Western Athens residents warned over grey wolf spotted on streets
Authorities in the western Athens suburb of Haidari have warned residents to be alert and not leave food outside bins after a young grey wolf was filmed trotting along a street at night. Haidari Mayor Michalis Selekos said Friday that the animal had come down from the nearby hill of Poikilo, where »»»
Sharks Are Famous for Fearsome Teeth, but Ocean Acidification Could Make them Weaker
Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk. That is the takeaway from a study performed by a group of German scientists who tested the effects o»»»
UNICEF, IFRC warn of worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine
GENEVA, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on Friday warned of a sharp deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Ukraine as winter intensifies amid widespread power heating and water outag»»»
Major outage hits social media platform X
San Francisco: X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, suffered a massive technical failure on Friday, resulting in a total blackout for millions of users worldwide. The monitoring site Down Detector recorded a sudden and dramatic surge in error reports on Friday, January 16, 2026. »»»
Hungarian man in Toronto arrested for stealing huge amount of copper cables
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Etihad-Tunisair codeshare boosts Abu Dhabi–North Africa travel
Etihad Airways and Tunisair have signed a codeshare agreement, enhancing air connectivity between North Africa and Abu Dhabi while meeting growing demand for travel, tourism, and business between the two regions. Also Read: Etihad Airways launches four new routes, driving nearly half of UAE’s aviat»»»
Bipartisan Congressional delegation visits Denmark to support NATO - UPI.com
Sen. Chris Coons, D-Vt., arrives at Industriens Hus in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an American delegation of senators and members of the House of Representatives Friday. A meeting between a number of Greenlandic, Danish, and American politicians was scheduled for the day. Photo by Sebastian Elias Uth»»»
TikTok announces the rollout of new age-verification tech in EU - UPI.com
TikTok said Friday it would bring on-stream new technology for verifying the ages of teen users as part of its commitment to protect young users. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- TikTok said Friday that it would begin rolling out enhanced age-verification technology»»»
Incident reports show Renee Good sustained four gunshot wounds - UPI.com
1 of 3 | Police and emergency operators released 60 pages of 911 calls and incident reports late Thursday, detailing the Jan. 7 killing of 37-year-old Renee Good. Photo screengrab/UPI | License Photo Jan. 16 (UPI) -- More information is coming out about the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good »»»
Watch: Florida deputy lassos, handcuffs runaway emu - UPI.com
Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A 25-year veteran of a Florida police department experienced a career first when a loose animal call resulted in him handcuffing an emu. The St. John's County Sheriff's Office said on social media that Cpl. Keisler responded to a report of an emu on the loose on Friday. "Keisler at»»»
Lottery numbers 1-3-1-3 result in 1,832 winning tickets - UPI.com
North Carolina lottery officials said 1,832 winning tickets are due $1.74 million in prizes from a Pick 4 drawing with the winning numbers 1-3-1-3. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Jan. 15 (UPI) -- The North Carolina Education Lottery said 1,832 winning tickets are due $1.74 million in p»»»
Goat 'detained' for trying to break into retirement community - UPI.com
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Auburn Wa Police Department (@auburnwapolice) Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Police responded to a retirement home in Washington on a report of a goat attempting to break into the facility. The Auburn Police Department said on social media that officers arrived at Wes»»»
At 5,11%, Bulgaria Records Lowest U.S. Visa Refusal Rate
Bulgaria has recorded the lowest refusal rate for U.S. tourist and business visas in the past two decades, at 5.11%, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. This is shown by the official data published by the U.S. Department of State for the 2025 U.S. fiscal year, the ministry added. The achieved rate»»»
Kuwait participates in 9th Qatari Maritime Exhibition DIMDEX 2026
KUWAIT, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's naval craft Garoh is heading to Qatar on Friday to participate in the 9th Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026).In a press statement, the General Staff of the Army said that Kuwait's participation comes from an effort of suppor»»»
GERB-UDF Bill to Close Anti-Corruption Commission Passes in Legal Affairs Committee at First Reading
On Friday, the National Assembly Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs approved at first reading a GERB-UDF bill to close the Anti-Corruption Commission. Bills submitted by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) and by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning we»»»
UK urges Western Europe to arm Ukraine instead of talk to Russia
Western Europe must increase support for Ukraine rather than restart direct talks with Russia, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told Politico on Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have previously argued it is time to negotiate directly with R»»»
Minister of Interior meets Qatari security forces participating in securing Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met with the Qatari security forces participating in securing the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Italy, set to take place from February 6 to 22. Hi»»»
Custodian of Two Holy Mosques undergoes medical tests in a hospital in Riyadh: Saudi Royal Court
