An enemy’s fall frees up South Korea’s leader. Now comes the tough part
Mr Lee has vowed to heal the divided country and not to indulge in political revenge.
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South Korea says US trade deal still intact after Trump tariff ruling
Seoul has pledged a full-scale response to protect national interests and Korean companies.
Eric Dane’s Friends Launch GoFundMe to Support Actor’s Daughters After His Death
The Grey’s Anatomy star died at age 53 after a battle with ALS
Pentagon blocked from using UK bases in potential Iran strike
The United Kingdom has blocked a request by the U.S. to use the country’s bases for a potential strike on Iran, according to multiple British media reports. The decision by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, first reported by The Times, was reportedly made due to concerns
How travel and dating apps are changing relationship rules for queer men
Travel and dating apps like Grindr are reshaping how some queer men in relationships negotiate sex and intimacy—often through careful discussion and agreed boundaries rather than secrecy, challenging assumptions that such encounters are reckless, according to new research from
‘Here Lies Love’: David Byrne and Director Snehai Desai on Adapting the Dance Musical for L.A.’s Taper, and Why Imelda Marcos’ Story Nervously Parallels Contemporary America
Fascism has arrived and settled into Los Angeles. And before you say “Tell us something we don’t already know,” this refers to the opening on this coast of “Here Lies Love,” the David Byrne-created musical about the Philippines’ dictatorial First Lady, Imelda Marcos, now
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi Says She Has Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: ‘I Gotta Keep Attacking This’
The Jersey Shore star said doctors caught it early and stressed the importance of regular pap smears
How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
Minnesota is falling short on its climate goals, new state data shows
Minnesota is struggling to achieve its climate goals despite decades of falling greenhouse gas emissions, newly released state data shows. State law requires Minnesota's electric utilities to reduce their carbon emissions to zero by 2040.
US sets up gold-medal game against Canada at the Olympics by cruising past Slovakia
The much-anticipated but never guaranteed U.S.-Canada showdown for gold in men's hockey at the Olympics is on.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media
A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.
1,100 dead or sick geese in NJ spark bird flu warning, prompt lake's closure
At least 1,100 dead or sick birds, mostly Canada geese, have been reported across New Jersey in an outbreak that started on Valentine's Day, according to state officials.
What the Supreme Court's tariff ruling could mean for your wallet
Don't expect a cheaper grocery bill tomorrow even after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Ted Sarandos Fights to Seal Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Netflix Co-CEO on Battling ‘Misinformation,’ the Future of HBO Max and His ‘Blood Oath’ for Theatrical Exhibition
Ted Sarandos is not amused and he’s not sitting quietly. The Netflix co-CEO is vigorously making his case on why Netflix should be the ultimate owner of Warner Bros. Discovery. Sarandos has been speaking out forcefully even as the board of WBD went back into negotiations with
Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal as leaders meet
An expert said that India's growing cooperation with Brazil on critical minerals complements recent supply chain engagements with the United States, France and the European Union.
Brazil’s top prosecutor opposes Bolsonaro house arrest
Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet filed an opinion on Friday with the Supreme Federal Court (STF) opposing a request for former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his sentence under house arrest, arguing that the facility where he is held has adequate medical support.
Peru’s transitional government rules out pardons after Pedro Castillo clemency request
Peru’s transitional government said on Friday it has no plans “pending or scheduled” to grant presidential clemency, including pardons, one day after former president Pedro Castillo filed a request seeking such relief.
Trump meets Vietnam leader, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists
WASHINGTON/HANOI, Feb 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump met Vietnamese leader To Lam on Friday and said he would work to remove Hanoi from lists of countries restricted in accessing U.S. advanced technology, according to a summary of the talks posted on the news website of
Pushing the right buttons: Fern guides its embryo's sense of up and down
Passing on fundamental life lessons from parent to offspring is not unique to humans and animals. Ferns do it too. Not with words, but through pressure. By applying force at precisely the right locations, a fern tells its embryo what is up and what is down, and therefore where
Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.
Trump meets Vietnam leader To Lam, vows to remove Hanoi from restricted lists
The meeting followed the announcement of deals worth over US$30 billion.
Package bomb injures four at Argentina gendarmerie school in Buenos Aires
A package containing an explosive device detonated on Friday at Argentina’s National Gendarmerie Superior School in central Buenos Aires, injuring force personnel and triggering a security operation and a partial evacuation of the premises.
