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Final Fantasy 11, a 23-year-old MMO, is getting so many new players it's having to stop character creation on its busiest server
FF11 is still going strong.
How to open the Rookery Cache in WoW Midnight
Get the Sunwing Hatchling pet and one more tally towards the Treasures of Eversong achievement.
Lower growth target, higher stakes: Key signals as China’s Two Sessions open
From a lower growth target to bigger bets on technology and consumption, China’s Two Sessions open with a sober assessment of economic challenges and a recalibration of policy priorities.
Timothée Chalamet Kicks Off Asia Tour as ‘Marty Supreme’ Hits $172 Million Globally, Eyes $200 Million Milestone
Timothée Chalamet is taking his viral marketing campaign for “Marty Supreme” to Asia, with the actor unveiling Japan and China legs of his promotional tour as the A24 ping-pong drama crosses $172.8 million worldwide and closes in on the $200 million mark. The film opens in
Russia jails Romanian citizen for 15 years for spying for Ukraine
MOSCOW, March 5 - A Romanian man was convicted of spying for Ukraine and sentenced by a Russian court on Thursday to 15 years in prison, the court in the southern region of Krasnodar said.
Article Five not on the table despite Iran missile incident, NATO's Rutte says
BRUSSELS, March 5 - NATO is vigilant about events in the Middle East and the shooting-down of a missile headed for Turkish airspace on Wednesday, but invoking Article Five is not on the table right now, the military alliance's chief Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday.
Africa: South Africa Accuses Morocco of 'Holding CAF Hostage' Over Wafcon 2026
[Premium Times] For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Digital platforms evolve to meet changing consumer demands
The European digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a shift in how users interact with technology and what they expect from service providers. As we move further into 2026, the focus has moved beyond simple connectivity to a more nuanced demand for
Gulf food strategy tested as Iran war snarls shipping routes
By Sarah El Safty and Maha El Dahan DUBAI, March 5 (Reuters) - Wealthy Gulf states are facing their biggest food security challenge since the 2008 global food crisis, as the Iran conflict threatens ports and disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The war is testing
Fremantle Taps NBCUniversal’s International Unscripted Boss Ben Crompton as Global Head of Entertainment
Fremantle has appointed Ben Crompton as its new global head of entertainment. The Brit will take up the senior leadership role later this month and will report directly to global CEO Jennifer Mullin. Compton will succeed Andrew Llinares, who is stepping down from his role. A
Latest news bulletin | March 5th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
How to Heal Your Creative Hangover
Long-lost Rembrandt goes on view, 3D scans of The Met's treasures, spring shows outside NYC, and how to cure the emotional crash after artistic bursts.
Trump regulator splits GOP with prediction market fight
The Trump administration is wading into a legal fight between prediction markets and state regulators seeking to enforce gambling laws within their borders, in a dispute splitting Republicans. Prediction markets, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are facing off against state
Trump calls on Kurds to aid U.S. effort in Iran, offers support
In calls to Kurdish minority leaders in Iran and neighboring Iraq, President Donald Trump offered U.S. support to insurgent efforts against Tehran.
Talarico’s victory sends message about style, not ideology
Texas state Rep. James Talarico's win over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic primary was hailed Wednesday by some as a victory for moderates over progressives in the party’s never-ending civil war. Yet Talarico’s victory might have been more of a win for candidates
Meta’s Oversight Board races to govern the AI surge
As generative AI explodes on social media, the board’s slow, human-led review model faces a breaking point.
House reels over how to handle sexual misconduct allegations
The House is grappling with how to handle sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress in light of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. The House
GOP anxieties rise in Texas after Talarico victory
Republican anxieties are rising in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton will clash in a runoff race in May, as Democrats rally around the winner of their primary: state Rep. James Talarico. Democrats have long had their sights on a big win in
Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy
Estrogen patches, one of the most common forms of hormone therapy for women, are becoming harder to find, and some manufacturers say a recent action by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a significant driver of rising demand. In November,
Drone shows, field trips and a birthday party: Schools prepare to celebrate America's 250th
America’s schools are going all out for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Field trips, essay contests and drone displays are all in the works as administrators tell The Hill their students and teachers are excited for the upcoming events to commemorate the beginning
Democrats race to shore up support for war powers resolution as lines of opposition shift
Democratic leaders are racing to rally their troops behind legislation limiting President Trump’s war powers in Iran, hoping to minimize the defections ahead of Thursday’s vote. The war powers resolution seems likely to fail, given the opposition from virtually all of the
Swipe right, but safer: New Safety Map aims to help people navigate risks on dating apps
To address persistent concerns about harassment, boundary violation and user safety in digital dating spaces, a research team led by the University of Waterloo has launched an interactive Safety Map to coincide with International Women's Day.
Third time's hopefully the charm as Nvidia releases hotfix driver to tackle voltage issues and Resident Evil Requiem performance in one fel swoop
An official fix, so no roll-backs needed.
