The 'Burbs adapts Tom Hanks' 1989 cult classic for our dark modern times

Showrunner Celeste Hughey and star Keke Palmer break down their new Peacock horror-comedy, The 'Burbs.

A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s

Scientists have uncovered promising clues that compounds found in Aloe vera could play a role in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Using advanced computer modeling, researchers discovered that beta-sitosterol—a natural plant compound—strongly interacts with two key enzymes involved

Japan’s firebrand leader on track for big election win, exit polls show

There is widespread enthusiasm for Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, and polls appeared to affirm an appetite for her “Japan First” approach.

Suspect in shooting of Russian general arrested in Dubai, says Moscow

Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalised after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow. The attack followed a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has blamed on Ukraine.

Water molecules actively reshape chiral catalyst structure, research shows

Researchers have analyzed the stepwise hydration of prolinol, a molecule widely used as a catalyst and as a building block in chemical synthesis. The study shows that just a few water molecules can completely change the preferred structure of prolinol. The research is published

Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing

Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community In a growing number of workplaces, the soundtrack of the lunch break is no longer the rustle of sandwiches at a desk, but the quiet hum of bees – housed just outside the

D&D’s version of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ was supposed to close 5e, but we’ll never see it

Chris Perkins reveals the scrapped big adventure that was supposed to send off D&D 5e and never materialized, involving time travel and Netheril.

Will Khamenei sell out his nuclear ideology for the Iranian regime's survival?

Khamenei's newly-appointed advisers appear to back a U.S. deal. While a nuclear agreement might bear a high ideological and strategic price, regime survival, backed by ballistic missiles and regional proxies, may prove a worthy compromise

New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half

Scientists have identified a promising new compound, Mic-628, that can reliably shift the body’s internal clock forward—something that’s notoriously hard to do. By targeting a key clock-control protein, Mic-628 jump-starts the gene that sets daily rhythms, synchronizing both

Japan's Takaichi set for landslide win in snow-hit election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling bloc looked on course to have secured a two-thirds majority in the lower house, according to media estimates.

Chang’e-6 lunar samples reveal a giant impact reshaped the Moon’s interior

A colossal ancient impact may have reshaped the Moon far more deeply than scientists once realized. By analyzing rare lunar rocks brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission from the Moon’s largest crater, researchers found unusual chemical fingerprints pointing to extreme heat

Madden’s most complicated spinoff deserves a comeback story

In 2006, EA tried to turn Madden into a full strategy game with NFL Head Coach. Is the football world ready for a comeback?

Oz alleges Maine 'looks a lot like Minnesota' regarding entitlement fraud

The Trump administration’s top Medicare official has suggested that alleged fraud in Maine’s social services programs may be on par with the welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz said there is “another big crisis”

Japan’s Takaichi set for big election win, exit poll shows

Her Liberal Democratic Party is set to secure a big majority in Japan’s Lower House.

Portugal chooses between moderate and a populist candidates in presidential election runoff

Socialist candidate António José Seguro is the favourite to defeat far-right populist André Ventura in the second round of Portugal's presidential election, in a vote overshadowed by a series of heavy storms that hit the country.

Tech giants in China sold off alongside their U.S. peers last week. How to play it

While Chinese tech stocks have sold off along with U.S. names in the last several days, analysts say there's a fundamental difference.

Russia names three suspects over shooting of general

The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack.

Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead

Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.

Physicists solve a quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades

Physicists at Heidelberg University have developed a new theory that finally unites two long-standing and seemingly incompatible views of how exotic particles behave inside quantum matter. In some cases, an impurity moves through a sea of particles and forms a quasiparticle

ChatGPT is in classrooms. How should educators now assess student learning?

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is now a reality in higher education, with students and professors integrating chatbots into teaching, learning and assessment. But this isn't just a technical shift; it's reshaping how students and educators learn and evaluate

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Tamon’s B-Side review: This surprise hit anime is perfect for Kpop Demon Hunter fans

Tamon’s B-Side has already outranked Jujutsu Kaisen, according to one fan poll, meaning now is the perfect time to get onboard.

