Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
Feb 5 - Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had carried out a series of \"successful\" strikes in January on a launch site for Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
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Heavy snowfall forecast in Japan on weekend, election day, could reach warning levels on Feb 8
Heavy snowfall will continue in some parts of northern and western areas through the weekend.
Study links daily mental sharpness to 30 to 40 extra minutes of work
A new U of T Scarborough study finds that being mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day.
Airport queue warning under new border control system
Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays
Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters
The sisters were “denied access” to K-Pop music and Korean games and movies.
Germany's Merz shares concerns over Iran escalation on Gulf trip
DOHA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that concerns about a further escalation in the conflict with Iran have characterised his talks during a trip to the Gulf region. "In all my conversations yesterday and today, great concern has been
Overwatch Anran abilities and perks explained
The fire-flinging DPS hero we all knew was coming.
When Will MoMA Dump Leon Black?
New horrific allegations against the museum trustee, artists push against ICE, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art says goodbye to "PhAM."
Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh Team for New Project ‘Sandiwara’ From Fashion House Self-Portrait, Premiering at Berlin Film Festival
Oscar winners Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh have secretly teamed up for a new project, which will world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival later this month. In collaboration with the London-based fashion house Self-Portrait, the “Anora” director returns to his iPhone-shooting
Why are UK prices still rising?
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.
Scientists discover hidden deep-Earth structures shaping the magnetic field
Deep inside Earth, two massive hot rock structures have been quietly shaping the planet’s magnetic field for millions of years. Using ancient magnetic records and advanced simulations, scientists discovered that these formations influence the movement of liquid iron in Earth’s
New DNA tagging workflow boosts gene delivery to the nucleus over tenfold
Gene therapy holds the promise of preventing and curing disease by manipulating gene expression within a patient's cells. However, to be effective, the new gene must make it into a cell's nucleus. The inability to consistently, efficiently do so has hampered progress in
Azerbaijan’s state oil fund increases gold holdings amid volatility
Azerbaijan’s SOFAZ oil fund is benefiting from the continuous rise in gold prices, generating significant revenue for the country. The gains come as sovereign investors worldwide boost gold holdings in response to global instability.
US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X on Thursday. "Discussions will continue, with additional progress anticipated in the
Turkey to stress need to update customs union with EU during commissioner's visit
ANKARA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will push for a speedy resumption of talks with the European Union to update their customs union during a visit to Turkey by the bloc's commissioner for enlargement, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said on
Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset
MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday it did not want to waste time answering questions about unproven suggestions in Western media and by Poland's premier that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have been some sort of Russian intelligence asset. Polish
Africa: Nigeria's Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa's Digital Economy
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nigeria's latest fintech policy push is sending ripples across Africa's digital finance ecosystem, with potential implications for Kenya's fast-maturing mobile money and fintech market that has long been anchored by M-Pesa, regulatory sandboxes and a
Adult Swim unveils new Rooster Fighter anime
Rooster Fighter is set to premiere on Adult Swim this March, and it could just be the wildest anime of the year.
Africa: From TikTok and AI to Colonial Abuses, Film Festival Highlights African Vision
[RFI] The Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, in central France, is the largest of its kind in the world, with more than 500 films screened during a week-long event. Its African Perspectives section this year tackles themes from social media to colonial archives.
Coupang confirms personal data of 165,000 more South Korean users leaked
Coupang has been under a government probe over the leak in 2025 of personal data.
Steam Machine pricing and shipping details delayed due to RAM shortage
Other hardware such as the Steam Frame and Steam Controller may also be impacted.
China backs Cuba against 'external interference' as foreign minister visits Beijing
BEIJING, Feb 5 - China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding national sovereignty and security and \"opposes unwarranted interference by external forces\", China's foreign minister told his Cuban counterpart on Thursday, as the U.S. tightens the screws on the island nation.
Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry
MOSCOW, Feb 5 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia would continue taking a responsible approach to strategic nuclear stability, despite the expiry of the last nuclear arms control treaty between Moscow and Washington.
France puts assisted dying back on the table after Senate rejection
French MPs’ social affairs committee revives divisive assisted dying bill after last week’s Senate turndown, paving the way for a plenary vote on 24 February.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX company town is creating its own police squad
SpaceX’s company town, Starbase, has recently sought approval for its own police force, given the assets in the town and its relatively isolated location.
