The couple, a man and a woman, were struck on their backs with a rattan stick in a public park on Thursday in the province of Aceh while dozens of people watched.

Campaigners and Labour MPs voiced fury after Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced that a review had confirmed payouts are not required.

Robin Smith, 35, found herself stuck in the toilet on a CrossCountry rail service from Southampton to Manchester Piccadilly after the electronic doors failed to open.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with Indian AI start-ups and industry leaders, emphasizing ethical AI use, data security, and indigenous solutions. He highlighted India's digital prowess, citing UPI as an example, and urged the creation of a transparent, impartial, and secure AI ecosystem.

The president’s response to widespread public dismay over the shooting death of another Minnesotan has put him in a bind with his own base.

The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.

Klobuchar is likely to jump into a race that was upended after Gov. Tim Walz (D) made a surprise announcement this month that he would drop his reelection bid.

The US could launch preemptive strikes on Iran to defend its military personnel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

A deal between sanctioned Russian giant Lukoil and Carlyle Group awaits US regulatory approval after a prior bid was rejected Read Full Article at RT.com

The US can no longer run the world, so it’s trying to lock down Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had expected the EU to match Trump’s tariff on India over Russian oil Read Full Article at RT.com

Switzerland plans to hike VAT to expand and modernize its military, citing growing security threats Read Full Article at RT.com

Alexey Likhachev enphasized that he looked forward to the common sense to prevail over the desire to increase the number of anti-Russian sanctions

The Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,150 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The Russian president acknowledged the efforts of the Emirati side in the context of resolving the Ukraine crisis

The service members performed tactical exercises to practice fire support for units, destroy command posts, fortifications, and concentrations of armored vehicles and personnel of the mock enemy, as well as conduct aerial reconnaissance

According to the Russian leader, the Russian Direct Investment Fund and the Mubadala fund have implemented over 60 projects

The Beating Retreat ceremony will formally conclude Republic Day celebrations today. This event showcases India's military heritage and the armed forces' dedication. Bands from the Army, Navy, and Air Force will perform at Vijay Chowk. Traffic restrictions are in place in central Delhi to ensure the ceremony proceeds smoothly. Commuters are advised to use alternative routes.

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre and the UGC on the pleas challenging the regulation. The new UGC regulations, notified on January 23, were challenged by various petitioners as being arbitrary, exclusionary, discriminatory and in violation of the Constitution as well as the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

The Supreme Court found prima facie merit in concerns that the 2026 rules, especially the definition of caste-based discrimination under Regulation 3(c), were vague and open to misuse. The bench directed that the 2012 regulations would continue to apply until further orders and issued notices to the Centre and the University Grants Commission.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defended his controversial remarks on «Miya Muslims,» clarifying he referred to illegal Bangladeshi migrants. Citing the Supreme Court on demographic concerns, Sarma stated his aim is to protect Assam's identity and security. Opposition leaders condemned his comments, warning of social disharmony and potential civil unrest.

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam has publicly expressed readiness for reunification with Edappadi Palaniswami's faction ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls. Despite OPS's overture, EPS has firmly rejected any possibility of his return, citing past expulsion. This move highlights OPS's political isolation and a desperate bid for relevance.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's fate will be put to delegates at the party's convention in Calgary on Friday. While those around him are confident he can avoid being turfed, the leader's loyalists are doing all they can to ensure he easily clears this must-win vote.

Canada is the only Arctic nation that doesn't arm its coast guard fleet. The United States, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Russia all operate coast guard fleets that have the capability to defend themselves. The commander of Canada's navy says arming the civilian fleet isn't necessary unless there's a war.

When Sol Mamakwa visited the Thunder Bay District Jail last month, he said he witnessed beds pressed up against toilets in overcrowded cells. After learning that the facility, which turns 100 this year, is being kept open, Kiiwetinoong's MPP said “I was appalled.” Here are some reactions to the news that the Thunder Bay Correctional Complex under construction will not replace the city's existing correctional facilities.

Nine years after a deadly mosque attack in Quebec City claimed the lives of six men, survivors and advocates say they’re focused on promoting understanding — particularly in the wake of several pieces of legislation reinforcing secularism in Quebec.

The day Oshawa, Ont., autoworkers have dreaded for months has arrived, as GM Canada is poised to cut a shift at the city’s plant, costing over a thousand workers their jobs. 

Sir Keir Starmer said his Government is still considering whether or not to allow one firm, Mingyang, to set up a £1.5billion turbine manufacturing plant in Scotland.

[allAfrica] South Africa's major cinema chains withdrew the documentary Melania just days before its scheduled international release on January 30. The documentary focuses on the US First Lady, Melania Trump.

Avec Justine Judith Lekogo, députée élue et ancienne économiste locale du Fonds monétaire international (FMI) Madame la Députée, comment qualifiez-vous ce sommet extraordinaire des chefs d'État de la CEMAC ? Justine Judith Lekogo : Ce sommet est avant tout un sommet de clarification politique. On a trop longtemps présenté les questions monétaires comme des sujets purement techniques réservés aux experts. Or, ce que les chefs d'État ont clairement assumé ici, c'est que la stabilité (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 28 janvier 2026-Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a accordé ce jour une audience à Germain Biahodjow, Ministre de la Communication et des Médias. Cette rencontre a été l'occasion de faire un point approfondi sur la situation générale du Ministère de la Communication et des Médias. Les échanges ont porté plus particulièrement sur les revendications sociales en cours au sein du Groupe Gabon (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON