EU Parliament chief vows to review laws and trips in search for undue influence. EU tightens probe into cash-for-favours scandal. Watch further to know more.

EU Parliament vows to review MEP's trip, tightens probe for the scandal

California is bracing for more severe weather after a week of torrential downpours and damaging winds killed at least 19 people in the past days and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses.

6,000 people under evacuation in flood-hit California

We are taking you on a tour of the Auto Expo 2023. From regular ICE-powered vehicles to advance all-electric cars, from exciting offroaders to futuristic concept vehicles. Let's meet all the star showcases at India's biggest motor show.

WION Pitstop: Highlights of the Auto Expo 2023 - India's biggest motor show

Omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, is causing concern among scientists after its rapid spread in the United States. Watch further to know more.

XBB.1.5: New Covid subvariant emergences in United States

At least four police officials have been killed in exchange of fire with terrorists in Peshawar. The attack also killed a deputy superintendent of police (DSP). Watch further to know more.

At least 4 police officials killed in Peshawar terror attack

Russia said its forces had wrested control of the war-scarred town of Soledar in east Ukraine. Kyiv has denied the Moscow's claim and said that severe fighting was on in the nearly completely destroyed town that is now the epicentre of the war.

Ukraine denies to Russia's claim, says severe fighting in Soledar

Amid the ongoing violation of the rights of Afghan women in Afghanistan, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has urged Taliban government to think about women's rights to education and employment. Watch further to know more.

OIC urges Taliban to open schools for girls

Iranian judiciary's Mizan news agency said on Saturday (January 14) that British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari had been executed. He was handed death sentence on charges of spying for Britain.

Iran executes Alireza Akbari for being a British Spy

There are thousands of cults operating across the globe. What is the psychology of cults and why do people join them?

The Secret Society Epidemic | Untangled

Iraq hosts the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup in Basra. The event may give Iraq an opportunity to boost ties with Arab states.

The West Asia Post: Iraq hosts Arab Gulf cup

Kurds hit streets in France demanding justice for the 2013 killings. Protesters claim 'Turkiye-sponsored terror' against Kurds.

The West Asia Post: A decade of 2013 Kurds murder

The Republicans had promised for a long time if they take over the house The House Republicans are ready for another blow to the Biden Administration.

US: Afghanistan withdrawal investigation launched by top Republican

Fasten your seat belts because Gerard Butler and Mike Colter are coming together in Plane to make your weekend even more exciting. In an exclusive interview with WION entertainment editor.

WION Dispatch | 'Plane': A white-knuckle action movie

Pakistan seems to be going through a very complicated time. It is not just the crippling economy that the country is battling but a simmering political crisis as well.

WION Dispatch | Pakistan: Punjab CM signs summary for dissolving provincial assembly

According to a report, Subway is exploring a sale that could value the sandwich chain at more than $10 billion. The reported decision comes a little more than a year after the company's last surviving founder, Peter Buck, died in 2021.

Trending on WION | Reports: Fast-food chain subway to be up for sale, could fetch over $10 billion

The large dams across the world reportedly are losing their water storage capacity. According to the United Nations, the dams which are about 15 meters or higher could lose almost about a quarter of their capacity by 2050.

WION Climate Tracker | UN: Nearly 50,000 dams in 150 nations losing storage space

ExxonMobil which is one of the world's biggest oil companies predicted climate change could cause global temperatures to rise. It also made some interesting public statements that predictions were not accurate and there is nothing to worry about them.

WION Climate Trcaker: ExxonMobil sowed doubt about climate change?

The United Nations-mediated climate talks will take place in the UAE from November 30 through December 12. The development organisation ActionAid's global lead on climate justice, Teresa Anderson, warned that this nomination "goes beyond putting the fox in control of the henhouse."

WION Climate Tracker: UAE to host this year's COP28 UN Climate Summit in Dubai

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill with a big majority banning oil release from the US strategic petroleum reserve. The bill was passed with 331 votes in favor and only 97 against in the Republican-controlled house. All of the no votes reportedly came from Democrats.

US House approves bill to ban emergency oil sales to China

You might think that cosmetics were only invented recently. Actually, they have been around almost just about as long as human beings have existed. But have you wondered when and how did makeup originate? Watch this video to find out.

Beyond the Runway S2 | The origin of cosmetics and makeup

In the United Kingdom, the Royal Mails International Delivery Services suffered a severe disruption on Wednesday and now some reports are suggesting that a ransomware group with links in Russia is behind this attack.

UK: Postal group Royal Mail hit by 'Russia-linked' ransomware attack

The threat of industrial action across key sectors still looms over the UK rail. NHS and border security forces have already played their part in the ongoing strikes and now more than 70,000 staff at 150 universities across the UK are set to go on a strike for 18 days.

UK: Over 70,000 staff at 150 universities to strike for 18 days

Police uncovered the nefarious act of one Pastor Albarka Bitrus Sukuya of Jenta Apata, Jos, who on several occasions staged his kidnap with his cohorts and received ransom from sympathising members of his congregation. WION’s Louisa Olaniyi tells you more.

Pastor kidnaps self twice, collects ransom from congregation

The World Health Organisation has warned that alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive and dependence-producing substance that is casually linked to 7 types of cancer, including oesophagus, liver, colorectal and breast cancers. Watch this to know more.

No amount of alcohol is safe to drink

India’s financial capital city Mumbai's air quality has become worse than India’s national capital Delhi. Watch this to know more.

Mumbai air quality worse than Delhi

The Hockey World Cup begins in India on Friday. The hosts will aim to end a 48-year-wait for the title. The Olympic Bronze medalists have improved significantly in recent times, but will face tough competition in Odisha. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to Chief Coach Graham Reid and Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of India's opener against Spain.

WION Exclusive: Can India end 48-year wait for Hockey WC title?

You must have seen bank notes with handwritten messages or drawings on them. Remember the ‘Sonam Gupta bewafa hai’ fiasco? But the pertinent question remains- does scribbling on bank notes make them invalid? Watch this to know more.

Scribbling on bank notes valid or not?

Which are the world's most powerful and least powerful passports? How is the power of your passport determined? Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: What makes a passport powerful?

Gerard Butler and Mike Colter will soon be seen sharing screen space in the Lionsgate film 'Plane'. The action thriller will hit theatres on 13th January. WION Entertainment Editor Abira Dhar spoke to the actors who spilt some beans on each other and also opened up about the kind of flyers they are. Gerard who has flown planes before plays a commercial pilot in the film and according to him that was a completely different ball game so he spent a lot of time in the cockpit trying to understand the functions. Cotler on the other hand spoke about Indian films and his love for foreign films. Butler, who has been reading a lot of 'RRR' and has seen few trailers, speaks highly about the film.

Here’s what actor Gerard Butler has to say about Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’

Is Pakistan exporting nuclear terror again? Uranium has been found in a shipment of scrap metal sent from Pakistan to London's Heathrow airport. Molly Gambhir tells you what this means.

Gravitas: Is Pakistan exporting nuclear terror again?

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