Two Malaysia Airlines flights to Middle East turned back to avoid airspace amid Israel-Iran tensions

Both flights have now returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Japanese students perform kabuki scene in English in front of international audience

The audience comprised professional tour guides from 47 countries, including Singapore.

Effort to grow bananas in snow bears fruit in Fukui; Japanese farmer does ‘impossible’

After an initial struggle with a pests, the farmer now expects an annual harvest of 20,000 bananas.

Israel and US launch strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON, DUBAI, CAIRO, Feb 28 - Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, and a United States attack is underway, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's nuclear

Israel's operation against Iran was coordinated with US, Israeli official says

Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the U.S., an Israeli defence official told Reuters. The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added. (Reporting by Rami Ayyub; Editing by

Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The New York

'Something has to give': EU weighs options to lift Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan

Officials in Brussels are scrambling to find a solution to lift the Hungarian veto on the €90 billion loan to Ukraine. What options are on the table?

Live updates: Israel says it has launched strikes on Iran, as explosions are heard in Tehran

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the attack was a preemptive strike launched “in order to remove threats to the state of Israel.”

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israel had launched a “preemptive strike against Iran.” He...

Video shows smoke rising over Jomhouri Square in Tehran following Israeli attack

Two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning, as thick plumes of smoke rose over Jomhouri Square and other parts of the capital. The explosions followed an Israeli strike on the city, amid escalating regional tensions.

Is Greenland’s health system as bad as Donald Trump says it is?

Greenland’s government has reiterated the need for foreign healthcare staff and the strengthening of its health system following a US statement alleging patients are not properly treated in the country.

‘Who’d guess they’re the same species?’ What Italy’s wall lizards reveal about genetic diversity and why it matters

Understanding biodiversity within species is key to our understanding of why nature works the way it does, say researchers Words and photographs by Roberto García-Roa Twelve miles from the heart of Rome, Dr Javier Ábalos pauses his walk, lifts his sunglasses and points. To his

Therians: The viral identity that challenges the boundaries between human and animal

Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are.

Scientists discover microbe that breaks a fundamental rule of the genetic code

Scientists at UC Berkeley have discovered a microbe that bends one of biology’s most sacred rules. Instead of treating a specific three-letter DNA code as a clear “stop” signal, this methane-producing archaeon sometimes reads it as a green light—adding an unusual amino acid and

US launches 'major combat operations' against Iran, Trump says after Israeli strikes

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the attack was carried out "to remove threats," as reports say the first strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Exiled activist Anna Kwok vows to keep fighting after Hong Kong jails her father

Kwok's 69-year-old father, Kwok Yin-sang, was sentenced to jail for eight months for attempting to withdraw roughly US$11,000 from her insurance policy.

Ramadan rituals: Foods and customs that shape the holy month of fasting in Syria

Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable

Emperor penguins face growing threat as sea ice disappears

The emperor penguins of Antarctica are facing a growing threat from retreating sea ice, according to British scientists. New research suggests that climate change is forcing the iconic birds into smaller, crowded colonies, sometimes with deadly consequences. Watch the video for

US backs Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' after strikes on Afghanistan

The United States "expressed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against Taliban attacks", a US official said.

Cambodian authorities detain 81 scam suspects in capital raid; claim more than 220,000 have fled

Over the past eight months, the authorities have dismantled over 200 online scam networks.

‘A celebration for the bugs’: Flowers burst into colour after southern Spain’s record rainfall

While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify

KABUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered its third day on Saturday, following overnight clashes as the international community expressed increasing concern about the conflict and called for urgent talks. Pakistan's strikes

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My Voice, My Choice citizens' initiative hails 'historic' EU decision on accessible abortion

The EU announced a social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access, drawing mixed reactions from politicians. Nonetheless, the move marks an unusual step taken by the European Union, as healthcare policy is typically determined at a national level.

Reddit on the rise: What is it and why is AI search popularising it?

Reddit has become the AI algorithm’s favourite website. This is why it is becoming popular, and how to use it.

