Jallikattu began in Madurai on Jan. 15, 2026, with strict safety measures and over 1,200 bulls participating.

Ofwat investigates South East Water over repeated outages amid public concerns.

PA AG warns of rising utility scams with threats of shutdowns; urge verification and no sharing of personal info.

China aims to transform key tech hubs into integrated clusters by 2035 to boost global influence and innovation.

Ukraine granted U.S.-linked group rights to major lithium deposit under new U.S. deal, requiring $179M investment and funding reconstruction fund.

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy backs Iran protests against repressive regime, citing Russian-Iranian alliance and drone use in war.

A UMass Lowell radio volunteer resigned after a deleted post threatening JD Vance sparked federal investigation, though no charges were filed.

British Columbia’s social assistance hotline faces extreme delays, with average waits of 64 minutes, despite efforts to improve.

Governor Evers urges extended legislative session for school funding, health care, gun safety, and PFAS cleanup.

A man shot by Border Patrol in Portland has been arrested and charged with assaulting a federal officer.