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How Mexican forces killed El Mencho, the country's most powerful cartel leader
Mexican forces killed cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes aka El Mencho on Sunday, sparking violent reprisals across multiple states and raising fears of further chaos. How was he killed, and what's next for the Jalisco New Generation cartel?
Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms
Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have".
Double Hungarian veto thwarts loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia
"We should not tie together things that are not connected to each other at all," High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Monday amid a new crisis caused by back-to-back Hungarian vetoes.
Sex Pistols announce 'Anarchy in the UK' tour to celebrate 50 years of punk
Punk royalty Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour in December, as 2026 marks five decades since the release of their seminal track ‘Anarchy in the UK’.
K-pop romance scam surge prompts South Korea–Brazil police alliance
In Brazil, authorities have reported cases involving fake sales of South Korean travel packages.
Change EU rules to stop Hungary's abuse of veto, Lithuanian foreign minister says
With Budapest having blocked a €90 billion lifeline loan for Ukraine and a twentieth sanctions package against Russia, Kęstutis Budrys says action needs to be taken to stop Hungary abusing its veto to block key EU policies.
Europe's 'loud killer': Which countries suffer most from noise pollution?
Long-term high noise exposure is linked to cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health issues. A new report reveals Europe's loudest and quietest corners.
Ted Sarandos Responds to Donald Trump’s Call to Fire Board Member Susan Rice: ‘He Likes to Do a Lot of Things on Social Media’
Ted Sarandos has brushed off Donald Trump’s social media demand that Netflix fire board member Susan Rice, saying the streamer’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery is a business matter and not a political one. “He likes to do a lot of things on social media,” the Netflix co-CEO and
US ambassador urges Portugal to buy F-35s, join top-tier air forces
LISBON, Feb 23 - The U.S. ambassador to Portugal has urged Lisbon to replace its ageing F-16 fighter jets with Lockheed Martin's F-35, saying the stealth jet would ensure interoperability with Europe's top-tier air forces.
Watch the video: Trump vs US Supreme Court — the homeland tariff war
After the US Supreme Court ruled last week that Trump's tariffs were unconstitutional, the US president simply doubled down and announced a new 15% import tax. What actually happened, and how will it affect you?
‘Welcome to China’ greets Philippine officials on trip to disputed South China Sea
The coral-fringed Thitu, known as Pag-asa or Hope, is the largest and most prized feature in the Spratly archipelago.
Drones disrupt 50 Vietnam flights during Lunar New Year
It was not clear who was operating the drones or how close they came to the aircraft.
Construction of the Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT) Launched in Kyrgyz Republic
A capsule-laying ceremony was held on the shores of Issyk-Kul Lake in the Issyk-Kul Region of the Kyrgyz Republic, marking the beginning of construction of the Tamchy Special Financial Investment Territory (SFIT). The Tamchy SFIT is a fully state-owned project, implemented
'Welcome to CHINA' greets Philippine officials on trip to disputed South China Sea
THITU ISLAND, South China Sea, Feb 23 - As the Philippine Coast Guard plane descended toward the country's most strategically important outpost in the disputed South China Sea, passengers' phones lit up with a roaming alert: \"Welcome to CHINA.\"
Human rights are under assault, says UN Secretary General
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Human rights are under assault worldwide, the United Nations chief warned on Monday, citing widespread abuses of international law and devastating civilian suffering in conflicts in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. "The rule of law is
Thomas Jefferson’s Handwritten Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Here’s another thing you can credit Thomas Jefferson with: being the first known American to record an ice cream recipe. It’s one of 10 surviving recipes written by the founding father. According to Monticello.org, ice cream began appearing “in French cookbooks starting in the
The Circular Economy Act needs a cap on residual waste, not another disposal debate
As negotiations on the Circular Economy Act approach, Brussels faces a familiar temptation: adjust recycling targets, fine-tune landfill restrictions, recalibrate reporting rules, and declare progress, writes Janek Vähk. But Europe’s waste problem is not primarily about
No tsunami threat after 7-magnitude quake strikes Indonesia’s Kalimantan
The quake was at a depth of 633km.
Asia braces for Trump’s tariff Plan B and dollar Plan C
TOKYO — Asia has spent the few days since the Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariffs bracing for what might come next from the most mercantilist White House in 125 years. On Friday, the court ruled against the US president’s claim that the International Emergency
Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper
SYDNEY, Feb 23 - The Trump Organization has signed a deal to build its first tower in Australia, in a project worth A$1.5 billion ($1.06 billion) that developers say will become the country’s tallest building.
Travelling to Mexico? Here’s what you need to know following cartel violence outbreak
Visitors to the popular resort city of Puerto Vallarta have been told to stay indoors, while many flights to and from the airport have been cancelled.
London TV Screenings 2026: 20+ Must-Track Series, With Shemar Moore, Brenda Blethyn and the Inimitable Sheridan Smith Plus Shows From ‘Narcos’ and ‘Ozark’ Co-Creators
As the U.K. TV industry scrambles for cash beyond U.S. players, the 2026 London TV Screenings weigh in as a tribute to its resilient status as international’s biggest talent hub. This year’s line-up takes in upcoming shows by Jack Thorne, George Kay, Chris Brancato and Bill
COL Group International Expands Microdrama Distribution Network With New Regional Partners, 1,700 Title Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
COL Group International has formalized a cross-continental distribution structure and expanded its global microdrama catalogue to more than 1,700 titles, the company revealed at Mip London and London Screenings 2026. The Singapore-headquartered division, which launched last
The troubling silence at the Munich Security Conference about the end of New START
On 5 February 2026 the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START ) expired - a significant turning point in international security. At the Munich Security Conference which ran from 13th to 15th February New START barely got a mention, writes Dick Roche. New START was
EU facilitates skills portability for over 185,000 professionals
The Commission has published a report assessing the implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive (2005/36/EC). The report highlights that, between 2020 and 2024, the EU rules on the recognition of professional qualifications have allowed over 185,000
China building a different AI future than the West
The headlines are predictable by now. The United States restricts chip exports. Chinese labs release competitive models. Pundits declare who is “winning” the artificial intelligence race. The language borrows from sport and war: sprints, breakthroughs and supremacy. It makes
India and US defer trade talks after Supreme Court's tariff ruling
An Indian delegation was expected to travel to Washington this week to finalise the terms of a trade deal.
