‘SNL’: Women’s Hockey Gold Medalists Stick It to Trump

The Olympic champions fire back at the president for saying he would "have to bring" the women's team to the White House

Following Khamenei's assassination, his future heir will decide Iran's fate

Khamenei prepared for his death since the June war with Israel, while Iran's capacity to replace him and fight a prolonged war of attrition may push Trump to make do with tangible military achievements. But as a vacuum forms, different groups are vying for power – which may put

Pistachio production: Spain goes nutty for the snack that's become a food sector staple

Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?

Mourners gather in Mashhad after death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.

We will hit them with a force that has never been seen before, Trump warns Iran

Trump warned Iran against escalating attacks, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker vowed “devastating blows” in response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and continued US-Israeli strikes.

‘Not that optimistic’: As 30x30 goals falter, can an Ocean Act save Europe’s waters?

From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days.

Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force if it retaliates

March 1 (Reuters) - The United States will hit Iran "with a force that has never been seen before," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, should the Middle East nation retaliate for U.S. strikes. "Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than

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Malaysians safe amid widespread flight disruptions: Malaysia’s foreign ministry

The ministry urged Malaysians to halt all non-essential travel to the region for the time being.

PGA Awards: Barry Diller Swipes at David Ellison, Harvey Weinstein While Introducing Honoree Jason Blum

Horror mogul Blum is being honored with the Milestone Award at the Producers Guild of America Awards on Saturday night.

Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks

The leaders' comments come after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.

‘Heated Rivalry’ Stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams Reunite on ‘SNL’ for Ice Skating Sketch

“Heated Rivalry” costars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams reunited on “Saturday Night Live” on Feb. 28. During a sketch filmed outside the Rink at Rockefeller Center, Storrie played a guy on a bachelor party, ice skating and having fun with his friends. Meanwhile, a couple

Wary of wider conflict, European allies stress they didn’t join Iran strikes

The attack on Iran presents Europe with a new test in already-strained ties with the U.S., as appeals for restraint clash with Trump’s assertion that force will succeed.

‘Sinners,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Among Guild of Music Supervisors Award Winners

“Sinners,” “Marty Supreme” and “One Battle After Another” took home prizes at the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards on Saturday night. Dedicated to honoring the best achievements in music supervision and songwriting, winners on the TV side included the music

‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Tells His ‘America First’ Voters Why They Shouldn’t Feel Duped by Iran War

Trump, the "Board of Peace" leader, explains why he got "bored of peace"

Trump and Pete Hegseth Try to Justify Iran War on ‘SNL’: ‘I Don’t Know What I’m Doing’

Clearly, the “Saturday Night Live” writing team had a lot of work to do on Saturday, as they opened the show with a sketch about President Trump’s early morning attack on Iran. In the Feb. 28 cold open, Trump (played by James Austin Johnson) gives a press conference about the

Connor Storrie Honors Women’s USA Hockey Team After Olympics in ‘SNL’ Monologue

“Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie debuted as “SNL” host Saturday with a monologue that was less about the actor who plays a hockey star on TV, and more about giving credit to the women’s USA hockey team following their slight from the men’s team and President Donald Trump

South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last week dashed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with Seoul.

South Korea seeks to phase out formal school uniforms

Amid concerns over rising costs, schools will be encouraged to adopt casual-style uniforms or sportswear.

Lawmakers, world leaders react to Khamenei's death after Iran strikes

The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran was met with praise from some lawmakers and world leaders, and left others condemning the Trump administration and declaring its actions illegal. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the

‘Kennedy Center Honors’ Will Be Renamed ‘Trump Kennedy Center Honors,’ With Program Moving to a Smaller Venue ‘Where Ticket Demand Will Be Even Higher’

“The Kennedy Center Honors” have been presented under that longstanding, historic name for the final time. (Or at least for the last time for the next three years.) To the surprise of probably few people, the awards program will henceforth be known as “The Trump Kennedy Center

More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader

DUBAI/JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, March 1 - Israel said it had launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iranians faced uncertainty after the killing of their supreme leader in U.S. and Israeli attacks that threatened to destabilize the wider Middle East. Hours after the

Door left unlocked blamed for Siberian tiger’s death at Seoul Grand Park

The Siberian tiger, Miho, was attacked by another tiger who was transferred to the same complex in January..