Trump vows new 10% global tariff after Supreme Court curbs emergency levies
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court hours after it curtailed his ability to impose sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, and signaled he intends to press ahead with his trade strategy. “I’m ashamed of certain members of the court, absolutely ashamed,”
Trump lashes out at Barrett, Gorsuch for ruling against tariffs
President Trump late Friday again slammed Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch — both of whom he appointed during his first term — for siding with the majority in striking down most of his sweeping tariff agenda. In a 6-3 decision earlier Friday, Barrett
Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode
Israel's vital tech sector, dragged down by the war in Gaza, is showing early signs of recovery, buoyed by a surge in defence innovation and fresh investment momentum. Cutting-edge technologies represent 17 percent of the country's GDP, 11.5 percent of jobs and 57 percent of
Trump to impose new 10 percent tariff on all countries after Supreme Court decision
President Trump said he signed an executive order on Friday imposing a 10 percent tariff on imports from countries around the world, hours after the Supreme Court ruled a set of sweeping emergency tariffs were unconstitutional. “It is my Great Honor to have just signed, from
In Tampa, storm-weary residents detail the costs of extreme weather
An Ybor business owner closed her yoga studio repeatedly from worries over moldy, waterlogged walls. A Pinellas woman's home flooded in one hurricane, and a tree crushed her car in another. A Tampa student feared her insulin would become ineffective in extreme, hot temperatures.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un reviews country's progress at key party congress
As the country's biggest political event held every five years, the congress sets policy and can bring changes in leadership roles beneath supreme commander Kim Jong Un.
How photography helped the British empire classify India
A new exhibition in Delhi showcases 200 rare photographs that fixed identities in colonial India.
A beginner's guide to installing Stardew Valley mods: SMAPI, Stardrop, and more
Set up SMAPI, find your mod folder, and use the Stardrop mod manager.
‘The Dreadful’ Director on the ‘Forbidden Fruit’ of a Kit Harington-Sophie Turner Romance and Telling a Dark Ages Horror Story Focused on Women
Natasha Kermani’s film began with a dark vision she couldn’t shake. “I couldn’t let go of this idea of two women living in a very desolate, barbaric landscape,” she says. “I felt like that was a relationship I didn’t see a lot, and one I wanted to explore. We see a lot of
Snap Insight: There’s no liberation from Trump’s tariffs, even after court ruling
It is unclear what happens to the deals made with trading partners now that President Donald Trump’s tariffs have been found illegal by the US Supreme Court, says Hinrich Foundation’s Deborah Elms.
Linguist explains how AI makes fake news more credible
Fake news generated by AI is often perceived as more credible than texts written by humans. That worries linguist Silje Susanne Alvestad. In 2017, "fake news" was chosen as the new word of the year by the Language Council of Norway. But what are the linguistic features of fake
Iran erupts again: 40-day memorials turn mourning into anti-Khamenei protests
Crowds at cemeteries and city squares chant 'For every person killed, a thousand more stand behind him,' turning 40-day memorials into acts of defiance, as residents describe soaring prices, economic collapse, and a sense of 'mass depression' gripping Tehran and other cities
Man given 2-year prison term in Indonesia’s Medan for selling protected sun bear
The sun bear is the world's smallest bear and is native to Indonesia and Malaysia.
US military blows up another drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 3 ‘narco-terrorists’
The U.S. military blew up another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Eastern Pacific on Friday, killing three “narco-terrorists.” The boat was operated by a designated terrorist organization and the intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along “known
Katseye’s Manon to Take ‘Temporary Hiatus’ to Focus on ‘Health and Wellbeing’
The news arrives after the global girl group were nominated for Best New Artist at this year's Grammys
Australia's happiness crisis could cost us our global mojo
Along with cricket, thongs and backyard barbecues, the arrival of the annual Australian Lamb ad has become synonymous with an Australian summer. What began back in 2005 as a pitch to get Australians eating more lamb has since become a yearly cultural icon that tackles an issue
Los Angeles small business owner takes wait-and-see approach after Trump’s tariffs are struck down
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, leaving Khosrovian and countless other business owners wondering what’s next.
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling
The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.
Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
Indonesia’s narcotics agency calls for full vape ban over drug abuse risk
The agency has identified 175 new psychotic substances in Indonesia in recent years.
Katseye’s Manon to Take Temporary Hiatus From the Group to ‘Focus on Her Health and Wellbeing’
Katseye has announced that member Manon Bannerman will be taking a temporary hiatus to “focus on her health and wellbeing.” The group, which was recently nominated for best new artist at the Grammys, posted a statement saying that the members collectively discussed Bannerman’s
Residents in Australia’s Victoria state urged to evacuate as bushfire rages
Mountainous terrain was making it difficult for firefighters to battle the blaze from the ground.
Residents in Australia's Victoria state urged to evacuate as bushfire rages
SYDNEY, Feb 21 - An out-of-control bushfire in Australia's Victoria state prompted an evacuation alert for residents near a remote mining settlement, authorities said on Saturday.
Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
