Everything can be a bet now: The rise and risks of prediction markets

Yes or no? It's a simple question that now drives more than US$13 billion (£9.7 billion) a month on prediction markets—companies like Polymarket, PredictIt and Kalshi.

Shots fired at Malaysian official’s vehicle near Thai border

The shots were fired at the vehicle from about 1m away.

Thai ex-PM Thaksin eligible for release on parole on May 9, says official

He will not be required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.

US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat

GENEVA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Iran and the U.S. hold the latest round of talks in Geneva on Thursday aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute and averting new U.S. strikes on Iran following a large-scale military buildup. The two countries renewed negotiations this

Italian gunmaker Beretta launches proxy fight for US firearms giant Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Insiders said the 500-year-old European firm, which has built a 10% stake in Hartford, Conn.-based Ruger, wants to nominate four executives to join the nine-member board -- a move designed to gain more control over the main US rival to Smith & Wesson.

‘A CNN & Variety Town Hall Event: Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey’ Reaches 8.35 Million People on All Platforms

“A CNN & Variety Town Hall Event: Timothée Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey” reached 8.35 million worldwide on all platforms. Some 5.13 million people in the United States interacted with content from the exclusive interview, while the remaining 3.22 million were international.

US presses missile issue as new Iran talks to open in Geneva

The United States and Iran are set to hold indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday aiming to strike a deal to avert fresh conflict and bring an end to weeks of threats. The new round of negotiations in Geneva comes after the US carried out a massive military build-up in the

NAACP Image Awards: ‘Sinners’ Captures Three Prizes on Third Night of Non-Televised Winners

'Gracie's Corner,' 'Ironheart,' 'Celebrity Family Feud' and 'Straw' also scored multiple wins during the Wednesday virtual ceremony on YouTube.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S26, raises prices on AI push

Samsung Electronics raised prices for the first time in three years.

Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings

SYDNEY, Feb 26 - Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings in the lead-up to the COP31 climate summit in 2026, the Pacific Islands Forum said on Thursday.

Ann Godoff, Penguin Press Founder and Editor, Dies at 76

Ann Godoff, an editor and publisher for Penguin Press, died on Feb. 24 in Albany, N.Y. She was 76. Godoff died from complications of bone cancer in a hospital, her partner, Annik LaFarge confirmed to the New York Times. Godoff spent more than three decades as the head of Random

New tax proposal takes aim at Thailand’s salty food obsession

The move could make it the first country in Asia to impose nationwide levies on both sugar and salt.

Iran, U.S. resume nuclear negotiations as Trump’s war clock ticks down

Tehran is expected to deliver a new proposal on nuclear enrichment in Geneva as the United States continues to amass military forces in the Middle East.

Norman D. Loco – “I Want A Beer”

Sometimes titles are misleading. For instance, when I saw this song was titled “I Want A Beer,” a generic country song started playing in my head. But Norman D. Loco are a London-based band making eccentric indie rock music. And thank god for that. “I Want A Beer” sounds in the

North Korea leader Kim’s daughter appears at military parade, state media footage shows

She has made increasingly prominent appearances over the past three years.

North Korea leader Kim's daughter appears at military parade, state media footage shows

SEOUL, Feb 26 - The daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a military parade held in Pyongyang on Wednesday night, state media footage showed on Thursday, amid speculation that she is being groomed as a potential successor.

Hair-like rhizoids in liverworts transport phosphorus, shedding light on evolution of roots

Liverwort uses hair-like rhizoids to collect phosphorus from its surroundings and deliver it to where it is needed. This Kobe University discovery sheds light on the evolution of one of the most essential features of land plants: roots for nutrient acquisition.

Cambodia claims its crackdown has halved online scam activity

Officials aim to bring all remaining operations under control by April.

Delays at Malaysia’s Johor checkpoint on Feb 25 caused by system failure that disabled all autogates

The three-and-a-half-hour failure occurred between 3am and 6.30am.

'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper

A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.

Cuba says four killed on Florida-registered speedboat after shootout in territorial waters

February 25, 2026. Cuba said its border guard forces killed four people and wounded six others during an exchange of fire with a civilian speedboat registered in Florida that, according to Havana, entered Cuban territorial waters and failed to comply with an order to stop.

Brazil: Brazão brothers sentenced to 76 years for ordering Marielle Franco killing

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Wednesday convicted brothers Domingos Inácio Brazão and João Francisco Inácio Brazão — known as Chiquinho — of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes. The court

Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?

Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.

