Month: January 2025

Australia’s Indigenous community marks national day with “Invasion Day” rallies, honoring their cultural heritage and future leaders, while protests across capitals echo similar struggles to Palestinian communities. Indigenous Australians represent about 4% of the population, celebrating an event commemorating European arrival nearly 250 years ago. Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/suspects-explosives-break-museum-steal-140756185.html

** The *Orcs Must Die!* series has long been a budget-friendly alternative to more expansive games, offering consistent value. The latest installment, *Deathtrap*, introduces roguelike elements while maintaining its core appeal. While it adds new dimensions like random mods and challenging maps, some players find this repetitive. Yet, for those who enjoy the game’s charm, … Read more

** In the first phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, eight of 43 captured or missing hostages were confirmed dead. The remaining 35, including seven who had previously been released, are alive, according to Israeli officials. Hamas has reportedly claimed responsibility for the victims’ deaths without comment on their cause of death. … Read more

Gaming enthusiasts, get ready to level up your collection! The Nintendo Switch Supercharge Sale is here for you, offering incredible deals on a wide variety of games until February 9. Don’t forget to use your My Nintendo Points* when making qualifying purchases to earn more points toward future buys, including DLCs and Nintendo Switch Online … Read more

European countries are expected to agree to ease sanctions on Syria as part of supporting its political transition and influencing new Islamist-led governments. Diplomats suggest gradually lifting sanctions, contingent on the new authorities respecting women’s rights and protecting ethnic and religious minorities, during upcoming EU meetings next week. This move aims to reduce Russia’s influence … Read more

New Zealand has recently relaxed its visitor visa rules to attract digital nomads – people who work remotely while traveling. The updated policy allows individuals to work remotely for a foreign employer during their visit, which can last up to 90 days and be extended to nine months. However, those working beyond the initial period … Read more

This week, we can spot four of the five naked-eye planets (Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn) as Mercury remains hidden. The Moon, at 2.4 days old, appears as a Waxing Crescent, lighting up less than 6% of its surface above London on 31 January at 6:45pm GMT. Venus, now in Pisces, is easiest to see, … Read more

** Justin Baldoni, the director of “It Ends With Us,” issued an apologetic voice note to his co-star Blake Lively following a voicemail he reportedly sent late at night before their legal battle escalated. The message, which was published by TMZ, acknowledges script changes Lively proposed during production and expresses regret for his perceived lack … Read more

A leak has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will feature the Exynos 2500 processor, a chip previously used in older models but not in any of Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 handsets. The tipster also shared detailed specs for the chipset, including a 10-core cluster and high clock speeds, which suggest it could … Read more

** A study suggests that waking up mid-dream could be an early sign of dementia. Researchers found that people who experience REM (rapid eye movement) sleep later in the night are more prone to or at risk for dementia. This is because REM sleep helps clear toxic proteins linked to brain damage, and issues with … Read more