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At least 20 dead, dozens injured after high-speed trains collide in Spain
One train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, jumping onto a track in the opposite direction and hitting another train, authorities said.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 7:01pm EST
Threads Is Now Clearly More Popular Than X (in Mobile App Form), Report Says
Gizmodo - Jan 18, 2026 6:54pm EST
Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
Firefighters faced strong winds and scorching weather Sunday with temperatures topping 100° F.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 6:06pm EST
Europe may have reached its breaking point with Trump over Greenland tariffs
Europe's strategy of "buttering up" Trump in the hopes of trade and foreign policy concessions has failed, analysts tell NBC News. What comes next is less clear.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 4:40pm EST
Should social media be banned for under-16s in the UK?
Doctors and medical experts have warned of the growing evidence of "health harms" from tech and devices on children and young people in the UK.
Sky News - Jan 18, 2026 1:15pm EST
‘Fresh face’: WiseTech backs scandal-hit Grok Academy with $8.7m
Both organisations are attempting to move past turmoil that has engulfed them over the past 18 months.
Sydney Morning Herald - Jan 18, 2026 1:04pm EST
Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic phrase to stop AI misuse
The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.
BBC News - Jan 18, 2026 11:15am EST
Iran’s Supreme Leader Blames Trump, US for Massive Protests
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei is blaming the United States and President Donald Trump for inciting violence in the streets of Iran during which thousands of demonstrators have been killed by the regime. A U.S. based human rights group estimates about 3,000 protestors have been killed by Iranian security forces but activists suggest that number could be higher. NBC’s Molly Hunter reports for Sunday TODAY.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 10:59am EST
Army reservist says he has spent weeks trying to free his wife from immigration detention
Stephanie Kenny-Velasquez had an asylum case pending and no criminal record, both her brother and husband said.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 9:02am EST
Trump's latest Western Hemisphere fixation: Canada
The president has intensified his criticism of Canada in private conversations with aides in recent weeks over what he sees as the country's vulnerability to U.S. adversaries in the Arctic.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 8:16am EST
Doctors warn of 'horrific' impact of tech and devices on children and young people's health
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges says it wants to highlight the risks of unrestricted content and screen time to children and young people.
Sky News - Jan 18, 2026 8:15am EST
Prince Harry's final battle with U.K. press could lead to reconciliation for estranged royal
“Harry’s various legal issues and trials have been the primary cause of the breakdown in the relationship between Charles and Harry,” one royal expert said.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 7:32am EST
Portugal votes in tight presidential race with far-right candidate poised to reach runoff
The presidency is a largely ceremonial role in Portugal but wields some key powers, including in some circumstances to dissolve parliament, to call a snap parliamentary election, and to veto legislation.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 6:41am EST
Massive fire engulfs dozens of shops at a shopping mall in southern Pakistan, killing 3 people
Authorities said the fire spread rapidly after erupting in an area of the mall where shopkeepers had stored imported garments, clothing and plastic household goods, which helped fuel the flames.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 6:05am EST
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is seeking up to a massive $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he deserves the 'wrongful gains' they received from...
Daily Sabah - Jan 18, 2026 6:03am EST
Google seeks stay as it appeals US search monopoly verdict
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is appealing a landmark antitrust decision that the company illegally monopolised online search and search advertising, that will delay the implementation to the company’s implementation of changes to the company’s business.
First Post - Jan 18, 2026 5:47am EST
Under Iran's internet blackout, SpaceX’s Starlink is a lifeline — if it can stay online
The near-total ban on outside communication has left Starlink as the only choice for many in the country to go online.
NBC News - Jan 18, 2026 5:20am EST
Canada's grim return on AI investment a wakeup call for Canadian businesses
Toronto Star - Jan 18, 2026 5:12am EST
Iran’s internet crackdown puts Musk’s Starlink to a major test
Iran’s internet shutdown amid the ongoing protest has turned Elon Musk’s Starlink into a lifeline for demonstrators, while exposing it to jamming and GPS spoofing. The response of SpaceX is being closely watched by the government and military amid rising geopolitical tensions.
First Post - Jan 18, 2026 4:19am EST
OpenAI to test ad trials in ChatGPT, premium users to remain ad-free
OpenAI said on Friday that it will start showing ads in ChatGPT in a major step to boost revenue amid the high costs of the developing technology.
First Post - Jan 18, 2026 2:44am EST
OpenAI’s cheaper ChatGPT Go plan goes global after India debut
OpenAI rolls out lower-cost subscription in 170 countries as it broadens paid AI access
Gulf News - Jan 18, 2026 2:27am EST
Mother of one of Elon Musk’s sons sues over Grok-generated explicit images
Guardian UK - Jan 18, 2026 2:17am EST
Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad
The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey.
BBC News - Jan 18, 2026 1:47am EST