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Three U.S. service members have been killed, and President Donald Trump said “there will likely be more” with U.S.-Israeli operations set to continue for weeks.
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Tilly Norwood Creator Plans ‘Rapid Expansion’ With the ‘Tillyverse,’ Where Norwood and Other AI Actors ‘Will Live, Collaborate and Build Careers’
Tilly Norwood creator Eline van der Velden is planning a “rapid expansion” for her digital creation including building an entire universe around her. As part of the expansion Van der Velden has tapped Prime Video’s Mark Whelan as head of strategy and operations at her new AI
China says one citizen dead in Iran conflict, more than 3,000 evacuated
BEIJING, March 2 - The Iran conflict killed one Chinese citizen in Tehran, the capital, while more than 3,000 were evacuated, China's foreign ministry said on Monday, as its embassies and consulates in nearby countries swung into action to help the affected.
IDF strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah joins Iran war, launching rockets at Israel
The IDF intercepted missiles and drones launched from Lebanon, and said it attacked Hezbollah operatives in retaliation ■ Lebanese PM Salam condemned strikes against Israel as 'irresponsible and suspicious' ■ Lebanon's Health Ministry said 31 were killed and 149 wounded in
Alleged Japanese rape victim recounts mental torment
Before filing her case in 2024, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Iran conflict disrupts oil supply to Asian countries dependent on Middle East
By Katya Golubkova, Yuka Obayashi and Nidhi Verma TOKYO/NEW DELHI, March 2 (Reuters) - The widening Iranian conflict is disrupting oil flows to several Asian countries as vessels are bottled up within the Middle East Gulf and crude and transport costs are rising, industry
The Greatest Double Agent Ever: How a Spanish Chicken Farmer Became the Most Important Double Agent in WWII
Juan Pujol García was one of the rare individuals whose participation in World War II made him a Member of the Order of the British Empire and earned him the Iron Cross. He gained that unlikely distinction in perhaps the riskiest of all roles in espionage, that of a double
Drone strike hits British air base in Cyprus
After an Iranian-made Shahed drone struck a British air base in Cyprus Monday morning, the Cypriot president said he wishes to clarify the country 'does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation.' The strike caused limited damage and no
Britain, Europe and Trump’s Iran war: the “defensive” logic that could still drag the UK in
As the Middle East lurches into another high-intensity confrontation, the British government is trying to hold two ideas in the public mind at the same time: that this is not Britain’s war — and that Britain must nevertheless take steps that materially enable it. In the past 48
Africa: UAE to Cover Extended Hotel Accommodation for Tourists Stranded in Abu Dhabi
[Premium Times] The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority says the country's airports and national carriers have handled approximately 20,200 passengers affected by recent flight changes.
Iran strikes spotlight chances for North Korea to resume nuclear talks with Trump
By Heejin Kim and Sebin Choi SEOUL, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran will reinforce the nuclear ambitions of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, say experts and former officials, as attention focuses on whether he might return to negotiations with
Gorbachev at 95: Why the Legacy of the Last Soviet Leader Holds the Key to Europe's Security Today
On March 2, 2026, Mikhail Gorbachev would have turned 95. Today, when Europe and Russia seem divided by an unbridgeable chasm and threats are voiced more often than ever, it is worth remembering a simple truth: geography does not change. Russia remains part of the European
EU takes aim at trafficking of illicit firearms
Illicit firearms pose a grave risk to public safety, fuelling terrorism, organized crime, gang violence and other serious offences. In the EU, it is currently difficult to combat firearms trafficking, given that current EU rules only cover the legal ownership and transfer of
SAG Actor Awards 2026: 'Sinners' takes top prize - What does this mean for the Oscars?
The 32nd Annual Actor Awards – formerly SAG Awards - took place last night in Los Angeles and saw ‘Sinners’ win big and confirm its momentum two weeks prior to the Oscars. Here’s everything you need to know.
Watch Michael B. Jordan’s Surprise Actor Award Win: ‘Thank You for Making Me Feel Seen’
"This ride has been unbelievable," he said of being part of Ryan Coogler's Southern vampire movie Sinners
Myanmar grants amnesty to over 7,000 convicted of ‘terrorist group’ support
It was not immediately clear which groups the prisoners had been convicted of association with.
Spain's FM says 'unilateral' US-Israeli attack on Iran not backed by international law
Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares tells Europe Today that the US and Israel's military intervention in Iran is not backed by the UN Treaties or international law, while also condemning Iran's retaliation as 'unjustified.'
Newsletter: World on knife-edge as US-Israel war with Iran risks spillover
Also in this newsletter: Croatia's PM weighs in on the ongoing energy dispute pitting Hungary and Slovakia against Ukraine.
Korea Box Office: ‘The King’s Warden’ Rules With 82% Market Share
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” maintained the top position at the South Korean box office during the weekend of Feb. 27–Mar. 1, according to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. The film captured a dominant 82.01% of the total revenue
Space, 6G and AI: How Europe aims to be at the forefront of global communications with €100mil fund
The European Space Agency and GSMA have unveiled a new partnership that aims to boost Europe's 6G and AI capabilities.
‘I love midges because I know what their hearts look like’: is the passion for taxonomy in danger of dying out?
Insect taxonomist Art Borkent has described and named more than 300 species of midges but fears his field of science is dying out, despite millions of insects, fungi and other organisms waiting to be discovered Once Art Borkent starts speaking about biting midges, he rarely
Commission proposes new measures to prevent and counter terrorism
The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures to prevent and counter terrorism. It has outlined how to reinforce Europe's collective response to evolving terrorist and violent extremist threats. Over the past decade, the EU has strengthened its response to
Israel-Iran conflict: Middle East aviation remains grounded with airspace and airports closed
Hundreds more flights have been cancelled on Monday leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded around the world.
Why you could face legal consequences for posting strike footage in the Middle East
Authorities have restrictions around sharing such images for security purposes and to prevent the spread of fake news.
Missile fire from Iran wounds five in Jerusalem
Five people were wounded in Jerusalem after missiles fired from Iran struck the area, as cross-border attacks continued for a third day.
Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson censured over ‘inflammatory’ Muslim comments
She called the motion a “stunt” before storming out of the chamber.