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Howard Zinn’s “What the Classroom Didn’t Teach Me About the American Empire”: An Illustrated Video Narrated by Viggo Mortensen
“Throughout U.S. history, our military has been used not for moral purposes but to expand economic, political, and military power,” says a cartoon Howard Zinn in Mike Konopacki’s 273-page comic book A People’s History of American Empire. Written with Zinn and historian Paul
China’s rare-earth dominance is hard for EV makers to escape
Western automakers are chasing rare earth-free motors but China’s cost advantage remains difficult to crack.
No trees, no food, shot for fun … yet Serbia’s imperial eagles are making an improbable return
Less than a decade ago, the Balkan country had just one breeding pair of the eastern imperial species of raptor left. Now things are changing, thanks to the dogged work of conservationists At the start of every spring, before the trees in northern Serbia begin to leaf out,
ITV Studios Unveils London TV Screenings Slate, Led by Graham Norton’s ‘The Neighbourhood’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios has unveiled its London TV Screenings slate, with a Graham Norton-hosted reality show, two drama series from Ben Stephenson’s Poison Pen Studios, and a new drama series from Russell T. Davies among the headliners. Among the star names attached are Dominic Cooper,
Brit Detective Drama ‘Bergerac’ Bought for U.S. by PBS Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
British detective drama “Bergerac” is heading to the U.S. with PBS Distribution following a deal with Banijay Rights. The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with PBS securing the first two seasons of the show with plans to launch later this year. Set
Ancient microbes may have used oxygen 500 million years before it filled Earth’s atmosphere
Life on Earth may have learned to breathe oxygen long before oxygen filled the skies. MIT researchers traced a key oxygen-processing enzyme back hundreds of millions of years before the Great Oxidation Event. Early microbes living near oxygen-producing cyanobacteria may have
Defunding the Taliban without starving the Afghan people
The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the bipartisan No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act, marking a significant legislative move to prevent American taxpayer funds from directly or indirectly benefiting the Taliban or other designated terrorist groups in
‘The Red Hangar’ Director on His Timely Fiction Feature Debut About Moral Dilemmas and a “Gesture of Humanity Amidst Barbarism”
"We are witnessing the erosion of human rights and international agreements with alarming normalization," Juan Pablo Sallato says about his fiction feature debut, which debuted at Berlin.
K-pop group BTS’ big comeback show puts some wedding plans in Seoul on edge
Some couples have said they even considered significant changes to their wedding plans.
Sony Pictures Television Releases First Look Images for ‘S.W.A.T. Exiles’ With Shemar Moore Ahead of London TV Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)
Sony Pictures Television has shared with Variety the very first look stills from “S.W.A.T. Exiles,” the upcoming 10-episode spinoff of “S.W.A.T.” with star and EP Shemar Moore. SPT has released behind-the-scenes photos and cast images before but these are the very first first
Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East, documents show
By Jana Choukeir, Andrew Mills and Maha El Dahan DUBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The departure of the chief executive of Dubai port giant DP World is the biggest fallout in the Middle East from U.S. Department of Justice documents whichshowthat disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein
‘Shameless’: Indian prof’s claim at AI summit that her university developed robot dog sparks uproar
The robot – a model sold by China's Unitree – appeared at a booth run by Galgotias University.
Key figures on food chain – EU’s fishing fleet
Key figures on the European food chain - 2025 edition, published in December, traces the journey of our food from farm and sea to fork. The publication covers the entire food chain, including production, processing, distribution, international trade, consumption and
Lagarde reportedly eyeing early ECB exit to secure successor before French elections
Sources close to Christine Lagarde indicate she intends to step down as ECB President, prior to the official end of her mandate in October 2027, according to reports.
Trump administration 'woke Europe up' from slumber, US ambassador tells Euronews
Ambassador Andrew Puzder told Euronews' Europe Today morning show that Trump and his team have helped stop Europe from “hitting the snooze button” and jolt the continent into action.
Breakthrough CRISPR system could reverse antibiotic resistance crisis
Antibiotic resistance is racing toward a global crisis, with “superbugs” projected to cause over 10 million deaths annually by 2050. Now, scientists at UC San Diego have unveiled a powerful new CRISPR-based tool that doesn’t just fight resistant bacteria—it can actively strip
Gaza residents mark start of Ramadan amid economic hardship
Residents in Gaza City shop for Ramadan supplies as war damage and economic hardship overshadow the holy month.
Newsletter: Time for Europe to 'stop hitting the snooze button'
Also in this newsletter: the latest on the push for a 20th package of sanctions against Russia; tensions escalate amid anti-semitism row between US and Belgium; and how US sanctions are making life impossible for an ICC judge.
