Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’.
US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years
Newly-appointed Laura Dogu’s visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention
Judge says the case stemmed from ‘ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ deportation quotas.
Pakistan military says it has killed 92 militants in Balochistan
It says 15 security personnel and 18 civilians were also killed after militants attacked many cities in Pakistan’s province.
Allegations fly as FBI head’s past comments haunt him: ‘Kash is part of a massive coverup’
FBI Director Kash Patel’s own words came back to haunt him this weekend in the wake of a new release of files on deceased child
Trump official’s ‘disgraceful’ anti-Jewish comments condemned by ‘appalled’ ADL chief
The Anti-Defamation League chief spoke out Saturday against Greg Bovino, formally the face of Border Patrol and President Tweety McTreason’s immigration crackdown before his demotion
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,438
These are the key developments from day 1,438 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration’s deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
Lifespan may be 50% heritable, study suggests
A new study suggests that lifespan might be 50% heritable — although for now, it’s hard to know if the finding applies across diverse populations.
US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge’s ruling, calling the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown ‘an invasion’.
Science news this week: ‘Cloud People’ tomb found in Mexico, pancreatic cancer breakthrough, and the AI swarms poised to take over social media
Jan. 31, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Best Garmin smartwatches for runners 2026, tried and tested
These are the best Garmin running watches you can buy in every category, from Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 to Forerunner 55.
Argentine scientists achieve key breakthrough in treating diabetes
Argentine scientists have identified a mechanism that allows pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin, to become resistant to damage.
Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE
Judge orders release of 5-year-old detained by ICE