Launching the idea of data centers in space

Tech firms are floating the idea of building data centers in space and tapping into the sun's energy to meet out-of-this-world power demands in a fierce artificial intelligence race.

In ‘Lali,’ the First All-Pakistani Film at Berlin, Love Is a Battlefield, and a Man Pretends to Be Possessed to Control His Wife (Exclusive Trailer)

The new movie from writer-director Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, who has seen two previous films submitted as entries in the international Oscar race, will world premiere in Berlin's Panorama section.

Calorie restriction increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy, study finds

A controlled reduction in calorie intake can increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of sarcomas. Research has shown that this restriction reduces tumour volume and protects healthy cells from treatment damage.

US hosts countries for talks to weaken China's grip on critical minerals

WASHINGTON, Feb 4 - The United States will host more than 50 countries on Wednesday for talks aimed at boosting their access to critical minerals, in a bid to loosen China's grip over vital industrial inputs that has allowed it to control global supply chains.

J.K. Rowling Denies Inviting Jeffrey Epstein to ‘Harry Potter & The Cursed Child’ Broadway Opening, DOJ Docs Show He Was Turned Away at Door

J.K. Rowling has sought to clear up online speculation concerning her rumored connections to disgraced financier and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Within the latest tranche of Epstein files released by the DoJ was an invitation to the official Broadway opening of “Harry

Timothée Chalamet Thanks French Fans for Showing Up at ‘Marty Supreme’ Paris Premiere, but Says He ‘Would Have Liked for It to Be Free’: ‘I Know You Were Charged a Lot’

Wearing sunglasses and a brown Givenchy suit, Timothee Chalamet was welcomed like a proper rockstar at the French premiere of “Marty Supreme” at Le Grand Rex theater in Paris on Tuesday night. Addressing people in the crowd from the stage, Chalamet playfully called out the

Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone

Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets.

Pope Leo urges Russia and US to renew last nuclear arms treaty

VATICAN CITY, Feb 4 - Pope Leo on Wednesday urged leaders in Russia and the United States to renew their last nuclear arms control treaty, New START, which caps the number of strategic nuclear weapons deployed by each country.

Africa: African Courts Urged to Adopt Alternative Dispute Resolution

[Nile Post] The Chief Justice of Zambia, Mumba Malila, has urged African judiciaries to institutionalise Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and prioritise judicial wellness as a key reform to tackle case backlogs and improve the quality of justice.

Inside the Diriyah Biennale: Where processions, poetry and desert rhythms shape contemporary art

As Saudi Arabia's largest contemporary art platform hosts its third edition, the artistic directors of the Diriyah Biennale reveal how ancient Bedouin journeys have inspired a radical new vision.

Two brothers charged with murder in Johor skeletal remains case

No plea was recorded from the duo.

Ukraine, Russia begin second round of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

KYIV, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian and Russian negotiators began a second round of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, seeking to advance efforts to end Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two. The two-day trilateral meetings come after President Volodymyr

On a paradise island in the Pacific, meth and HIV epidemics rage

International criminal syndicates have been using Fiji as a transshipment point for drugs originating in Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Watch the video: EU-UK relationship — friends with benefits?

We are not seeing a full reunion. Instead, we are seeing a patchwork relationship. So the two are friendly enough to have dinner together. But strictly split the bill. And no sharing dessert.

Philippine lawmakers throw out Marcos impeachment bid

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Milan wins gold in gentrification

Some advocates say the Winter Games are driving up property prices and exacerbating income inequality.

How the Beatles Wrote Their Songs: From Early Demos to Final Recordings

More than a few of us can claim, with some confidence, to know every Beatles song. And indeed it may be true, in that we’ve heard every track of all their studio albums. But as decade after decade of Beatles scholarship has demonstrated, there’s knowing their songs, and then

Genetic analysis of Deep Maniot Greeks reveals a unique lineage in the Balkans

A new genetic study has revealed that the people of Deep Mani, who inhabit one of the remotest regions of mainland Greece, represent one of the most genetically distinctive populations in Europe, shaped by more than a millennium of isolation. The findings, published in

Engineered antibody targets bacteria-specific sugar, clears lethal drug-resistant infection in mice

Australian researchers have developed a powerful new way to target deadly, drug-resistant bacteria by designing antibodies that recognize a sugar found only on bacterial cells—an advance that could underpin a new generation of immunotherapies for multidrug resistant

Trump Spirals into Crazed Fury after Harvard Humiliates Him Very Badly

After The New York Times reported that President Trump has backtracked on a major demand he’d made on Harvard University, he spiraled out of control in three wild tirades . He angrily insisted on a correction from the Times , and levied unhinged new threats against Harvard,

Harry Dunn launches second Maryland House bid, this time for Hoyer’s seat

Harry Dunn, the former Capitol Police officer who became a household name in the wake of the 2021 Capitol attack, is teeing up his second House bid in Maryland, launching his campaign for retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D-Md.) seat. “A loss did not deter me from wanting to fight

Daryl McCormack, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Chris O’Dowd, Mark Rylance Join Octavio Rodriguez’s Animated Movie ‘On the Edge’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Animated feature film “On the Edge” has revealed its voice cast, which is led by Daryl McCormack and Mia McKenna-Bruce, and also features Chris O’Dowd and Mark Rylance. The cast also includes Anna Maxwell Martin, Paterson Joseph and Vincent Tong. Octavio Rodriguez, whose

Greek coast guard vessel and speedboat carrying migrants collide, killing 15 people

At least 15 people died when a speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off Chios, with searches for those missing ongoing.