Making it whole
Integrity is the act of being in and of itself, from every angle. As we see the bait-and-switch of the online networks and monopolists, it’s easy to imagine that nothing with integrity stays that way very long. The systems we support almost always end up trading a
The Rohonc Codex: Hungary’s Mysterious Manuscript That No One Can Read
Image by Klaus Schmeh, via Wikimedia Commons Magyar, which is spoken and written in Hungary, ranks among the hardest European languages to learn. (The U.S. Foreign Service Institute puts it in the second-to-highest level, accompanied by the dreaded asterisk labeling it as
In northwest Nigeria, U.S. confronts a growing terrorist threat
Post reporters ventured to northwest Nigeria, where fighters affiliated with the Islamic State are on the offensive despite December airstrikes ordered by President Trump.
AI to track icebergs adrift at sea in boon for science
British scientists said Thursday that a world-first AI tool to catalog and track icebergs as they break apart into smaller chunks could fill a "major blind spot" in predicting climate change.
YouTubers love wildlife, but commenters aren't calling for conservation action
YouTube is a great place to find all sorts of wildlife content. It is not, however, a good place to find viewers encouraging each other to preserve that wildlife, according to new research led by the University of Michigan. Out of nearly 25,000 comments posted to more than
As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding
New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.
‘La Portraitiste,’ Written by Florence Longpré and Directed by Annie St-Pierre, Acquired by H264 (EXCLUSIVE)
H264, a Montreal-based film distribution and international sales company, has acquired the international rights to “La Portraitiste,” the first narrative feature film written by Florence Longpré, and directed by Annie St-Pierre, her first narrative feature as a director. It is
Trump Reveals Hint of Panic on ICE as Prison Camps Anger MAGA Country
Donald Trump just claimed in an off-the-cuff interview moment that the events in Minnesota suggest that ICE needs to use a “softer touch.” He also went out of his way to say he’s called the Governor and Minneapolis’s mayor, meaning he wants to create the impression that he’s
Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield
Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.
Iran enters talks under military pressure, but major gaps with Washington remain
Despite significant gaps in preconditions ahead of Friday's talks, Iran has agreed to negotiate with the U.S., understanding that if Tehran wants sanctions lifted, it will have to discuss the broader issues of its nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies
New crew set to launch for ISS after medical evacuation
Four astronauts could blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) next week, after setbacks including a mysterious medical evacuation of the previous crew, last-minute rocket problems, and some scheduling conflicts with NASA's moon mission.
The Hill Republican who could get a deal on AI — if his leadership lets him
Rep. Jay Obernolte’s compromise approach to AI regulation is seen by many in the tech industry as their best hope to block state AI laws. But do GOP leaders want what he’s selling?
Olympians turn runway models as IOC unveils teams' uniforms
Italy set the tone for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on 4 February 2026, as athletes gathered in Milan to preview their ceremony outfits.
EU, US and Japan to cooperate on critical raw materials supply chains
The joint arrangement will focus on boosting demand and diversifying the supply of critical raw materials by identifying and backing projects in mining, refining, and recycling, all with the goal of reducing reliance on China.
UN rights chief appeals for $400 million as crises mount and funding shrinks
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk appealed for $400 million on Thursday to address mounting human rights needs in countries such as Sudan and Myanmar, after donor funding cuts drastically reduced the work of his office and left
JB e-hailing driver remanded in probe of sexual harassment viral video
He already had his public service licence cancelled.
Peppermint oil plasma coating could cut catheter infections without releasing drugs
Australian researchers have developed a high‑performance coating made from peppermint essential oil that can be applied to the surfaces of many commonly used medical devices, offering a safer way to protect patients from infection and inflammation.
Germany is embracing AI 'at full speed' as digital transformation is 'critical,' minister says
Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernisation, Karsten Wildberger, tells Euronews Next how the government is pushing ahead with efforts to digitise the country with the help of AI.
Bill Gates apologises for 'every minute' spent with Jeffrey Epstein, denying email claims
"The focus was always, he knew a lot of very rich people, and he was saying he could get them to give money to global health. In retrospect, that was a dead end," Gates said in an interview aired Wednesday.
The coming end of ISS, symbol of an era of global cooperation
When the International Space Station comes back to Earth in 2030, it will mark the end of three decades of peaceful international cooperation—and an era when space became central to our daily lives.
Once again, Israel is missing from Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list
Locales in the United Arab Emirates won big, but Israel is effectively being boycotted by an organization that claims to be about building bridges
