US-based Japanese doctor arrested upon extradition for allegedly vandalising shrine

He is accused of leaving oily smears at Katori Shrine in Chiba.

Highguard's failure is emblematic of something that has tormented videogame investors for years now: past live service hits do not equal future live service hits

Another live service game is heading to the graveyard. Will the industry keep trying?

U.S., Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say

WASHINGTON, March 3 - Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter.

Trump met with Coinbase CEO before bashing banks over crypto bill

Khamenei to be buried in holy city of Mashhad: Iranian media

Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad, the Fars news agency said Tuesday. Khamenei, who led the country for 36 years, was killed at 86 during a wave of US-Israeli attacks on Saturday. He was originally from Mashhad, Iran's

Laurie Buckhout wins GOP primary in North Carolina, will face Don Davis in general

Former Pentagon official Laurie Buckhout is projected to win the Republican primary in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Buckhout defeated four other GOP candidates: Asa Buck, Robert Hanig, Eric Rouse and Ashley-Nicole Russell. She will

Abbott, Hinojosa to face off in general election for Texas governor

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa were projected to win their respective primaries for Texas governor on Tuesday, setting up a November showdown. Abbott is seeking a fourth term leading the red state, which hasn’t elected a Democratic governor

South Korea overhauls immigration policy to attract more highly skilled workers

A new agriculture and fisheries skilled worker visa will also be introduced for seasonal workers.

Iran fires missile barrage at Israel; IDF orders south Lebanon evacuation

Prolonged drought linked to instability in key nitrogen-cycling microbes in Connecticut salt marsh

A prolonged drought in southeastern Connecticut reduced the stability of microorganisms responsible for a critical step in the nitrogen cycle in a coastal salt marsh, according to research led by a Connecticut College scientist and published in Estuaries and Coasts. The study

Teixeira secures GOP nod in bid to succeed Roy in Texas

Retired professional baseball player Mark Teixeira is projected to win the Republican primary in Texas’s 21st congressional district, according to Decision Desk HQ. Teixeira defeated a crowded GOP field in the race to succeed Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who is running for

Australian state to enshrine work-from-home rights in law

This will make Victoria the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce work-from-home rights.

Roy, Middleton head for May runoff in Texas attorney general GOP primary

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Texas state Sen. Mayes Middleton (R) are projected to head into a May runoff for the GOP nod to succeed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. The two men were among four Republicans competing for the nomination. The

Hormuz doesn’t need to close to cripple Asia’s economies

If the Strait of Hormuz remains threatened and constrained by the war on Iran, Asia will face its most serious test of energy security since the 1973 oil embargo. For decades, policymakers understood the vulnerability, but few likely believed it would ever be realized on such a

Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff, with Cornyn, Paxton on ballot

The competitive Republican primary for Senate in Texas is headed to a runoff, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. The race will head to a May 26 showdown between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as Republicans scramble to keep the seat

Nepali women still sidelined in post-uprising polls

Those who contest must confront gendered stereotypes, biased media coverage and online abuse.

Paraguay steps up intelligence and financial controls in the Tri-Border Area amid Middle East tensions

Paraguay’s government has activated intelligence, prevention and financial-control measures in the Tri-Border Area it shares with Argentina and Brazil amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to Internal Security Vice Minister Óscar Pereira.

Indonesia will keep budget deficit below 3% of GDP as Middle East conflict lifts oil prices, minister says

A quarter of Indonesia's crude oil imports come from the Middle East, while the region also accounts for 30 per cent of the country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports.

Texas Supreme Court halts lower court ruling on extended voting hours in Dallas

The Texas Supreme Court halted a lower court’s ruling on Tuesday that extended voting hours in Dallas County amid Democratic voter confusion at poll locations. The Lone Star State’s high court temporarily paused a lower court’s decision to extend Dallas County’s voting hours

First field training officer may set use-of-force habits, study suggests

A field training officer is a special kind of cop. They have to be both patrol officer and mentor, as they teach recruits who are fresh out of the police academy how to put their lessons into practice. Much like mentors in other fields, these training officers (FTOs) hold a

Why Mayor Karen Bass Showed Up for Cinespace Studios’ Ribbon-Cutting and What It Means for Hollywood

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass doesn’t show up for the grand openings of many local businesses. But early Monday morning she trekked all the way out to the northwestern edge of the city, more than 25 miles from City Hall, to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for Cinespace’s

Several killed in Israeli strike on building in Lebanon's Baalbek

March 4 (Reuters) - Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a four-storey residential building in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek, the state news agency NNA reported early on Wednesday. Rescue teams were working to pull families from beneath the rubble, NNA

Stock plunge sparks trading halt in South Korea's key indexes

The Kospi plunged 12 per cent on Wednesday (Mar 4), extending a steep selloff from the previous day as the escalating war in the Middle East rattled investor sentiment.

Uruguay court convicts Russian, Kazakh and Mexican over forged documents attempt

A court in Uruguay’s Flores department convicted three foreign nationals —a Russian, a Kazakh and a Mexican woman— after authorities said they attempted to begin identification procedures using false documentation at the National Civil Identification Directorate (DNIC) office

Three foreigners convicted in Uruguay for attempting to obtain a passport with forgeries

A court in Uruguay’s Flores department convicted three foreign nationals —a Russian, a Kazakh and a Mexican woman— after authorities said they attempted to begin identification procedures using false documentation at the National Civil Identification Directorate (DNIC) office

Japan high court upholds dissolution order for Unification Church

The order was requested by the government on the grounds that it unlawfully solicited financially ruinous donations.

