WASHINGTON/DUBAI/DOHA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a U.S. official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbors it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. With Iran’s leadership trying to quell the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic

The self-described “Bush Legend” on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram is growing in popularity. These short and sharp videos feature an Aboriginal man – sometimes painted up in ochre, other times in an all khaki outfit – as he introduces different native animals and facts about them. These videos are paired with miscellaneous yidaki (didgeridoo) tunes

Australia has entered an era of climate instability, where communications during bushfires and extreme weather must perform under increasingly severe conditions. Digital services such as the VicEmergency app and mobile fire alerts have become central to how people receive bushfire warnings. They work well in everyday conditions, but rely on mobile phone coverage and household

Last week, United States health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr released the government’s revamped dietary guidelines for 2025 to 2030. These recommendations on healthy eating are updated every five years and help shape food policy and education for millions of Americans. Under the slogan “eat real food”, the new guidelines recommend people “prioritise protein at

US President Donald Trump has called for a one year cap on credit card interest rate charges at 10% – around half of the average current US rate – starting from January 20. Vanderbilt University analysis from September last year found there were “astronomical profit margins in the [US] credit card market”. It concluded a

1 of 5 | Travis Hunter Jr. (R) spent most of his time as a wide receiver during his 2025 rookie campaign with the Jacksonville Jaguars. File Photo by Hugo Philpott/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars expect Travis Hunter Jr. to resume two-way playing duties in 2026, despite his injury-shortened

1 of 7 | Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer for "Man on the Run," a documentary charting the career of Paul McCartney following the break-up of the Beatles. Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer and poster for Man on the Run, a documentary charting

The UK government has just announced the results of its biggest-ever auction for new offshore wind projects. By doubling the budget at the eleventh hour, it managed to award contracts for a massive 8.4 gigawatts of new capacity. Energy secretary Ed Miliband described it as “a monumental step towards clean power by 2030”. But despite

Netflix may change its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Netflix is considering raising its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery to a cash offer, making the vote to accept it come months earlier, reports said. The amended offer would

Daniel Yaakob broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon controlling a football (male), managing the feat for 28 hours, 21 minutes and 2 seconds. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records Jan. 14 (UPI) -- A Swedish soccer enthusiast broke a Guinness World Record when he juggled a ball -- using only his knees

1 of 3 | Gino is looking for love on "90 Day: The Single Life." The new season premiere February 9. Photo courtesy of TLC Jan. 14 (UPI) -- 90 Day: The Single Life will return to TLC on Feb. 9 with a new season featuring franchise favorites Gino, Colt, Cortney, Pedro, Kim, Sophie, Liz

Activists protest the Wednesday shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis at Pershing Square in Los Angeles on Saturday. Thousands converged in Minneapolis and across the country following federal officer-involved shootings of Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday and two others in Portland on Thursday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Jan. 13 (UPI) --