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Agency News Jan 27, 2026

Study: Plastic Emissions Could Double Health Damage by 2040

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, according to a new study that links rising risks directly to the manufacture of new plastics.
Agency News Jan 27, 2026

Holocaust Survivor Leon Weintraub: 'We Were Dehumanized'

The 100-year-old vividly recalls the hunger, death camps and cruelty of the guards.
Agency News Jan 27, 2026

Paris Agreement 10 Years On: More Wins Than You May Realize

Major emitter the US has officially left the Paris Agreement and global emissions keep rising a decade on from the deal.
India Jan 27, 2026

France's Lawmakers Vote to Ban Social Media for Under-15s

As social media usage has grown, it has heightened concerns about excessive screen time and its negative impact on child development and mental health.
India Jan 27, 2026

Ye Apologizes for Antisemitic Remarks, Again

The artist previously known as Kanye West blamed his behavior on bipolar disorder, saying he "lost touch with reality.
Agency News Jan 26, 2026

Holocaust Survivor Leon Weintraub: 'We Were Dehumanized'

The 100-year-old vividly recalls the hunger, death camps and cruelty of the guards.
India Jan 26, 2026

Germany: Business Index Starts Year with 'little Momentum'

Germany's Ifo business barometer was stagnant in January, bucking predictions of a slight improvement.
Agency News Jan 23, 2026

'Sweet Caroline' Singer Neil Diamond Turns 85

He was a pop icon in the 1970s.
Agency News Jan 22, 2026

'Sinners' Breaks Records at 2026 Oscar Nominations

The film by Ryan Coogler earned 16 nods for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 15.
Agency News Jan 22, 2026

From Vikings to Trump: The History of Greenland

After being inhabited only by Indigenous peoples for centuries, the Arctic island saw the Vikings in the 10th century and the Danes in 1721, and it attracted American interest back in 1867.
India Jan 22, 2026

Davos 2026: German Chancellor Says New Era 'already Begun'

Speaking to world leaders in Davos, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that "the old world order is unraveling at breathtaking pace" and set out key priorities for the future.
India Jan 21, 2026

Davos 2026: World Order 'in Midst of Rupture,' Carney Says

In Davos, Canada's PM Mark Carney said his nation stands with Greenland amid Trump's pursuit of the world's largest island and sharply critized US-led global order.
Technology Jan 20, 2026

Unrecognized Pain: Most Halabja Massacre Survivors Have PTSD

A new report finds ongoing trauma affects survivors of a 1988 chemical weapons attack on Kurdish Iraqis in Halabja and nearby communities, highlighting the need for better health and support services.
India Jan 20, 2026

Davos 2026: 'We Prefer Respect to Bullies,' Macron Says

France's president said it was "fundamentally unacceptable" for the US to use tariff threats as "leverage against territorial sovereignty.
Agency News Jan 20, 2026

How Restoring Kelp Forests in the Arctic Boosts Marine Life

For decades researchers in northern Norway had tried to bring back vital kelp forests after overfishing damaged marine ecosystems.
Agency News Jan 20, 2026

4 Million Kilos of Potatoes Given Away for Free in Berlin

As an initiative redistributes a bumper surplus of spuds, here's a look at the Germans' great love affair with the potato.
World Jan 20, 2026

How Can the EU Respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland?

European leaders have three main options for responding to the Trump administration’s economic threats.
Technology Jan 19, 2026

Holy Cow! Cattle May Be a Lot Smarter Than We Thought

A cow in Austria has been observed using tools ― the first time such behavior has been recorded in cattle.
India Jan 19, 2026

Davos 2026 Updates: Spanish PM Cancels Trip Amid Train Crash

It's opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Agency News Jan 18, 2026

8 Fun Facts About Dolly Parton for Her 80th Birthday

Dolly Parton is one of the world's most successful artists.

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