Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso

He used the girls' mother's life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.

Afghans fear further escalation after Pakistani air strikes shake Kabul

By Mohammad Yunus Yawar KABUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Pakistani air strikes hit a weapons depot on the western outskirts of Kabul overnight, triggering hours of secondary explosions that rattled homes across the Afghan capital and left residents fearing further violence. The

The dirty truth about JPMorgan’s ‘debanking’ of Trump — and why legislation is needed

What Dimon is leaving out is that while JPM may not debank people based on politics, banking regulators -- JPM's former masters in the Biden administration -- stepped in following the Capitol riot.

Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now

Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

Where things stand in Texas ahead of the primary

In today's issue:  Texas primaries in home-stretch, Bill Clinton sets precedent, Paramount wins push to take over WBD, Pentagon's war of words against Anthropic

Spanish police dismantle Lithuanian drug transporting network in 'Operation Beluga'

Police raids in Granada, Marbella and France hit a Lithuanian trafficking gang, intercepting drugs hidden in brick pallets and vehicles headed for Europe.

It looks like Netflix won't be acquiring Warner Bros. Games after all

The streamer has exited the race for entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery following a new bid from rival Paramount Skydance.

Germany supplies Ukraine with natural gas for the first time

Germany is now supplying natural gas to Ukraine via an LNG terminal in the island of Rügen. The move was announced by the Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz.

US embassy in Israel authorizes non-essential staff, families to leave

The embassy said that non-essential staff and family members of diplomats serving in the country could leave due to aecurity risk, adding that US nationals should leave the country as as flights are available.

A Second Life: Tracey Emin’s infamous bed takes centre stage in Tate Modern retrospective

Spanning four decades, the major exhibition charts Emin's fearless exploration of trauma, desire, and survival across painting, sculpture, neon, film, and performance.

France and Czech SAFE defence loan plans cleared, sources say, but Hungary row looms large

Hungary is holding up two packages of support to Ukraine, including a €90 billion loan the war-torn country needs as a matter of urgency.

Cambodia welcomes back dozens of artefacts looted by UK trafficker

Some of the artefacts date back more than around 1,000 years.

Indian court throws out alleged corruption case against opposition leader

NEW DELHI, Feb 27 - An Indian court on Friday declined to proceed with a trial against opposition leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an alleged corruption case that his party has labelled as politically motivated.

Vegetarian diets linked to lower risks of several cancers, largest study finds

People who follow vegetarian diets have a lower risk of several common cancers, according to the largest study to date on non-meat diets and cancer.

'The world remains unprepared': Why scientists are calling for a global assessment of climate change

A group of experts is pushing for a global assessment of avoidable climate risks to help inform governments and citizens.

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns

The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

Dyson settles Malaysian workers' UK lawsuit

The workers alleged they were sometimes beaten for not meeting targets.

New Music Friday: Big Sean, Freddie Gibbs & DJ Paul, The Cool Kids & More

There may be no new major hip-hop album this week like previous weeks (see: J. Cole The Fall-Off, A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb, Baby Keem Ca$ino), but there’s no shortage of new raps that deserve your attention. Big Sean blesses us with a short but sweet “Made In Detroit Freestyle”

Three French men stand trial for Elysée presidential palace tableware theft

The former silverware keeper of the French presidency, his partner and an agent from the Louvre are on trial for the theft of hundreds of pieces of precious crockery from the Élysée Palace.

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.

Russia urges Afghanistan and Pakistan to stop fighting and negotiate

MOSCOW, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Russia urged Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday to halt cross-border attacks immediately and resolve their differences by diplomatic means. Russia is the only country to officially recognise the Taliban government of Afghanistan, and also has good

The Battle of Berlinale

Gaza overshadows the German film festival, accusations of theft at the High Museum, three Community columns, and Juliette Lewis turns into a chair in a new movie.

