Africa: U.S. Airstrikes Were a Constrained Choice for Nigeria
[ISS] The American operation exposes the risks to Africa posed by AFRICOM's push for relevance under Trump's second term.
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Africa: One Health Strong On Paper, Weak Where Outbreaks Begin
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Deadlock's newest hero, Silver, gets a soft rework just as I was getting used to her
Less dog, more gun.
Pentagon asked to probe SpaceX for potential Chinese ownership
Feb 5 - Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday urged the Pentagon to conduct an immediate review of SpaceX amid allegations that Chinese investors have secretly acquired stakes in the closely held rocket maker, citing potential national security risks, according to a letter seen
Some 100,000 expected at free-Iran mass rally in Berlin in solidarity with nationwide uprising
Some 100,000 people are expected to gather in the German capital, Berlin, on Saturday for a major demonstration in support of the Iranian people’s nationwide uprising and their struggle for democratic change, German Solidarity Committee for a Free Iran (DSFI), a group comprised
Amazon Clears Out the Original Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Controllers at a Record Low
Amazon has the Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con down 12%. The post Amazon Clears Out the Original Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Controllers at a Record Low appeared first on Kotaku .
Watch: Humanoid robots work together using the same AI 'brain'
Until now, humanoid robots have largely worked on their own. A new AI system is designed to run them together.
BoE holds rates at 3.75% as inflation stays stubbornly above target
The Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with inflation still above the 2% target and early-2026 data hinting the economy has started the year stronger than expected — complicating the case for near-term cuts.
UK's £8bn research fund faces 'hard decisions' as it pauses new grants
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better".
Hermit and Pig a retro-inspired RPG that's not afraid to innovate
Hermit and Pig is inspired by Earthbound, but it pushes the classic RPG formula in satisfying new directions
Fixed-income ETF provider BondBloxx questions private credit meltdown fears, sees space as sensible way to generate income
BondBloxx's Joanna Gallegos, J.P. Morgan's former head of global ETF strategy, is confident private credit is a sensible way for investors to pursue income.
The best way to help Alzheimer’s patients may be to help their caregivers
A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes when given caregiver support or an expensive Alzheimer’s drug to determine cost and health benefits.
NBCUniversal and Visa Tap Creators Allie and Isaac to Create Content Around Super Bowl and Winter Olympics
NBCUniversal and Visa are teaming for an ambitious marketing partnership that will connect the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with the Super Bowl though content produced by sports-centric creators Allison Kuch and Isaac Rochell, a former NFL player. The pair, known as Allie and
Laura Poitras to Be Special Guest at Opening of Visions du Réel’s Industry Program, ‘Cover-Up’ to Screen at Documentary Festival
U.S. filmmaker Laura Poitras will be the Special Guest at the opening of the 24th edition of VdR–Industry, documentary festival Visions du Réel’s program for industry professionals. Poitras won an Oscar with “Citizenfour,” the real-life international thriller about
55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president also said a large number of people were "officially missing", meaning the total death toll is thought to be much higher.
Experts back Anglo-Australian parents in Italy in child custody row
In a dispute that attracted international attention, Italian health experts have urged that three children taken from their Anglo-Australian parents in rural Italy be swiftly returned home, with monitoring in place.
Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi agree swap of 314 prisoners of war
Meanwhile, the Kremlin-affiliated media outlets revealed that Moscow’s key demand is not only full Russian control over Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions, but also official recognition of Donbas as Russian territory by all sides, including Ukraine.
U.K. Production Spend Hit $9.24 Billion in 2025 as Film Shoots Surge
Film and high-end television production expenditure in the U.K. reached £6.8 billion ($9.24 billion) in 2025, marking a 22% increase over 2024 figures and the third-highest annual spend on record, according to official statistics released Thursday by the British Film
Arc Raiders is cracking down on cheaters by targeting Steam Family Sharing: 'Restrictions or bans will apply across the entire family group tied to that license'
That'd make for an awkward family dinner.
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan
[African Union] H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent
Malaysian eatery washes cooked food to offer for sale again next day, gets shut down for 2 weeks
A restaurant in Seremban, Malaysia, has been ordered to close for two weeks after a viral video allegedly showed a staff member rinsing cooked food, including chicken and tofu, to be offered for sale again the next day.
Nioh 3's open world is incredibly formulaic compared to Elden Ring's, so I'm slightly embarrassed by how much I'm loving it
The traditional approach is less exciting, but it works well for the series' first open-world outing.
