Everything you need to know about French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s appeals trial
As the appeal trial is set to begin on Tuesday, the president of the judicial tribunal is concerned that the United States may be influencing its outcome.
Day: January 12, 2026
Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo
The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.
UK pays terror suspect tortured by US
The British government has paid compensation to Guantanamo prisoner Abu Zubaydah in a torture case, his lawyers have announced
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High-ranking Iranian official says Tehran is ready for war, negotiations with U.S.
Iran’s top diplomat declared Monday that his country isn’t looking for conflict but is “prepared for war,” as President Trump is suggesting U.S. military strikes to stop the Islamic republic from killing protesters.
Iran has evidence US and Israel had ‘big hand’ in unrest – Tehran
Iran has evidence showing the US and Israel had a “big hand” in recent unrest in the country, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said
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School knife attack leaves two injured after ‘teen in Hitler T-shirt goes on rampage’ – as police probe ‘Russian link’
A MASKED schoolboy wearing a Hitler T-shirt allegedly stabbed a teacher and a 14-year-old classmate in a violent rampage at a Kyiv school. The attacker, who is also believed to be 14, is suspected of having had online contact with “hostile” Russian spe…
EU tightens rules on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The European Union on Monday began enforcing stricter limits on PFAS “forever chemicals” in drinking water, requiring authorities across all member states to test tap water for contamination.
Ampere Analysis expects streamer content spending to grow 6% YoY in 2026 to $101B, crossing $100B for the first time; overall global content spend will grow 2% (Max Goldbart/Deadline)
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Ampere Analysis expects streamer content spending to grow 6% YoY in 2026 to $101B, crossing $100B for the first time; overall global content spend will grow 2% — Streamer spend on content is set to top the $…
Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly New Year’s fire that killed 40
A Swiss court on Monday ordered that the co-owner of a bar in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana that caught fire on New Year’s Day, killing 40 people, must remain in custody.
Starbucks barista accused of drawing a pig on sheriff’s deputy’s cup
A police officer who allegedly received a coffee with a pig drawn on the cup said he felt discouraged and disrespected