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TOKYO, JAPAN – JANUARY 27: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (center), Japan Ishin no Kai representative Hirofumi Yoshimura (left), and Japan Ishin no Kai co-chairman Fumitake Fujita (right) raise their hands during a campaign rally in the Akihabara area of Tokyo on January 27, 2026. The full-scale election campaign for the House of Representatives general election, which will be counted on February 8th, has begun today. (Photo provided by Tomohiro Osumi/Getty Images)Tomohiro Osumi | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAs Japan goes to the polls on February 8, voters are considering familiar concerns such as the cost of living, wages and…
See gas lines and power outages in Cuba and hear how residents are coping. Upgrade to see the full report. HAVANA, Cuba – The atmosphere at a recent staff meeting at the U.S. Embassy in Havana was somber as tensions between the United States and Cuba soared to their highest level since the Cuban Missile Crisis. “If you haven’t packed your bags yet, pack your bags,” U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Mike Hammer said, according to people who attended the meeting. “Cubans have been complaining about the ‘blockade’ for years,” Hammer told the assembled American diplomats and local staff, referring to the…
Shonda Rhimes appears on the red carpet with her three daughters at the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 premiereIn the eyes of this author, Francesca Bridgerton would appear to have had an eventful life. In fact, Hannah Dodd teases the inner turmoil her character is headed for in Part 2 of Bridgerton season 4 (available on Netflix starting February 26) following the return of Michaela Sterling (Masali Baduza), the cousin of her husband John Sterling (Victor Ali), to whom Francesca is inexplicably attracted. “Michaela is a huge tornado in Francesca’s life,” Hannah told E! News’ exclusive interview with Will Malfuzzi. “Something happened…
Cooper Flagg scored 49 points, the most by a teenager in a single NBA game, as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Dallas Mavericks.Published January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareCon Knuppel hit two free throws with 4.1 seconds left to score a career-high 34 points and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121, spoiling a 49-point game from Duke University roommate Cooper Flagg.Flagg, who turned 19 in December, broke the NBA single-game scoring record by a teenager. Cliff Robinson set the all-time record for New Jersey at age 19 at age 45 on March…
Portuguese cargo ship MSC Maxine photographed at Balboa Port at the entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City on April 23, 2025. The Port of Balboa is managed by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings. Martin Burnetti | Martin Burnetti AFP | Getty ImagesPanama’s Supreme Court rules against a Hong Kong-based company CK HutchisonIt argued that the interests held by the company’s subsidiaries in operating ports at both ends of the Panama Canal violate the constitution.The outcome is widely seen as a victory for the Trump administration’s security ambitions in the Western Hemisphere, as the United States seeks to counter…
A miner sits on a construction site at the Federal Reserve Headquarters after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to sue Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his management of the building’s renovations, January 12, 2026, in Washington, DC. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters This moment feels like the finale of a reality show, where the world finds out who the winner of the competition is. This time, rather than taking home $1 million, the winner will have an impact on the $112 trillion global economy.US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will announce the selection for the next…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week halt to attacks on major cities, including the Ukrainian capital Kiev, as the country grapples with plummeting winter temperatures, and the Kremlin appears to be at least partially confirming Trump’s words. President Trump made the assertion Thursday during a Cabinet meeting at the White House. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Friday that the Russian government had agreed to President Trump’s “personal request” to halt attacks on the capital Kiev until February 1. The US president’s request was made to “create favorable conditions…
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams and could now become the youngest player to win all four Grand Slams.Carlos Alcaraz overcame cramps and injuries to surge past Alexander Zverev in an epic five-set match to become the youngest player in the Open era to reach the finals of all four major tournaments.The 22-year-old is aiming to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHe won 6-4, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-7 (4), 7-5 on Friday in five hours and 27 minutes to…
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on January 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. Samuel Corum | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate a candidate for a new Federal Reserve chairman on Friday.Speaking at the premiere of “Melania,” a movie about first lady Trump, the president said the process of choosing a candidate to replace current Chairman Jerome Powell, which began last summer, is coming to an end.President Trump said, “I will announce the Fed chairman tomorrow morning.” When asked if he had actually made a choice, he replied: “Yes,…
Gold and silver prices plunged on Friday, ending a strong rally that had metal prices breaking multiple records this year. Spot gold prices fell more than 4% to $5,156.64 an ounce after soaring, and spot silver prices fell more than 5% to $110.26 an ounce. The rise in gold prices has been fueled by geopolitical, economic and trade uncertainties, as well as a weaker dollar (remaining relevant factors), with investors seeking refuge in ‘safe havens’, while silver has also benefited from industrial demand. Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, said the recent decline in stock prices may have been caused…