Norway's Electric-Vehicle Milestone

Steve Nease's cartoon, published on January 31, 2025, humorously depicts a relatable scenario. The video failed to load, but viewers can access other videos from the team by refreshing their browser. The cartoon is likely to provide a light-hearted and entertaining break for its audience. Full Article

Lily-Rose Depp, Dua Lipa, and Kylie Jenner attended the star-studded Chanel Haute Couture show in Paris, celebrating the fashion house's 110 years in haute couture with a spring palette of creams and pinks. Megan Thee Stallion made a statement with a retrofuturistic outfit at the event, while Christian Dior's collection drew inspiration from Alice in Wonderland with dramatic lampshade-like dresses. Valentino's debut couture collection featured clashing colors and harlequin prints, and Giorgio Armani showcased embellished...

Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis reported better-than-expected sales in Q4, with net sales rising 16% to $13.2 billion, exceeding analyst estimates. However, full-year sales fell short of guidance at $50.32 billion, while core operating income for 2024 increased to $19.5 billion. CEO Vas Narasimhan highlighted the company's strong financial performance and growth outlook for 2025, focusing on advancing their development pipeline with over 30 assets for long-term growth. Full Article

Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro labeled post-election protesters as terrorists, leading to the detention of over 2,200 individuals, mostly young and poor, who faced torture and abuse in prison. While many have been released, they struggle with physical and mental trauma, financial hardship, and fear of government reprisals. The disputed election results and subsequent crackdown on dissent have left a lasting impact on these former detainees, their families, and the country as a whole. Full Article

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to repurpose Guantanamo Bay as a detention centre for unauthorised immigrants, aiming to house those with criminal records. The order also seeks to expand the facility to provide space for 30,000 beds for such individuals. Additionally, Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, requiring the detention of non-US nationals arrested for specific crimes, named after a murder victim at the University of Georgia by an undocumented immigrant....

FBI director nominee Kash Patel rejects violence against law enforcement in response to President Trump's pardons for Jan 6 rioters, amidst reports of Trump administration ordering FBI officials promoted under former director Wray to resign. Patel assures Senate Judiciary Committee of no retribution if confirmed, as concerns arise over potential dismissals within the FBI prior to official confirmation of a new director. Full Article