'Our most uncompromising keyboard ever built': Razer has unveiled a new signature edition version of its Huntsman keyboard, but I can't get over the price
That's a lot of cash.
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New Year's sport supplement buying drives January retail sales surge
Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase.
Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company set to stage Game of Thrones prequel
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced plans to stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King - the prequel to one of the world's most popular television series.
Saudi Arabia may have uranium enrichment under proposed deal with U.S., arms control experts warn
Experts say that nuclear cooperation can be a positive mechanism, but 'the devil is in the details,' and the Trump administration may not have fully gauged the consequences or the precedent created by its arms deal with Saudi Arabia
We're getting even more free lootboxes and a double XP weekend in Overwatch just for playing the game
Season 1's a hit, I'd say.
Trump says government will declassify information on aliens after Obama's statements
Donald Trump said that he will give the green light to the release of classified information on extraterrestrials and alien life forms. The move comes after comments by Barack Obama, who did not rule out the presence of UFOs in the universe, triggering a media uproar.
A 'blood moon' is coming to the US in March—and the next good one isn't until 2029
A total lunar eclipse will cross the skies over the contiguous United States on Tuesday, March 3, turning the moon a deep reddish color in what's commonly called a "blood moon."
Philippines says communication channels still open with Beijing on South China Sea
The Philippine foreign ministry says it will uphold "effective and principled diplomacy" in advancing the country's interests amid recent ill-tempered exchanges between government officials and the Chinese embassy in Manila.
EU ministers to grill Commissions's Šuica over attendance at Trump’s Board of Peace launch
EU foreign ministers will question Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica on Monday about her participation at the launch of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, amid criticism from several member states over the Commission’s mandate and role.
From Milano Cortina to Dakar 2026: Olympic mascots Tina and Ayo share the stage
Italy saw mascot mania in Milan as Tina, face of Milano Cortina 2026, welcomed Ayo from Dakar 2026.
Fans flock to Japan zoo to see viral baby monkey Punch
The abandoned macaque became an internet sensation after footage of him clinging forlornly to zookeepers and dragging around a stuffed orangutan toy was widely shared on X.
Eight feared dead after a bus with Chinese tourists sinks into Russia’s Lake Baikal
The world’s deepest lake, located north of Mongolia, is a popular destination for tourists.
Eight feared dead after a bus with Chinese tourists sinks into Russia's Lake Baikal
MOSCOW, Feb 20 - Seven Chinese tourists and a bus driver are feared dead after a tourist bus driving across a frozen stretch of Lake Baikal in Russia's Siberia plunged into the water when the ice broke beneath it, local governor, Igor Kobzev, said on Friday via his channel in
There are problems with a geoengineering techno-fix for the climate crisis | Mike Hume
Geoengineering does little to defuse most of the risks that really matter for people – and it runs the risk of making some harms worse Planetary-scale solar geoengineering interventions involve the deliberate injection of either natural or artificial particulates into the
Epstein in the Shadow of de Sade
Ed Simon on how the intellectual elite absolves abusers of their crimes, Marigold Santos's loving epiphytes, and Damien Davis in conversation with Hakim Bishara.
The 7 most expensive trading cards ever sold, from Pikachu to Michael Jordan
Logan Paul’s $16.49 million Pikachu Illustrator is now the most expensive trading card ever sold. Here are the next six highest sales ever.
Latest news bulletin | February 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What makes ice slippery? Scientists may have finally figured it out
The reason we slip and slide on ice—a phenomenon central to figure skating, curling and other Winter Olympic events—is a centuries-old physics mystery that may have finally been cracked
Moelis & Co. to help OnlyFans sell majority stake despite porn stigma: sources
"The company had been struggling to find a buyer largely because of the porn stigma. But it has incredible financials that are very attractive," a source said.
Kamala Harris may yet be the Democratic nominee in 2028
Kamala Harris is topping some new polls of Democratic White House contenders, a sign the former vice president and 2024 presidential nominee has staying power despite her defeat to President Trump. It's a reality that flies in the face of some of the talk after that race, in
Iran strikes 'likely' as Trump seeks maximum leverage
President Trump is reportedly weighing a limited strike on Iran in the coming days as he seeks to build maximum leverage in negotiations and prepares the U.S. military for a prolonged battle if diplomacy fails. Aerial tracker websites have shown dozens of U.S. fighter jets and
Hundreds of students suspended, schools under close watch over anti-ICE walkouts
Hundreds of K-12 students across the country have received detention or suspension after participating in classroom walkouts to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts. Such anti-ICE or "ICE out" walkouts have increasingly popped up after Renee Good and
SpaceX launch to feature rare booster landing in Bahamas
It will be business as usual for SpaceX when it tries to send up a rocket from the Space Coast Thursday night, but not so much for when the rocket comes back down.
Africa: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Honors Key Contributors to AU and Italy-Africa Summits
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recognized institutions and individuals who played a central role in the successful hosting of the 39th African Union Summit and the Second Italy-Africa Summit.
Africa: Ahly Coach Thorup Welcomes Away-First Advantage in Esperance Showdown
[CAF] Al Ahly head coach Jess Thorup has described his side's TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-final against Esperance Sportive de Tunis as a "tough mission for both teams" but insists the Egyptian giants remain firmly focused on reaching the semi-finals.
