Germany reports illegal drone flights over military base
Up to 10 drones of unknown origin have been spotted above a military airfield in southern Germany, Bavarian authorities said on Monday. Investigators say they have not ruled out espionage…
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Satellite map shows homes completely destroyed by LA fire
Satellite maps and images from LA County Recovers show how many homes have been destroyed by the fires in Los Angeles. The Palisades and Eaton fires in LA County are still burning, leaving…
EU sends €140 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The European Commission announced on Monday a new humanitarian aid package worth €140 million ($142.8 million) to address the most pressing needs in eastern and southern Ukraine. The…
Column: Trump wants to grab control of Greenland, Canada and the Panama Canal. He's already bungled it
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s campaign excursions into foreign policy were few and far between. He promised to build a stronger military and keep the country out of war. He said he would…
Germany welcomes release of German-Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return home
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's foreign minister on Monday welcomed the release of a German-Iranian rights activist from prison in Iran and her return to Germany. Foreign Minister Annalena…
Gold beats STI, Hong Kong-listed tech to be top-traded ETF on SGX in 2024
The precious metal continues to shine as investors look to diversify equity and bond portfolios amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility, says analyst RECORD-HIGH gold prices in…
Ukraine map shows Russian push to encircle heavily fortified linchpin town
Russia is advancing southwest of the eastern Ukrainian stronghold of Pokrovsk, a new map shows, as Ukrainian troops in the key city risk becoming surrounded by Moscow's forces. Contacted…
Germany's Nordex secures order for 36 wind turbines in Canada
The logo of Nordex is seen on the roof of the rotor blade factory of the company in Rostock. Daniel Reinhardt/dpa German wind turbine maker Nordex SE on Monday announced it received orders…
GSK to buy US cancer biotech IDRx for up to US$1.15 billion
GSK agreed to buy US biotech IDRx for as much as US$1.15 billion to gain new cancer medicines. The UK drugmaker will pay US$1 billion upfront for IDRx, whose lead drug for gastrointestinal…
Incredible find hiding under bathtub has internet all saying the same thing
The internet is amazed at what was found underneath a bathtub in a home. A video of the unusual discovery was shared by Diablo Plumbing and Heating Ltd, a family-owned business in…
Nigerian airstrike mistakenly kills civilians supporting security forces while targeting rebels
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian military airstrike targeting armed groups in the conflict-battered northwest mistakenly killed a number of civilians working in community security outfits,…
Don't Bother Going Vegan to Save the Planet. Do This Instead
How effective can one person's actions be in fighting climate change and keeping the environment healthy? As a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology working on energy…
'The worst is choosing who to help': Life as a war medic in Ukraine
Battlefield medics and volunteers in Ukraine face challenging conditions, with off-road vans often only able to transport two severely injured individuals at a time. Michael, a 39-year-old…
Bezos says space industry has room for ‘multiple winners’
AMAZON-FOUNDER and billionaire Jeff Bezos said the space industry has room for “multiple winners”, including his own firm Blue Origin and the company it most hopes to challenge, Elon…
Top Asian oil buyers in turmoil after sweeping Russian sanctions
REFINERS, tanker operators, traders and port executives across Asia were scrambling on Monday (Jan 13) to manage the fallout from the US’s most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s oil…
Top Asian oil buyers in turmoil after sweeping US sanctions on Russia’s oil industry
REFINERS, tanker operators, traders and port executives across Asia were scrambling on Monday (Jan 13) to manage the fallout from the United States’ most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s…
China flags more policy measures to bolster renminbi
CHINA announced more tools to support its weak currency on Monday (Jan 13), unveiling plans to park more US dollars in Hong Kong to bolster the renminbi and to improve capital flows by…
PropertyGuru CEO Hari Krishnan steps down
PROPERTYGURU’s chief executive and managing director Hari Krishnan will be stepping down as CEO of the group, after a decade in this role. In a statement on Monday (Jan 13), Krishnan said…
One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering
Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world’s biggest religious gathering begins in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the next six weeks, a staggering…
Today's "Wordle" #1,304 hints, clues and answer for Monday, January 13 game
Wordle has been a sensation for more than two years, continuing to challenge puzzle enthusiasts daily. Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in Brooklyn, the game was…
"Connections" January 13: Hints and answers for puzzle #582
The New York Times is continuing to enjoy success with its daily online puzzles, with Connections being another example. The daily brainteaser features 16 seemingly random words grouped…
Macquarie investing arm hires Gabriel Ho for South-east Asia push
MACQUARIE Group has hired a new managing director as part of a push in South-east Asia for the firm’s investing arm. Macquarie Asset Management appointed Gabriel Ho to expand its coverage…
A stick-figure drawing in a North Korean soldier's diary showed how Pyongyang's troops wanted to use each other as drone 'bait'
Ukraine has been releasing excerpts of what its forces say is a North Korean soldier's diary. They include a stick-figure sketch of using a comrade as "bait" to shoot down a drone. Other…
Video shows deadly earthquake in Nepal in 2015, not 2025
Misrepresented videos continued to flood social media following the deadly January 7 earthquake that rocked China's remote Tibet region and was also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of…