Diving paradise Derawan Island in Indonesia faces mounting waste crisis

The island generates more than 46 tonnes of waste per day.

What freezing plants in blocks of ice can tell us about the future of Svalbard's plant communities

How will a warming Arctic affect plant growth on Svalbard? Researchers encased plant plots in a thick layer of ice during the winter and used little greenhouses to heat up those plots in the summer. The surprise? The plants that got the harshest treatment did just fine.

SOUTHCOM chief and senior Pentagon official visit Venezuela, meet interim government

U.S. Southern Command chief Gen. Francis L. Donovan and Pentagon official Joseph M. Humire made an unannounced trip to Caracas on Wednesday and met Venezuela’s interim authorities, signaling continued operational engagement between Washington and the government led by Delcy

Peru’s Congress heads to runoff vote to pick José Jerí’s successor

Peru’s Congress moved to a second-round vote to elect a new head of the legislature, who will automatically become president after José Jerí was removed on Tuesday amid allegations of influence peddling and suspicious links to Chinese businessmen.

Bangladesh's new PM pledges price stability

DHAKA, Feb 19 - Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged to stabilise prices during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, restore the rule of law and advance economic and infrastructure reforms following his party’s landslide victory in parliamentary elections.

Hidden insect diversity in grass shoots threatened by mowing

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and other insects that live in plants. These tiny creatures are actually very

Paul Mescal Supports Paul McCartney at Doc Event as Musician Jokes About Beatles Success: “We Did OK”

The actor, who will play the Beatles legend in Sony's biopics, was among the guests at a screening for Morgan Neville's documentary 'Man on the Run,' which examines McCartney's solo path in the 1970s.

Radio Free Asia says it resumes broadcasts to China

Mercosur–EU deal: Uruguay’s PIT-CNT urges sector impact studies for an “informed” Senate debate

Uruguay’s PIT-CNT labour federation warned lawmakers that the debate on the Mercosur–European Union trade deal is moving forward without adequate sector-by-sector assessments, which it said “limits the possibility of an informed debate” on potential effects on industry, jobs

Flood victims in Malaysia face grim Ramadan after deluge

The victims' food supplies were destroyed and electrical appliances damaged.

Trump news at a glance: president’s ‘board of peace’ set to meet, minus some key US allies

Some European leaders have criticised the organisation’s murky funding and political mandate – key US politics stories from Wednesday 18 February at a glance Dozens of world leaders and national delegations will meet in Washington DC on Thursday for the inaugural meeting of

Brendan Carr Confirms FCC Has Begun ‘Enforcement Proceedings’ Against ABC’s ‘The View’ Over Equal Time Issues

FCC chairman Brendan Carr confirmed Wednesday that the commission has started enforcement proceedings of what he asserted were violations of the equal time rule involving political candidates by ABC’s daytime mainstay “The View.” Carr appeared on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,”

Online retailer eBay buying Gen Z secondhand marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2B in cash

Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market.

Hundreds of young Chinook salmon found dead in Yuba River: What happened?

Hundreds, and possibly thousands, of juvenile Chinook salmon were found dead in the lower Yuba River after a large water pipe burst at the New Colgate Powerhouse on Friday, according to a local conservation group.

The Killing Stone combines occult contract law with card-battling in an isolated 17th century mansion

Something is rotten in Little Denmark.

Taraji P. Henson Dresses as Scary Spice on Next Week’s ‘The Masked Singer’ In These Exclusive ‘Spice Girls Night’ Clips

Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want. “The Masked Singer” guest panelist Taraji P. Henson — unmasked earlier this season as Scarab — is back on next week’s “Spice Girls Night” episode, dressed as Scary Spice. Zig-a-zig, ah! There’s no new episode of “The

Kuantan family murder: Witness heard an argument that morning

Checks found that the suspect had no record of mental treatment or previous criminal offences.