Jafar Panahi and Independent Iranian Directors Decry State Violence
At the Berlin Film Festival, the Oscar-nominated director of 'It Was Just an Accident' declined his long-delayed Golden Bear and put the focus on Iranians killed and detained in a brutal crackdown.
Russia says no peace dialogue ongoing with Japan over territorial dispute
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in her inaugural address to parliament on Friday that Japan aims to resolve the territorial issue and conclude a peace treaty.
Doctor Who prop auction sells off screen-used Dalek and TARDIS
Even one of Matt Smith's bowties earned more than a TARDIS
Audit exposes weak monitoring and funding doubts in EU cancer strategy
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has warned that Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP) is “fraught with uncertainty”, according to an audit published on 19 February. Launched in 2021 with an initial budget of €4 billion for the 2021–2027 period, the EBCP aims to tackle cancer
David Harewood on Landing First Lead in 40-Year Career in ‘Pierre’ – and Finally Being Number One on the Call Sheet: ‘Exciting Place to Be’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran actor David Harewood, known for “Homeland,” “Sherwood” and “Supergirl,” is finally leading a show with “Pierre.” “It’s my first lead character in a 40-year career, which is quite extraordinary, and the first time I’ve been number one on the call sheet. It’s an exciting
Fly-tipping dog caught on CCTV in Sicily – video
A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump rubbish bags by the roadside in an attempt to outsmart anti-fly-tipping cameras, municipal police have said. The 'canine courier' was caught on newly installed surveillance footage, prompting officers to post the clip on the
Chart-topping French rapper Naps sentenced to seven years for hotel rape incident
The Paris court ruled there was an "absence of consent", accepting the complainant’s account that she was asleep and woke to the pain of penetration.
Urgent research needed to tackle AI threats, says Google AI boss
But the head of the US delegation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi says: "We totally reject global governance of AI."
Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police
City of Catania calls ruse to avoid CCTV cameras installed to stop fly-tipping ‘as cunning as it is doubly wrong’ A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump bags of rubbish by the roadside in an attempt to evade surveillance cameras installed to combat fly-tipping,
Former Philippines president Duterte will not attend ICC pre-trial hearings
AMSTERDAM, Feb 20 - Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte will not be present at pre-trial hearings in his case of alleged crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court next week, the court said on Friday.
Did the EU charge the UK billions more than Canada to join its defence loan scheme?
Canada paid a one-off €10 million to join the EU’s SAFE defence scheme, whilst the UK was reportedly asked for a much higher fee. These numbers stem from reports of real negotiations, but the full picture is more complex.
Eurozone manufacturing at a turning point? PMI hits 44-month high
Eurozone manufacturing returned to growth in February, hitting a 44-month high as Germany led a factory rebound.
What is ALS? These are the symptoms, causes and treatments
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nervous system; around 400,000 people live with it worldwide.
Macron tells Meloni to 'stay at home' after comments on French activist's killing
Emmanuel Macron rebuked Giorgia Meloni over her comments on the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, sparking tensions between Rome and Paris.
‘I’m Still Here’ Star Selton Mello to Follow Hollywood Bow in ‘Anaconda’ With João Paulo Miranda Maria’s ‘I Don’t Even Know Who I Was’ for Les Valseurs (EXCLUSIVE)
“I’m Still Here” star Selton Mello will follow up his big studio turn in Tom Gormican’s “Anaconda” with João Paulo Miranda Maria’s “I Don’t Even Know Who I Was.” The film is produced by the recent Un Certain Regard-winning label Les Valseurs (“The Mysterious Gaze of the
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
Cyprus pushes back as tobacco tax reform highlights subtle Commission–Council tensions
Cyprus has emerged as an unexpected pivot point in negotiations over the European Union’s long-awaited Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) overhaul, after proposing limits on inflation-linked tobacco tax increases. A move that has added fresh momentum to the growing institutional
A Tour Inside the Chelsea Hotel: Once Home to Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen & More
We’ve all stayed at the Chelsea Hotel, though most of us have done so only in our minds, through such cultural artifacts as Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel No. 2,” Bob Dylan’s “Sara,” Nico’s “Chelsea Girls,” Andy Warhol’s eponymous film that includes the Nico song, or Patti
A hidden step before meiosis could reshape efforts to treat infertility
In human cells, DNA carries chemical or "epigenetic" marks that decide how genes will be used in different tissues. Yet in a group of specialized cells, known as "germ cells," which will later form sperm and eggs, these inherited chemical instructions must be erased or
‘Severance’ Producer Boards Sequel to Nigerian Netflix Hit ‘Black Book’ (Exclusive)
Nicky Weinstock is producing 'The Black Book 2 - Old Scores,' Editi Effiong's sequel to his record-breaking Nigerian action film.
The Top 5 Longreads of the Week
In this edition: Twin Cities resistance, psychedelic self-reinvention, guardians of the ranch, a file of fragments, and Pantone’s political white.
Singaporean tech founders on building global companies in US
Two Singaporean founders share tips from their US start-up journeys
Godot veteran laments 'AI slop,' Highguard's mystery investor, and a big doc for Big Hops - Patch Notes #41
Plus: Unity boss says devs will soon be able to prompt video games into existence using generative AI.
Democrats launch $250K investment in Michigan special election
A Democratic group dedicated to expanding their presence at the state legislature-level is rolling out a six-figure investment on Friday ahead of a May special election for a Michigan Senate seat, a true bellwether race that could have consequences for the upper chamber’s