Nepal mulls over stricter safety rules for Everest climbers
Industry insiders say some foreign mountaineers are ill-prepared for what remains a major test of endurance.
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Malaysia police arrest man who allegedly vandalised ATMs in Kuala Lumpur
In total 12 ATMs have been reportedly damaged.
WoW's classes were pruned for Midnight because many were 'built in a world' where its devs assumed they'd be using addons
"We settled into an expectation."
Far-right leader Pauline Hanson’s crafty social media use in Australia fuels surging popularity
Like far-right groups in Europe, the veteran politician has projected her messages to great effect on social media.
The environmental impacts of where your apples are grown
New research from Cranfield University has analyzed the environmental impact of fresh apples sold in the U.K., comparing the greenhouse gas emissions and blue water scarcity across domestic production and imports from Europe and the Southern Hemisphere. The study examined nine
Son of Robert Mugabe detained in South Africa after reported shooting
Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after he allegedly shot a security guard at a property in Johannesburg.
Trump is hurtling towards a catastrophic war in Iran, and almost nothing can stop him
The U.S. is approaching the precipice of war without articulating even the vaguest vision for what follows and with few forces, domestic or international, able or willing to challenge Trump or his administration. Netanyahu, with his first gamble against Iran having paid off
Osaka gets $4.5m donation in gold to fix water system
The donation was made by someone who earlier had already given cash for the municipal waterworks.
Study reveals impact of extreme heat and drought on Australia's jarrah forests
Western Australia's jarrah forests were unevenly impacted by the record-breaking 2023–2024 heat wave and subsequent drought, with some areas experiencing more severe tree die-off than others, according to a new study.
Strikes in Belgium to halt flights from Brussels Airport on 12 March. What travellers need to know
Similar industrial action in 2025 had a major impact on air traffic, with extensive flight cancellations at both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest
France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record.
Uzbekistan and US formalise joint investment mechanism in Washington
Ahead of the first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled to Washington to launch a joint investment mechanism and new sectoral agreements in energy, critical minerals, irrigation and agro-industry.
‘There has to be glitter’: can the Rio carnival give up its love of beach-polluting microplastics?
A bill banning the sale and use of plastic and metallic glitter has yet to go through in Brazil as the capital’s sandy shores bear cost of carnival’s shine Whether it is embellishing elaborate costumes, delicately applied as eye makeup, or smeared across bare skin, glitter is
Under pressure from Putin and Trump, Zelensky is not giving up
Zelensky understands what is at stake in the Donbas.
Obsidian was 'surprised' that Avowed players bounced off one of the RPG's most important systems: 'That frustration came through loud and clear'
Who's got time to upgrade their gear when there are adventures to be had?
CGT general strike disrupts transport in Argentina as lower house debates Milei labor reform
Argentina began a 24-hour general strike on Thursday called by the country’s main labor federation, the CGT, to protest President Javier Milei’s labor reform bill, as the Chamber of Deputies was set to start debating the legislation from 2:00 p.m. local time. The stoppage
Playing Tetris reduces intrusive trauma memories, research finds
Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found.
Firefox is finally ending support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and urges users to upgrade or switch to Linux
Mozilla notes, "most browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, have already ended support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1."
Woman accused of using ChatGPT to plan drug murders
The 21-year-old woman is accused by authorities in South Korea of secretly administering drinks containing drugs to three men in their 20s.
Peru names eighth president in a decade after incumbent's ouster
José María Balcázar is chosen by Congress after his predecessor was ousted over graft allegations, which he denies.
Avowed's massive anniversary update adds new playable races, but they don't get any unique dialogue because there were 'no dedicated narrative people available'
The new races are just a "mechanical distinction".
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Report: Tencent was Highguard's secret financial backer
Wildlight leadership previously claimed the studio wasn't being supported by a 'big organization.'