Venezuela attorney general Tarek William Saab resigns, takes interim ombudsman role

Venezuela’s National Assembly, dominated by the ruling bloc, on Wednesday 25 February accepted the resignation of Attorney General Tarek William Saab and Ombudsman Alfredo Ruiz, and immediately named temporary replacements: Saab will serve as acting ombudsman and lawyer Larry

Underscores – “Tell Me (U Want It)”

underscores had a big year in 2025, collaborating with Oklou, Yaeji, and Danny Brown. Now the rising hyperpop wunderkind is sharing her first new music of 2026 with the zippy anthem “Tell Me (U Want It).” The highly entertaining music video stars April Grey herself and has

Plants stay neatly patterned as they grow, and PLETHORA proteins may explain why

How do plants achieve their remarkably regular arrangement of leaves and flowers? And why does this pattern remain so stable, even as plants grow and respond to their environment? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research and the Dutch fruit and vegetable breeding company

U.S. VP Vance: We've seen evidence Iran trying to rebuild a nuclear weapon

On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story On eve of nuclear talks, Trump hits Iran with new sanctions The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian individuals, companies and ships accused

Malaysia bets on durian trails, wildlife to extend tourism boom

Malaysia hopes that food pilgrimages, farm stays and wildlife treks will lure visitors.

Former Air Force pilot who provided 'defense services' to Chinese military arrested: DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday that a former Air Force pilot was arrested because he provided “defense services” to Chinese military forces. In a press release Wednesday, the DOJ said 65-year-old Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. had been arrested in Jeffersonville, Ind.,

Immune cells selectively pull DNA from dying nuclei, revealing a process dubbed nucleocytosis

Over the years, cell biology has built a detailed picture of how cells compartmentalize their internal functions. Central to this organization is the nucleus, which houses the genetic material and is separated from the cytoplasm by a robust nuclear envelope.

Homeshake’s Peter Sagar Announces PS Goner’s Debut Album there’s an atm inside: Hear “Wind On The Horizon”

For over a decade, Peter Sagar has been prolifically releasing music as Homeshake. Now the Montreal musician is starting a new project called PS Goner and he’s announcing the debut album, there’s an atm inside, today. there’s an atm inside was recorded entirely on cassette. The

Nepal election 2026: When is the vote and who are the main candidates?

This election will be the first since deadly youth protests toppled the government in 2025.

Opinion: Surviving the extreme temperatures of the climate crisis calls for a revolution in home and building design

People spend 90% of their lives in buildings, which act as a protective "third skin" from the elements, but climates are becoming more extreme and so the design of places we live and work in must be radically overhauled to keep people at safe temperatures indoors.

Children who are not friends connect better through play when given a goal, study shows

"Play nicely, children," has been a familiar plea of stressed-out parents and teachers since time immemorial. Now, new research suggests that getting children to play together cooperatively may depend less on their social skills than the type of play involved—and who they are

The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles

Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

The Clintons are in the hot seat — and lawmakers are hungry for Epstein-related prosecutions

They face questions about what, if anything, they knew about Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities.

Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students

Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union.

Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year

The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets

Apollo moon rocks reveal lunar magnetic field was briefly stronger than Earth's

Researchers from the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford, have resolved a long-standing debate about the strength of the moon's magnetic field. For decades, scientists have argued about whether the moon had a strong or weak magnetic field during its early history

Trump doesn’t give Congress much to do before the midterms

Tuesday’s State of the Union address is unlikely to make more than a ripple in the congressional agenda.

How a ‘poo-nami’ turned Wellington summer beach dreams into a stinky nightmare

A Feb 4 sewage leak in south Wellington has seen millions of litres of untreated sewage flush into the sea.

Judge orders Greenpeace to pay $345m over Dakota Access pipeline protest

Group says case far from over after being found liable for defamation and other claims brought by energy firm A North Dakota judge has said he will order Greenpeace to pay damages expected to total $345m in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline from

Chip titan Nvidia posts record $68B in sales in latest quarter despite AI bubble worries

Nvidia on Thursday posted $68 billion in sales in its fiscal fourth quarter, a 20% jump that beat analyst expectations and helped quiet the drumbeat about a looming artificial-intelligence bubble.

Angelo De Augustine Announces New Album Angel In Plainclothes: Hear “Mirror Mirror”

In 2023, Angelo De Augustine returned to his solo roots with the album Toil And Trouble. Now the LA-based singer-songwriter is announcing its followup, Angel In Plainclothes, out in April. The lead single “Mirror Mirror” is here. “Usually when I make music, I’ll sit down with

Harris: Trump's State of the Union speech 'full of lies,' reminded her of 'show-and-tell'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday slammed her 2024 presidential election opponent President Trump over his Tuesday State of the Union address. “I watched it. It was full of lies. And, you know, when he wasn't lying, he was — it reminded me of our kids going to

Foot-and-mouth disease: Emergency measures in Cyprus amid livestock farmers' despair

A full mobilisation has been ordered by the Cypriot authorities for Larnaca Province.

Boat traffic alters marine megafauna behavior, stress and population trends, global analysis finds

A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and rays. The study, "Charting the Course for Management: A Global Analysis of Effects of Vessels on

Trump builds case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks

President Trump used Tuesday’s State of the Union address to touch on the myriad reasons why an attack on Iran might be justified, from the regime’s history of attacks on Americans to its violent suppression at home, alleged nuclear ambitions and plans to build a missile that

CIA launches fresh social media push to recruit Iranians as Trump threatens military action

WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has posted on social media new Farsi-language instructions for Iranians wishing to securely contact the spy service. The CIA recruitment effort comes amid a massive buildup of U.S. military forces in the Middle