Serbia’s university students lead protests demanding justice for deadly awning collapse
Serbia's university students began a 24-hour blockade in Belgrade on Monday to demand accountability for the November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people.
Pics of the day: January 28, 2025
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Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
CDC told to stop working with World Health Organisation
U.S. public health officials including the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have been told to stop working with the World Health Organisation, effective immediately. It comes days after Donald Trump announced the U.S.’s withdrawal from the organisation.
Goma in crisis: battle for control intensifies between congolese army and M23 rebels
M23 rebels says they are in control of the provincial capital, but the Congolese authorities dispute this, with conflicting reports from officials as to how much it claims to hold.
ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for crimes in Sudan’s Darfur region
Karim Khan told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that crimes are being committed in Darfur “as we speak and daily” and are being used as a weapon of war.
Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria
The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring.
South Sudan reverses ban on Facebook and TikTok following violent backlash
The National Communications Authority confirmed on January 27 that the disturbing content has been removed from the platforms.
What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?
“They’re not using any innovations that are unknown or secret or anything like that," Rasgon said. "
DRC: Fighting continues in Goma but it remains unclear who controls the city
M23 rebels says they are in control of the provincial capital, but the Congolese authorities dispute this, with conflicting reports from officials as to how much it claims to hold.