UN sanctions paramilitary leaders over Sudan atrocities
The RSF's capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan's nearly three-year civil war.
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US Treasury issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, website shows
Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday imposed new Iran-related sanctions on four individuals, several entities and tankers, according to a notice on its website. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Saad Mubarak Al Naimi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar
[African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, received H.E. Saad Mubarak Al Naimi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.
EU asks Ukraine to repair Druzhba pipeline as Croatia offers alternative route
The Adria pipeline through Croatia is the most viable alternative to provide oil to Hungary and Slovakia while Druzhba is being repaired, the European Commission said on Wednesday after an experts' meeting.
U.K. MPs Demand Answers From BBC Boss Tim Davie Over BAFTA Awards N-Word Slur Despite Delayed Broadcast
The chair of the U.K.’s parliamentary culture committee has written to the BBC to demand answers over the broadcast of the n-word during the BAFTAs on Sunday night. “I am writing regarding the BBC’s coverage of the BAFTA film awards on Sunday,” the head of the committee,
Iran negotiators head to Geneva for US talks, president strikes hopeful tone
An Iranian delegation headed by its top diplomat set off for Geneva on Wednesday for talks with the US, as the Islamic republic's president struck an upbeat tone about the prospect for a negotiated agreement to avert fresh conflict. Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened
The Fall and Rise of ‘Scream 7’: A Fired Star, a $500K Script Rewrite and Neve Campbell’s $7 Million Salary
When Ghostface returns to the big screen, the knife-wielding masked murderer is primed to make a box office killing. “Scream 7,” the latest installment in the long-running horror franchise, is tracking a scary-good debut of $45 million to $50 million in North America. Those
Some Sims 4 Players Are Quitting After A Mysterious Bug Turns All Their Family Photos Black
“EA killed this franchise.”
Sony Pictures CEO confirms Spider-Man spinoff universe is rebooting
After Kraven the Hunter and Madam Web bombed, Sony is starting over again
Sacked in the morning: Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle faces axe over Gaza debate
Germany's Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer has allegedly called for Tricia Tuttle to be replaced as director of the Berlin International Film Festival as fallout continues over the pro-Palestinian stance of many of its participants.
Mike Johnson Accidentally Admits Just How Weak Trump Is
House Speaker Mike Johnson let slip Tuesday night just how badly President Donald Trump needs Republicans to hold onto Congress. Following Trump’s long State of the Union address, Johnson tried to maintain an upbeat mood about the administration, telling Newsmax, “He needs all
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma trailer: David Lynch meets Friday the 13th
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma feels like a departure from Jane Schoenbrun's previous work
Tear Gun by Taiwanese designer Yi-Fei Chen is a...
Tear Gun by Taiwanese designer Yi-Fei Chen is a contraption that “collects and freezes actual tears to shoot them back at the person who caused the cry”.
I thought Overwatch's new Arcade mode was a glitch, but it's actually a ridiculous cat-stuffed free-for-all where spamming 'meow' is mandatory
Meow meow meeeooww. Meow meow meeooww.
Iron and blue LEDs synthesize natural molecules, cutting the need for expensive chiral components
Photocatalysts facilitate chemical reactions by absorbing light. Metal-based photocatalysts are widely used in organic synthesis due to their durability and the ability to tune their function by modifying the ligands attached to the central metal atom. Most metals used in
How a one‑eyed creature gave rise to our modern eyes
There is a tiny cyclops among your oldest ancestors, and humans share these remarkable ancestral roots with all other vertebrates. Researchers from Lund University and University of Sussex have found that all vertebrates evolved from a distant ancestor that had a single eye
Playful Patterns Emerge from Kinetic Systems in Pinaffo & Pluvinage’s Vibrant Installations
Brightly colored wood elements, electronics, and intricate frameworks create joyful, interactive installations. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article
Hilary Duff Was ‘Taken Aback’ by Ashley Tisdale’s Mom Group Essay: ‘I Felt Used’
Tisdale wrote about being iced out of a celebrity mom group that was presumed to include Meghan Trainor, Mandy Moore, and Duff, who claims the mean girl narrative is "not true"
Minneapolis Woman Detained by ICE Arrested Again at State of Union
Aliya Rahman probably thought she was done getting arrested when she attended Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Rahman, a U.S. citizen with autism and a traumatic brain injury, was previously detained by ICE while on her way to a medical appointment in
Germany accused of ditching climate targets as it scraps renewables mandate
Coalition government agrees to remove parts of controversial law and allow homes to rely on fossil fuels Germany’s coalition government has been accused of abandoning its climate targets after agreeing to scrap parts of a contentious heating law mandating the use of renewables
Metallica Announce Las Vegas Sphere Residency, With ‘No Repeat Weekends’
As expected, Metallica has announced that the band will debut its “Life Burns Faster” residency at Sphere in Las Vegas later this year. The eight-show run will take place on October 1 and 3, 15 and 17, 22 and 24, and 29 and 31, 2026 — and will continue the “No Repeat Weekend”
Just 1 in 3 State of the Union watchers confident Trump will lower costs: Flash poll
A flash poll taken after President Trump's record-long State of the Union address on Tuesday found that not many Americans are confident that he will lower costs. CNN conducted the flash poll and found that 31 percent of respondents were confident Trump will make the cost of
European Parliament backs new rules for ‘mid-cap’ businesses in simplification effort
EU lawmakers adopted new rules to simplify the legislative framework for so-called "mid-cap" companies on Wednesday as part of its general effort to cut red tape for businesses in Europe.
Resident Evil Requiem PC performance analysis: Great visuals and decent frame rates all round, though path tracing's an obvious frame rate killer
Upscaling is a bit of a must-use, but that's a given these days.
RFK Jr. knocks Democrats who didn't stand during Trump speech: 'We haven’t gotten much cooperation'
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ripped Democrats for refusing to stand as President Trump rattled off his domestic agenda during Tuesday's State of the Union address, including his administration’s push to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Buke & Gase Announce Breakup, Farewell Shows
Buke & Gase are hanging up their self-made instruments for good. The duo of Arone Dyer and Aron Sanchez became cult favorites making fascinating experimental rock music using bespoke instruments of their own making: the buke (a six-string former-baritone ukulele) and the gase
Democrats Win Three Big Elections During Trump’s State of the Union
While President Trump ranted about tariffs, immigration, and hockey at his State of the Union address Tuesday night, Democrats were celebrating three local election victories in crucial swing states. Ana Tiburcio of Alleghany County and Jennifer Mazzocco of Lehigh County were
18 Egyptians missing after deadly boat capsize near Greece
Egypt said Wednesday that 18 of its citizens were still missing after a migrant boat capsized, killing four people, off the Greek island of Crete last week. The wooden boat was carrying 50 people, including four minors, when Greece's coast guard was alerted late Friday. Greek
Resident Evil Requiem: The Kotaku Review
Capcom’s horror series has perfected its shooting and scares, but fumbles in taking the next step forward
Resident Evil Requiem review: Racoon City's swansong is terrifying and mournful
Resident Evil Requiem closes off the series' Raccoon City saga with a mournful epic filled with atomic anxiety.