Jump into Pathfinder with a $15 bundle on Fanatical

Discover the tactical depth of the biggest rival to Dungeons & Dragons with 26 books offering everything you need to play or run the game.

At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

Russia urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to stop fighting and negotiate

MOSCOW, Feb 27 - Russia urged Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday to halt cross-border attacks immediately and resolve their differences by diplomatic means.

Pakistan says it is in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan as nations exchange strikes

Escalating tensions between the two nations flared into open conflict, as Pakistan’s defense minister said his country’s patience with the Taliban had run out.

China suspends some agricultural tariffs on Canada after Carney visit

The suspension of some tariffs will begin on March 1 and last throughout the year.

Valve in hot water, Discord begs forgiveness, and more game media layoffs - Patch Notes #42

Plus: Tencent closes Montreal studio and Krafton appoints a chief AI officer.

Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden

Sweden's defence minister says there is likely a "strong link" between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.

The crown prince waiting for Iran’s Islamic Republic to fall

As Iranian and US diplomats meet in Geneva for crucial negotiations to avoid a potential war, opposition groups in exile are sniffing an opportunity. The Islamic Republic faces its greatest political crisis since its inception. US President Donald Trump is threatening an

Africa: Cote d'Ivoire Step Up Wafcon Build-Up With Two Home Matches

[CAF] Cote d'Ivoire will play two international friendlies against Benin and Kenya as part of their final preparations for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which is scheduled to take place in Morocco from 17 March to 3 April.

Scientists compared dinosaurs to mammals for decades but missed this key difference

Baby dinosaurs weren’t coddled like lion cubs or elephant calves—they were more like prehistoric latchkey kids. New research suggests that young dinosaurs quickly struck out on their own, forming kid-only groups and surviving without much parental help, while their massive

China’s Japan squeeze is a warning for Southeast Asia

Beijing’s escalating restrictions on Japanese defense-linked companies have largely been covered as a bilateral story. Yet the implications extend well into Southeast Asia, where regional countries are woven into many of the same supply chains now under pressure – and where the

Justice and luck

Orson Welles may have said, “Nobody gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck.” I think it’s more productive to imagine that “Justice is how society deals with luck.” Good and bad.

Afghanistan says it used drones to hit targets in Pakistan

KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban "successfully conducted" air strikes using drones to hit military targets in Pakistan, its defence ministry and a government spokesperson said on Friday, as fighting between the neighbours continued. Pakistani Information

How Fritz Lang’s Metropolis Created the Blueprint for Modern Science Fiction (1927)

A vast, miserable proletariat squanders its days in meaningless toil. Society is under the control of ultra-wealthy business magnates. In order to pacify the underclass, the ruling class pins its hopes on a technological solution: artificial intelligence. Welcome to the year

‘Think of England’ Trailer: British Armed Forces Shoot Morale-Boosting Porn in WWII Satire (EXCLUSIVE)

The first trailer for “Think of England,” the upcoming satirical WWII drama from BAFTA-nominated writer/director Richard Hawkins (“Theory of Flight, “Everything”), has been unveiled. Inspired by an enduring wartime urban myth that Winston Churchill’s U.K. government

Trump Epstein Scandal Takes Brutal Turn as MAGA Slips into Tailspin

This week, The New York Times confirmed the latest revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, reporting on the missing files that appear to involve charges against Donald Trump himself. The Times is treating this as a blockbuster story, digging in hard on the details in a way

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

In this edition: subsea storytelling, a preservation paradox, achieving serpentine symbiosis, an investigation into infinity, and a marijuana mystery.

Malaysia’s education gamble: UEC option and lowering school age

From considering UEC path to starting school at six – is Malaysia's education overhaul built to last?

'My Voice, My Choice': Commission opens ESF+ pathway for abortion access

The European Commission’s response to the ‘My Voice, My Choice’ citizens’ initiative is already being described as a breakthrough moment, with broad agreement that an existing EU fund, the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), can now be used to support access to safe abortion care

Brazil races to find survivors after deadly Minas Gerais floods

For a third consecutive day, rescue teams in Minas Gerais continued searching through mud and debris after landslides killed at least 54 people and displaced thousands amid forecasts of further rainfall.

Why tensions are flaring again between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Pakistan carried out air strikes on Afghanistan's major cities, escalating months of border clashes.

EU’s Health Package is Europe’s answer to Trump’s drug pricing policy, says Várhelyi

Várhelyi estimated reforms could lower business costs by 20-25 percent - potentially offsetting the impact of US tariffs and "MFN" pricing. Asked about the impact of Trump’s so-called ‘most-favoured nation’ pricing, European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi said that

London TV Screenings 2026: 10 Takeaways From Buzz Titles Such as ‘Baywatch’ to U.S. Deals, Asia’s Taking Center Stage and More Startling Facts About Microdramas

Boasting series with stars such as Bella Ramsey, Brenda Blethyn, Shemar Moore and Catherine Zeta Jones and the latest titles from the creators of “Adolescence,” “Lupin,” “Narcos” and “Ozark,” the London TV Screenings have also never been bigger in attendance than this week’s