WBD Southern Europe Chief on Milan Cortina Olympics Driving HBO Max in Europe, Where Games Overlap With ‘Heated Rivalry’ Launch: ‘The Best Premium Content We Can Offer’
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will have special significance for Warner Bros. Discovery. Not only is the entertainment conglomerate the games’ official broadcaster in Europe, but HBO Max is the flagship streaming hub of the Feb. 6-22 snow and ice sports extravaganza just as
Don't believe everything you read about Russia's proposed GTA 6 ban
Giovanni Colantonio thought he was going to write a simple news post about Russia banning Grand Theft Auto 6. It turned into something different.
Envisioning US Forces Korea’s role in a Taiwan war
United States Forces Korea (USFK), established in 1957, maintains deterrence and strengthens the US-South Korea alliance on the Korean Peninsula. Through continuous training, intelligence sharing and capability development with South Korea’s military, the Republic of Korea
Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
Feb 5 - Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had carried out a series of \"successful\" strikes in January on a launch site for Russian intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
Heavy snowfall forecast in Japan on weekend, election day, could reach warning levels on Feb 8
Heavy snowfall will continue in some parts of northern and western areas through the weekend.
Right to be forgotten: Commission offers guidance, not guarantees, to cancer survivors
To mark World Cancer Day, the European Commission published a joint statement by Health Commissioner Várhelyi and Financial Services Commissioner Albuquerque on the ‘right to be forgotten’ (RTBF). The RTBF aims to end the discrimination cancer survivors face when accessing
Airbnb launches romantic 'Wuthering Heights' experience - for free
Ahead of the release of one of 2026’s most hotly anticipated movies, “Wuthering Heights” fans can book a stay in Catherine Earnshaw’s Thrushcross Grange bedroom.
Study links daily mental sharpness to 30 to 40 extra minutes of work
A new U of T Scarborough study finds that being mentally sharp can translate into a productivity boost equivalent to about 40 extra minutes of work each day.
Italy foils 'Russian cyber-attacks' at Winter Games
Italy has foiled "Russian origin" cyber-attacks targeting the Winter Olympics, says Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Warning of long airport queues under new EU border control system
Airport organisation says queues could last up to six hours over the summer holidays.
Vance to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan as US advocates TRIPP corridor
JD Vance’s trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan underscores renewed US focus on South Caucasus peace and the TRIPP corridor’s trade and digital ambitions.
Giant phantom jellyfish spotted in Argentina's deep sea
A rare phantom jellyfish has been spotted by scientists aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's vessel exploring the deep sea near Argentina.
Indian police investigate suspected games-related suicide of three young sisters
The sisters were “denied access” to K-Pop music and Korean games and movies.
Germany's Merz shares concerns over Iran escalation on Gulf trip
DOHA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that concerns about a further escalation in the conflict with Iran have characterised his talks during a trip to the Gulf region. "In all my conversations yesterday and today, great concern has been
Overwatch Anran abilities and perks explained
The fire-flinging DPS hero we all knew was coming.
Africa’s cultural landmarks: Tsodilo Hills, Botswana
Rising far above the desert, the walls of these magnificent hills carry the ancient story of humanity’s creative spark - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
When Will MoMA Dump Leon Black?
New horrific allegations against the museum trustee, artists push against ICE, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art says goodbye to "PhAM."
‘Hope and relief’ as seaside town’s last youth centre saved
Charity praises effort to stop Ramsgate’s Pie Factory Music closing but calls for more youth services in coastal towns The last remaining youth centre in one of England’s most deprived coastal places has been saved from being sold after a long campaign by the charity that has
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What the American Revolution Owes the Rest of the World
Perhaps the least commented upon feature of the dystopian Trump banners adorning parts of Washington D.C . is the red, white, and blue number—“250”—emblazoned just beneath the president’s Windsor-knotted tie. These ribbon-shaped digits are the emblem of the “America 250”
Republicans locked in 3-way race to succeed McConnell in Kentucky: Poll
Republicans are locked in a three-way race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), with a new poll showing Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) statistically tied for first place. An Emerson College Polling survey released on Thursday
How Federal Cuts to SNAP Are Already Roiling State Governments
Just as the beginning of a new year is a time for families to figure out their finances, the same is true for state legislatures. In the coming months, the majority of states will be penning their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. As they tally costs, legislators will need
GOP game-plans for a DHS shutdown, as skepticism grows over talks
Republicans are skeptical that they and the White House will be able to reach an agreement with Democrats on reforms to immigration enforcement in the next few days, leaving many eyeing a long-term stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after funding expires Feb.
Fears of nuclear arms race spike as key US-Russia treaty expires
The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire Thursday, leaving the world without a significant nuclear agreement between the two superpowers for the first time in more than half a century. Lawmakers are worried. The end of
Between being and emptiness
In Japanese philosophy, unlike the atomised Western self, we are ‘ningen’ (人間), each enmeshed with other humans and nature - by Takeshi Morisato Read on Aeon