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UN peacekeepers temporarily suspended patrols and other activities along parts of the ‘Blue Line’ in southern Lebanon after the Israeli military said it would release what it described as a non-toxic chemical substance near the frontier, the UN said on...

Gaza: Limited Rafah crossing reopening sparks hope – but also ‘massive trepidation’

February 2, 2026

The reopening of the Rafah crossing in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday after more than a year is being met with both optimism and fear, a senior official with the UN agency that assists the Palestinian people, UNRWA, has said.

Global health systems ‘at risk’ as funding cuts bite, warns WHO

February 2, 2026

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday that cuts to international aid and persistent funding gaps are undermining the global health system.

Invisible highways: The vast network of undersea cables powering our connectivity

February 2, 2026

Every day, we send countless emails, take part in video calls, use search engines and streaming services, while seamlessly banking online.

From Cape Town to London, Deo Kato runs to challenge racism and reclaim the migration narrative

February 1, 2026

Step by step, mile by mile, Deo Kato ran his way across a continent — and beyond. After a year and a half on the road, the Ugandan British runner and campaigner has become the first person to run from Cape Town to London.

Michael B. Jordan leads in a powerful story of justice and redemption

February 1, 2026

BBC News

Based on the true story of a lawyer who fights to free wrongly convicted men on death row

AI helps doctors spot breast cancer in scans: world-first trial

February 1, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

PARIS, France - Artificial intelligence helps doctors spot more cases of breast cancer when reading routine scans, a world-first trial found Friday.

Can workers compete with machines and stay relevant in the AI era?

January 31, 2026

AI looks set to be transformative for us all, but it also brings a real risk of job losses and widening social and economic divides. UN experts are focusing on how to manage that transition, to ensure the benefits of the technology outweigh the threats.

Study finds greater role for genetics in driving human lifespan

January 31, 2026

GMA News Online / SciTech

WASHINGTON - Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It also helps not to get hit by a dump truck. But what about your genes? That has been a contentious question for decades.

Myanmar crisis deepens five years after coup, as military ballot entrenches repression

January 30, 2026

Five years after Myanmar’s military seized power and jailed the country’s elected leaders, the United Nations says the country’s crisis has only deepened, marked by escalating violence, mass displacement and a military-controlled election that UN offic...

South Sudan: ‘All the conditions for a human catastrophe are present’

January 30, 2026

Military tensions in South Sudan are “rapidly expanding” between Government forces and opposition militia as fighting continues in restive Jonglei state.

World News in Brief: Syria ceasefire welcomed, ‘Olympic truce’, Ukraine’s freezing children

January 30, 2026

The UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria has welcomed a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian Government and the mainly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), urging all parties to seize the moment to protect civilians and prevent further violations in ...

UN watchdog warns Ukraine war remains world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety

January 30, 2026

The war in Ukraine remains the world’s biggest threat to nuclear safety as a fifth year of combat looms, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned on Friday, citing continued risks to power supplies at nuclear sites vulnerable to fighting nearby.

Reaching a child in Darfur is ‘hard-won and fragile’, says UNICEF

January 30, 2026

Reaching a single child in Sudan’s Darfur region can take days of negotiations, security clearances and travel across sandy roads that cut through shifting frontlines, UNICEF warned Friday – as children live “on the brink” of survival.

LVMH 2025 net profit drops 13% to 10.9B euros

January 28, 2026

PARIS, France — The world’s leading luxury group, LVMH, saw net profit slide 13 percent in 2025 to 10.9 billion euros ($13.1 billion) as an exceptional tax on large French companies weighed on its bottom line. But sales at the company, best known...

Australia inflation meets expectations at 3.6%, reaching a six-quarter high

January 28, 2026

The inflation reading comes after Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said in an interview that inflation at current levels is "too high."

Cup of Joe’s ‘Multo’ wins Song of the Year at inaugural TikTok LIVE Awards

January 28, 2026

The heart-wrenching impact of Cup of Joe’s “Multo” continues to be felt by audiences, as it brought home the Song of the Year award at the inaugural TikTok LIVE Awards. The Cup of Joe-led smash hit, which maintains its reign on the charts and awa...

The crypto bill is falling apart in Congress

January 28, 2026

Tina Nguyen

Hello and welcome to Regulator, the Verge newsletter about the technology politics happening in our nation's capital. I hope our snowstorm-affected readers are safe, warm, and haven't reenacted The Shining at home yet. Do you know what prevents that? Subscribing to The Verge. Last week, when I was tracking Coinbase's opposition to the Clarity Act, […]

Family-owned Nathan Studios brings 2 films to 2026 Sundance filmfest

January 28, 2026

Coming in high from “I’m Perfect’s” Best Picture win at the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the family-owned Nathan Studios announced that its co-produced films “Filipiniana” and “Levitating (Para Perasuk)” are heading to the 2026 Sundance Film Fest...

