Three bodies found after fire near Tokyo; children feared among dead

Two elementary school girls and their grandmother in her 60s remain unaccounted for.

Man fatally shot by law enforcement at Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach

A man was shot and killed by law enforcement personnel at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., early Sunday morning. Secret Service chief of communications Anthony Guglielmi said the man, in is early 20s, was killed after "unlawfully entering the secure

2 children among 6 killed in Vietnam boat collision at popular lake site

The passenger boat was carrying families visiting relatives for Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year.

Ex-CIA agent reveals US could attack Iran as early as Monday

John Kiriakou, a former CIA agent, revealed in a conversation with 'Julian Dorey' during a podcast, that based on information he received from one of his former colleagues in the White House, an attack on Iran could happen as soon as Monday or Tuesday.

Larijani takes over Iran's preparations for war, says report

There has been key changes to Iran's management and defence structure in the wake of a possible war with the United States, according to an article by the New York Times.

Virtual Boy review: Nintendo’s new accessory is for the weirdos among us

Nintendo's $99 Virtual Boy VR headset for Switch and Switch 2 is a fascinating look back at the company's history.

In sea urchin and salmon sperm, pH value regulates whether they remain immotile or swim

A study by the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and the University of Bonn has shown that pH value is crucial for sperm motility in sea urchins and salmon. An increase in pH activates the enzyme adenylyl cyclase (sAC), which produces the messenger substance

Last nuclear weapons limits expired—pushing world toward new arms race

For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth. The New START treaty expired on Feb. 5, 2026, ending the last agreed limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces.

Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio warned that the US is heading into ‘very dark times.’ How to protect your portfolio

Fish wrangling management sim Megaquarium is getting a major free update alongside its upcoming DLC: 'I've learned a lot over the years about what makes a good Megaquarium campaign'

World of tanks.

Content creation can be a profitable gig, but you need to follow IRS tax rules. Here's what you need to report and why

Age verification checks are now in force in the UK because of the Online Safety Act, but with the Discord fallout, it seems like one bad idea after another

Data disaster.

4 in 10 Americans aren’t confident about their savings — they may be right if these 3 debts aren’t paid off

80% of Spanish apples contain residues of several toxic pesticides at the same time

A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.

Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health

A sweeping new scientific review suggests that pecans — America’s native nut — may pack more heart power than many people realize. After analyzing over 20 years of research, scientists found consistent evidence that eating pecans can improve key markers of cardiovascular

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Report: Khamenei forms succession plan as Iran braces for war amid tensions with U.S.

As part of the lessons learned during last year's war with Israel, during which most of the Iranian military's senior command was wiped out, Iran's supreme leader has chosen his replacement and ordered top officials to follow suit

Trump says he’s sending ‘great' US hospital boat to Greenland

President Trump on Saturday said he was sending a “great” U.S. hospital boat to Greenland, a territory of Denmark that the president fixated on in recent months. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to

At least one person person killed as Russia targets Ukraine with 50 missiles

Explosions which Ukrainian authorities have called a terror attack have killed a 23-year-old police officer and injured 25 people in the western city of Lviv.

Funding approved to reduce cold deaths

Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Nvidia, Intuit

Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea: 'A vibrant reef is turning into an underwater wasteland'

At the beginning of February, the water level in the Baltic Sea dropped sharply. Experts tell Euronews it is a result of climate change.

New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients

Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff

Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said. "I don't want to use the

Carefree bachelor or incel: Men are judged for being single, too

Reports of widespread "dating burnout" and a cultural shift toward heteropessimism—a feeling of disappointment or despair at the state of relations between men and women—have caused panic in the media and dating apps.

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as U.S. aid cuts bite

Federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere—but especially in poorer countries

Meet the teen tycoons powering AI start-ups — and making bank off them

They're stressing about raising venture capital and product launches — not who they'll take to prom.

Cities: Skylines 2's new developer celebrates the occasion with a debut patch all about death, making citizens pop their clogs around the clock and removing immortality in easy mode: 'Previously, about 80% of them never died of old age'

Fear the reaper.