Here’s where to go for a car-free escape in Europe

From charming mountain towns battling pollution to places built around canals, you can leave the car at home in all of these destinations.

Trump’s Iran ultimatum raises questions he can’t answer

The Islamic Republic of Iran may be entering its most precarious moment since the 1979 revolution. US naval deployments and escalating rhetoric have turned a long-running standoff into a strategic countdown. President Donald Trump has given Tehran roughly ten to fifteen days to

F-35 trainer arrest exposes China’s hunt for US airpower secrets

The arrest of a former US Air Force pilot for allegedly training Chinese military aviators exposes a widening shadow war over airpower expertise, where Western know-how has become as strategically contested as stealth jets themselves. This month, the US Department of Justice

Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over Easter bombings

The order lets the authorities to hold the retired army major general for questioning for 90 days.

Sri Lanka detains ex-spy chief over 2019 Easter bombings

The order lets the authorities to hold the retired army major general for questioning for 90 days.

Crypto winter: survival demands real-asset reform

At the time of writing, Bitcoin was hovering just above $65,000, down again from a short-lived rally earlier this week. The price represents a massive 48.5% drawdown from the all-time high of $126,272 last October, with no end in sight. We’re now in the fourth crypto winter

ACE Eddie Awards for Editing: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ Win Top Prizes

The top two Oscar contenders each had a category to themselves, setting up a showdown for the Academy Awards.

‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Take Top Honors at ACE Eddie Awards

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” took home the live action feature awards at the 76th ACE Eddie Awards. “Sinners” editor Michael Shawver said, “Ryan Coogler took a big risk, and I think gave audiences something that maybe they didn’t even know they were hungry for

Israel and U.S. strike Iran; Israel announces state of emergency, closes airspace

North Korea unveils image of leader's daughter firing rifle

Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, has long been seen as the next in line to rule North Korea.

Biden knocks Trump's State of the Union speech: 'Is he still talking?'

Former President Biden on Friday knocked President Trump for his record-length State of the Union address, asking if his successor is "still talking." Biden gave a critique about Trump and his record while celebrating six years since the former president won the 2020 South

‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Star Robert Carradine’s Cause of Death Confirmed

The actor died on Feb. 23 at the age of 71 following a battle with bipolar disorder

Business class flights are major polluters. Is cutting them the key to decarbonising air travel?

Scrapping premium seats could help halve global aviation emissions, according to a major new study.

Joey Bueno Breese Wins 2026 Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award (EXCLUSIVE)

Joey Bueno Breese has been named the recipient of the $10,000 2026 Deutsche Bank Frieze Los Angeles Film Award for his film “El Rio Nuestro.” At the same time, Devin O’Guinn received the $2,500 Audience Award for his film “Julian.” Both winners were presented with their prizes

US designates Iran as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention'

The U.S. on Friday designated Iran as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" and demanded that the country release any Americans in its detention. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the designation amid escalating tensions between the two countries and as President Trump

North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials

SEOUL, Feb 28 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new sniper rifles as ceremonial gifts to party and military officials, calling them a \"wonderful weapon\" and a sign of his trust, state media KCNA news agency said on Saturday.

President Trump touts oil and gas production in Texas visit

President Donald Trump touched down on Texas soil for the second time since returning to the White House.

South Korean president to make state visit to Singapore, with trade and tech on agenda

The visit comes four months after PM Lawrence Wong’s first official trip to South Korea in November 2025.

North Korea unveils image of leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter firing rifle

Kim Ju Ae has long been seen as the next in line to rule the secretive, nuclear-armed state.

Warren accuses Trump, Hegseth of trying 'extort' Anthropic into removing AI guardrails

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Friday accused President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of attempting to "extort" the company Anthropic into removing guardrails for its AI programs. Warren, the ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs

Deep in China’s mountains, a revival of nuclear weapons takes shape

China had more than 600 nuclear warheads by the end of 2024 and is on track to have 1,000 by 2030.