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German premium carmakers' sales battered in China and Germany

Autonews | BMW's electric-only sales globally bucked the trend, rising 13.5% to around 430,000 while Mercedes-Benz's battery-electric sales fell by 23%.

US trying to convert QUAD into military bloc, India 'fully aware': Russia's Lavrov

World | The Russian foreign minister also accused Washington DC of seeking to disable the TurkStream gas pipeline, through which Russian gas flows to Turkey and Europe.

Australian Open 2025: Rohan Bopanna fails to replicate 2024 success

Rohan Bopanna and his new partner, Colombia's Nicolas Barrientos, suffered a shocking exit in the opening round of the ongoing Australian Open 2025 on Tuesday (Jan 14).  Sports

Israel-Hamas war: Deal between Hamas and Israel on the brink of being finalized, says Biden

With US President Joe Biden announcing that a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas is on the brink of being finalized, the question has emerged of whether Jerusalem will hand over the body of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as part of that agreement. Watch in for more details!

Medvedev faces fine for smashing racquet, net camera in AO meltdown

Sports, Tennis: Ball kids had to sweep up the debris when Medvedev lost the game and set, while the match was postponed briefly as officials ran repairs on the net.

Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's new prime minister?

Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, has summoned prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to designate him as the country's Prime Minister. Watch this report for more details!

Struggling Northvolt sells remaining stake in battery recycler

Autonews | Northvolt announced in November that it would stop investing in battery businesses, becoming the latest company to scale down within green-tech.

No WAGs, travelling together among several updates in BCCI’s mandate

Sports, Cricket: Though the new rules bar WAGs and family members from staying beyond a fortnight, on the shorter tours, the duration is reduced to seven days.

MAHA KUMBH MELA 2025: Dreadlocked Indian Ascetics Take Holy Dip In Sangam

Hindu holy men walk during a religious procession as they head to take a dip in the Sangam for the Shahi Snan. It is a six-week-long celebration of prayer, and organizers are expecting around 400 million people to attend the Kumbh Mela festival, which occurs every 12 years. Naga Sadhus, ash-smeared ascetics, some of whom live in caves, plunged themselves into the Ganges River. Watch in for more details!

Mysterious balls on shores force nine Australian beaches to shut down

World | Trending | This recent discovery comes after thousands of spherical-shaped debris washed up on several beaches of eastern suburbs in October 2024.

China Building Barges That Can Transport Troops To Taiwan: Report | WION | World News

As per reports, China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a Taiwan invasion. Watch this report for more details!

Tamil Nadu's 'Avaniyapuram Jallikattu' Kicks Off Pongal Celebrations

The annual bull-taming competition ‘Jallikattu’ at Avaniyapuram, in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, began today, on Pongal day with the typical pomp and ceremony. This year’s Avaniyapuram Jallikattu saw the participation of 1,100 bulls and 900 bull tamers.

Nigeria: 40 Farmers Killed By Boko Haram Militants In Northeast Nigeria

Militants have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state in the latest violence to hit the conflict-wrought region, a government official said Monday. Watch in for more details!

How to stay safe from HMPV? WION asks experts

Health and Wellness | Learn how to protect yourself from HMPV; medical experts share essential prevention tips to keep you and your family safe amid rising global cases.

Rice Fields Honour Flood Survivors In Northern Thailand | WION Climate Tracker | World News

In northern Thailand, Rice paddy fields have been transformed into a vibrant artistic tribute For the survivors of floods that impacted the region last year... The tribute featured a fierce red dragon, a sacred feline deity, And depictions of stranded dogs and cats, symbolizing hope for the victims....

Activists Write '1.5 Is Dead' On Darwin's Grave In Climate Protest | WION Climate Tracker

Climate activists from just stop oil painted over the grave of british naturalist Charles Darwin at London's Westminster abbey... Two activists entered Westminster Abbey,--- Which is Britain's site for royal weddings, coronations, burials and a major tourist attraction,--- And used spray chalk on Darwin's grave..

India to summon Meta over Zuckerberg's 'factually incorrect' claim about 2024 election results

India News | World: Meta CEO Zuckerberg had said in a podcast with Joe Rogan that incumbent governments in all countries, including India, lost elections in 2024. 

Mahakumbh 2025: Kinnar Akhara takes a holy dip during 'Amrit Snan' | WION reports from Prayagraj

As the Maha Kumbh Mela began on Monday (Jan 13), millions of devotees gathered to take part in the first ‘Amrit Snan’ (sacred dip) on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti on Tuesday (Jan 14). Watch in for more details!

How to stay safe from HMPV? WION asks experts as virus spreads across globe

Health and Wellness | Learn how to protect yourself from HMPV; medical experts share essential prevention tips to keep you and your family safe amid rising global cases.