Musk cuts Starlink access for Russian forces - giving Ukraine an edge at the front

Ukrainian troops say Russian forces are suffering setbacks without access to Elon Musk's system.

Russia's Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran

Feb 18 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview made public on Wednesday, said that any new U.S. strike on Iran would have serious consequences and called for restraint to find a solution to enable Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear programme. Lavrov's

Flávio Bolsonaro mocks samba school’s demotion after Lula tribute, says the “next drop” will be him

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (Liberal Party, PL), seen as a potential right-wing contender in Brazil’s October presidential election, said that after the samba school that paid tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was relegated in Rio de Janeiro’s carnival standings, the

Trump kicks off his 'Board of Peace,' with eye on Gaza and beyond

US President Donald Trump on Thursday gathers allies to inaugurate the "Board of Peace," his new institution focused on progress on Gaza but whose ambitions reach much further. Around two dozen world leaders or other senior officials have come to Washington for the meeting --

Former ‘Rehab Addict’ Host Nicole Curtis Says ‘Someone Personal’ Demanded Money to Not Release Racial Slur Video: ‘I Didn’t Pay – Here We Are’

Former “Rehab Addict” host Nicole Curtis claimed on Instagram that “someone personal” tried to extort her for money before leaking a video of her using the N-word while filming her HGTV renovation show. The clip led to Curtis’ show being pulled from the network. “I was not

Lisa Rinna on Where She Stands With Colton Underwood After ‘The Traitors’ Reunion Drama

Fresh from her run on “The Traitors,” Lisa Rinna held court at a backyard luncheon at her Beverly Hills home on Tuesday to celebrate the release of her latest memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Going to Talk About It.” Guests included friends, such as fellow “Housewives” Dorit

Former Israeli leader calls Tucker Carlson 'chickens---' over airport claims

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called conservative media personality Tucker Carlson “chickens---" over claims he made about what happened to him and his team at an airport in Israel. “Tucker Carlson is a chickens---. The guy who’s been spouting lies about Israel

From life events to travel trends, DEMOS tool brings demographic realism to transportation modeling

Many personal transportation-related decisions—such as vehicle purchases—are influenced by life events, like the birth of a child or a change in employment. Modeling tools that reflect how life trajectories evolve over time enable researchers and planners to more effectively

Stuck – “Deadlift”

Lifting weights at the gym — that’s a topic that’s not my business. Not interested in it, quite frankly. Yet Chicago’s Stuck have managed to turn it into the poetic subject of “Deadlift,” their phenomenal new single from their forthcoming record Optimizer. “I have become

Desperate hunt for breakthrough in Nancy Guthrie case turns to Mexico

The search for the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie has moved into a third week.

US to withdraw troops from Syria as tensions mount with Iran

The decision came as US President Donald Trump ramps up military presence in the Middle East as tensions mount with Iran.

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights

Road users say headlight glare is an issue - but experts warn a solution might not be straightforward.

Sony Joins Studio Protest Against ‘Egregious’ Seedance 2.0 Infringement, Citing ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Spider-Verse’ AI Clips

Sony Pictures has joined the outcry against Seedance 2.0, the Chinese video platform that has united Hollywood studios in their condemnation of AI-generated copyright infringement. In a cease and desist letter sent Wednesday, the studio demanded that ByteDance immediately

Todd Howard says Bethesda will return to 'that classic style' for Elder Scrolls 6: 'Fallout 76 and Starfield are a little bit of a creative detour'

And it'll be powered by an upgraded engine.

Eighteen years of mobilizing marginalized students, making science more innovative

The Lamat Institute at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is a cohort-based research program designed to advance astronomy and planetary sciences by mobilizing the talents of students from marginalized backgrounds through holistic mentoring, culturally responsive

Hegseth takes military culture war to civilian universities

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth takes military culture war to civilian universities Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expanding his culture war into academia, threatening

Commitment – “STD”

Last month Commitment announced their debut album Fear Of and unleashed the second single “Dog Pound,” following December’s “Hellraiser.” The Philly hardcore supergroup is back today with another ferocious ripper, and this one’s called “STD.” “‘STD’ (Send The Deposit) is an

Surprise, surprise: The ROG Xbox Ally X just got a AU$200 price hike in Australia

Why? I think you can guess.