Africa: Your Child Isn't Lazy--They're Overthinking
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- YOU are at your wits' end after reassuring, coaxing, encouraging, and telling your child or teen they know how to do what they aren't doing. Your child still stalls at the starting line. Simple homework assignments are met with agony. Even small
Nearly 4m Londoners below income for decent living
Analysis shows that most private renters live with less than what is needed for day-to-day life.
One Piece fans are getting close to finding the treasure in real life
Fans are beginning to organize to recover the secret of the One Piece, dropped at the bottom of the ocean to celebrate the series' big milestone
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict
MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday accused the United States and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict by provoking Iran into striking targets across the region and said there was no sign Washington and Tel Aviv would let up. Arab
Pakistanis fleeing Iran describe strikes shaking ground under their feet
(Refiles story to change dateline to March 5) By Saleem Ahmed and Asif Shahzad QUETTA, Pakistan, March 5 (Reuters) - Pakistanis fleeing Iran described explosions and missile strikes across Tehranshaking the ground under their feet and engulfing buildings in fire and smoke in a
Iran has not requested Russian arms supplies, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 5 (Reuters) - Iran has not approached Moscow with a request for arms supplies, the Kremlin said on Thursday. Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes and called for an immediate ceasefire against a country it has drawn closer to in recent years. Iran last year
Gulf countries concerned about risk of Iran civil war, says EU's foreign chief
BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - Countries in the Middle East have told European officials they are concerned about the risk of civil war in Iran as a result of the conflict between Tehran and the United States and Israel, EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday.
Azerbaijan says two people injured by Iranian drones
By Nailia Bagirova BAKU, March 5 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan's foreign ministry lodged an official protest with the Iranian embassy on Thursday after a pair of Iranian drones flew across the border into Azerbaijan and injured two people at an airport in the Nakhchivan exclave. "This
Hezbollah's escalation puts Israel and Beirut on the same side
Both governments now seek to weaken and disarm Hezbollah. Whether that convergence leads to negotiations will depend on Israel's plans for a new buffer zone in south Lebanon and how forcefully Washington pushes developments in Beirut
MindsEye developer announces more layoffs while alleging 'corporate sabotage'
Build A Rocket Boy claims the troubled launch of MindsEye was the result of criminal activity.
India vs. England: How to Watch the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup Semifinals Live Online
Now that New Zealand is in the final, the other part of the championship match has yet to be decided. The 2026 ICC T20 World Cup featured the top 20 best squads from all of the world competing for tournament trophy. And while New Zealand defeated South Africa with a total score
António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's greatest writers, dies aged 83
António Lobo Antunes, one of Portugal's most widely read, sold and translated writers , has died. He was 83.
Africa: Delivering 10x Growth - What Is Our Contribution?
[Independent (Kampala)] At the beginning of each year, leaders from across MTN's markets gather to align on our shared ambition: driving digital solutions for Africa's progress. This year, our discussions focused on how we can accelerate digital adoption in ways that deliver
Watch: Trump says adiós to trade with Spain — should Madrid do the same to Trump?
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared a firm "no to war" and blocked the US from using Spanish soil for its Iran operations. In response, US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain. Let’s break down what is at stake.
Hundreds of people continue to evacuate via Azerbaijan amid Iran war
Azerbaijan’s foreign minister says he held a phone call with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas to discuss evacuation efforts of European nationals trapped in Iran amid US and Israeli attacks.
From airstrikes to aftermath: The Iran question
In an opinion article for Euronews, Saeid Golkar, associate professor at the University of Tennessee, warns that weakening Iran's regime militarily without a transition plan could leave a more radicalised system in place.
Philippine resupply mission data leaked to Chinese intelligence, security official says
This comes after the Philippine said it apprehended some of its citizens suspected of spying for China.
Imagination is work
We spend most of the time we’re in school extinguishing imagination. “Will this be on the test?” is a much more common question than “What if?” We’ve been trained to do tasks in a factory. Imagination is a skill and it takes effort. It’s not useful to say, “I’m not
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: From the Walls of Babylon to the Sewers of Rome
You may not be able to name all, or even most, of the seven wonders of the ancient world. But you almost certainly know that there were seven of them. In a way, that aligns well enough with the worldview of the Greeks who first made reference to such a list, given their
Attack on Iran shows Russia losing clout but perhaps reaping war dividends
Some in the Kremlin believe a prolonged U.S. war could work in Russia’s favor by boosting oil prices and diverting key weapons from Ukraine.
3D imagery helps bring world's ant diversity to life
For more than a decade, Evan Economo's lab has been using micro-CT machines to scan insect specimens. The resulting X-ray images help researchers study the form and structure of insects—a subfield of entomology known as morphology—but the process is costly and time-consuming.
ESA's Mars orbiters watch solar superstorm hit the red planet
What happens when a solar superstorm hits Mars? Thanks to the European Space Agency's Mars orbiters, we now know: glitching spacecraft and a supercharged upper atmosphere.
Molecular 'catapult' fires electrons at the limits of physics
Electrons can be "kicked across" solar materials at almost the fastest speed nature allows, scientists have discovered, challenging long-held theories about how solar energy systems work. The finding could help researchers design more efficient ways of harvesting sunlight and
