A Lithuanian student who came to US on a J-1 cultural exchange visa says she had a terrible experience working under a boss she claims “preyed on foreigners”.27-year-old Ugne Duncyte travelled to Colorado to work two summers in Estes Park as part of the J-1 visa programme, which is run by the US St»»»

Hauwau Samaila MohammedThe Theodor Wonja Michael Library in Cologne is dedicated to showcasing Black authors and literature. It is the first of its kind in North Rhine-Westphalia. https://p.dw.com/p/568UXAdvertisementThe shocking death of George Floyd while in police custody in May 2020 was the cat»»»

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Hamas officials told AFP that search operations for the remains of the last Israeli hostage held in Gaza resumed on Wednesday after a two-week pause due to bad weather. Israel has previously said it is awaiting the return of Ran Gvili's bo»»»

The United States says it seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic linked to Venezuelan oil President Donald Trump says Venezuela's interim government would hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil to the US Here are the latest developments on US operations against Venezuela on Wednesday, 7»»»

SAINT-TROPEZ, France, Jan 7 - People lined the streets of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, applauding as the coffin of French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, who died last month aged 91, was driven through the Riviera resort after her funeral. Bardot shot to international fame in her early 20s in the film "»»»

Europe continues to reel under high winds and snowfall, whereas worsening travel disruption is still in place. A crippling cold wave is set to intensify across the continent with more snow, sub-zero temperatures, and powerful winter storms, as per Reuters. Authorities have warned that more flights »»»

Russia is deploying a new camouflage technology with realistic materials designed to better conceal troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, according to Ukrainian media. The sheet integrates objects that simulate rocks, debris, and textured surfaces to blend more effectively with the »»»

Civilians were fleeing Kurdish neighborhoods of Aleppo on Wednesday after the Syrian army declared them “closed military zones,” amid ongoing fighting with Kurdish-led forces in the northern city. The deadly clashes, which started on Tuesday, are the worst between the two sides, who have so far fai»»»

A U.S. official says U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, a U.S. official said. The offi»»»

Few among the nearly 10 million people who live in Los Angeles county were left untouched by last year’s disastrous firestorm. Driven by strong winds through parched vegetation, multiple fires exploded in quick succession last January, and devoured roughly 16,000 structures on all sides of LA. Thir»»»

Jan 7 : Spotify ‌is expanding its monetization program for creators and introducing new tools for video podcasters, as it aims to better compete with YouTube and Netflix in the booming market. The Swedish streaming company said on Wednesday it has invested more than $10 billion in the podcast indus»»»

President Joseph Aoun told visiting U.N. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix that Lebanon welcomes any country wishing to maintain forces in the south after UNIFIL's withdrawal in 2027. "These forces will assist the Lebanese army, which will be increasing its personnel »»»

One person was killed and another wounded in an Israeli drone strike that targeted Wednesday a car in south Lebanon, hours after a meeting of the committee monitoring a year-long ceasefire. Israel has intensified its strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon in recent days, saying it has struck targe»»»

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah on Wednesday lashed out at Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji over the latter’s latest remarks on Hezbollah. “It is clear that as a militiaman who took part in civil war against the Lebanese people, he does not differentiate between his belonging to the (Lebanese Forces’ n»»»

Juventus strolled to a 3-0 win at Sassuolo on Tuesday to keep their Serie A title hopes alive in a game where under-pressure forward Jonathan David scored his first league goal since the opening day of the season. Luciano Spalletti stuck with David who missed a penalty in Saturday's 1-1 draw with L»»»

Unlike Netflix’s offer, Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery bid includes the buyout of cable channels such as CNN, TNT, TBS and Discovery. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK: The board of entertainment and news giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) urged shareholders Wednesday to reject an updated takeover bid »»»

Algeria, a former colony of France, has set an example for the rest of the Global South to emulate; it holds immense importance for India. The Age of Discovery, which began in the 15th century, is hailed in Eurocentric intellectual circles as being one of the defining epochs of human political hist»»»

GENEVA, Jan 7 - Soundproofing foam that caught fire in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana at New Year, killing 40 people, should have been subject to regular safety checks by law, a senior official said, contradicting the town's mayor. Investigators suspect the blaze at "Le Constellatio»»»

The “Chivalrous Knight3” operation has announced the launch of a new cycle of humanitarian aid distribution across all governorates of the Gaza Strip, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide relief and ease the suffering of residents amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation. The operation st»»»

LONDON, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Wednesday plans to deploy UK troops to Ukraine if there is a ceasefire would be put to parliament for approval. At a meeting of Ukraine's European allies on Tuesday, the UK and France signed a declaration of intent that would »»»

