China acts against 40 Japanese entities over military ties

Brazil’s VP Alckmin backs workweek cuts as a global trend

Brazil’s Vice President and Industry and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday that shorter working hours are a “global trend” and that Brazil should debate the issue in depth, as business leaders push to delay discussion of ending the widely used 6x1 work schedule.

Mexico deploys thousands of troops after violence flares following “El Mencho” death

Mexico has deployed thousands of additional soldiers and security personnel to contain a wave of violence reported across at least 20 states after the death in custody of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho” — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG),

China acts against 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi, over military ties

Beijing has been ramping up pressure on Japan following PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about Taiwan.

Uruguay moves toward ratifying EU–Mercosur deal after special committee approval

A special committee of Uruguay’s parliament tasked with reviewing the EU–Mercosur agreement approved the ratification bill on Monday, clearing the way for floor votes in the Senate and lower house in the coming days — a timetable that could make Uruguay the first Mercosur

‘One Battle After Another’ Named Best Film of 2025 by Vancouver Film Critics Circle

Ryan Coogler also picked up the best director and best screenplay awards for his slick vampire film ‘Sinners,' another Oscars front runner.

Taylor Swift Celebrates ‘Opalite’ Hitting Number One With BTS Videos of Recording Sessions

The star celebrated The Life of a Showgirl track topping the Billboard Hot 100

Topshelf Records Says It “Can No Longer Support” Ekko Astral, Band Says It Will Release New Album Independently

Earlier this month, DC punk group Ekko Astral announced their sophomore album the beltway is burning . Then last week, the Washington City Paper reported that leader Jael Holzman filed a peace order protection against drummer Miri Tyler, who announced last month that she was

Image: Curiosity rover surveys boxwork region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this panorama of boxwork formations—the low ridges seen here with hollows in between them—using its Mastcam on Sept. 26, 2025, the 4,671st Martian day (sol) of the mission. These boxwork formations were created billions of years ago when

Sarawak files petition in Malaysia's top court challenging three federal petroleum laws

The move follows an application in January filed by Petronas, the energy firm owned by Malaysia's federal government, seeking clarity about the legal and regulatory framework governing its operations in Sarawak.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon appeals against insurrection verdict

Yoon Suk Yeol broke into late-night TV to deliver a shock address to the nation.

South Korea ex-president Yoon appeals insurrection verdict

The Seoul Central District Court last week found Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of leading an insurrection designed to "paralyse" the National Assembly, sentencing him to life in prison.

Jamie Dimon says 'watch out’ as lofty asset prices add to economic risks: ‘My anxiety is high’

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is anxious as high asset levels collide with increased competition among lenders and jitters over loans to the software industry.

Magic Tuber Stringband Announce New Album Heavy Water: Hear “Tribute To The Angels”

It’s been a couple years since Magic Tuber Stringband’s last LP, Needlefall. Today, the North Carolina duo-turned-trio known for traditional Appalachian folk music is announcing their new album Heavy Water. The lead single “Tribute To The Angels” is out now. On Heavy Water,

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Jessie Buckley on Her Oscar-Tipped Turn in ‘Hamnet’ and Upcoming Reunion With Maggie Gyllenhaal ‘The Bride!’

The 36-year-old Irishwoman also discusses how she was shaped with people like Cameron Mackintosh and Dame Judi Dench and past projects like 'Wild Rose,' 'The Lost Daughter' and 'Women Talking.'

The price of retiring in Australia jumps as cost of living bites

Couples aged 67 and over now require A$730,000 (S$652,489) in pension savings for a comfortable retirement.

6 planets will parade across the night sky at the end of February

Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and most will be visible to the naked eye.

Milan Cortina Olympics Attracts 23.5 Million Viewers Across NBCUniversal and Versant Outlets, Best Winter Games Since 2014

As Team USA ended the Milan Cortina Olympics with 12 gold medals — the best performance ever at a Winter Games — NBCUniversal is also touting a shiny performance for its coverage of the 17-day event. According to the company, this repped the most-watched Winter Olympics in the

Trump’s ‘pro-Israel’ policies are Israel’s biggest liability

Washington’s political class tends to measure its commitment to Israel by the volume of its applause — how loudly it cheers Jerusalem, how quickly it moves an embassy, how swiftly it tears up an arms agreement with Tehran. By that metric, Donald Trump is the most “pro-Israel”

Michelle Obama, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Win on Night 1 of NAACP Image Awards’ Virtual Pre-Show

The 57th NAACP Image Awards week kicked off Monday with former first lady Michelle Obama and rapper Kendrick Lamar winning two of the early prizes. Obama’s latest book, “The Look” — which explored her style evolution from her time in the White House to life afterwards — won the

Trump’s 15% tariff locks in US volatility risk for Asia

Asia cannot afford to treat President Donald Trump’s new 15% tariff as background noise. Markets have already delivered a verdict on the tone of this decision. Gold jumped to US$5,133 a troy ounce. The dollar slipped as investors absorbed the implications of a Supreme Court

After a decade of stale turn-based tactics, Menace is a breath of fresh air

The Battle Brothers makers have done it again, this time with a platoon-scale wargame.

