Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

Kwok's 69-year-old father, Kwok Yin-sang, was sentenced to jail for eight months for attempting to withdraw roughly US$11,000 from her insurance policy.

Ramadan rituals: Foods and customs that shape the holy month of fasting in Syria

Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable

Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears

The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for

US backs Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' after strikes on Afghanistan

The United States "expressed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against Taliban attacks", a US official said.

Cambodian authorities detain 81 scam suspects in capital raid; claim more than 220,000 have fled

Over the past eight months, the authorities have dismantled over 200 online scam networks.

‘A celebration for the bugs’: Flowers burst into colour after southern Spain’s record rainfall

While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify

KABUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered its third day on Saturday, following overnight clashes as the international community expressed increasing concern about the conflict and called for urgent talks. Pakistan's strikes

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My Voice, My Choice citizens' initiative hails 'historic' EU decision on accessible abortion

The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.

Reddit on the rise: What is it and why is AI search popularising it?

Reddit has become the AI algorithm’s favourite website. This is why it is becoming popular, and how to use it.

Here’s where to go for a car-free escape in Europe

From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations.

Trump’s Iran ultimatum raises questions he can’t answer

The Islamic Republic of Iran may be entering its most precarious moment since the 1979 revolution. US naval deployments and escalating rhetoric have turned a long-running standoff into a strategic countdown. President Donald Trump has given Tehran roughly ten to fifteen days to

F-35 trainer arrest exposes China’s hunt for US airpower secrets

The arrest of a former US Air Force pilot for allegedly training Chinese military aviators exposes a widening shadow war over airpower expertise, where Western know-how has become as strategically contested as stealth jets themselves. This month, the US Department of Justice

Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over Easter bombings

The order lets the authorities to hold the retired army major general for questioning for 90 days.

Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings

The order lets the authorities to hold the retired army major general for questioning for 90 days.

Crypto winter: survival demands real-asset reform

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was hovering just above $65,000, down again from a short-lived rally earlier this week. The price represents a massive 48.5% drawdown from the all-time high of $126,272 last October, with no end in sight. We’re now in the fourth crypto winter

ACE Eddie Awards for Editing: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ Win Top Prizes

The top two Oscar contenders each had a category to themselves, setting up a showdown for the Academy Awards.

‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Take Top Honors at ACE Eddie Awards

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” took home the live action feature awards at the 76th ACE Eddie Awards. “Sinners” editor Michael Shawver said, “Ryan Coogler took a big risk, and I think gave audiences something that maybe they didn’t even know they were hungry for

Israel announces it has launched 'preemptive strike' on Iran; sirens blare across country

North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing rifle

Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, has long been seen as the next in line to rule North Korea.

Biden knocks Trump's State of the Union speech: 'Is he still talking?'

Former President Biden on Friday knocked President Trump for his record-length State of the Union address, asking if his successor is "still talking." Biden gave a critique about Trump and his record while celebrating six years since the former president won the 2020 South

‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Star Robert Carradine’s Cause of Death Confirmed

The actor died on Feb. 23 at the age of 71 following a battle with bipolar disorder

Business class flights are major polluters. Is cutting them the key to decarbonising air travel?

Scrapping premium seats could help halve global aviation emissions, according to a major new study.

Joey Bueno Breese Wins 2026 Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award (EXCLUSIVE)

Joey Bueno Breese has been named the recipient of the $10,000 2026 Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award for his film “El Rio Nuestro.” At the same time, Devin O’Guinn received the $2,500 Audience Award for his film “Julian.” Both winners were presented with their prizes

US designates Iran as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention'

The U.S. on Friday designated Iran as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" and demanded that the country release any Americans in its detention. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the designation amid escalating tensions between the two countries and as President Trump

North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials

SEOUL, Feb 28 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new sniper rifles as ceremonial gifts to party and military officials, calling them a \"wonderful weapon\" and a sign of his trust, state media KCNA news agency said on Saturday.

President Trump touts oil and gas production in Texas visit

President Donald Trump touched down on Texas soil for the second time since returning to the White House.

