Inside the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards: Disclaimers, Dirty Jokes and Netflix’s All-Star Afterparty
A red-faced Paul Mescal, a royal tribute and a fabulous couple of celebrity cameos: Here's what you might have missed at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards.
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The evidence that Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was never knighted
Ser Dunk was never knighted. George R.R. Martin's novella and the HBO show Knight of the Seven Kingdoms handle that differently.
Blizzard says 'There's actually millions of people that still play Diablo 3' and those players have the right idea
Return to monk.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' season 2 plans tee up 10 more seasons
Ira Parker on working with George R.R. Martin, Dunk and Egg's lifelong journey, his excitement for season 2, and what's next.
What does Trump want in Iran?
President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from that could
Sony develops technology to trace origin of AI-made music
The move comes amid growing concern about the unauthorised use of copyrighted works in AI training.
Malaysia’s anti-graft chief questioned in shareholding probe
The committee is examining the compliance and regularity of Tan Sri Azam Baki’s share ownership.
Patel responds to Olympics backlash, says he was invited to locker room after hockey game
FBI Director Kash Patel dismissed critics of his presence in the locker room during the U.S. men’s hockey team’s celebration of their gold medal game victory over Canada on Sunday. Patel, who was in attendance in Milan, Italy, was captured on camera in Team USA’s locker room on
ICC to begin pre-trial hearing for Philippines’ Duterte
ICC prosecutors have charged Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity.
Viva Baz Vegas! Baz Luhrmann on the Burning Love That Went Into ‘EPiC’: ‘We Are Giving Elvis the World Tour He Dreamed Of, Playing on the World’s Biggest Screens’
Baz Luhrmann is about to dive back into his long-aborning Joan of Arc movie. But before he does, he had to return to the Elvis well, and the King’s new and returning subjects are glad he did. “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” opened exclusively in Imax theaters this weekend
A Grok update was apparently delayed because Elon Musk wanted it to be better at answering questions about Baldur's Gate
He wants it to be able to play League of Legends as well.
Tokyo Skytree lift malfunctions, trapping 20 people for about 5 hours
Some 1,200 people were stranded temporarily on observation decks hundreds of metres above ground.
Netflix Sets Korean Rom-Com ‘Messily Ever After’ Starring Kim Min-ha and Noh Sang-hyun
The 'Pachinko' stars play college sweethearts whose romance oscillates between devotion and exasperation as their years together accumulate.
Tourette’s Debate Sparked at BAFTA Film Awards After Campaigner John Davidson Heard Cursing, Shouting Slurs at Presenters
Davidson is the inspiration behind Robert Aramayo's now BAFTA-winning performance in 'I Swear.'
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy—ideal to spark extreme wildfires—has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing even higher in the Americas, a new study shows.
IMF flags risks of outdated inflation metrics in fast-changing economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging countries to modernize how they measure inflation and other key indicators, integrating point-of-sale and online data to reduce “blind spots” that, the institution argues, are widening as the economy becomes more digital and
How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars.
Hong Kong appeals court to rule on jailed democracy campaigners
The 12 appellants were sentenced to prison in 2024 for organising an unofficial primary election.
Elevated E. coli, staph still detected in Potomac river 4 weeks after sewage spill
Nearly a month after a wastewater pipe broke and spewed hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River just north of Washington, D.C., the latest water testing results from the University of Maryland School of Public Health continue to show high levels of
“El Mencho” killing triggers roadblocks and cartel violence across Mexico
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), triggered a wave of violence on Sunday marked by road blockades, vehicle burnings and armed incidents across multiple parts of Mexico, with Jalisco at the center
35 million people under blizzard warning as storm hits Northeast
A major winter storm is sweeping through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, with conditions expected to persist into Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) says that the system will produce heavy snow over the northern mid-Atlantic into the Northeast from Sunday
Dostoyevsky on Why There Are No Bad People
"A true friend of mankind whose heart has but once quivered in compassion over the sufferings of the people, will understand and forgive all the impassable alluvial filth in which they are submerged, and will be able to discover the diamonds in the filth."
How Harry Styles Created a New Kind of Pop Star
As the release of 'Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally' approaches, we break down "Aperture," and look back at Styles' solo career so far
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
How South Korea's democracy rallied after the president tried to impose military rule
Yoon Suk Yeol's life sentence for insurrection "offers a rare example of democratic resilience", experts say.
Five new Steam games you probably missed (February 23, 2026)
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don't have to.
How shaming unethical brands makes companies improve their behavior
Recent investigations have uncovered forced labor in agricultural supply chains, illegal fishing feeding supermarket freezers, deforestation embedded in everyday food products, and unsafe conditions in factories producing "sustainable" fashion. These harms were not visible on
Porter holds up ‘F--- Trump’ message at California Democratic convention
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), who has entered the California gubernatorial race, took a stand against the Trump administration on Saturday, carrying a large sign that read “F--- Trump” on stage at the state Democratic convention. The phrase has gained steam nationally
The Sicko’s Guide To Steam Next Fest February 2026
The game demo parade should be an opportunity to fly your freak flag
North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: Report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to lift living standards in his opening speech at a congress held once every five years.
North Korea’s Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: KCNA
The decision was made “in accordance with the unshakeable will and unanimous desire of all the delegates”.