Max Winter – “Candlelight” (Feat. Asha Lorenz, Rael, & Will Lister)

Last year, Max Winter released his debut solo EP Mourning Routine, played in Nourished By Time’s live band, and unveiled his first album with his band thredd. Now the experimental-pop musician is joining forces with Sorry’s Asha Lorenz, London rapper Rael, and his bandmate Will

Researchers warn ESA loopholes may speed coral loss around Guam

The United States government is rolling back conservation policies in a way that demonstrably risks accelerating already at-risk coral reefs around its island territory, Guam, in the Pacific Ocean. Part of the issue is the way the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is defined.

How to Be More Alive: Hermann Hesse on Wonder and the Proper Aim of Education

"While wandering down the path of wonder, I briefly escape the world of separation and enter the world of unity."

US preparing for pullout of all troops from Syria

The U.S. is preparing for a pullout of all troops stationed in Syria, readying to end its military presence deployed to fight against ISIS in the country, two U.S. officials told The Hill on Wednesday. The move comes as the U.S. military has withdrawn service members from the

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

South Korea braces itself for verdict in ex‑president Yoon’s insurrection trial

Prosecutors have sought the death penalty in this case.

South Korea braces for verdict in ex‑President Yoon's insurrection trial

SEOUL, Feb 19 - A South Korean court is due to rule on Thursday on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol is guilty of masterminding an insurrection over his botched attempt to put the country under martial law in December 2024.

The Importance of Breakdowns: Crisis as a Clarifying Force for Authenticity

"Crisis... is an attempt to dislodge us from a toxic status quo and constitutes an insistent call to rebuild our lives on a more authentic and sincere basis."

60 Minutes, CBS Sports, Inside Edition to Leave Longtime New York Offices in Real Estate Shuffle

The correspondents and producers who work at CBS News’ “60 Minutes” will soon leave the newsmagazine’s longtime New York offices as part of a consolidation of real estate occupied by some of Paramount Skydance’s best-known properties. “60 Minutes,” CBS Sports and “Inside

Tin isotopes reveal clues to nuclear stability

Separated by an ocean and more than a decade, innovative experiments with 31 tin isotopes having either a surplus or shortage of neutrons show how neutrons influence nuclear stability and element formation. The experiments, conducted between 2002 and 2012 at Oak Ridge National

Hamas is reasserting control in Gaza despite its heavy losses fighting Israel

Gazans say Hamas is again extending its control over security, tax revenue and government services.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says new military goals to be set at party congress

The party congress will be the first major gathering of top leaders since 2021.

Craig responds after Renee Good memorial damaged in fire: 'This is unacceptable'

Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig (D) spoke out after a memorial dedicated to Renee Good was set ablaze Tuesday evening. “Renee’s family and the Minneapolis community deserve the chance to mourn her,” Craig wrote on the social platform X on Wednesday. “This is unacceptable and we

Over Half U.K. Audiences Watch YouTube Via TV Set, According to Ratings Body Barb

Over half of YouTube’s U.K. audience watches via a television set, according to the latest viewing habits report from U.K. ratings body Barb. According to the report, published today, while almost half of YouTube viewing is on smartphones, tablets and laptops, 54% is on a TV

Marshmello, Ashlee Simpson, Juicy J Tapped for Diplo’s HonkyTonk at Stagecoach 2026

Marshmello, Ashlee Simpson and Juicy J are just a few of the artists slated to perform at Diplo’s HonkyTonk tent during Stagecoach 2026. Diplo’s HonkyTonk is returning to the tent for a fourth year. The musician curated a lineup that includes DJ Pauly D, Rebecca Black, Theo Von