Cathay Home abandoned a "Swift Home" trademark application after Taylor Swift's company opposed it over a logo resembling her signature.

Washington Post announced mass layoffs on February 5, cutting about one-third of staff.

London's High Court ruled the government's ban on protest group Palestine Action unlawful and a disproportionate interference with freedom of expression.

Mexico's Senate approved reducing the workweek from 48 to 40 hours with a phased implementation from 2027 to 2030.

Supreme Court banned Netflix film "Ghooskhor Pandat" from release unless title changed, required affidavit on new name.

Greggs raised prices in the New Year.

Indian farmers and opposition hold protests against trade agreement with the US.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested for participating in anti-ICE protest on Jan. 18 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Mexico's Supreme Court ruled it constitutional to punish attempted femicide.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson ordered full-day mobile phone ban in England schools.

Students and faculty protest against new anti-discrimination regulations by the University Grants Commission.

ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during raid in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, 2026.

US President Donald Trump warned of possible tariffs on countries not supporting US control over Greenland.

22-year-old TikTok influencer Tennessee Thresher sparked controversy by saying Wales may not need to be a separate country.

ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Good during traffic stop in Minneapolis.

India's Supreme Court demanded the Air Quality Commission identify all pollution sources in Delhi after air quality deteriorated.

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro captured in raid by U.S. military. President Trump said Washington will "run" Venezuela until a transition.

Sean Combs' sons announced a docuseries about the family after his conviction and prison sentence.

Rapper Nicki Minaj endorsed Donald Trump and MAGA at a conservative event, signaling a political shift.

Mexico's ruling party is pushing an electoral reform that critics say would weaken democratic checks.

Indian gamer Payal Dhare filed a police complaint after a fake video of her spread online.

England's junior doctors launched a five-day strike on Dec 17 after rejecting the government's offer.

The Oscars will stream free worldwide on YouTube starting 2029, not on ABC

Mexico's Senate passed a law imposing up to 8 years in prison and fines for producing or selling vapes and e-cigarettes.

Haryana YouTuber beaten and arrested after live-streaming feeding chicken momo to a cow.

Gossip site Tattle Life operator revealed as Sebastian Bond, ordered to pay over £300k after court ruling.

Portland Trail Blazers coach and Miami Heat player arrested on charges of conspiring with mobsters to fix games and bets.

Nuevo León deputies proposed to legally recognize esports and video games as official sports.

10-year-old boy from Delhi Abhinav Arora became a social media sensation with nearly 1 million subscribers due to his sermons, named India's youngest spiritual speaker by a federal minister.

New co-owner of Manchester United Jim Ratcliffe plans to cut 200 staff and reduce benefits after £300 million losses over three years.

Elon Musk apologized for supporting an antisemitic post on X but insulted departing advertisers, leading to Disney and Apple suspending ads.

Biden administration proposes Medicare and Medicaid coverage for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy for obese Americans, costing up to $35 billion.

Hundreds of artists and venues in the US held protest actions against censorship on Nov 21-22.

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya posted photos with new girlfriend Mahieka Sharma, sparking speculation.

14 out of 20 Premier League clubs voted to adopt a "Squad Cost Ratio" system, limiting player wages and transfers to 85% of revenue.

Twitch requires UK users to verify age via facial scan for mature streams under new law, sparking privacy concerns.

British musicians urged PM Starmer to cap resale ticket prices.

Three AI-generated songs topped Spotify and Billboard charts this week.

Singer Eilish called Elon Musk a coward on Instagram, suggesting he spend billions to help end hunger and rebuild Gaza.

UK court allowed asylum seekers to stay at a hotel in Epping, rejecting an eviction request.

Assam authorities conducted an eviction on Nov 9-10, clearing 153 hectares of forest in Goalpara, displacing 580 families.

India will introduce regulations against deepfakes, combining technical and legal measures.

Los Angeles exhibition displays toppled Confederate statues and contemporary works as a response to Trump's restoration efforts.

Residents of Polanco, Roma, and Condesa protest against rent increases and displacement due to tourism and Airbnb.

President clarified that the border will not be closed to cattle transfer to the U.S.

Elon Musk creates 'America Party' to challenge deficits.

Union Cabinet approved National Sports Policy 2025, replacing 2001 framework, focusing on grassroots, governance, Olympics.

Israel strikes ~100 Iranian nuclear and missile sites, killing senior commanders. Iran declares war; U.S. denies involvement.

Amazon invests $20 billion in Pennsylvania for AWS data centers, creating jobs.

Congress requests Columbia University pro-Palestinian students' records, faces legal challenges.