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Iran authorities demanding large sums for return of protesters' bodies, BBC told January 15, 2026
Multiple sources have told BBC Persian that security forces will not release bodies unless relatives hand over money.
What happens in space during a medical emergency? January 15, 2026
BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.
US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea January 15, 2026
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation "without incident", the US military's Southern Command says.
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island January 15, 2026
France says a small military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days.
Jenrick defects to Reform UK after being sacked by Tories January 15, 2026
The former minister says the Conservatives "broke Britain", as Nigel Farage welcomes him to his party.
LIV 'haven't signed anyone who moves the needle' - McIlroy January 15, 2026
Rory McIlroy says the return of Brooks Koepka to the PGA Tour could suggest that the rival LIV Golf tour is in decline.
Players need social skills for World Cup - Tuchel January 15, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel says players will need the right "social skills" and personality to make his World Cup squad.
Jenrick Joins Reform! January 15, 2026
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani January 15, 2026
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been "postponed".
Swiss bar employee who reportedly held sparkler unaware of dangers, family says January 15, 2026
Cyane Panine, 24, died in the Crans Montana fire that is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam on the ceiling alight.

AI journalism startup Symbolic.ai signs deal with Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp January 16, 2026
The startup claims its AI platform can help optimize editorial processes and research.
Lucas Ropek
The AI lab revolving door spins ever faster January 15, 2026
AI labs just can't get their employees to stay put. Yesterday’s big AI news was the abrupt and seemingly acrimonious departure of three top executives at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines lab.
Russell Brandom
Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing January 15, 2026
The U.S. struck a trade deal with Taiwan as the country looks to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Rebecca Szkutak
AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation January 15, 2026
Higgsfield says it's on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
Julie Bort
Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue January 15, 2026
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China January 15, 2026
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
Rebecca Szkutak
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs January 15, 2026
Merge Labs is a “research lab” dedicated to “bridging biological and artificial intelligence to maximize human ability.” OpenAI wrote the largest check in Merge Labs' $250 million seed round at an $850 million valuation.
Rebecca Bellan
Wikimedia Foundation announces new AI partnerships with Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Perplexity, and others January 15, 2026
The AI partnerships allow companies to access the org's content, like Wikipedia, at scale.
Sarah Perez
US senators demand answers from X, Meta, Alphabet, and others on sexualized deepfakes January 15, 2026
In a letter to the leaders of X, Meta, Alphabet, Snap, Reddit, and TikTok, several U.S. senators are demanding the companies provide proof that they have "robust protections and policies" in place, and how they plan to curb the rise of sexualized deepfakes on their platforms.
Ram Iyer, Rebecca Bellan
How one startup is using prebiotics to try and ease the copper shortage January 15, 2026
Transition Metal Solutions is applying a special cocktail to coax microbes into unlocking more copper from ore.
Tim De Chant

Border 2 trailer packs a punch: Sunny Deol dominates with dialogues while Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh take over the battlefield January 15, 2026
On the solemn and proud occasion of Army Day, the makers of Border 2, T-Series and JP Films, have unveiled the highly anticipated official trailer of the war epic, reigniting patriotic fervour across the nation. The trailer launch marks a powerful homage to the valour of the Indian Armed Forces and sets the stage for […]
Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Jana Nayagan release controversy; Madras HC told to decide by January 20 January 15, 2026
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday declined to intervene in the ongoing certification and release controversy surrounding Jana Nayagan, the highly anticipated Tamil film starring Vijay. The matter — currently pending before a division bench of the Madras High Court — will now be decided there, with the top court urging the High Court […]
The RajaSaab (Hindi) shows replaced by Dhurandhar, Laalo and Happy Patel in north India January 15, 2026
The Hindi version of The RajaSaab is a complete washout, so much so that exhibitors in the North have resolved to replace its shows with other films.Said a prominent film exhibitor of Bihar Roshan Singh, “The RajaSaab has recorded shockingly low collections in Hindi. We had to cancel night shows for zero attendance and replace them […]
Madhu Mantena and Ira Trivedi announce first pregnancy: "Our life in bloom" January 15, 2026
On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, renowned yoga expert, author, and wellness advocate Ira Trivedi announced that she is expecting her first child with husband, film producer Madhu Mantena. The couple shared the joyful news on social media, marking a beautiful new chapter in their lives.Sharing the announcement, Ira wrote, “Our life in bloom […]
SCOOP: Exciting first look poster of Vvan to be unveiled on Sidharth Malhotra's birthday; folk thriller to avoid clash with Bhooth Bangla January 15, 2026
One of the most popular young actors of Bollywood, Sidharth Malhotra, will celebrate his birthday tomorrow, that is, Friday, January 16. The actor had a decent 2025 as his film Param Sundari opened on a good note and its songs remained in public memory for a long time. The actor is now gearing up for […]
Kartik Aaryan foregoes Rs. 15 crores of his fees for Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri after the film fails at the box office January 15, 2026
Even as the Indian film industry reels under a wave of flops, A-lister actors insist on getting the remuneration they think they deserve.Not Kartik Aaryan. He has just taken a voluntary cut of Rs 15 crores from his fee for Dharma Productions’ Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri after the film vanished even before audiences […]
Akshaye Khanna to return in Dhurandhar 2 for a one-week shoot? Here’s what we know! January 15, 2026
Actor Akshaye Khanna is reportedly set to reappear in the upcoming sequel Dhurandhar 2, even though his character died in the original film, according to a recent report by Filmfare. The sequel is scheduled for release on March 19, 2026, and sources say Khanna will shoot a special segment for about one week aimed at […]
Deepak Tijori alleges he was cheated of Rs 2.5 lakhs in false funding promise, case registered: Reports January 15, 2026
Veteran actor and filmmaker Deepak Tijori has lodged a complaint with the Bangur Nagar Police Station alleging that he was cheated of Rs 2.5 lakhs in a purported film funding arrangement, according to a police complaint and related reports. Tijori, known for his work in Hindi cinema since the 1990s as an actor, director and […]
Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal to star together in Milap Zaveri’s next action romance: Report January 15, 2026
Bollywood action stars Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal are set to share screen space for the first time in director Milap Zaveri’s upcoming film, according to a recent report by PinkVilla. The project, which remains untitled, is shaping up as an action-romance and is expected to go on floors in February 2026.Sources familiar with the […]
EXCLUSIVE: CBFC springs a pleasant surprise; allows majority of abuses and cuss words in Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos; deletes ‘brown’ visual January 15, 2026
The crazy comic caper, Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos, is all set to release tomorrow, January 16 and it has caught attention due to its quirky trailer, casting and association of Aamir Khan as a producer and also in a special appearance. A few days ago, its director, Vir Das, revealed that the film has been […]