French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (Jan 26) announced the goal of welcoming 30,000 Indian students by 2030 in his country. Terming it an "ambitious target", Macron said he was "determined" to make it happen.

France will welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, President Macron announces

Statues of British colonial figures, Captain James Cook and Queen Victoria have been damaged in Melbourne, on the eve of January 26, celebrated as Australia Day.

Statues of Queen Victoria and Captain Cook vandalised in Melbourne on eve of Australia Day

A Japanese man who admitted to starting a fire at the popular Kyoto Animation studio in 2019 that killed 36, has been sentenced to death by the court, local media reported.

Death penalty to Shinji Aoba, arsonist behind Japan anime studio fire that killed 36

On Wings, we soar into 2024! From New Year's Eve destinations to epic global adventures, your travel bucket list is covered! Savour the best Indian travel and indulge in a mouthwatering roundup of 2023's most delectable food experiences! #WIONWings

WION Rewind 2023: Best of Wings' global adventures

Essel group chairman Dr Subhash Chandra has launched a new app that lets you become a news creator. The app, which is seen as a revolution in the news and digital space, focuses on hyperlocal news and uses AI to deal with fake news.

PINEWZ: An AI-powered news app

Atomic scientists on Tuesday kept their "Doomsday Clock" set as close to midnight as ever before. They cited Russia's actions on nuclear weapons amid its invasion of Ukraine, nuclear-armed Israel's Gaza war and worsening climate change as factors driving the risk of global catastrophe. Watch this report for all details.

Doomsday Clock: How many minutes until humanity destroys itself?

An inquiry has been ordered into the death of a 12-year-old student who was allegedly assaulted by students of senior classes at a government school in the capital city of New Delhi last week.

India: 12-year-old schoolboy in Delhi dies after being thrashed by seniors, probe initiated

Ecuador is reeling from a fresh wave of violence. The nation is launching a military crackdown on gangs. Criminal groups took more than 100 prison staff hostage. Armed men dramatically interrupted a live TV broadcast. What is happening in Ecuador? Watch this video to find out.

Why is there unrest in Ecuador?

Seeking presidential nomination, Donald Trump has once again refused to spell out explicitly if he would help Taiwan in the event China decides to invade the island nation.

Donald Trump’s indecisive remark on Taiwan sparks concern once again

In an attempt to increase milk production in the country, India has imported 40,000 doses of bull semen from Brazil, to be used in artificial insemination, according to a report in Mint.

India to import bull semen from Brazil to boost milk production: Report

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: 4th round of US strikes in Yemen; Pakistan-Iran tensions; Chinese warplanes detected in Taiwan; Rishi Sunak survives knife-edge vote and more.

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The next presidential debate has been cancelled after former UN ambassador Nikki Haley said she would not appear on stage unless Donald Trump participates, ABC News announced on Tuesday (Jan 16).

Next Republican debate cancelled after Nikki Haley pulls out saying she wants Donald Trump on stage

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar was in Iran on an official visit. The visit comes amid rising Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. Watch this video for all details.

India's Jaishankar discusses Houthi attacks near India during Iran visit

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Jan 16) stayed the decision by the Allahabad High Court ordering the inspection of the Shahi Idgah mosque complex in Mathura by a court-appointed commissioner in connection with the Krishna Janmabhoomi case.

Krishna Janmabhoomi case: SC stays Allahabad HC order on Shahi Idgah survey

Tang Shuangning, a former head of the Chinese state-owned banking giant Everbright Group has been arrested on suspicions of taking bribes and corruption, according to state media reports on Monday (Jan 15).

China: Former chairman of state-owned banking giant Everbright arrested for alleged corruption

Sikhs residing in Britain have received a warning from the police that their lives are in jeopardy due to heightened tensions over the separatist movement in India and allegations of intimidation by the Narendra Modi government.

UK: Threat to life notices for pro-Khalistan individuals in Britain: Report

Former US president Donald Trump targeted his rival Vivek Ramaswamy, urging his supporters to not 'waste' their vote on the rookie in the presidential nomination race.

'He is not MAGA': Donald Trump attacks Vivek Ramaswamy ahead of Iowa caucus

US climate envoy John Kerry, a key player in the Biden administration's push to tackle climate change, will step down to work on the president's reelection bid, media reported Saturday (Jan 13).

John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy to help Biden's reelection bid: Reports

All prison staff held by inmates at prisons in Ecuador amid a sharp uptick in violence had been freed by Saturday (Jan 13) evening, the SNAI prisons agency said.

Ecuador violence: 178 hostage prison workers freed, officials claim

Cape Verde has achieved a decisive victory against malaria by becoming the third African Nation to rid itself of the disease. This is a substantial victory especially given that the mosquito-borne disease continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people on the continent, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday.

Cape Verde becomes third African nation to be declared malaria-free

In the wake of the formidable New Year's Day earthquake, Japan's Noto Peninsula reportedly underwent a dramatic metamorphosis, which is vividly depicted in newly released satellite imagery.

New Year's Day quake stretched a Japanese peninsula coastline by over 800 feet

The United States and Britain launched strikes against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen, the first on the country since the Iran-backed group started targeting international shipping in the Red Sea late last year.

UK, US strike Houthi targets | Trump's fraud trial wraps up | Protests in Warsaw | WION Speed News

Alabama has received the go-ahead for using nitrogen gas to execute a death row inmate later this month. A federal judge on Wednesday rejected inmate Kenneth Smith's request for an injunction to stop the execution via nitrogen hypoxia which experts and his lawyers have condemned as cruel and experimental.

Federal judge gives green light to first US execution by nitrogen gas

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