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Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Share Emotional Farewell After 'DWTS' Elimination

Julia Stiles and her Dancing With the Stars partner, Ezra Sosa, shared tearful interviews after being eliminated during "Disney Night." The pair reflected on their time together, with Sosa praising Stiles' influence on his personal growth and Stiles citing newfound confidence from the competition.

John Schneider Admits Owes Millions in 'Dukes of Hazzard' Divorce Battle

'Dukes of Hazzard' actor John Schneider has formally acknowledged a debt of roughly $3.7 million in back spousal support to his ex-wife, Elvira Schneider, marking a shift in their ongoing divorce proceedings. While admitting the financial obligation, Schneider is contesting a court order that would divert half of his Social Security benefits to satisfy the arrears.

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US ambassador says no ICE patrols at Winter Olympics

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent to Italy for the Winter Olympics will not carry out patrols and will have only an "advisory" role, Washington's ambassador to Rome said on Wednesday.

'Forced disappearance' probe opened against Colombian cycling star Herrera

An investigation into "forced disappearance" has been opened against former cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera, who is allegedly involved in the historical murder of four farmers, the Colombian public prosecutor's office announced on Wednesday.

'I wanted to die': survivors recount Mozambique flood terror

Erica Raimundo Mimbir delivered her first baby on a school desk, the only dry place she found after days marooned in her flooded home in southern Mozambique.

Anglican church's first female leader confirmed at London service

Former nurse Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed Wednesday as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to head the Church of England, the mother church of the 85-million-strong global Anglican communion.

Russian volcano puts on display in latest eruption

A volcano in Russia's far east on Wednesday spewed ash several kilometres into the sky, authorities said, putting on a spectacular display in its latest eruption.

Trump says to 'de-escalate' Minneapolis, as aide questions agents' 'protocol'

US immigration agents may have breached "protocol" in Minneapolis before shooting dead a nurse during protests, a senior White House aide said on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump suggested he would "de-escalate a little bit" in the city.

South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for taking bribes

A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church on Wednesday, but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.

South Korea's ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for corruption

A South Korean judge handed the country's former first lady Kim Keon Hee 20 months in jail for corruption on Wednesday but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.

Brazil declares acai a national fruit to ward off 'biopiracy'

Brazil has declared the acai berry a national fruit, a move to stamp its ownership on the popular "superfood" as concerns grow about foreign companies staking claims to the Amazon's biological riches.

Will the EU ban social media for children in 2026?

As France moves one step closer to banning social media for children, the European Union is seriously considering whether it's time for the bloc to follow suit.

Netherlands faces 'test case' climate verdict over Caribbean island

A Dutch court will decide Wednesday if the Netherlands must do more to protect the tiny Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change, in a potentially landmark environmental justice ruling.

Safe nowhere: massacre at Mexico football field sows despair

The murder of 11 people at a football game has sparked deep anger in the central Mexican town of Loma de Flores, where sport is promoted as a way of keeping young people safe from drug cartels.

South Korea's ex-first lady to learn verdict in corruption case

A South Korean court will pass judgement Wednesday in the case of former first lady Kim Keon Hee, with prosecutors demanding a 15-year prison term over alleged stock fraud and corruption.

TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial

Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh-hour deal to avoid a landmark US trial accusing it, along with Meta and YouTube, of addicting young people to social media, lawyers said on Tuesday.

US sued over deadly missile strikes on alleged drug boats

Relatives of two Trinidadian men killed last year in a US military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Tuesday against the US government.

American influencer shares 'another' Africa on tour

IShowSpeed, a 21-year-old African American influencer, has raced a cheetah, leapt with Maasai warriors and drawn huge crowds in a month-long tour of Africa that has also busted cliches about the continent.

Amy Winehouse's friends 'took advantage' of father, UK court told

Two friends of late British singer Amy Winehouse who sold items belonging to the star worth around £730,000 ($970,000) "took advantage" of her father's forgetfulness, a lawyer said Tuesday at London's High Court.

EU to show Google how to open up to rival AI services

Google must provide rival AI services equal access to its features and other search engine platforms access to data, the EU said on Tuesday, as it said it would help the giant over six months to comply with rules.

Greece probes biscuit factory fire as fifth victim found

Greek investigators on Tuesday were looking into the causes of a fire that killed five workers at a biscuit factory in the country's worst industrial accident in years.

Greece probes factory fire as fifth victim found

Investigators in Greece on Tuesday were looking into the causes of a fire that killed five workers at a biscuit factory in the country's worst industrial accident in years.

Rule of law 'routinely challenged': ICC head

The global rule of law is frequently coming under threat, the president of the International Criminal Court warned on Tuesday, vowing to stand up for justice and victims of atrocities.

'Our children are next' fear Kenyans as drought wipes out livestock

In drought-hit northeastern Kenya, villagers have been forced to drag their dead livestock to distant fields for burning to keep the stench of death and scavenging hyenas away from their homes.

Samla International Race 2026 Concludes Successfully

DOHA, QA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2026 / Visit Qatar in collaboration with Samla Race has successfully concluded the Samla International Race 2026, held on January 24, marking a significant milestone as the event welcomed 50 athletes from around the world to Qatar to compete alongside residents representing a wide range of nationalities. The race attracted 336 participants representing 50 nationalities.

Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot

Nigeria's military will try several officers over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year, it said Monday, acknowledging a plot the government had initially denied.

UN fears hundreds of migrants missing or dead in Med shipwrecks since start of 2026

Hundreds of migrants may be missing at sea or feared dead following reports of multiple deadly shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean in recent days, the UN's migration agency warned Monday.

Iran broadcasting forced 'confessions' to deter dissent: activists

The man faces the camera with his face blurred as dramatic music pounds in the background.

Gunmen kill 11 in attack at Mexican football match

Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a match in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring a dozen more in a region plagued by violence blamed on organized crime, local authorities said.

Ex-OPEC president's corruption trial sees start delayed

The corruption trial in London of Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister and the first woman president of OPEC, had its start delayed Monday for legal and technical reasons, lawyers said.

Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines

A ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 10 still missing, the coast guard said.

Minneapolis locals protest 'inhumane' US agents after second killing

Bundled up in a yellow hat and black puffer jacket, Taylor was one of hundreds of protesters marching after the killing of a second US citizen this month by federal agents carrying out an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 17, dozens missing

The death toll in a massive Indonesian landslide hit 17 on Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment to hunt for dozens still missing days after heavy rains unleashed a torrent of mud.

Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 24 missing in south Philippines

A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank early Monday in choppy seas off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 24 still missing, the coast guard said.

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