Pakistani strike killed hundreds, Afghanistan says, as regional conflicts boil

As attention focuses on Iran, the conflict between two of its neighbors is escalating.

Thailand’s Anutin re-elected as PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

His alliance is expected to control 292 of the current 499 seats in Parliament.

Directable AI Set to Disrupt Film and TV Biz: ‘It’s Going to Help Small Film Industries in Asia Compete’

Generative AI has already changed commercial advertising, is replacing countless processes within film and TV production and is poised to upend even newer technology such as virtual production, says filmmakers and technologists who have spoken to Variety on the sidelines of

The Four Desires Driving All Human Behavior: Bertrand Russell’s Magnificent Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

"Nothing in the world is more exciting than a moment of sudden discovery or invention, and many more people are capable of experiencing such moments than is sometimes thought."

'One of a kind' Messi hits 900 career goals - numbers behind milestone

After Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal on Wednesday, BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind the "insane" achievement.

What Do We Really Think of the New New Museum?

Hyperallergic’s editors sit down for an earnest conversation about the institution’s expanded building and inaugural exhibition.

Micron Just Smashed Estimates - Buy The Dip

Nippon TV’s ‘Tokyo Miko Ninja’ Shows What Human-AI Co-Creation Looks Like in Practice (EXCLUSIVE)

When Nippon TV premiered “Tokyo Miko Ninja” in January, the Japanese broadcaster wasn’t testing the waters on AI-integrated drama production. It was, by its own account, making a declaration. Set in a stylized version of present-day Tokyo where the sensibility of the Edo period

As War Drives Viewers to Streaming, Pakistan’s Begin Platform Expands Content Slate and Eyes South Asian Growth (EXCLUSIVE)

With war in the Middle East and between Pakistan and Afghanistan reshaping viewing habits across the region, Begin CEO Jonathan Mark-Tatti sees opportunity where others see disruption. “Geopolitical instability creates economic and operational challenges, but it often increases

Joe Kent discusses decision to resign over Iran on Tucker Carlson program

Joe Kent, the former top Trump administration intelligence official who resigned this week over the U.S. military’s ongoing operations in Iran, discussed his decision in a podcast interview Wednesday with right-wing pundit Tucker Carlson, who shares many of his opinions on the

Rosalía’s Lux Tour Merch Includes A Novel Hoodie

Earlier this week, Rosalía kicked off her massive tour to celebrate last year's massive Lux . She gave live debuts to most of the album, and it turns out she went all-out with merch too, particularly with a white hoodie whose hood has a nun's habit to resemble Rosalía's on the

New DNA base editor minimizes bystander edits while maintaining high efficiency

The trajectory of base editing has been remarkable, progressing from the laboratory to patient care, treating debilitating or terminal illnesses, in less than a decade. A type of gene editing that makes chemical changes to our DNA, base editing was developed by Alexis Komor,

Sakha Filmmakers Make First Coordinated Industry Push at Hong Kong FilMart With 20-Project Slate

Filmmakers from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia, Russia) are mounting their first organized appearance at Hong Kong FilMart, presenting a regional booth with a slate of more than 20 projects spanning horror, supernatural thrillers, comedy and socially driven drama. The

Hong Kong’s First Multi-Sensory XR Film Announced at Filmart (EXCLUSIVE)

Hong Kong cinema takes a bold leap into the immersive era as veteran director and cinematographer Kwok-man Keung unveils “Harbour Dreams: Hong Kong XR Adventure” at this year’s FilMart. Hailed as the city’s first 6D multi-sensory film, the 20-minute experience blends VR, AR,

Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - The Pentagon has asked the White House to approve a more than $200 billion request to the U.S. Congress to fund the war in Iran, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing a senior administration official. (Reporting by Jasper Ward and

The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?

With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

Netflix plans ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ global concert tour before sequel to hit film: report

"KPop Demon Hunters" won the Oscar for best animated feature on Sunday. The movie's song, "Golden," took the Academy Award for best original song.

From kampung to Golden Globes: How Malaysian label Khoon Hooi became a global occasion wear brand

Nearly three decades in, Malaysian designer Lee Khoon Hooi has dressed Golden Globes red carpets, built a loyal following across the Middle East – and still picks up his own phone.

Padilla says he will 'rework' bill establishing Chávez National Park after abuse allegations

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) on Wednesday vowed to “rework” a bill he introduced last year proposing the creation of a national park dedicated to César Chávez, after a lengthy piece in The New York Times revealed numerous allegations of sexual abuse against the late civil

Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster

A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: the situation off the coast of Malta is rapidly becoming more

Iranian missiles kill four Palestinians in West Bank, one man in Israel, emergency services say

The strike on the West Bank town of Beit Awwa, near Hebron, also wounded six other women, the Red Crescent said. Emergency services reported that a Thai foreign worker was killed in central Israel, while several others were lightly wounded in the Arab town of Jaljulya and Tel

Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying

The Canadian province has proposed legislation that will limit its use solely to end-of-life circumstances.

How to stop panic buying: Research finds COVID lesson

Panic buying doesn't just respond to shortages—it creates them. And according to a University of the Sunshine Coast behavioral scientist, the lessons learned during COVID-19 remain critical for preventing future buying frenzies.

New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years

New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica and the air contained inside it are extending the history of Earth's climate records and expanding researchers' understanding of how the planet has changed over the last 3 million years.

This is maybe the best baseball catch you’ll ever...

This is maybe the best baseball catch you’ll ever see. Or the most fun one anyway.

