January was fifth hottest on record despite cold snap: EU monitor
The planet experienced its fifth-hottest January on record despite a cold snap that swept across the United States and Europe, the EU's climate monitor said Tuesday.
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Were the Egyptian Pyramids Not Built Up, But Carved Down?: A Bold New Theory Explains Their Construction
We know more or less everything we could possibly know about ancient Egyptian civilization. That owes in large part to the advanced state of record-keeping it achieved, and how many of its writings have survived, up to and including — as previously featured here on Open Culture
Israel PM to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agenda
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington Wednesday, seeking to press him to adopt a tougher line on Iran's ballistic missile programme in the next round of talks. It will be their sixth meeting in the United States since Trump
Warming climate threatens Greenland's ancestral way of life
Standing in his boat with binoculars in hand, hunter Malik Kleist scans the horizon for seals. But this February, the sea ice in southwestern Greenland has yet to freeze, threatening traditional livelihoods like his.
Half of the world's coral reefs suffered major bleaching during the 2014–2017 global heat wave, estimates suggest
Benefits to society from coral reefs, including fisheries, tourism, coastal protection, pharmaceutical discovery and more, are estimated at about $9.8 trillion per year. For the first time, an international team led by Smithsonian researchers estimated the extent of coral
Seeing is Believing: A Reading List on Making Meaning from Data
Eight stories on the power and beauty of visual communication.
Formula 1 Podcast ‘Up to Speed’ Gets in Gear With Hosts Will Buxton, Naomi Schiff, David Coulthard and Jolie Sharpe
U.K. media and entertainment company Global has lined up an all-star quartet of hosts for “Up to Speed,” its new Formula 1 racing podcast: Will Buxton, “Drive to Survive” star and F1 journalist; driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff; 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard;
This common tomato nutrient may help prevent severe gum disease
A large U.S. study suggests that not getting enough lycopene—the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color—may seriously raise the risk of severe gum disease in older adults. Researchers found that seniors with adequate lycopene intake had about one-third the risk of
All game codes for Abyss February 2026: Potions and Oxygen Pods
All active Abyss codes for Potions and Oxygen Pods.
Japanese businesses in China worried over negative impact from diplomatic row
China has implemented a string of measures such as an advisory against travel to Japan.
Cricket diplomacy: India playing the long game in Afghanistan
On the night of October 23, 2023, India’s oldest international cricket ground, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, erupted in celebration. Tens of thousands roared and waved flags. The stands rejoiced in what seemed like a familiar triumph over a long-standing
An emotional countdown to the maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe's most powerful rocket
In a tightly controlled manufacturing hangar west of Paris, workers put the finishing touches on an enormous silver-colored engine. In just a few days, a similar machine will help propel the most powerful version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket yet, flying for the first time with
Singtel-owned Optus outage in Australia: 35,000 customers still affected, advised to restart phones
Optus is contacting those still affected via e-mail with instructions to restart their devices.
France bets on six new nuclear reactors and renewables to power its energy future
The government is preparing to publish a key energy roadmap, aiming for 60% electricity consumption by 2030, with six new nuclear reactors and a mix of renewable energies.
ChatGPT will now show you adverts. Here's everything you need to know
The company says ads will be clearly labelled, won’t influence ChatGPT’s answers, and that conversations will remain private from advertisers.
The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns
The first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades opened Monday in Texas, part of a larger effort to keep the flesh-eating parasite they spawn from crossing the Mexican border and wreaking havoc on the American cattle industry.
My travels with Pope Francis: European Book Prize winner Javier Cercas talks faith, facts and lies
Javier Cercas won the 2025 European Book Prize with 'God's madman at the end of the world', a novel about one of Pope Francis' last trips before his death. In a wide-ranging interview, the acclaimed writer tells Euronews about life in the Vatican, Spain's military coup and
Kremlin says no date yet for next round of Ukraine talks
MOSCOW, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday there was no date set yet for the next round of peace talks on Ukraine, but said the negotiations were likely to happen soon. Russia, Ukraine and the United States met last week in Abu Dhabi for a second round of trilateral
Iran says nuclear talks gauged 'seriousness' of U.S
DUBAI, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Nuclear talks with the United States allowed Tehran to gauge Washington's seriousness and showed enough consensus to continue on the diplomatic track, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. U.S. and Iranian diplomats held talks through
The Drain of Expertise: When Business Leaves with People
After 2022, a significant number of Russian entrepreneurs and senior managers found themselves in a situation where continuing their professional activities within their original jurisdiction became difficult or, in some cases, impossible. Restrictions on international
Olympic Skier Hunter Hess Responds to Trump Slamming Him for Having ‘Mixed Feelings’ About Representing the U.S.: ‘There Are Always Things That Could Be Better’ About America
U.S. Olympic skier Hunter Hess has responded to President Donald Trump blasting him for saying he had “mixed feelings” about representing the U.S. at the winter games. The freestyle skier had said during a press conference on Saturday that representing the United States brings
UK backs biggest English onshore windfarm in a decade among 190 green energy projects
Government also offers contracts for record number of solar schemes as it aims to create clean electricity system by 2030 Business live – latest updates The largest onshore windfarm in England in a decade has been awarded a government subsidy among 190 contracts for energy
Over 60% of Nepal’s households use sewage-contaminated water
Information was collected from 12,960 households, according to the report.
False alarm: US-Iran talks are not a countdown to conflict
When Iranian and US officials met for talks in the Omani capital of Muscat on February 6, many journalists and analysts were speculating as to whether diplomacy will fail and whether war will inevitably follow. But that framing misses the deeper reality of this moment. The more
EU remains least corrupt but anti-graft progress stalls, report warns
The EU remains the least corrupt region but has stalled on reforms, with Hungary and Bulgaria worst, the Nordics best, and watchdogs warning of rising risks.
Africa: African Foreign Ministers Gather in Addis Ababa Ahead of 39th AU Summit
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign affairs ministers from across the African continent have begun arriving in Addis Ababa to take part in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit.
Philippine Congress dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos
Out of 300 lawmakers in the Lower House, 284 voted to dismiss the complaints.
Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe
VILNIUS, Feb 10 - Russia has no intention of launching a military attack on any NATO state this year or next, but is racing to rebuild its forces as Europe steps up its rearmament, Estonia's foreign intelligence service said in its annual report on Tuesday.
Russia's oil revenues dwindle as sanctions bite, hitting economy
The Kremlin has resorted to higher taxes and borrowing to fill the gap left by dwindling oil revenues and slower economic growth.
Growing fruits on desert lands? Inside China’s decades-long fight against desertification
For more than four decades, China has been working to halt the spread of desertification through the Three-North Shelterbelt programme, colloquially known as the Great Green Wall.
Rare Video: Vince Guaraldi’s First Televised Performance of “Linus and Lucy” (1964)
In 1964—a year before the release of A Charlie Brown Christmas—Vince Guaraldi gave the first televised performance of “Linus and Lucy.” Filmed for public television, the performance featured Guaraldi on piano, Tom Beeson on bass, and John Rae on drums. Long unseen, this 1964
Misery for many as rain falls for 40 days in some parts of UK
Persistent wet weather is affecting farmers, builders, sports, wildlife – and damaging roads and homes “Feel like it hasn’t stopped raining?” the Met Office asked on Monday. For some places, the forecaster said, it really had rained every day so far this year. People who live
‘I Understand Your Displeasure’ Takes Us Inside the Cut-Throat Cleaning Sector (Exclusive Berlin Trailer)
Writer-director Kilian Armando Friedrich's debut fiction feature, starring a cast of non-professional actors, premieres in the Berlinale's Panorama lineup.