South Korean president to make state visit to Singapore, with trade and tech on agenda

The visit comes four months after PM Lawrence Wong’s first official trip to South Korea in November 2025.

North Korea unveils image of leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle

Kim Ju Ae has long been seen as the next in line to rule the secretive, nuclear-armed state.

Warren accuses Trump, Hegseth of trying 'extort' Anthropic into removing AI guardrails

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Friday accused President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of attempting to "extort" the company Anthropic into removing guardrails for its AI programs. Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

Deep in China’s mountains, a revival of nuclear weapons takes shape

China had more than 600 nuclear warheads by the end of 2024 and is on track to have 1,000 by 2030.

Malaysian authorities urged to curb new wave of ‘upgraded’ beggars

Costumed beggars are becoming more visible at petrol stations and night markets in Johor Bahru.

Donald Trump goes nuclear on Anthropic

Silicon Valley will be caught in the fallout

Flight logs and hot tub photo among key moments from Bill Clinton's deposition

The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender's crimes.

DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month

Michael Jackson Estate Sued for Child Trafficking by Siblings Alleging More Than Decade of Abuse

The Cascio siblings claim they were plied with drugs and alcohol, exposed to pornography, and individually abused by the pop star

Anthropic calls supply chain risk designation 'unprecedented,' 'legally unsound'

Anthropic called the Pentagon’s decision Friday to designate the AI company as a supply chain risk an “unprecedented action,” arguing it is “legally unsound” and would “set a dangerous precedent.” “Designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk would be an unprecedented

North Dakota judge finalizes $345m judgment against Greenpeace in pipeline case

Judge slashed a $667m damages award to Energy Transfer over Greenpeace’s role in Dakota Access Pipeline protests A North Dakota judge on Friday finalized a $345m judgment against Greenpeace in a lawsuit pursued by pipeline company Energy Transfer (ET.N) over the environmental

Jeff Probst Explains Why the Official ‘Survivor’ Podcast Is on Hiatus for Season 50

The official “Survivor” podcast is hitting pause for Season 50. “‘Survivor’ 50 was designed as a celebration, and it features one of the most exciting game designs we’ve ever done,” Probst said in a statement to Variety. “Because of that, we made a conscious decision not to

Indonesia tightens rules for Airbnb-style rentals

The Indonesian government expects all operators to start processing the required permits.

Pokémon Go 'TK' choose a path quest steps: X or Y?

As part of "Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos," you can pick between Xerneas or Yveltal. Our guide explains which you should pick, and the quest steps.

Pokémon Go 'Sparkle and Shine' shiny Diancie Masterwork Research quest steps

As part of the paid "Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos" ticket, players can get shiny Diancie via the "Sparkle and Shine" Masterwork Research.

‘The Beach Boys Love You’ Gets Its Live Premiere After 50 Years: Al Jardine and Darian Sahanaja on Finally Bringing the Classic Album to the Stage

Is the 1977 album “The Beach Boys Love You” a classic and essential part of this great American band’s catalog, or a lark? It’s so different from virtually every other album the group ever recorded over a nearly 50-year period, there will always be some split over that — maybe

Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos event habitat spawns and bonuses

Pokémon Go's Kalos Tour event runs on Feb. 28 and March 1. Here's the rotation habitat and raid schedule, as well as list of the bonuses.

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes

The former president told the committee that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".

Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?

Like so many sectors of the economy, the news industry is hurtling toward a future where artificial intelligence plays a major role — grappling with questions about how much the technology is used, what consumers should be told about it, whether anything can be done for the

Uruguay approves offshore 3D seismic survey for oil exploration, sets marine safeguards

Uruguay’s Environment Ministry on Friday granted operational authorization for a 3D seismic survey in its jurisdictional waters, in an offshore block operated by Chevron, with a specialized vessel already in position and work planned through the end of April.

Google quantum-proofs HTTPS by squeezing 2.5kB of data into 64-byte space

Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome. Soon, it will be everywhere.