Riyadh: The Royal Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has undergone medical tests. The Royal Court said in a statement reported by the Saudi Press Agency that the Custodian of the »»»
Scoop - Behind the media coverage of Iran's brutal crackdown
Iran's nationwide protest movement appears to have slowed amid a brutal crackdown by authorities that has killed thousands of people and put tens of thousands more in prison. This week FRANCE 24's media show Scoop looks at international media coverage and the competing narratives. Our guest is awar»»»
Cold front moving in on Greece from Ukraine
A cold weather front blowing south from Ukraine is set to hit Greece from the weekend, bringing a strong dip in temperatures, high winds and snow in highland areas, forecasts warned Friday. The temperature is expected to drop up to 10 degrees Celsius over the next few days, gale-force northern wind»»»
Bulgarian Companies Have Not Spent Single Euro Cent on Purchase of Private Plots of Land at Kozloduy NPP Site, Energy Minister Says
Not a single euro cent has been spent by Bulgarian companies on the purchase of private plots of land at the site of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said on Friday in Veliko Tarnovo during a meeting with GERB mayors from northern Bulgaria, broadcast live on»»»
Central Bank of Syria supports market efforts to boost stability in banking sector
Damascus, Jan. 16 (SANA) Syria’s Central Bank Governor, Abdulkader Husarieh, stated that the Bank welcomes any restructuring or market-driven initiatives aimed at strengthening the stability of the banking sector. He emphasized that such measures should enhance the sector’s capacity to fulfill its »»»
Egypt reaffirms support for Lebanon's security and sovereignty
Cairo: Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has reaffirmed his country's support for Lebanese national institutions in maintaining security and stability across Lebanon. In a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday, Abdelatty emphasised Egypt's steadfast position in backi»»»
IndiGo flight delayed after duty-hour limits, passengers turn unruly
An early-morning IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Thailand’s Krabi descended into disorder after operational constraints prevented the aircraft from departing on schedule, triggering frustration among passengers and an onboard confrontation. Flight 6E 1085, operated by IndiGo, was due to take off at 4.»»»
Deputy PM Zafirov: Every Future Government Will Need Jointly Developed New Vision
Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, leader of the National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and BSP - United Left leader, said on Facebook that every future government will need a new, jointly developed vision. Bulgaria is once again heading for elections. They have become »»»
Oil Prices Rise 1% as Supply Risks Remain in Focus
Oil prices rose over 1% on Friday as supply risks remained in focus despite the receding likelihood of a US military strike against Iran. Brent crude was up 84 cents, or 1.3%, to $64.60 a barrel at 1413 GMT, on course for a fourth consecutive weekly gain. US West Texas Intermediate was up 80 cents,»»»
Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian Teen in West Bank
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian hurling a rock at them in the occupied West Bank, the military said on Friday, and the Palestinian health ministry said the person killed was a 14-year-old boy. There was no further comment from Palestinian officials about the fatal incident in the village o»»»
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister, Omani Counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional developments
Kuwait: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahia held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Badr Al Busaidi and discussed bilateral relations. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the two sides discussed enhancing ties in all fields to advance joint interest, in addi»»»
Man found dead at Thermopylae thermal springs
Police in Central Greece have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man’s body at the thermal springs of Thermopylae. According to authorities, visitors to the popular site spotted the body around noon on Friday and alerted police and firefighters, who subsequently recovered the re»»»
Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon Kill Two
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Friday, the health ministry in Beirut said a day after raids that Israel said had targeted Hezbollah. Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite a November 2024 ceasefire that sought to end more than a year of hostilities with Hezbo»»»
Brief History of Finland's Aggression Against Russia
Western powers have a habit of portraying 20th Century Finland as an innocent victim which only tried to defend itself against Russia. Cold historical facts, however, paint a different picture:After the end of the Finnish Civil War in March 1918, the new Finnish government launched an invasion of S»»»
EU imposes anti-dumping tariffs on imports of fused alumina from China
BRUSSELS, Jan 16 (KUNA) -- The European Commission announced on Friday imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of fused alumina originating from China to counter what it described as "unfair trade practices".The Commission stated, in a press release, that the duties range between 88.7 pe»»»
China, Canada reach ‘landmark’ deal on tariffs, visas
Beijing: Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on a raft of measures from trade to tourism on Friday at the first meeting between the countries’ leaders in Beijing in eight years. The Canadian premier hailed a “landmark deal” under a “new strategic partnership”»»»
Meteorology department warns of strong winds and high waves tonight
DOHA: The Meteorology Department has issued a warning of strong winds in some coastal areas and high sea waves tonight. According to the department, weather conditions along the coast until 6am on Saturday will be cold to very cold, with scattered clouds. Conditions at sea are expected to be partly»»»