Australia news live: Nationals MP Colin Boyce to challenge David Littleproud for leadership; inflation climbs to 3.8%

January 28, 2026

Caitlin Cassidy

Flynn MP says Littleproud leading the party ‘over the political cliff’. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher And...

TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial

January 28, 2026

LOS ANGELES, United States — Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh-hour deal to avoid a landmark US trial accusing it, along with Meta and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media, lawyers said on Tuesday. The deal was made as jury se...

Oscar-nominated composer latest performer to pull Trump Kennedy Center performance over ‘conflict’ with values

January 28, 2026

American composer Philip Glass pulled the premiere of his "Lincoln" symphony at the Trump Kennedy Center, citing a "conflict" with the center's leadership.

Pressure mounts on Kristi Noem as Republicans join calls for her to go

January 28, 2026

Chris Stein in Washington

Key senators urge resignation as Democrats threaten to impeach DHS secretary if Trump does not fire herUS politics live – latest updatesTop House Democrats on Tuesday told Donald Trump to fire Kristi Noem or they would launch impeachment proceedings ag...

Two federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, homeland security department tells Congress – live

January 28, 2026

Dani Anguiano (now); Lauren Gambino, Lucy Campbell and Vivian Ho (earlier)

The killing of a 37-year-old US citizen has sparked outrage and widespread protests; videos have contradicted the Trump administration’s characterization of the shootingMinnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired guns at PrettiMel...

Stephen Colbert announces date of final episode of The Late Show

January 28, 2026

Matthew Cantor

CBS announced in July that Late Show would end in May, more than 30 years after 1993 debut under David LettermanThe final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will air on 21 May, the host has announced.Colbert, who has hosted the show since 20...

Young brothers die after trying desperately to help each other in icy pond during winter storm: report

January 28, 2026

Three elementary school brothers, ages 6, 8 and 9, tragically died after getting into difficulty in an icy pond during a Texas winter storm, authorities said.

Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight amid threats from climate crisis and AI

January 28, 2026

Associated Press

Planet closer to destruction as Russia, China and US become more aggressive and nationalistic, says advocacy groupEarth is closer than it has ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the US and other countries become “increasingly aggressive, adversa...

Nartatez set to get four-star rank on Jan. 28 — PNP

January 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. will be promoted to a full-fledged top cop with the four-star rank of police general on Wednesday, Jan. 28, according to a memorandum from the agenc...

Senate GOP critics say Noem ‘needs to go’ amid fallout from Minneapolis shootings

January 28, 2026

Both Senate Republicans have been notable critics of Trump administration officials, and are the first to break from the GOP in their demands that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem be punished.

The best Android phones

January 28, 2026

Allison Johnson

The Android ecosystem is all about choice. While iPhone owners have a smaller pool of new devices to pick from when it’s time to upgrade, there’s a wider range of choices on Android. Some Android phones even fold in half! Imagine. On the flip side, all that choice can make for some hard decisions. Here’s […]

China’s Anta Sports to become top Puma shareholder

January 28, 2026

BEIJING, China — Chinese athletic goods giant Anta Sports will buy a controlling stake in historic German sportswear brand Puma for $1.79 billion, a stock exchange filing showed Tuesday. As it expands its international presence, Anta will buy 43 millio...

Tech tycoon husband arrested after wife found dead below mountain highway in wealthy enclave

January 28, 2026

A tech executive is accused of killing his wife during a $4.5 million divorce battle. Aryan Papoli's body was discovered 75 feet below a highway in the Crestline area.

Dollar suffers worst one-day slide since last April after Trump says currency hasn’t fallen too low

January 28, 2026

The dollar dropped about 1.3% on Tuesday.

Asia markets open mostly higher after S&P 500 hits record, South Korea pushes fresh highs

January 28, 2026

Markets across Asia were poised to extend gains on Tuesday after a record close on Wall Street, with Australia’s inflation release in focus.

Texas Gov Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas through 2027 after ‘egregious schemes’ allegedly displaced workers

January 28, 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies pending investigation into alleged program abuse and worker displacement.

S&P 500 futures are little changed ahead of Fed decision, major tech earnings: Live updates

January 28, 2026

The S&P 500 climbed to a new all-time high and closed at a record on Tuesday as traders eagerly awaited earnings from major tech companies.

Cebu urged to teach basic solid waste management in schools

January 28, 2026