New engine uses the freezing cold of space to generate power at night

Engineers at UC Davis have built a remarkable device that creates power at night by tapping into something we rarely think about: the vast cold of outer space. Using a special type of Stirling engine, the system links the warmth of the ground to the freezing depths above us,

Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

U.S. embassy authorizes staff to depart from Israel citing 'safety risks'

USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to dock in Haifa as Omani foreign minister, who mediated Thursday's indirect talks, heads to Washington for talks with VP JD Vance. Trump was reportedly briefed by CENTCOM chief on Thursday on strike options against Iran

UN rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution over protests

By Emma Farge GENEVA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an immediate moratorium on the use of the death penalty in Iran, warning that dozens more people risk execution after the first death sentence linked to January mass protests

Former Tunisian PM Larayedh jailed for 24 years in Syria jihadist case

TUNIS, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Former Tunisian prime minister Ali Larayedh was sentenced on Friday to 24 years in prison on charges of facilitating Tunisian jihadists’ travel to Syria over the past decade, state media said. His party, the Islamist opposition Ennahda, says the case

Factbox-What is Israel's multi-layered defence against Iranian missiles?

JERUSALEM, February 27 (Reuters) - Israel has multi-layered air defences against attacks by Iranian ballistic missiles, an umbrella it may need to lean on as the United States and Iran teeter toward potential military conflict that could draw Iranian attacks on Israeli

Khojaly tragedy remembered as region moves towards peace

Commemorations are taking place to mourn the deaths of hundreds killed in February 1992 in the town of Khojaly during the Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Ramadan in Gaza marked by grief amid fragile ceasefire and ruins

Ramadan in Gaza unfolds amid mourning, destroyed homes, and mass displacement, while UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns of long-term consequences.

Orbán to hold consultations with Slovakia on the Druzhba pipeline as he attacks 'liar' Zelenskyy

Hungary’s Orbán said he will consult with Robert Fico after a month-long halt to the Druzhba oil pipeline. He said Kyiv ignored an offer to send experts, accusing Ukraine of lying and of “state terrorism” in new attack.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’: First Reactions From the Premiere

The Gothic romance drama starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale hits theaters on March 6.

‘Cambodian Beer Dreams’ Turn Into Nightmares in Doc Premiering at CPH:DOX (Exclusive Trailer)

Laurits Nansen's film explores "neo-colonial alcohol capitalism," "beer girls" and "what happens to people, ethics, and morality when alcohol and capitalism are unleashed like two wild animals."

Trump will make China trip with one arm tied behind his back

TOKYO — Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing next month, the first by a US president since 2017, is losing significance by the day. Ten days ago, high drama surrounded Trump’s March 31-April 2 trip. Chinese leader Xi Jinping, after all, has been stringing along the Trump 2.0

Nearly 6,000 evacuated as flood situation remains critical in parts of Sabah

Tenom remains the worst hit with 3,544 victims from 1,207 households across 46 villages.

What's the real environmental and financial impact of artificial snow?

By the end of the century, all ski resorts across the Alps may be forced to use snow cannons, with dire consequences for local nature.

Therian trend: Masked youth identifying as animals gather in Buenos Aires

Teenagers in Buenos Aires identifying as “therians” are going viral on social media, prompting mixed public reactions from mental health professionals.

Man, endangered elephant killed amid growing human-animal conflict in Sumatra

An elephant roar was heard before the man was found with footprints on his chest and jaw.

'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink

Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.

Dual paradox coiled inside China’s $1 trillion trade surplus

China just notched a historic milestone: a trade surplus exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025, with exports up 5.4 % despite the trade war with the United States. Yet China’s export story isn’t just about volume — it’s about a striking shift toward high-value, high-tech dominance.

Why are Chinese EVs cheaper than Tesla?

Scale, low-cost talent, and in-house manufacturing account for most of BYD’s cost gap with Tesla.

Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal

Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war. The Oman-mediated talks follow repeated threats from President Donald Trump to strike

Jessie Mei Li, Karena Lam, Celina Jade, Toby Stephens Hong Kong Drama ‘The Season’ Unveils First Looks Ahead of Viu, Hulu Summer Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

Fremantle has unveiled first look images of “The Season,” a glossy Hong Kong-set drama that PCCW Media has produced alongside SK Global, the outfit behind “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Thai Cave Rescue” and “Delhi Crime.” The six-episode English-language series will bow this summer on

Uncertainty clouds India-US trade deal after Trump imposes new 10% tariff

The new temporary rate, imposed after the US Supreme Court struck down the president’s signature tariff policy, is lower than the 18 per cent tariff under the India-US deal.

Jakarta tightens rules as padel boom rattles residential areas

One resident said the constant noise from the courts has taken a psychological toll on them.

Nepal’s ex-police chief ordered lethal force in protest: BBC

At least 77 people were killed in the September 2025 anti-corruption protests.

Benny Blanco Says Selena Gomez Lost Her Vows Five Days Before Their Wedding

The producer appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to promote his new podcast, Friends Keep Secrets

India court acquits Modi opponent Kejriwal in graft case