Slovak ex-minister and Fico adviser who quit over Epstein messages 'feels like a fool'
Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister.
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Sweden and Denmark to supply Ukraine with €245m air defence system
Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites.
Nintendo's Switch 2 spring 2026 preview is looking stacked
Mario Tennis Fever, Super Mario Bros. Wonder DLC, and some Capcom hits anchor a strong spring 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2.
Here’s why US household energy bills are soaring – and how to fix it | Mark Wolfe
Trump has prioritized fossil fuel companies over consumers, hitting the lowest-income families hardest Donald Trump promised to cut energy prices by 50% . Instead, average electricity prices over the past year have risen by about 6.7%, while natural gas prices have increased by
Sunny Deol, Madhuri Dixit, Saif Ali Khan Lead Netflix India’s 2026 Slate
Netflix India has unveiled an expansive 2026 programming slate headlined by Sunny Deol, Madhuri Dixit and Saif Ali Khan as the streamer marks its 10th anniversary in the territory. The announcement, presented by Monika Shergill, VP of content for Netflix India, emphasizes what
Jon Hamm, Bowen Yang, Scarlett Johansson Team Up for Ritz Super Bowl Commercial
Everything tastes better on a Ritz, so one famous marketing slogan goes, but how about the Super Bowl? Executives behind the nearly century-old Mondelez International snack cracker believe the answer is “Yes.” On Sunday, February 8, a new Ritz Super Bowl commercial will run in
Shrinking shellfish? Study uncovers acidic water risks in Indian River lagoon
Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL), one of the state's most ecologically productive estuaries, is facing a growing but invisible threat that could reshape its marine ecosystems. Over the past decade, the lagoon has suffered severe degradation caused by nutrient pollution,
Cinefrance Unveils First Still of ‘Drive My Car’ Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s French Movie ‘All of a Sudden,’ Scores Early Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Cinefrance has unveiled a first still of Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s French movie “All of a Sudden,” his follow up to Oscar-winning “Drive My Car.” “All of a Sudden” stars Virginie Efira (“Benedatta”) as Marie-Lou Fontaine, a director of a nursing home in the Paris suburbs, who defies
MTG typal deck gets a Pro Tour top 8 for the first time in years
Izzet Elementals finished up in third place at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, an achievement that MTG typal decks are no longer used to.
Shared purpose outperforms specialization, study shows
A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal challenges long-standing assumptions about managerial specialization by examining when organizations perform better by having leaders collectively pursue multiple objectives rather than dividing responsibilities among
Indian exporters welcome India-US tariff reprieve, but deal stirs unease for others
Analysts predict the deal would not substantially alter India’s strategic ties with Russia.
Portugal braces for second major storm as authorities urge residents to prepare emergency kits
Portugal braces for storm Leonardo with heavy rain, 95 km/h winds and coastal waves up to 11 metres, days after deadly storm Kristin struck.
36 percent of game workers use generative AI, but half think it's bad for the industry
AI is most commonly used for research or brainstorming, with daily tasks, code assistance, and prototyping lower on the list.
Africa: Spotlight On Hypertension in the African Continent!
[The Point] Raised blood pressure continues to be one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with an estimated 1.38 billion people worldwide suffering with hypertension.
The future for Bangladesh is looking increasingly uncertain
Last week a bombshell report on U.S.-Bangladeshi relations dropped in the Washington Post. Leaked audio revealed a U.S. diplomat based in Dhaka saying that he wanted the political party, Jamaat-e-Islami, to be the country’s “friends”. While it’s not uncommon to build diplomatic
Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray
Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.
The Border Patrol Is the Problem. It Always Has Been....
The Border Patrol Is the Problem. It Always Has Been. “If you are uncomfortable with what the Border Patrol is doing in Minneapolis, you are uncomfortable with the Border Patrol, full stop.” 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org →
Africa: Cwinya-Ai, Kabasweka Lead Uganda At Africa Amateur Championship in Johannesburg
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampal -- The Royal Johannesburg Golf Course will be a hive of activity this week when the continent's best talent descend upon South Africa for what promises to be a compelling Africa Amateur Championship tournament. It will run from February 4-7.
Wenting Zhu Cultivates a Kaleidoscopic Garden of Crystals in 100+ Petri Dishes
"Crystal Garden: Seasons" blends natural growth with artificial coloring. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Wenting Zhu Cultivates a Kaleidoscopic
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq edge higher as Palantir lifts tech hopes, earnings flood in
Amazon Slashes 16.1″ Portable Gaming Monitor to 15.6″ Pricing, Hitting Lowest Price and Selling Fast
Improve productivity on the go. The post Amazon Slashes 16.1″ Portable Gaming Monitor to 15.6″ Pricing, Hitting Lowest Price and Selling Fast appeared first on Kotaku .
The Grammys Omitted Mastodon’s Brent Hinds From In Memoriam
This year's Grammy Awards, which went down on Sunday night, included an extremely long in memoriam segment with a ton of different artists paying tribute to late legends like Ozzy Osbourne, D'Angelo, and Roberta Flack. The people who put together these montages always neglect a
Blizzard could add more homes per account to World of Warcraft's player housing in the future, but 'we have to be conservative at the start with these things'
"It's good that they want more, we're just trying to figure out how to give you more."
Broken Social Scene And Metric Announce New Albums, Joint Tour With Stars
Canadian indie rock is alive and well: Broken Social Scene and Metric are announcing new albums as well as a joint summer tour with Stars. The bands have shared members over the years, including Emily Haines serving key roles in BSS and Metric. BSS’ Remember The Humans arrives
'Melania': Why the Mrs Trump documentary isn't a documentary at all
Euronews Culture’s David Mouriquand went to see the Melania Trump documentary ‘Melania’ so you don’t have to.
Punishing WHO, blinding ourselves: The high cost of a cheap exit
We have not just left a treaty; we have voluntarily blinded our own national security apparatus.
Inside Sabrina Carpenter’s Short, Sweet Super Bowl Relationship With Pringles
Sabrina Carpenter had a recent courtship that lasted weeks — but her fans will only get to see 30 seconds’ worth. To woo the effervescent pop star to take part in its latest Super Bowl commercial, Mars’ Pringles offered her a director who had worked with her previously on one
AI-Generated Podcasts Starring Characters Like God Of War’s Kratos Might Be Sony’s Worst Patent Ever
The podcast would give you updates on games you’re playing in the simulated voices of your favorite characters The post AI-Generated Podcasts Starring Characters Like God Of War’s Kratos Might Be Sony’s Worst Patent Ever appeared first on Kotaku .
Europeans 'would do well listening to Mario Draghi,' OECD chief tells Euronews
OECD chief says appetite for multilateral trade remains strong despite tariffs. Cormann says Europe should take note of recommendations laid out by former ECB president Mario Draghi to maintain 'success story' of the EU.
