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US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars over Iranian influence, sources say

A general view shows al-Firdous Square in Baghdad, Iraq July 27, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad
A general view shows al-Firdous Square in Baghdad, Iraq July 27, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

Elderly man found living in windowless Helsinki basement for decades

Finnish police are investigating after the 80-year-old man was found in "poor physical condition" during a house search.
Finnish police are investigating after the 80-year-old man was found in "poor physical condition" during a house search.

Seven miners shot dead in Nigeria's restive Plateau, youth group, official say

Explainer-Can Donald Trump buy Greenland?

General view of settlement of Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
General view of settlement of Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

'Buy one, get one free' ticket deal offered for young people for Milan opening ceremony

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Bormio, Italy - January 21, 2026 General view of banners depicting the logo for Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Previews - Bormio, Italy - January 21, 2026 General view of banners depicting the logo for Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026. REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Vacherot shows Shanghai success was no fluke by shining in Melbourne

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Monaco's Valentin Vacherot during his second round match against Australia's Rinky Hijikata REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 22, 2026 Monaco's Valentin Vacherot during his second round match against Australia's Rinky Hijikata REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

At least four dead as floods sweep across Tunisia

People and vehicles attempt to travel through flooded streets as torrential rains hit the country, in Tunis, Tunisia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui
People and vehicles attempt to travel through flooded streets as torrential rains hit the country, in Tunis, Tunisia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Jihed Abidellaoui

Roma and Fiorentina fans given away ban after motorway clash

Looming water supply ‘bankruptcy’ puts billions at risk, UN report warns

Children stand nearby a dried-up hand-pump, amid serious water crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib
Children stand nearby a dried-up hand-pump, amid serious water crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 29, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

Tony Pritzker and Chris Pine among backers of new racket sport typti

Investors in the company Typti plans to operate a professional circuit with prize money starting at US$100,000 (S$128,600).
Investors in the company Typti plans to operate a professional circuit with prize money starting at US$100,000 (S$128,600).

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.