January 11, 2026

Deadly Bushfires Devastate South-East Australia

Deadly Bushfires Devastate South-East Australia

January 11, 2026 7:23 am

South-east Australia is reeling after bushfires tore through dozens of communities, leaving one person dead and nearly 300 homes and buildings destroyed. The blazes, concentrated mainly in Victoria but spreading into New South Wales, have consumed land almost twice the size of Greater London.

Authorities declared a state of emergency in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battled the flames, supported by more than 70 aircraft. Residents in over a dozen towns have been urged to evacuate, as extreme heat, strong winds, and dry conditions threaten to keep the fires burning for weeks.

Victoria’s Premier, Jacinta Allan, said 30 active fires …

Minneapolis Protests Ignite After ICE Shooting

January 11, 2026 7:13 am

Minneapolis streets filled with thousands on Saturday night, as residents returned to protest the death of Renee Nicole Good, 37, who was shot in her car by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this week. The city, already simmering with frustration over federal immigration enforcement, witnessed both peaceful demonstrations and tense confrontations.

City officials reported that around 30 people were arrested over the weekend, and one police officer sustained minor injuries after being struck by a chunk of ice. Despite the cold, protesters persisted, chanting, beating drums, and flashing lights into the night. Videos circulating online captured …

BUA Chairman Pledges $1.5m To Eagles For Semis, Final Bonus

January 11, 2026 4:55 am

Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has announced a major financial incentive for the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of their upcoming semi-final match. In a message directed to the team, Rabiu praised the players for lifting the nation’s spirit and pledged substantial rewards tied directly to their performance in the remaining stages of the competition.

“You have lifted the spirit of the nation, and we proudly cheer you on as you prepare for the semi-finals,” Rabiu said. To motivate the players further, he promised $500,000 to the team if they win the semi-final. In addition to that base …

Ajax Sign Maximilian Ibrahimovic On Loan from AC Milan Today

Ajax Sign Maximilian Ibrahimovic On Loan from AC Milan Today

January 11, 2026 4:43 am

Ajax have agreed a deal to sign Maximilian Ibrahimović from AC Milan, bringing the young forward to Amsterdam on a loan move with an option to buy. The deal also includes a sell-on clause in AC Milan’s favour, ensuring the Italian club will benefit financially if the player is sold in the future.

Maximilian is the son of legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimović, and the move carries strong emotional significance. He will be joining his father’s former club, Ajax, where Zlatan himself played between 2001 and 2004 before launching a remarkable global career. The deal takes effect immediately, allowing Maximilian to …

AI & Health: Who Controls The Cure?—Intro

January 11, 2026 2:35 am

When innovation meets power — who ultimately decides the future of healing?

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

In promises of precision and cures, artificial intelligence has captivated the imagination of technologists, clinicians, policymakers, and the public alike. Across the globe, from Silicon Valley boardrooms to academic medical centers, a compelling narrative has taken hold: that AI will transform medicine, obliterate inefficiencies, and usher in a new era of personalized, data-driven care. Yet beneath the glossy rhetoric of innovation lies a more complex truth — one that demands rigorous, evidence-based scrutiny. For AI in healthcare is not merely a story of computing …

Myanmar Election Enters Second Phase

Myanmar Election Enters Second Phase

January 11, 2026 2:00 am

Voters in Myanmar headed to polling stations on Sunday for the second phase of a military organised election that critics say is designed to entrench junta rule rather than restore democratic governance.

The vote comes nearly four years after the armed forces seized power in a 2021 coup, triggering a nationwide conflict that has displaced millions and left large parts of the country outside government control. International observers and rights groups have repeatedly questioned the credibility of the election, citing the absence of a genuine opposition and widespread violence.

The first round of voting, held on December 28, produced a …

Japan Early Election Talk Grows Under PM Takaichi

Japan Early Election Talk Grows Under PM Takaichi

January 11, 2026 1:30 am

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may be moving closer to calling an early general election, according to the leader of her coalition partner, following reports that a snap vote could be held as early as February.

Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the Japan Innovation Party, said on Sunday that recent discussions with Takaichi suggested her thinking on election timing had entered what he described as a new phase. His remarks came after domestic media reported the prime minister was weighing a February election.

An early election could allow Takaichi, Japan’s first woman prime minister, to seek a fresh mandate while public …

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