New Delhi [India], January 7 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday highlighted Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez's connection to India.In a post on X, he said that Rodriguez is a devoted follower of Satya Sai Baba, just like her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro. She has vis»»»

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s army chief threatened preemptive military action Wednesday over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic, likely referring to U.S. President»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on Tuesday for talks on security guarantees aimed at ending Russia's war. At the meeting, France and the UK pledged to send troops if a ceasefire is reached, with the US also signaling support. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed US in»»»

Notorious Katcha dacoit Mera Lathani, carrying a bounty of Rs10 million, surrendered to police in Rahim Yar Khan along with the accomplices Fida alias Rathor Lathani and Zulfi Lathani. According to a Punjab police spokesperson, the surrender came as police tightened operations against criminals in »»»

A new year might mean new viral threats. Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased mobility means that viruses can rapidly travel across the globe along with their human hosts. As an infecti»»»

US commandos abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during a nighttime raid on Saturday, in what the oil-rich South American country has denounced as a violation of its sovereignty. According to ABC, the White House has demanded that Venezuela partner exclusively w»»»

Violence, designation of ‘closed military zones’ and evacuations of civilians follow collapse of talks aimed at ending standoff over absorption of semiautonomous Kurdish forces by state institutions. The Syrian army has declared Aleppo’s Kurdish areas “closed military zones” and ordered civilians t»»»

The United States has been chasing the oil tanker, formerly known as the Bella 1, since it evaded a partial US blockade around Venezuela and thwarted an attempt by the US Coast Guard to board it late last month. The US is currently carrying out an operation in a bid to seize a Venezuela-linked oil »»»

Nigel Farage has called allegations of racist and antisemitic bullying during his time at Dulwich college “completely made up fantasy”, saying his accusers are “people with very obvious political motivation”. More than 30 people have spoken to the Guardian as part of an investigation based on multi»»»

- Galau D. Muhammad, a member of MBG Watch, responded to President Prabowo Subianto's claim of nearly perfect implementation of the free nutritious meal (MBG) program. He noted several discrepancies between the president's remark and the reality on the ground, ranging from mass food poisoning to pe»»»

A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter as Algeria beat the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie on Tuesday. The game at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat was edging towards a penalty shoot-out when Boul»»»

DHAKA, Jan 7, 2026 (BSS) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh has launched Season 2 of SDG Socialisers, bringing together a new group of content creators who will use their creativity and influence to generate conversations and inspire action on the Sustainable Development G»»»

The air force chiefs of Pakistan and Bangladesh met in Islamabad to discuss a potential defence pact, including the sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to Dhaka. The talks come as Pakistan seeks to expand its arms exports and strengthen military ties with Bangladesh following the May 2025 conflict w»»»

The Bulgarian National Bank announced extended Saturday working hours at its cash desks throughout January, citing increased demand related to Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone on January 1, 2026. The additional working days are scheduled for January 10, 17, 24, and 31, all Saturdays, and will app»»»

Newly released digital renderings show the architects' vision for a 63,000-seat stadium in Brisbane's Victoria Park. Cox Architecture/Hassell Officials in Brisbane, Australia, have revealed plans for 2032’s Olympic stadium: a $2.3 billion venue inspired by the state’s typical suburban homes, known »»»

Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan ditahan SPRM berkait projek perolehan tender tentera darat. (Gambar Bernama) PETALING JAYA: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) menahan bekas panglima tentera darat Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan bersama dua isterinya berkait projek perolehan tender pasukan kese»»»

They've always competed behind the scenes, but last week, the rivalry between two of the Middle East's most influential countries — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — took a violent turn, and very publicly. On December 30, Saudi Arabia bombed the Yemeni port city of Mukalla, targetin»»»

When wildfires began racing through the Los Angeles area on Jan. 7, 2025, the scope of the disaster caught residents by surprise. Forecasters had warned about high winds and exceptionally dry conditions, but few people expected to see smoke and fires for weeks in one of America’s largest metro area»»»

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai heads at CES 2026, following the launch of Alpamayo, its new self-driving car AI. Mercedes-Benz will be the first to use Alpamayo in its upcoming CLA model. Hyundai, despite heavy investment, trails rivals and aims for Level 2+ capabilities»»»

Türkiye broke its record in air travel as more than 247 million passengers flew throughout 2025, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said Wednesday. Including direct transit passengers, a total of 247.16 million people traveled by air last year, Uraloğlu said in a written stat»»»