Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

Indian medical students caught in yet another geopolitical conflict, this time in Iran

An estimated 1,000 Indian students are still in Iran.

'Without Intel, I don’t know if Windows would have happened… without Mac, I wonder whether Office would have happened' says Microsoft CEO

An attitude of gratitude.

VR specialist nDreams proposes significant layoffs and two studio closures

78 employees have been placed at risk of redundancy, including some on the executive team.

Intel bigs up its latest 18A chip node as fit for external customers but probably not Nvidia, for now

Intel CPUs living with Nvidia GPUs.

Too many deer in your area? Birth control could help

Populations of suburban deer have been on the rise across the U.S. for the last 50 years. Suburban landscapes are like buffet tables with their plentiful lawns, shrubs, and gardens that tempt the animals into human territory. But in many places—like Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland,

Conservative Anglicans set up a council to lead them, not Archbishop of Canterbury

ABUJA, March 5 - A group of conservative Anglicans said at a conference in Nigeria on Thursday that they were setting up a council to lead the global Anglican Communion, in a direct challenge to the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

You can blame some of Deus Ex: Invisible War's console limitations on the publisher's 'weird theories that FPS games don't sell or RPGs don't sell'

Two theories that have definitely stood the test of time. No one plays RPGs anymore.

I've spent two days with Elgato's new Wave Link free audio mixing software and it's a genuine benefit for streaming, recording or gaming

Though it does make the big new Stream Deck less desirable.

How to get a Broken Guidance System in Arc Raiders

Locate this industrial item to prep your Expedition.

Iranian warship sunk by US torpedo participated in Indian drill

NEW DELHI, March 5 - The U.S. attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean this week was the first time since World War Two that the United States has sunk an enemy vessel with a torpedo.

Nasdaq 100: Yesterday’s Bounce Faces Early Test as Markets Reassess Iran Signals

DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine

The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.

Iran war: How exposed are European economies?

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent gas prices surging by 60%, putting additional strain on Europe's already-depleted winter inventories and prompting economists to revise their 2026 growth and inflation outlooks.

'Happy with every bomb': Iranian exiles are hopeful for change – but divided over Pahlavi

Iranians in exile who spoke with Haaretz describe growing support for Reza Pahlavi, the shah's son. But experts say Iran's elite sees him as an Israeli-American pet project and would oppose a return to monarchy: 'They're desperate – that's the word'

Factbox-Iranian warship sunk by US torpedo participated in Indian drill

By Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean this week was the first time since World War Two that the United States has sunk an enemy vessel with a torpedo. The following details are based on accounts from Sri

Trial opens in Río Gallegos for four former Argentine Navy officers over ARA San Juan sinking

A federal court in Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz province, has opened the long-awaited trial of four former senior Argentine Navy officers accused of alleged responsibility in the 2017 sinking and subsequent implosion of the ARA San Juan submarine, a disaster that killed all 44 crew

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse isn't a roguelike, says Konami, despite it being made by the 2 studios behind Dead Cells

Back to basics.

Pluribus season 2 news: Vince Gilligan gives an intriguing update

Pluribus showrunner Vince Gilligan teases season 2 and admits, ''It is not going quite as fast as I would hope."

Improved estimates of storm water in sewers could help reduce flooding

Recent University of Toronto Ph.D. graduate Gabrielle Migliato Marega (CivMin) has developed an improved tool for estimating how much water from heavy rains ends up in sanitary sewers. The tool is particularly useful in areas where accurate data about sewer flow rates is

Iran war and stocks: Why Global X says 'it might be time to double down' on emerging markets

It may be time to dive deeper into the emerging markets trade.

Trump's attack on Iran has Putin-Xi axis of evil reeling

Notwithstanding predictable partisan hand wringing on Capitol Hill over the war in Iran, the conflict has sent the Russia-China axis reeling. The toppling of Nicolás Maduro in January was just the start of a much broader plan. Trump's pressure on Cuba is the second salvo. But

Iranian drone hits airport in Azerbaijan near border, wounding two

Azerbaijan condemns strike on Nakhchivan airport and summons Iran's ambassador, warning it reserves the right to retaliate; Iran denies targeting the country

Your Name and Suzune studio returns with new anime short film

CoMix Wave Films, the studio behind Your Name and Suzume, is set to release a new anime short film not directed by Makoto Shinkai.

UK embassy in UAE tells British citizens to shelter indoors and stay away from windows amid escalation

The British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged UK nationals on Thursday to take shelter immediately, “remain indoors,” and “stay away from windows,” issuing the guidance on social media as reports of strikes and explosions spread across parts of the Middle East.

