What to know about the deadly Nipah virus, amid outbreak in India
Some airports in Asia are on alert after confirmed cases in West Bengal of the Nipah virus, which has no cure. South Asia sees outbreaks nearly every year.
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The “Russian Paris Hilton” is accused of treason in Moscow
Russian stars in Courchevel.Image: watson/instagram An ultra-luxurious stay by Russian influencers in Courchevel sparks a national discussion. They are accused of shamelessness and treason in the middle of the war against Ukraine. January 27, 2026, 4:55 p.mJanuary 27, 2026, 4:55 p.m A luxurious trip by Russian influencers to Courchevel with champagne, luxury hotels and a […]
Continue ReadingEuropean Parliament commemorates the International Holocaust Remembrance Day | News
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola opened the ceremony to commemorate the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoured annually on 27 January to mark the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi concentration camp in 1945. “Today, antisemitism spreads faster than ever, amplified online and turning old lies into deadly realities. Remembering the Holocaust means confronting hatred wherever it […]
Continue ReadingTrump indicates change in Minneapolis
US President Donald Trump indicates a willingness to compromise after nationwide protests.Image: keystone Jan 27, 2026, 3:58 p.mJan 27, 2026, 3:58 p.m Under the impression of nationwide protests against his rigorous deportation policy and the brutal actions of highly armed emergency services in Minneapolis, US President Donald Trump is indicating a willingness to compromise. After […]
Continue ReadingPornhub partially quits UK over Online Safety Act – POLITICO
During a press conference, Aylo’s lawyers were keen to argue that the blame for its decision should be put at the government’s feet, rather than Ofcom’s, and argued only device-based age-assurance by the likes of Google, Apple, and Microsoft would solve the problem. “This law, not our regulator, this law by its very nature is […]
Continue ReadingWatch the video: Should social media be banned for children?
Published on 01/27/2026 – 15:40 GMT+1 According to France’s health watchdog, half of teens spend between two and five hours a day on their smartphones. But your reporter went for dinner with some tech lobbyists, and it is clear now this ban sounds like a nightmare. Let us investigate. Supporters say it protects kids from […]
Continue ReadingICE agents’ role in Milan-Cortina Olympics sparks criticism in Italy
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will play a security role during the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, drawing the Irishman among some Italian officials on Tuesday. According to sources at the US Embassy in Rome, who shared information with Italian outlets on Tuesday, federal agents would support diplomatic security details and would not conduct […]
Continue ReadingSocial networks could be treated as publishers if they host illegal content, Minister of State says – The Irish Times
Social networks could in future be treated as publishers if and when they make harmful and illegal content available, the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence has said. Niamh Smyth said she felt “very strongly” that the Irish Government needs to see if it can legislate to treat social networks like publishers. If the proposal […]
Continue ReadingRutte faces backlash for telling Europeans to ‘keep on dreaming’ about independence from US security
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is facing a backlash after saying that the European Union should “keep on dreaming” about becoming independent from the United States, its largest ally, in matters related to security and defense. His comments came on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s attempt to seize Greenland from Denmark through punitive […]
Continue ReadingTwo decades in the making: EU, India sign trade deal, ushering in a 'multidimensional relationship'
Delano D’Souza welcomes Dr Chietigj Bajpaee, Senior Research fellow for South Asia in the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House. The EU–India trade deal represents a geopolitical and economic milestone. After years of negotiations, the agreement aims to reduce tariffs on a wide array of goods, deepen economic ties, and broaden cooperation. All the while, politically […]
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