Bulgaria Secures Over €3 Billion as EU Approves National Defense Plan Under SAFE Program
The European Commission has given the green light to the national defense plans of eight EU member states, including Bulgaria, marking a key step in Europe’s ongoing effort to boost collective security. The Commission has now forwarded a proposal to the Council to approve funding for Belgium, Bulga»»»
Civilians flee Kurdish-held region in northern Syria ahead of army deadline
Civilians fled a Kurdish-held region of northern Syria on Friday before a deadline set by the army, which seeks to expand its control over the area after driving Kurdish forces from Aleppo. The government is seeking to extend its authority nationwide following the ousting of longtime leader Bashar »»»
Djuric: Serbia to redouble reform efforts, our goal is full EU membership
BELGRADE - Speaking to reporters after a meeting with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, Serbian FM Marko Djuric said on Friday Serbia's goal was full-fledged EU membership and that the country would redouble reform efforts to achieve that goal. At a joint press confer»»»
CCTV footage shows moment of distraction causes serious crash in Sharjah
A new video released by Sharjah Police offers a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving. The clip opens inside the force’s high-tech Operations Center, where officers vigilantly monitor a network of smart cameras across the emirate around the clock. The footage then switches to a busy i»»»
‘I saw 12 people collapsed in a pool of blood’: Eyewitness describes Iran’s deadly crackdown
A Tehran resident who took part in the protests that have roiled Iran before fleeing the country has described a deadly crackdown – with security forces firing indiscriminately at protesters with machine guns and assault rifles – in an exc»»»
Gold falls after positive US economic data, other precious metals also decline
Singapore: Gold prices dipped on Thursday following stronger-than-expected US economic data, which reduced expectations of an imminent interest rate cut. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,598.52 an ounce, although it remains on track for weekly gains of around 2%. US gold futures for February delivery also»»»
Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes
Ashley St Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, has sued his company xAI over sexualised deepfakes of her created on social media platform X. The lawsuit filed in New York on Thursday alleges the Grok AI tool created sexually explicit pictures of St Clair. The parent company of X and Gr»»»
Doctors seek police protection claiming spike in hospital attacks
Violent attacks on staff at Greek state hospitals and health centers are on the rise, the country’s largest medical association charged Friday, urging the government to permanently station police guards at major hospitals. The Athens Medical Association voiced “intense concern at the escalating vio»»»
Kronospan Suspension Shows that Government Places Environment and Health above Business Interests – Minister
Commenting on Friday's suspension of particleboard production at the Kronospan plant in Veliko Tarnovo, outgoing Environment and Water Minister Manol Genov said that the government places ecology and public health above all business interests. The measure is "a clear sign that when air quality and »»»
Boyko Borissov: GERB's New Goal Is Country's Modernization
GERB’s new goal is the modernization of the country, said party leader Boyko Borissov at a meeting with mayors from Northern Bulgaria in Veliko Tarnovo, livestreamed on Borissov’s Facebook profile. The meeting was attended by outgoing Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, outgoing Energy Minister Zhecho»»»
Czech Prime Minister Babis wins parliamentary confidence vote
Prague: Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his newly formed government have won a mandatory vote of confidence in parliament, one month after taking office. Lawmakers approved the right-leaning government by 108 votes to 91. Under the Czech constitution, any newly appointed government must seek »»»
Lebanon: Aoun Chairs Security Meeting at Baabda Palace - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Lebanon: Aoun Chairs Security Meeting at Baabda Palace 16-01-2026 16:03 PM President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, on Friday chaired a secu»»»
Pregnant newly married woman kills husband four months after wedding
Dubai: A newly married Egytpian woman has killed her husband in their Cairo apartment, less than five months after their wedding, turning what should have been the earliest chapter of a shared life into a tragedy that has stunned both families and neighbours. Egyptian investigators say the young ma»»»
Bulgaria: Political Leaders Outline Dates and Demands Ahead of Snap Vote
Political reactions continued after it became clear that the country is heading toward another early parliamentary election, with parties in the National Assembly outlining their expectations and proposed timelines for the vote. Further reading: Bulgaria Officially Moves Toward Early Elections Afte»»»
BSP - United Left MP Atanasov Says His Party Insists that Machines Issue Protocols and Ballots Be Counted
Atanas Atanasov, an MP from the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) - United Left parliamentary group and head of the BSP Youth organization stated in a press release on Friday that the only thing his party will insist on is that the machines currently used for voting count the votes, print out a proto»»»
All Districts of Kupyansk Under Control of Russian Forces - Defense Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Zapad battlegroup maintain control over all districts of Kupyansk, having successfully repelled Ukrainian attempts to break through in the area, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, citing the battlegroup's commander, Colonel General Sergey Kuzovlev. "The distric»»»