Ninth policeman dies in Guatemala gang riots, attacksListen to this articleGuatemala has declared a state of emergency over an outbreak of gang violence, in which nine police officers were killedGUATEMALA CITY - Authorities in Guatemala said Monday a ninth police officer died of his injuries following an outbreak of gang violence, over which the government declared a state of emergency. The state of emergency took immediate effect, despite requiring approval by the opposition-controlled Congress. Arevalo said the state of emergency would allow the police and army to act against organized crime. Since mid-2025, gang members have staged several uprisings in Guatemalan prisons to demand their leaders be held in less restrictive conditions. In October, the authorities reported that 20 leaders of the Barrio 18 gang had escaped from prison.

Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership: reportsListen to this articleTrump's peace board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter, widely cited by US media, does not appear to limit its role to the Palestinian territory. (Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay US$1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to US media reports. "The three-year membership term shall not apply to Member States that contribute more than $1,000,000,000 in cash funds to the Board of Peace within the first year of the Charter’s entry into force." Trump would have the power to remove member states from the board, subject to a veto by two-third of members, and choose his replacement should he leave his role as chairman. The "Board of Peace" began to take shape on Saturday as the leaders of Egypt, Turkey, Argentina and Canada were asked to join.

KYODO — Famous for their innovative products, Japanese toilet makers have introduced new stool analysis technology to their products in a bid to attract health-conscious buyers. The first such product designed for home use in Japan, the system classifies stool shape and hardness into seven categories, while volume and colour are recorded in three levels. Users can keep track of their stool status on a smartphone application and even receive dietary advice based on analysis of their bowel movements, such as a recommendation to increase vegetable intake. The new product is intended to help users "to turn everyday toilet habits into a gateway to better health," a company official said. As conventional self-checks can be unpleasant for both facility residents and staff, the new device has been well-received, it said.

PARIS - Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. One of the main areas of disagreement has been determining exactly how much effect using social media has on young people's mental health. There is "plenty of evidence" that social media does harm to teens, he said, adding that some were demanding an unrealistic level of proof. Excessive screen time - particularly using social media and playing video games - was associated with problems. Being entirely deprived of social media was found to be most detrimental for boys in their later teens.

'It wasn't clean': Mother mourns son killed in US Maduro assaultListen to this articleNatividad Martinez, his mother, visited on Sunday the cemetery where her son's remains have been buried. (Photo: AFP)CARACAS — As the first explosions rocked his military base in Caracas, 18-year-old Saul Pereira Martinez sent his mother a simple message: "I love you. Pereira had finished his shift on guard duty at Fort Tiuna, where Maduro was sheltered that night. Natividad Martinez, his mother, visited on Sunday the cemetery where her son's remains are buried, recalling the night it happened, and still in shock. Trump has repeatedly touted the success of the stunning operation to seize Maduro, boasting that there were no casualties.

Woman found dead at Ayutthaya historical siteListen to this articleThe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya historical site in tambon Ban Pom. A 51-year-old woman was found dead, lying against a wall at a heritage site in Ayutthaya province along with a handwritten letter telling her family to sell her sewing machines to pay off her debts. Her body was found by the caretaker at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya historical site in tambon Ban Pom, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya district. He reported it to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya police about 7.30am, Pol Lt Col Lapaskrita Tharalert, an investigating officer, said. A preliminary autopsy at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital concluded the woman slashed her wrist with a cutter knife, causing massive bleeding and eventual death.

Trump says world 'not secure' until US has GreenlandListen to this articleDanish soldiers disembark in Nuuk, Greenland, on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump steps up his threats to take the Arctic territory from Nato ally Denmark. (Photo: AFP)NUUK - Donald Trump no longer needs to think "purely of peace" after being snubbed for a Nobel, the United States president said in comments published Monday, adding the world will not be safe until Washington controls Greenland. But Trump had earlier doubled down, announcing in a message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store that the world "is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland". First, the current tariff deal with the United States would be put on hold, he said. Second, European tariffs on imports from the United States, currently suspended until early February, could come into force.

What to do if a delivery rider dies mid-delivery? (Photo: Chalie radio centre Facebook)NONTHABURI - A road accident that claimed the lives of a food delivery rider and his wife sparked a lively discussion online about what do if a rider dies on the job, still in possession of a parcel. The discussion began when Facebook user Kunkanoon Chayajinda posted in the “ShopeeFood Rider” group, asking what is best to do if a delivery rider dies mid-delivery. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene and later identified as a 33-year-old male delivery rider from Kanchanaburi and his 37-year-old wife from Suphan Buri. Nearby, a yellow Hino cement mixer truck registered in Bangkok was parked, with traces of blood visible on its rear left wheel.