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Why Crockett v. Talarico Has Come Down to the Wire in Texas

You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . In Texas next week, Representative Jasmine Crockett and Texas state Representative James Talarico are facing off in a U.S. Senate

While No One’s Looking, Netanyahu Tightens His Grip on the West Bank

Hypocrisy, famously, is the tribute that vice pays to virtue. Put differently, hypocrites acknowledge that virtue exists and must be paid its due, at least for appearances’ sake. For decades, Israeli policy in the West Bank has served as an example. After Israel’s unplanned

Trump looms large in Texas as GOP gears up for Senate primary

President Trump is looming large over Texas as the Lone Star State’s GOP gears up for competitive primaries next week. The president is set to stop in Corpus Christi on Friday, just days after his State of the Union address and as Texas voters cast their ballots in a

Trump Is Determined to Poison His Own Voters

As Trump moves to undo decades of work—begun by Republican President Richard Nixon—to protect people and nature from toxic chemicals, two recent pro-polluter policies are especially likely to harm his own voters. Last week, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency—when will they

Transcript: Why Crockett v. Talarico Is Down to the Wire in Texas

This is a lightly edited transcript of the February 26 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video here or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: So let’s start with the Democratic race, which is probably of more interest to our

This Is the Worst Thing That Could Happen to the International Space Station

"There’s a good way to throw out the ISS. And then there’s a really bad way."

There are no psychopaths

Virtually everything you think you know about psychopathy has been thoroughly debunked. Why does this zombie idea live on? - by Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen Read on Aeon

The big new controversy over the Epstein files, explained

When the Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents relating to the convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein on Jan. 30, the sheer volume of the material was dizzying. It always seemed plausible that important elements of the release would take time

The Nationwide Revolt Against Flock Safety Cameras

Len Phillips had just finished posting a yellow sign underneath the camera when an elderly man pulled up, exited his pickup truck, and shuffled over to take a look. “A.I. camera,” the sign read. “Your movements have just been logged into a private searchable database.” The man

Some Republicans increasingly frustrated stock trading ban touted by Trump is stalled

Some House Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with leadership for not moving the ball quickly enough on a stock trading ban, an issue that has vexed Congress for years despite repeated bipartisan calls for reform. Last month, the House Administration Committee

Palmer Luckey says refusing to work with the Pentagon is ‘really, really dangerous’ — and reveals the one big thing Silicon Valley is vowing to never do again

The man who was canceled by Silicon Valley for supporting Trump is now watching his former critics fall in line, and he's not surprised.

Louisiana's victory on Ten Commandments in classrooms tees up possible Supreme Court case

Louisiana scored a big win this week when the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a state law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms, but the fight is far from over and could be heading to the highest court in the country. In a

ICE’s Latest Bit of Despicable Trickery May Be Illegal

On Wednesday morning, Homeland Security agents entered a Columbia University dormitory and detained student Elaina Aghayeva. ICE claimed that the reason for the detention was Aghayeva’s failure to attend some classes ten years ago—an already outrageous notion—but what really

How a teen’s AI model could help stop poaching in rainforests

A 17-year-old’s breakthrough AI may finally give wildlife rangers the real-time edge they need to stop poachers

German ‘DroneHammer’ offers low-cost defence against drones

German firm Skylance unveiled its low-cost "DroneHammer" anti-drone missile as Berlin moves to expand Bundeswehr powers under a reformed Aviation Security Act.

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.

European Commission announces provisional entry into force for the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced the provisional application of the trade part of the EU-Mercosur association agreement, following parliamentary ratification in Argentina and Uruguay. The move activates trade commitments ahead of full

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.

What we know after latest escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions

Bombings by Pakistan are the most significant development in tensions between the two neighbours - though the physical impact remains unclear.

U.S. ambassador in Israel urges staff: leave “TODAY” amid security risks

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee urged embassy staff and family members who want to depart the country to do so “TODAY,” according to an email whose contents were reported by U.S. and Israeli media.

Indian court clears former Delhi chief minister of corruption charges

Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March 2024, weeks before India's general election, and spent months in jail.

5 Under-the-Radar Stocks Poised for Upside in Today’s Volatile Market

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.