The surprising cancer link between cats and humans

Scientists have mapped the genetics of cancer in cats for the first time at scale, uncovering major overlaps with human cancers. Key mutations—like those linked to breast cancer—appear in both species, and some human cancer drugs may also work in cats. Because pets share our

Global insect rescue plan requires new technology to ensure success

Cameras that photograph insects overnight and AI that identifies them are among a new generation of tools that could finally allow scientists to track whether the world's plan to save nature is working for its most overlooked creatures. A global team of scientists has found

Powell: I'm not leaving

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Powell pledges to stay at Fed while DOJ probe continues The Fed chief made clear Wednesday he's not going anywhere until the Justice Department ends its criminal

Crimson Desert Reviews Hail It As A Gorgeous And Impressive But Bland And Often Flawed Open-World Blockbuster

The initial reviews don't match some of the early hype

Democrats brush off latest DHS counteroffer from White House: 'Wholly inadequate'

Democrats on Wednesday sharply criticized the White House’s latest counterproposal aimed at ending the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, arguing that it falls short of sufficiently addressing their concerns about the administration’s immigration crackdown. The

BMG Sues Anthropic for Alleged Training of Chatbot With Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones Lyrics

“Anthropic’s rapid development of its new technology is no excuse for its egregious law-breaking,” the new complaint says

'A major mistake', EPP anniversary spoiled by cooperation with far-right in EU Parliament

The European People's Party celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels amid internal criticism for the alleged cooperation with the far-right in the European Parliament.

Crimson Desert reviews say it's not the second coming of open-world games

The reviews for Crimson Desert, Pearl Abyss' enormous open-world game, are in, and critics aren't terribly hot or cold on it overall.

Falklands celebrate success of Shearers and Wool-handlers Team at world Golden Shears competition in New Zealand

Congratulations have been pouring on the Falkland Islands Team at the recent 2026 World Shearing and Wool-handling Championships, Golden Shears, at Masterton, New Zealand, following the outstanding results obtained at the competition by Adam, Evan, Talia, Pilar and Richard.

Clearing circular RNA from cells extends lifespan, C. elegans study reveals

Cells in our bodies produce RNA based on genetic information stored in DNA, and RNA serves as a blueprint for making proteins. Researchers at KAIST have discovered a new phenomenon: Removing "circular RNA" that accumulates in cells as we age can slow down aging and extend

‘Invincible’ Bosses Explain Those Young Nolan Flashbacks and Eve’s Big Reveal in Season 4 Premiere: ‘That’s Going to Be Heightening Things Moving Forward’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 4 premiere of “Invincible,” now streaming on Prime Video. The “Invincible” Season 4 premiere did something that the show, and Robert Kirkman’s original superhero comic book series, has never done before: show fans the

Platypus Anatomy Just Got Weirder

These egg-laying oddities are more birdlike than previously thought The post Platypus Anatomy Just Got Weirder appeared first on Nautilus .

Argentina unemployment rises to 7.5% at end-2025, Indec says

Argentina’s unemployment rate stood at 7.5% in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from 6.4% in the same period of 2024 and from 6.6% in the previous quarter, according to data released on Wednesday by the national statistics agency, Indec. The employment rate was 45.0%, while the

Lorde Ready For New Label Deal, LED Jacket

Last year, Lorde ruled the pop world with her latest record Virgin . Today, the New Zealand singer revealed that her deal with Universal Music Group expired in December, and now she's an independent artist. The post Lorde Ready For New Label Deal, LED Jacket appeared first on

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide amid inflation worries as Iran war sends oil surging

Bravo Hits Pause on ‘The Real Housewives of Miami’ Amid Low Ratings

After weeks of worried murmurs in the Bravosphere about the status of “The Real Housewives Miami,” a source confirms to Variety that Bravo has indeed hit pause on the show, which concluded its seventh season in October. The show, though beloved among devoted Bravo fans, is the

‘Warrants or bust’: House hard-liners deliver ultimatum ahead of spy powers vote

A long-brewing confrontation over Section 702 surveillance authorities comes to a head next week.

Brazil’s central bank starts easing cycle, cuts Selic rate to 14.75%

Brazil’s central bank on Wednesday cut the Selic benchmark rate from 15% to 14.75% a year, marking the first reduction since May 2024 and the formal start of an easing cycle that policymakers had already flagged. In its statement, the Monetary Policy Committee, or Copom, said

Netflix Execs: No, We Don’t Tell Filmmakers to Repeat the Plot

Film and series heads Dan Lin and Bela Bajaria insist there’s no “formula” for a Netflix title.

Ancient climate records reveal a wetter Levant that may have guided early humans out of Africa

For modern residents of the Levant, the "Red Sea Trough" usually brings a brief, dusty transition between seasons. But 127,000 years ago, this same weather pattern may have been the literal key to human history. A new study, led by Ph.D. student Efraim Bril, Prof. Adi Torfstein

Tech super PACs spend a lot, win less

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI, crypto spending sees mixed payoff in Illinois Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency groups saw a mix of key losses and a few wins in Tuesday night’s primaries in Illinois, as midterms continue to serve as a litmus test of

You're laughing—Thomas the Tank Engine is being brutalized by Unreal Engine physics, and you're laughing

Shield your eyes, Ringo.

First Iranian attack to kill Palestinians hits West Bank, three women dead

JERUSALEM, March 18 (Reuters) - Three Palestinian women were killed in an Iranian missile attack in the occupied West Bank late on Wednesday, the Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first deadly Iranian strike there — and the first to kill Palestinians — since the start of