oceans have darkened, affecting photic zones and marine life. Researchers warn of severe effects on global marine life and ecosystems.

Fox News - Science - 7 months ago

Scientists predict underwater volcano eruption 300 miles off Oregon

The Axial Seamount, located 300 miles off Oregon's coast, shows signs of eruption. Experts assure it won't affect land or cause seismic events.

Fox News - Science - 8 months ago

Stories of 5 Plane Crash Sole Survivors Who Stunned the World

While many people share a very real fear of flying, few know the horror of experiencing — and surviving — an actual plane crash. These are the stories of a handful of people lucky enough to have come out of a major plane crash alive.

Inside Edition - US News - 8 months ago

Inside the Century Club, Elite Media's Watering Hole

Why are so many journalists pressing to join?

New York Magazine - Opinion - 1 year ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 years ago