Thousands of popular GM vehicles recalled over dangerous issue that could increase crash risk

General Motors is recalling more than 43,000 Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac SUVs due to a transmission issue that could potentially increase the risk of a crash.

FedEx sues for Trump tariff refund

The recent US Supreme Court ruling that President Trump overstepped his powers when he imposed global tariffs paved the way for companies to seek a refund.

Probability underlies much of the modern world—an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, "Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means."

The creators of Rain World were tired of making something so depressing, so their next game is a 'loud and dumb and fast' cyberpunk racer you can try in the Steam Next Fest

It's like if F-Zero broke up the races so you could have Smash Bros. brawls.

Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump swats down reports that top general warned of Iran strike risks President Trump is pushing back at reports that his top military officer

Australian police find human remains in hunt for kidnapped granddad

The human remains were found near a golf club in the suburb of Pitt Town.

Kali Uchis Concert in Guadalajara Cancelled Amid Violence in Mexico

The turmoil followed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes during a Mexican military operation aided by U.S. intelligence

Coast Guard investigating swastika discovered in New Jersey recruit center

The U.S. Coast Guard launched an internal investigation after a swastika was found on a bathroom wall at a primary recruit training center in New Jersey. The swastika— widely recognized as a symbol of the German Nazi Party and linked to the killing of millions of Jews — was

OG Diablo 2 devs are 'proud' their classic is still getting love, even as they compete for attention with a new ARPG: 'We feel the pressure, but I don't hate them for it'

As Blizzard breathes new life into Diablo 2, some of its original creators are back on the scene with an ambitious new ARPG called Darkhaven.

Blizzard will take it slow with World of Warcraft balance updates after the Midnight expansion drops

Blizzard is setting expectations for what to expect in the first few weeks of the expansion.

Rubén Blades Celebrates Complicated Friendship With Willie Colón ‘Despite Everything’

Blades shared an expanded tribute on his website and remembered Colón as a close friend, collaborator, and 'titan of salsa'

Maher on Trump's account of dinner together: 'Bulls---'

Comedian Bill Maher on Friday responded to a post from President Trump criticizing him after their dinner in the Oval Office last year. Trump diagnosed Maher with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and described the comedian as someone who was “extremely nervous" and "had ZERO

Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north

Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order

Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.

Matthew Lillard Opens Up About Quentin Tarantino Slam: “It Felt Like I Had Died”

The 'Scream 7' actor details his emotional roller coaster in the wake of the director's criticism and how it felt like getting "punched in the mouth."

'We couldn’t even have imagined this': Co-op pirate survival game Windrose has been wishlisted over 1 million times

The swashbuckling survival adventure is a hit before it's even out.

Australian PM seeks removal of Britain’s former prince Andrew from line of succession

The prime minister ruled out holding a vote on turning Australia into a republic.

‘Melania’ Producer Marc Beckman on the Jonny Greenwood Dispute, the Tricky Politics of Licensing Stones or Prince Songs, and the First Lady’s Forthcoming Docuseries: ‘I Think Amazon MGM Got a Very Good Deal’

When a dispute arose over orchestral music originally composed for “The Phantom Thread” appearing in the new Melania Trump documentary, “Melania,” aficionados of music, film and politics all stood to pay attention. The subject of licensing music rights is fascinating and thorny

Staple crops are a major contributor to global deforestation, says study

Rice, maize, and cassava crops cumulatively account for approximately 11% of total global deforestation—exceeding that of cocoa, coffee, and rubber—according to an analysis between 2001 and 2022, published in Nature Food. These staple crops should not be overlooked in global

'Father of the Xbox' predicts the end following Phil Spencer's exit: The new CEO will be 'a palliative care doctor who slides Xbox gently into the night'

Seamus Blackley says Microsoft's focus is on AI, and all else will be subsumed into it.

Linda Seger, Leading Script Consultant and Screenwriting Authority, Dies at 80

Peter Jackson, Roland Emmerich and Ray Bradbury were clients, and Ron Howard, Tony Bill and Barbara Corday were big fans.

Sunlight-powered process turns plastic waste into acetic acid without added emissions

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a way to turn plastic waste into acetic acid, the main ingredient of vinegar, using sunlight. The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, while simultaneously

Landmark royal commission into antisemitism prompted by Bondi shooting begins

The inquiry comes after 15 people were killed and dozens hurt when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event.

North Korea leader’s sister promoted at party congress

Ms Kim Yo Jong – previously a deputy department director – has been promoted as a full department director.

Maria BC – “Rare”

The otherworldly Maria BC is back with another spectral single from their forthcoming album Marathon. This one’s called “Rare,” and it follows the previously released previews “Night & Day” and “Marathon.” “This is a song about being in love with someone who never sleeps,” the

Big broods, better manners: What a fish study suggests about siblings and social skills

For many animals, siblings are a key component of their social environment during early life. Previous research has shown that the early social environment is important, but it has not yet been clear whether the number of siblings or the nature of their interactions is the

North Korea leader's sister promoted at party congress

Kim Yo Jong, previously a deputy department director, was named as a full department director by the ruling Workers' Party Central Committee on Monday (Feb 23).