Can the pardon power be saved from its own abusers?

The Pardon Integrity Act, which would grant Congress the power to veto presidential pardons, is intended to address the president's abuse of his pardon powers, but would further politicize the pardon process and potentially remove the people's final fail-safe against an

Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25

The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.

Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals

[allAfrica] A new scramble for Africa is underway. It is not marked by warships or colonial flags, but by battery supply chains, green transition targets, and high-level trade delegations. The race is for lithium, cobalt, graphite, manganese, platinum group metals and rare

More than 100,000 plastic lids complete world's tallest recycled mural in El Salvador

Venezuelan Óscar Olivares is the man behind the world's tallest mural of plastic lids in the Zacamil neighbourhood of San Salvador. The piece is more than 13 metres high and was built with more than 100,000 pieces recycled by the community.

Triceratops had a giant nose that may have cooled its massive head

Triceratops’ massive head may have been doing more than just showing off those famous horns. Using CT scans and 3D reconstructions of fossil skulls, researchers uncovered a surprisingly complex nasal system hidden inside its enormous snout. Instead of being just a supersized

Russian embassy in Seoul displays ‘Victory will be ours’ banner ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

The embassy plans to hold a public event on Feb 25 to mark the anniversary of the invasion.

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadan away from home

When floods forced Ahmed El Habachi out of his Moroccan village, he thought the displacement was temporary. Weeks later, he broke his Ramadan fast in a tent, wondering when he would return home. During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, families traditionally gather over joyous

Total Chaos, the survival horror based on one of Doom's best mods, is getting a New Game+ mode featuring an Alien: Isolation-style persistent enemy: 'It does not patrol. It does not follow rules. It adapts'

"There are no safe zones."

Former CIA director: Potential Iran strikes ‘will not bring about a regime change, sadly'

Former CIA Director David Petraeus said that if the Trump administration decides to carry out strikes on Iran amid escalating tensions and threats between President Trump and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it "will not bring about regime change, sadly." The retired general said in an

Burgum reups Trump’s push to take Greenland: ‘So much opportunity up there’

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cast Greenland as a strategically vital asset for the U.S. economy and national security amid ongoing negotiations over a deal on mineral rights. “If you look at geographically, where it's positioned, it is like the end cap opposite of Alaska, and

BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Winners List (Updating Live)

The 79th BAFTA Film Awards ceremony is here. The biggest night for movies in the U.K. — and one of the biggest globally — is set to kick off at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre, where the winners of some of the most coveted prizes in the industry will soon

Pope Leo XIV: 'No change in Church doctrine on gays and trans people'

The Pontiff has dismissed any immediate prospect of change in the Vatican's stance on LGBT+ rights. It's one of many views he's discussed openly with Vaticanist Elise Ann Allen that are contained in a new book "Pope Leo XIV - The Biography."

Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill, injure dozens

KARACHI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan said it launched strikes on militant targets in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including assaults during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it said were operating from its neighbour's territory. Women and

‘A Child of My Own’ Review: Stylized Drama and Documentary Scrap Over the Truth In an Unhappy Maternity Tale

Following an awkward transition into narrative filmmaking with 2024’s fact-inspired but melodrama-leaning “In Her Place,” “A Child of My Own” sees Chilean director Maite Alberdi returning to documentary cinema — albeit of the same fuzzily defined, playfully genre-infused

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners

WASHINGTON, Feb 22 - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a large swath of President Donald Trump's tariffs has weakened his ability to threaten and impose tariffs at a moment's notice, but it won't end gnawing uncertainty for trade partners or companies.

New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April

Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan.

Thai authorities find staged foreign government offices during raid on suspected scam hub

Staged settings designed to resemble overseas government agencies was also found in the raid.

US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region

JERUSALEM, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Comments by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting that Israel had a biblical right to much of the Middle East drew condemnation over the weekend from countries across the region, who called his remarks "dangerous and inflammatory".