Bhutan’s crypto experiment shows how hard digital money is in the real world
Nearly a year after launching a nationwide crypto payment system for tourists, merchants say hardly anyone is using it — raising questions about who the experiment really serves.
Commission remains committed to halving road deaths by 2030
The European Commission has published its report to track progress towards the EU's goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries by 2030. While progress has been made in reducing road fatalities, the report reveals that the current pace is insufficient. 19,940 people were
Chinese visitors to Japan drop again as tensions keep simmering
The impact has rippled through Japan’s retail sector, with duty-free sales falling.
Spanish Streamer Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Board ‘Robbery, Beating & Death’ from ‘This is Not Sweden’ Producer Funicular Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish streaming platform Filmin and Belgium’s Boucan Film Production have boarded the series “Robbery, Beating & Death” (“El pitjor atracament de la historia”) from “This is Not Sweden” producers, Funicular Films. Upscale SVOD service Filmin also produces original shows and
Malaysia announces 30% fare discount for electric train service on all routes during Ramadan
The discount will be available starting Feb 18.
The Mediapro Studio Distribution Snags International Rights to Period Series ‘The Marquise’
The Mediapro Studio Distribution has pounced on the international rights to period series “The Marquise” (“Leonor, Marquesa de Alorna”), capping a flurry of activities at the Berlin Film Festival where it showcased films and TV series to which it has worldwide distribution
South Korea’s death penalty in spotlight as prosecutors seek execution for ex-leader Yoon
The country has not carried out capital punishment in almost three decades, despite its courts continuing to hand down death sentences.
Plan to increase youth minimum wage could be delayed
Government sources tell BBC News they could slow down plans to make minimum wage equal across age groups.
Africa: UN Mourns Civil Rights Giant, Jesse Jackson
[Premium Times] "Reverend Jackson lent his powerful voice to the UN's work against racism, against apartheid and for human rights."
Starmer, Trump discussed Russia-Ukraine, Iran after Geneva talks, Downing Street says
Feb 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night about U.S.-mediated Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Geneva, as well as talks between the U.S. and Iran on their nuclear dispute, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
Too much attention? Why coverage of Israel and Palestine dominates global media
Even without the human headline-generator of UN Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, the volume of published news on Israel and Palestine dwarfs other conflicts. Why is this – and will it ever end?
Commission launches Action Plan Against Cyberbullying to protect young people online
The European Commission's Action Plan Against Cyberbullying aims to protect the mental health of children and teens online in the EU. The Action Plan is built around: the rollout of an EU-wide app where victims of online bullying can easily get help, the coordination of
Rescuers battle blizzard after 16 caught in California avalanche
Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions Tuesday as they searched for backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche in Northern California. Officials said 16 people were caught in the slide near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area. Six have been accounted for, while
US says 'meaningful progress' made as Ukraine talks enter second day
The US special envoy struck an optimistic note after the first day of talks in Geneva, but hopes for a breakthrough remain low.
UK inflation cools markedly in January, boosting odds of Bank of England rate cut
The U.K. inflation rate cooled to 3% in January, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Bangladesh PM names Cabinet after election win
The 50-member Cabinet announced in a gazette notification issued late on Feb 17.
Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day in Geneva with pressure on Kyiv
GENEVA, Feb 18 - Negotiators from Ukraine and Russia were due to begin a second day of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the United States was putting undue pressure on him to bring an end to the four-year-old war.
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates.
Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria
The person temporarily banned is among a group of 34 who this week attempted to leave the camp for Australia.
Civilians sent drones to North Korea four times since Lee became president, harming ties: Seoul
Drones crashed on two occasions in North Korea, according to investigations.
The EU offers a €6,000 salary and a lifelong job, but only 3% will get in
An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 people are expected to take the EPSO exam for 1,490 reserve list positions. About 750 candidates will secure permanent roles. Watch the video.
Is VAR any better in the rest of Europe's top leagues?
You do not need to look far to find people proclaiming that VAR works fine outside the Premier League. BBC Sport spoke to people across Europe's top leagues to find out.
High carbon costs, negative energy prices: EU confronts electricity price condundrum
EU leaders will discuss options to reduce electricity prices at a March summit. Among them are decoupling electricity from gas prices and addressing the emergence of negative energy prices, which make producers pay consumers for the power they use.
When to fly and when to book: Top air travel hacks for flight bargains in 2026
When it comes to booking, Expedia recommends waiting until closer to the trip than you think, but not last-minute.