WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday proposed a rule that, if finalized, would sever MBaer Merchant Bank AG's access to the U.S. financial system on the grounds the Swiss bank had supported illicit actors linked to Iran and Russia. The
Convicted in France for “glorifying terrorism”, the Iranian national is being mentioned as part of a potential prisoner-swap scenario with Tehran involving French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been released from jail but cannot leave Iran.
Pope Leo XIV's newly announced visit to Algeria in April was welcomed as a dream come true by the archbishop of Algiers on Thursday. The trip will mark the first time a head of the Catholic Church has visited the North African Muslim-majority country. "This dream of a pope
Lego is giving away free Star Wars lightsabers at select UK stores, but supplies are limited and the event is only open to UK residents.
Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup
A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them. The research, led by researchers from The University of Manchester and published in the journal
GENEVA, Feb 26 - A new decree from Afghanistan's Taliban government is set to further crush rights and freedoms in the war-torn nation, especially for women, UN human rights chief Volker Turk said on Thursday.
Where do we start here? How about: Who thought this was a good idea? Who decided that we couldn't leave Gnarls Barkley in 2006, where they belong? Gnarls Barkley, the duo of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse, were an incredibly successful, critically lauded enterprise back then, and
Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable "wonder material," using just discarded peanut shells. The development opens the door to cheaper, more sustainable electronics and energy storage devices and could help transform agricultural waste
A majority of Americans doubt President Trump’s judgment when it comes to using military force abroad, even as many say they are concerned about the threat Iran’s nuclear program poses to the U.S., according to a new survey. The latest AP-NORC Research Center poll, released
A genAI called 'Patty' will be making life hell for employees and customers by the end of this year
Examining the Civil War gives us true insight into the United States’ past and present. Created by Leslie Greif, Darrell Fetty and John Sayles — and executive produced by Kevin Costner and Morgan Freeman — Prime Video’s latest historical drama, “The Gray House,” is a harrowing
Trump administration envoys are in Geneva, Switzerland, for another round of critical talks with Iranian and Omani officials on the Islamic republic's nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he was hoping for "productive" conversations and that "diplomacy
Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland.
Kansas Sends Letters To Trans People Demanding The Immediate Surrender Of Drivers Licenses . “The letter…marks one of the most significant erosions of transgender civil rights in the United States to date.”
The Justice Department will review whether it failed to publish several documents in the Epstein files after various media outlets reported several records related to accusations made against President Trump were removed from the tranche. The documents in question relate to
CAIRO, Feb 26 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Thursday, the territory's health officials said, and the Israeli military said it killed a militant who posed a threat to its forces in the south of the enclave. Medics said an
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India and Israel had pledged to fight terrorism "shoulder to shoulder", as he concluded a two-day visit focused on deepening strategic ties. The trip, which has drawn criticism at home, marks Modi's second visit to
"Scream 7" has enough shocks and yocks to keep the product churning and the audience, at least for a weekend, turning out. Williamson has gone back to basics, but the result is a "Scream" sequel that, while it nods in the direction of being seductively convoluted, is really
Kevin Williamson and Neve Campbell reunite for Scream 7, but the new installment seems weirdly uninterested in horror movies
Falling volcanic ash has for years been viewed as a nuisance. But a Sicilian project has discovered its agricultural potential and wants to spread the word In the Sicilian town of Giarre overlooking Mount Etna, Andrea Passanisi, a tropical and citrus fruits producer, uses an
Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights to “Eraserheads: Combo on the Run,” an award-winning documentary on the legendary Filipino rock band, from DVent Pictures. Directed and produced by Maria Diane Ventura, the film traces the band’s entire journey – from
Blocking roads, vandalism, spitting, inciting violence, trespassing and interfering with law enforcement officers are not OK. Actions are not the expression of dissent. This should be simple enough to understand.
The Houston native details the making of his new mixtape, his rise to industry tastemaker, and Cactus Jack's role at the heart of H-Town's modern rap renaissance
The hero shooter is trying to win back players before time runs out
Travellers to the Rock would have to show their passport twice under a new UK-EU treaty.
The issue of Greenland, which Donald Trump wants to annex, is likely to dominate the election campaign.
Watching the world’s best-known life coach do his thing
Zijin Mining is giving Western giants a run for their money
Who will want a hundred-metre-high orb?