Sri Lanka’s ‘Riverstone’ Wins Top Prize at Vesoul International Festival of Asian Cinema

Sri Lankan director Lalith Rathnayake’s “Riverstone” claimed the Golden Cyclo, the top prize at the 32nd Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, which concluded Feb. 3 following a week-long showcase of Asian cinema in the French town. The international jury,

For six hours, Israeli settlers rampaged two West Bank villages – while soldiers looked on

'Settlers tried to break down our door, broke the window and sprayed us with pepper spray,' a resident recalls

S.S. Rajamouli on the Cinematic Feat of ‘Varanasi,’ Mahesh Babu’s Work Ethic and Recreating India’s Sacred City on Screen: ‘To Meet My Own Expectation Is the Biggest Challenge of My Life’

S.S. Rajamouli has worked with some of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, but Mahesh Babu managed to surprise him in unexpected ways. “As an actor, not much surprised me, because I was watching his films from a very long time. I know what he is capable of,” the “RRR” director says

Zelenskyy calls on Trump to respond to Russia’s massive attack as talks resume in Abu Dhabi

As the talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, the US and Russia continue, Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the US president to respond to Moscow’s massive aerial attacks and the violation of Russia’s “energy truce” promise.

Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Pesha Magid CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 18 people, including four children, in Gaza on Wednesday, and Israel halted the passage of patients through the Rafah border crossing, Palestinian officials said.

Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink

Melting ice from West Antarctica once delivered huge amounts of iron to the Southern Ocean, but algae growth did not increase as expected. Researchers found the iron was in a form that marine life could not easily use. This means more melting ice does not automatically boost

Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election

The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

A new nuclear age beckons as clock ticks down on last Russia-US arms deal

MOSCOW, Feb 4 - The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in which China will also play a key role.

Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza, hospitals say, after soldier wounded by gunfire

Hospitals say six children were among those killed in strikes that Israel's military says it launched after a gun attack on its troops.

Malaysia’s new armed forces chief promises ‘total clean-up’ of military

Malaysia's Defence Ministry has stepped up corruption probe in recent weeks.

The US-India trade deal that isn’t

When Donald Trump announces a “historic deal,” the room usually vibrates with superlatives. When Narendra Modi responds, the quiet is more telling than the words. Their latest exchange—a claimed swap of ending Russian oil purchases for a US tariff cut—was a masterclass in

Southern Africa: Museveni Hosts AU-EAC-SADC Panel On DR Congo Peace Process

[Nile Post] President Museveni on Tuesday met leaders of the African Union-East African Community-Southern African Development Community (AU-EAC-SADC) panel of facilitators tasked with supporting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process, as regional leaders

South Korea parliament to finalise bill on US investment fund by March 9

SEOUL, Feb 4 - South Korea's National Assembly has agreed to finalise a bill to make investments in the United States by March 9 under a trade deal between the countries, the ruling and main opposition parties said on Wednesday.

Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal

The Commission president hopes to break the deadlock on an agreement that has been stalled since 2023.

Privacy push: Where do Europeans restrict access to their personal data the most?

EU internet users are taking more action to protect their personal data online. As new data shows rising resistance to online tracking, how far is the EU willing to go to reclaim digital sovereignty?

European visitors propel Brazil’s 37% tourism boom

Brazil is experiencing a breakout moment in its tourism history. The South American giant closed 2025 as the world's fastest-growing international destination, driven by new air routes and a growing push from European tourism.

Zhang Youxia: Veteran princeling caught in China’s military purge

His abrupt sidelining was largely unexpected, due to his long military tenure and perceived closeness with President Xi.

'Our bodies bear the cost': Patagonia's firefighters battle blazes and austerity in ancient forest

Wildfires are still tearing apart the drought-stricken region of Patagonia, ravaging its once-pristine forests.

Stephen Colbert Skewers Kid Rock’s Alternative Halftime Show: ‘Powerhouse Lineup’

"If you'd rather not watch a halftime featuring a Bad Bunny, there's going to be a competing halftime show featuring a terrible bunny"

The treaty limiting U.S. and Russian nuclear arms is expiring. What to know.

U.S. lawmakers have expressed concern that the end of New START could lead to “a dangerous and costly arms race” between the world’s biggest nuclear powers.

Elon Musk calls Pedro Sánchez 'tyrant' over plans to ban minors from using social media

The tech billionaire blasted the Spanish premier after Sánchez announced new laws Madrid intends to roll out to protect minors from social media harm, which would see executives potentially liable in court.

The First American Cookbook: Sample Recipes from American Cookery (1796)

Image via Wikimedia Commons On the off chance Lin-Manuel Miranda is casting around for source material for his next American history-based blockbuster musical, may we suggest American Cookery by “poor solitary orphan” Amelia Simmons? First published in 1796, at 47 pages (nearly

Markets losing faith in Prabowo’s grasp of economic reality

As economic bookmarks go, Indonesia’s stock market enduring its worst rout since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis is as ominous as they come. Jakarta stocks are cratering as Southeast Asia’s biggest economy gets caught skinny dipping, in the Warren Buffett sense. The famed

Can Indonesian businesses thrive amid global uncertainties, changing consumer tastes?

As market pressures, digital disruption and global uncertainties intensify, Indonesian businesses must adapt and target impact-driven innovation, say analysts. These issues will be on the agenda at the CNA Summit in Jakarta on Thursday (Feb 5).

2 Malaysian brothers charged with murder after 6 bodies found in burnt Johor house

The deceased - including five from a family - were discovered in January in a burnt house at an oil palm plantation in Kangkar Pulai. Three of them were children aged two to nine.

LNG2026: CEOs of world’s top energy companies gather in Qatar

The 21st edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG2026, kicked off in Doha, Qatar, gathering global leaders, energy giants and experts with geopolitics, market dynamics, emerging technologies and the energy transition dominating