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Trump Rages at Bad Bunny—and Accidentally Exposes a Big MAGA Weakness

On Sunday, Bad Bunny is set to perform in the Super Bowl’s halftime show, and President Trump is angry about it. “I think it’s a terrible choice,” Trump seethed recently , referring to the Puerto Rican performer and the band Green Day, who will also play during the San

Senators far apart on DHS deal as talks stall with deadline looming

Pessimism is increasing across the Capitol that lawmakers will reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as they point fingers over the lack of talks and float canceling the upcoming recess. Senators return to Washington on Monday facing a sprint to strike

Legal challenges hinder Trump's education agenda

The courts have proven to be a big roadblock in the Trump administration's education plans. President Trump's efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on school grounds, his push to remove "gender ideology" from education and his moves against Harvard University

'Playing with fire': Taiwan defense spending battle rattles China hawks

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's aim to push through a $40 billion defense spending plan is mired in a stalemate as the opposition parties demand compromises, drawing fire from China hawks in the Senate who fear a looming invasion by Beijing. President Trump has pushed Taiwan

Child opens car door, causes accident involving six vehicles in Kuala Lumpur

It is believed that the child safety lock feature was not activated.

Channel 5 Aims for Super Bowl Touch Down in the U.K. as NFL Grows International Audience: ‘Taylor Swift Definitely Has Helped Plant the Seed’

Last summer the NFL made a groundbreaking free-to-air broadcast deal with British broadcaster Channel 5 (a subsidiary of Skydance-owned Paramount) with the aim of growing interest in the sport across the pond. Hosted by Dermot O’Leary, Sam Quek and Osi Umenyiora and produced by

Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building

DUBAI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Recognition of Iran's right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the U.S. to succeed, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday. American and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks in Oman on Friday, aimed at reviving diplomacy amid a U.S.

Four Indian students injured in knife attack in Russia, embassy says

MOSCOW, Feb 8 - Four Indian students were injured in a knife attack at a medical university in Russia's Bashkortostan region on Saturday, the Indian embassy in Moscow and Russian investigators said.

Polls close in Thai election pitting reformists against conservatives

Thai voters are choosing between sweeping change or more of the same in an election called after several coalition governments collapsed.

Japan election: PM Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition projected to win two-thirds majority

The snap vote is closely watched as a test of support for Japan's first female prime minister and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Iran defies US threats to insist on right to enrich uranium

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday ruled out Tehran ever giving up uranium enrichment in its negotiations with Washington, insisting it will not be intimidated by the threat of war with the United States. The minister, Abbas Araghchi told a forum in Tehran

Emergency worker killed in Portugal as Storm Marta passes over Iberian peninsula

Spain and Portugal endured fresh storms and torrential rain that claimed another life Saturday, just days after the deadly flooding and major damage caused by Storm Leonardo.

Cooling rooms, more green spaces: Bangkok launches heat management plan for 2026 with 379 risk zones

The plan is to help the city shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in dealing with the heat.

New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence

SYDNEY, Feb 8 - A white supremacist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers and injured dozens at two mosques in New Zealand will begin an appeal hearing against his sentence on Monday.

Man arrested after allegedly chasing university student in Melaka mall with knife

Police described the incident as a random attack on a shopper.

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Italian police arrest protesters after clash in Olympic host city Milan

At least six people have been detained a week after a different demonstration in Turin turned violent.

Thai security officials warn of renewed conflict with Cambodia, citing border military build-up

The border has been officially designated a critical security vulnerability.

Thailand election 2026: Counting underway with three main parties battling for power

An outright majority for any of the three main parties is unlikely, so an alliance is almost certain to be required to form a government.

In your face: Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards 2026 – in pictures

Animals, insects, flora and fauna – the world photographed in close-up in the annual competition dedicated to micro and macro photography. Cupoty 7 was won by underwater photographer Ross Gudgeon, triumphing over 12,000 entries from 63 countries Continue reading...

Six injured, including two police officers, after snow-related car collisions in Tokyo

The accident involved seven cars at Tsukiji Ohashi bridge.