Christian Bale Weighs in on “Bold Choice” to Make a New ‘American Psycho’: “All the Best to ‘Em”

The original Patrick Bateman gave his thoughts on Luca Guadagnino's new adaptation while premiering his latest film 'The Bride!' on Tuesday.

Courtney Love Hints at Hole Tour With Melissa Auf der Maur

The singer shared a social media video of Auf der Maur set to the band's song “Malibu"

US says it has struck “nearly 2,000” targets in Iran and adds B-52 bombers to the air campaign

The United States intensified its air campaign against Iran on Tuesday as Operation Epic Fury entered its fourth day, introducing B-52 strategic bombers into combat operations and reporting that “nearly 2,000” targets have been hit so far.

Maria O’Brien, ‘Protocol’ and ‘Matlock’ Actress, Dies at 75

O'Brien also worked as an acting coach on 'Days of Our Lives' for 15 years.

US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material

North Korea to elect delegates to legislative assembly

Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s

A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer’s damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The study also shows that cellular stress can produce a

Canadian PM Carney says US and Israel's strikes on Iran mark 'failure of the international order'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday lamented the “failure of the international order” that led to the ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Carney said in Sydney, Australia, that his country “has long seen Iran as the principle source of instability and terror

Iran regime change a fantasy without US boots on the ground

After raining thousands of bombs on Iran, the United States and Israel are outsourcing the task of overthrowing the government to civilians who are unarmed and otherwise ill-equipped to take on the heavily armed oppressive forces they would face. US President Donald Trump and

Hubble and Euclid zoom into cosmic eye

For this month's ESA/Hubble Picture of the Month, NASA/ESA's Hubble Space Telescope is joined by ESA's Euclid to create a new view of the most visually intricate remnants of a dying star: the Cat's Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543. This extraordinary planetary nebula in the

Holladay wins Arkansas special election in key Democratic pickup

Democrat Alex Holladay is projected to win the special election to represent Arkansas’s House District 70, edging out Republican Bo Renshaw, according to Decision Desk HQ. The race was seen as a pickup opportunity for the Democrats after Holladay, in 2024, narrowly lost his bid

Comer asks Bill Gates, others for transcribed interviews on Epstein

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is requesting voluntary testimony from seven additional people as part of the committee’s investigation into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Those Comer sent letters to include Microsoft

Alysa Liu Wants To Skate To “Fire In My Heart” – No, Not The Simple Plan Song

Since winning America's first gold medal in the Winter Olympics' women's free skating event since 2002, Alysa Liu has been at the center of attention. It's not just her skill that's been the topic of discussion, but also her music taste. After skating to PinkPantheress and

Timelapse vision of rare blood moon lunar eclipse in New Zealand – video

A rare total lunar eclipse on Tuesday night resulted in a spectacular blood moon, captured by Josh Aoraki from the Te Whatu Stardome in Auckland Red alert: the best photos of the rare blood moon total lunar eclipse – in pictures Continue reading...

Periods, old age and communal conflict: Oscar shorts showcase variety

From menstruation mishaps to a meditation on old age, and the challenges faced by Arab-Israelis in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks, one Oscars category is nothing if not varied. "The live action short category, it's particularly diverse in its genres," Julia Aks, nominated

Northern hemisphere snow cover is shrinking—new analysis tracks how fast

Faculty at Mississippi State University are continuing work at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, and climate science with the publication of a new study examining regional snow cover trends across the Northern Hemisphere. The results suggest shrinking snow coverage

LIV Golf Hong Kong 2026: How to Watch the Golf Tournament Live Online for Free

With the first tournament in East Asia of the season, the 2026 LIV Golf Hong Kong tees off starting on Thursday, Mar. 4 and goes until Sunday, Mar. 8 at Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling, Hong Kong. In just its third year of play in Hong Kong, the pro golf season extends

Trump posts photo of Mamdani with Declaration of Independence in Oval Office

President Trump on Tuesday shared a photo of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) standing next to the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, the latest turn in their unique relationship. Trump posted the photo of Mamdani lightly smiling next to a framed copy of the

Why ‘The Bride!’ Director Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Warner Bros. Asked Her to Cut Some Violence From Film: “It’s Just Too Much”

The film, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, hits theaters March 6.

Rubio briefs senators as questions pile up about Iran conflict: 4 takeaways

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top Trump administration national security officials on Tuesday briefed senators on the U.S. conflict with Iran as questions about the goals, timelines and scope of the operation pile up. The session, which lasted about 80 minutes, comes

Maria O’Brien, ‘Days of Our Lives’ Acting Coach and Actor, Dies at 75

Maria O’Brien, an acting coach and actor known for roles in films including 1975’s “Smile” and 1984’s “Protocol” and numerous TV appearances in the 1980s and ’90s, died on Feb. 24. She was 75. Over the course of her six-decade career, O’Brien graced screens small and large,

Indonesia pauses talks on Board of Peace amid Iran conflict

President Prabowo held a rare late-night briefing with senior political leaders amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

First Impressions From the 2026 Whitney Biennial

Here’s what we liked, what we didn’t like, and what we’re still working through.