S. Korea’s Lee hopes to improve ties with Japan for ‘friendly new world’

He also emphasised the importance of harmony in North-east Asia.

China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran

China said Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected.

PGA Awards: ‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Home Top Film Prize

'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'The Pitt,' 'The Studio' and 'Adolescence' were also among the big winners at Saturday's Producers Guild Awards.

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

As a fresh Middle East conflict risks sending oil prices sharply higher, Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are widely expected to announce an output increase Sunday, analysts say. The virtual meeting by the eight members of the Organization of

Looks like Boltgun 2 will be the Warhammer game to finally give the setting's horniest Chaos god its due

Good luck trying to hit the daemonettes.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran result in Khamenei's death: Five things to know

Iran now stands without its supreme leader for 36 years, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after joint strikes from the U.S. and Israel on Saturday killed him and attacked military command posts and missile sites across the country. President Trump announced the strikes at 2:30 a.m. EST

‘One Battle After Another’ Takes Producers Guild Award as Paul Thomas Anderson Pays Emotional Tribute to Warner Bros. Pictures Chiefs

“One Battle After Another” took home the Producers Guild Award for theatrical motion picture, adding to its near-sweep of major kudos in the build up to the Academy Awards on March 15. “One Battle” director-producer Paul Thomas Anderson capped an emotional night by paying

2026 NAACP Image Awards: ‘Sinners’ Dominates With 13 Wins, Including Best Motion Picture

Star Michael B. Jordan won the top prize of Entertainer of the Year.

Watch Rosalía and Björk Bring ‘Berghain’ Drama to the 2026 Brit Awards

The performance is the first time the two singers delivered a live rendition of the symphonic track

Sirens sound across Israel after Iran warns of 'intense' retaliation

Hegseth calls Iran strikes 'most lethal' aerial operation in history

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth late on Saturday broke his silence about the U.S. strikes on Iran, which he described as the "most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history." "The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now

Delroy Lindo Speaks Out on BAFTA Tourette’s Incident at NAACP Image Awards: “Something Negative Becoming Positive”

Taking the stage with writer-director Ryan Coogler to loud applause at the awards ceremony, Lindo offered just one of numerous callbacks to the controversy that took place the previous Sunday in London.

Iran's Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86

By Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (Reuters) - The 36-year rule of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built Iran into a powerful anti-U.S. force, spreading its military sway across the Middle East, while using an iron fist to crush repeated unrest at home. He was killed on Saturday, aged

Explainer-Why is the US attacking Iran?

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday in an operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghan, Pakistani forces

KABUL, March 1 (Reuters) - Blasts and gunfire were heard in Kabul on Sunday, a Reuters journalist in the Afghan capital said, as fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a fourth day. Explosions echoed across parts of the city before sunrise, followed by bursts of

Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108

There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.

Indonesia flag carrier Garuda suspends flights from and to Doha: Statement

The airline said its other international routes would continue to operate normally.

Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant Died After ‘Courageous’ Battle With Cancer

Power was "a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture" the group said in a statement

Viola Davis Incites Inspiration During NAACP Image Awards Speech: “Our Crown Has Already Been Bought, All We Have to Do Is Wear It”

The EGOT winner was honored with the Chairman’s Award during Saturday night's awards ceremony.

Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded

Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.

Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul as conflict intensifies

The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes against government installations over the past week following accusations, which it denies, that it harbours militants.

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm

March 1 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli and US strikes, Iranian state media said on Sunday. (Reporting by Yomna Ehab and Hatem Maher)

Factbox-US deploys suicide drones and Tomahawk missiles in Iran strikes

WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs. U.S.

State of Texas: Poll tracks U.S. Senate race, Trump approval in Texas

Tuesday is one of the most consequential days of the year in Texas politics. Voters will decide who appears on the November ballot - or in many cases, who advances to a May runoff.