CIA Kurd play could trigger balkanization of Iran

CNN has reported that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is working to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran, which would allegedly be facilitated by neighboring Iraqi Kurdistan. According to one anonymous CNN source, “the idea would be for Kurdish armed forces

Trump plows ahead on Iran

Today: Iran war powers push comes up short, Bondi subpoenaed by GOP-led panel, Gonzales admits to affair, Dems split over Tina Peters

Exclusive-NATO's Rutte does not see need to invoke Art. 5 after missile incident

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - The shooting down of a ballistic missile headed for Turkey by NATO air defences does not provide immediate reason to trigger the alliance's Article 5 mutual defence clause, its Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday.

Exclusive-NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite situation in Iran, Rutte says

BRUSSELS, March 5 (Reuters) - NATO allies will keep supporting Ukraine despite the situation in Iran, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday. "Many leaders in Europe and the United States, Canada say it has to be 'and, and': make sure that as allies we

After Resident Evil Requiem, Leon Kennedy's actor wants to see Code Veronica remade: 'I think that would be one hell of a game'

It'll happen sooner or later, surely.

‘Ngwato’ Director Magangwe Mahlase on Telling a Queer Story With Daddy Issues in a Rural Sepedi Village: ‘I Would Want a Hug From My Father’

In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s getting married to a man and seeking their blessing for the union, is not just a queer depiction on-screen but of the relationship

After playing a bunch of Midnight, I don't think I miss WoW's combat addons or my old class design at all

Then again, I'm one of the lucky ones.

Transcript: Trump Erupts in Wild Panic as Tex. Senate Race Rattles GOP

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the March 5 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. In the Texas primaries on

Hallelujah, Bungie's confirmed that Marathon's battle passes don't expire, you can purchase old ones, and you never pay for power

Now make it happen in Destiny.

Final Fantasy 11, a 23-year-old MMO, is getting so many new players it's having to stop character creation on its busiest server

FF11 is still going strong.

How to open the Rookery Cache in WoW Midnight

Get the Sunwing Hatchling pet and one more tally towards the Treasures of Eversong achievement.

Lower growth target, higher stakes: Key signals as China’s Two Sessions open

From a lower growth target to bigger bets on technology and consumption, China’s Two Sessions open with a sober assessment of economic challenges and a recalibration of policy priorities.

Timothée Chalamet Kicks Off Asia Tour as ‘Marty Supreme’ Hits $172 Million Globally, Eyes $200 Million Milestone

Timothée Chalamet is taking his viral marketing campaign for “Marty Supreme” to Asia, with the actor unveiling Japan and China legs of his promotional tour as the A24 ping-pong drama crosses $172.8 million worldwide and closes in on the $200 million mark. The film opens in

Russia jails Romanian citizen for 15 years for spying for Ukraine

MOSCOW, March 5 - A Romanian man was convicted of spying for Ukraine and sentenced by a Russian court on Thursday to 15 years in prison, the court in the southern region of Krasnodar said.

Article Five not on the table despite Iran missile incident, NATO's Rutte says

BRUSSELS, March 5 - NATO is vigilant about events in the Middle East and the shooting-down of a missile headed for Turkish airspace on Wednesday, but invoking Article Five is not on the table right now, the military alliance's chief Mark Rutte told Reuters on Thursday.

Africa: South Africa Accuses Morocco of 'Holding CAF Hostage' Over Wafcon 2026

[Premium Times] For the past six weeks, uncertainty has surrounded the venue of the 2026 edition of the continental showpiece, officially known as the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Digital platforms evolve to meet changing consumer demands

The European digital landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a shift in how users interact with technology and what they expect from service providers. As we move further into 2026, the focus has moved beyond simple connectivity to a more nuanced demand for

Gulf food strategy tested as Iran war snarls shipping routes

By Sarah El Safty and Maha El Dahan DUBAI, March 5 (Reuters) - Wealthy Gulf states are facing their biggest food security challenge since the 2008 global food crisis, as the Iran conflict threatens ports and disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The war is testing

Fremantle Taps NBCUniversal’s International Unscripted Boss Ben Crompton as Global Head of Entertainment

Fremantle has appointed Ben Crompton as its new global head of entertainment. The Brit will take up the senior leadership role later this month and will report directly to global CEO Jennifer Mullin. Compton will succeed Andrew Llinares, who is stepping down from his role. A

After rain

A family swim, share meals and tell stories by a creek in Central Australia in a joyous celebration of much-needed rain - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon

Latest news bulletin | March 5th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

How to Heal Your Creative Hangover

Long-lost Rembrandt goes on view, 3D scans of The Met's treasures, spring shows outside NYC, and how to cure the emotional crash after artistic bursts.

House reels over how to handle sexual misconduct allegations

The House is grappling with how to handle sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress in light of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) facing increasing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer who later died after setting herself on fire. The House

Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy

Estrogen patches, one of the most common forms of hormone therapy for women, are becoming harder to find, and some manufacturers say a recent action by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a significant driver of rising demand. In November,