By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hamas is cementing its hold over Gaza by placing loyalists in key government roles, collecting taxes and paying salaries, according to an Israeli military assessment seen by Reuters and sources in the
SYDNEY, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. The letter sent to Lakemba Mosque
Earlier this week, Stephen Colbert claimed CBS lawyers barred The Late Show from airing an interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico
Four suspects, a father and his three children, are still under remand to help the investigation.
A massive, centuries-long drought may have driven the extinction of the “hobbits” of Flores. Climate records preserved in cave formations show rainfall plummeted just as the small human species disappeared. At the same time, pygmy elephants they depended on declined sharply as
Nicosia airport, abandoned and unused for more than 50 years in the Cypriot buffer zone, is on the verge of becoming a museum thanks to a group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who have teamed for a transformational project.
The latest letter is the third such incident in the lead-up to Ramadan.
The security council's meeting came on the eve of US President Donald Trump’s first Board of Peace gathering to discuss the future of the Palestinian territories.
"You cannot go to sleep on this president," says one toymaker, of the ongoing uncertainty over trade policy.
The Australian filmmaker remembers the American actor, who died last Sunday at 95, as "surly" and "opinionated," but "absolutely great."
A major study has confirmed that the flash flooding that devastated Valencia in 2024 was ‘intensified’ by human-made climate change.
While supermarket owners say AI-monitored CCTV cameras are significantly helping their business, critics warn the largely unregulated tech raises serious ethical and privacy concerns.
Nearly half of Europeans who do not own their home are either unable or unwilling to buy one. The figures vary widely across the continent, largely reflecting affordability pressures.
Independent polls show Péter Magyar’s Tisza party clearly ahead of ruling Fidesz, while government-linked pollsters still predict a strong win for Premier Viktor Orbán.
Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying.
The World Whiskies Awards, one of the world's most respected whisky competitions, have recognized the "excellence" of Belgian whiskies. Judges awarded no less than six medals to products from two Belgian distilleries: Distillerie de Waterloo and Den Os Spirits. The awards are
Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have unleashed artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up the hunt for next-generation magnetic materials. By building a massive, searchable database of 67,573 magnetic compounds — including 25 newly recognized materials that
“I think sometimes we're taught, subtly or not, that there's only room for a few women at the top," said the country star when accepting a Sharing the Spotlight award from Alicia Keys
By Steve Holland, Simon Lewis and Samia Nakhoul WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event expected to include
BEIJING, Feb 19 - China sees an opening to turn President Donald Trump's tariffs to its advantage by reshaping global trade in ways that would insulate its $19 trillion economy from U.S. pressure far into the future.
This comes after a media report alleged Chinese police had pressured food delivery riders in Australia.
Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country.
By one metric, Lee Jae Myung’s eight months as South Korean president have been a smashing success, with the stock market more than doubling on his watch. Before Lee’s election in June, he ran on a Kospi 5,000 platform that struck many as fanciful. At that time, the benchmark
Fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced in the second-half of 2026, said Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
A surprising breakthrough could help sodium-ion batteries rival lithium—and even turn seawater into drinking water. Scientists discovered that keeping water inside a key battery material, instead of removing it as traditionally done, dramatically boosts performance. The “wet”
[Global Fund] Geneva -- The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) welcomed the final outcome of the partnership's Eighth Replenishment - US$12.64 billion - at its 54th meeting on 12-13 February.
Enhanced geothermal systems could wean the EU off fossil fuels, even in countries without volcanic activity.
[African Union] From Political Elevation to Continental Action under the 2026 AU Theme of the Year
[Africa Check] No, helping strangers use their smartphones will not expose you to 'AI biometric identity fraud'
Football fans in the UK will be able to enjoy an extra round at the pub thanks to new rules during the men's World Cup.
The complaint was filed hours after she tossed her hat into the ring for the 2028 election.
See the floats from the famous festival as the city's top samba schools compete for first prize.
Top graft-busters are quietly stepping up scrutiny of "quasi-naked" officials with children living overseas, with some losing promotion opportunities and jobs.
Scientists have developed a powerful new way to forecast where some of the world’s most dangerous scorpions are likely to be found. By combining fieldwork in Africa with advanced computer modeling, the team discovered that soil type is the strongest factor shaping where many
South Korean prosecutors have called for the former president to be sentenced to death.
The move by Galgotias University prompted sharp criticism, with social media users quickly identifying the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China's Unitree Robotics.
Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.
The Gates Foundation said he will not deliver his address to ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities.
US media reports that Trump has discussed attack options with advisers, and a strike could happen as early as Saturday.
The 12-year-old artist recently dropped “Piercing on My Hand,” a track co-produced by her father, Ye
President Trump on Wednesday claimed that the U.S. trade deficit has fallen by 78 percent because of tariffs. “THE UNITED STATES TRADE DEFICIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 78% BECAUSE OF THE TARIFFS BEING CHARGED TO OTHER COMPANIES AND COUNTRIES,” the president said in a post on his
A scientific review carried out by a team in the English and German Philology Department at the UCO explores the pedagogical dimension of bilingual university programs in Europe. The implementation of bilingual education is part of an educational trend committed to
Abandoned beaches, public health warning signs and seagulls eating human waste are now features of the popular coastline in New Zealand A tide of anger is rising in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, as the city’s toilets continue to flush directly into the ocean more than two
An animatronic dire wolf looks around then tilts its head to greet you in the lobby. An animated megalodon shark circles its prey in a conference room made of floor-to-ceiling screens before striking and "breaking" the glass.
Peru’s Congress late Wednesday elected José María Balcázar, an 83-year-old lawmaker from Peru Libre, as the country’s interim president following the removal of President José Jerí amid allegations tied to undisclosed meetings and suspected influence peddling. Balcázar is set
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr said that late-night host Stephen Colbert, who has been at the center of a controversy surrounding an interview he did with Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico, sees that " the limelight is fading.” “But look, I get
La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future "sustainability ratings" on consumer food and fiber products. Published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, the
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