Microsoft has released its monthly security update for January 2026, addressing 114 vulnerabilities across its products, including three zero-day flaws, one of which has already been exploited in real-world attacks. According to Microsoft, the update fixes eight critical vulnerabilities, comprising six remote code execution (RCE) flaws and two elevation of privilege issues. The flaw was discovered by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Centre (MSTIC) and the Microsoft Security Response Centre (MSRC). If left unpatched, attackers could exploit this weakness to bypass Secure Boot protections and run untrusted code during the system boot process. The latest update renews and replaces the affected certificates to maintain Secure Boot security, following an earlier advisory issued in June.

Marathon Teaching: The strained tasks of small schoolteachersListen to this articleTeachers and students pose for photos at a rural school in Thailand. Already equipped with the least resources, small schoolteachers bear the heaviest burdens. The EEF recommends urgently hiring specialised professionals to alleviate the burden on small schoolteachers. Over half of small schoolteachers also stated that they were unable to maintain a healthy work–life balance, resulting in heightened stress and burnout. Ultimately, establishing mentoring systems for small schoolteachers can assist them in navigating professional challenges while fostering a school culture that respects the teaching profession through shared decision-making and promotes a positive work spirit.

Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON finalListen to this articleSenegal celebrate but Fifa president Gianni Infantino slammed some of their players for unacceptable scenes in walking off the pitch in protest at a refereeing decision. (Photo: AFP)RABAT - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. However, Morocco coach Walid Regragui was worried by the damage done globally to African football after the chaotic final. Gueye then went on to score in the fourth minute of extra time to give Senegal a 1-0 win. Infantino, who was seen talking to Mane during the trophy presentation, said teams have to abide by the match officials' decisions.

About 1,000 mpox cases recorded in ThailandListen to this articleA woman is vaccinated against monkeypox in Chiang Mai on Jan 16. (Photo: Panumate Tanraksa)Thailand has recorded "almost 1,000 cases" of monkeypox since the viral disease emerged in 2022, with Bangkok reporting the highest number of patients. By September 2025 the total number of reported mpox cases had risen to 933, with 13 deaths, DDC figures showed. She gave no current total, only "almost 1,000 cases". The five provinces with the highest number of confirmed monkeypox cases are:Bangkok: 458 cases (454 males and four females)Chon Buri: 85 cases (84 males and one female)Nonthaburi: 50 cases (49males and one female)Phuket: 35 cases (28 males and seven females)Samut Prakan: 32 cases (30 males and two females)The DDC had been instructed to strictly surveil and screen people for infection in areas where cases were reported, Ms Airin said.

They allegedly used corporate bank accounts to launder more than 100 million baht for an illegal online gambling network. (Photo: Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau)Cybercrime police have arrested the owners of two companies, accused of using their corporate bank accounts to launder more than 100 million baht for an illegal online gambling network. The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau began an investigation after they uncovered an illegal online gambling operation linked to the “lalikabet168e” network, Pol Col Veekawin Sermsrithanachai, chief of sub-division 3, said. The registered companies were found to have no actual business operations and were established solely as fronts for opening accounts for money laundering, Pol Col Veekawin. Both were charged with colluding in organising or promoting illegal gambling, including advertising or directly or indirectly illegally persuading others to participate via electronic media, with conspiring to commit money laundering, and with money laundering offences.

Scam SIM boxes found hidden in rented room's ceilingListen to this articleImmigration police find scam gear installed in the ceiling of rented room number 8 in a building in Nong Khai on Sunday. (screenshot)Police discovered scammers' SIM boxes installed in the ceiling of a room in Nong Khai the landlord said a woman insisted on renting, saying she had stayed in it before and refusing any other room. Pol Lt Col Apichart Koltha, an inspector at Nong Khai immigration office, said the inspection followed a call from the landlord. He informed police that a Thai woman called to ask about renting a room around 11pm on Jan 9. Upon inspection, police found three SIM boxes, two wireless internet routers, three power adapters and one power strip wired to supply electricity to the SIM boxes, all hidden in the ceiling.

How AI is reshaping the beauty industry — from skin diagnostics to the future workforceWhat happens when the romance of beauty meets the power of technology? In the ninth episode of the Bangkok Post’s Mind The Gap, "The evolution of beauty tech: Beauty has always been science", two voices from opposite ends of the beauty industry come together to explore this question. Technology has long underpinned the beauty industry — from research and formulation to data-driven product development. “When it enhances personalisation and prediction, its impact becomes extremely powerful.”L’Oréal and beauty techAt L’Oréal, Beauty Tech is not a future concept but a long-standing reality, shaping everything from consumer experiences to internal workflows. Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but its future is increasingly shaped by technology and the people ready to bridge both worlds.