Larijani takes over Iran's preparations for war, says report
There has been key changes to Iran's management and defence structure in the wake of a possible war with the United States, according to an article by the New York Times.
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Virtual Boy review: Nintendo’s new accessory is for the weirdos among us
Nintendo's $99 Virtual Boy VR headset for Switch and Switch 2 is a fascinating look back at the company's history.
In sea urchin and salmon sperm, pH value regulates whether they remain immotile or swim
A study by the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and the University of Bonn has shown that pH value is crucial for sperm motility in sea urchins and salmon. An increase in pH activates the enzyme adenylyl cyclase (sAC), which produces the messenger substance
Last nuclear weapons limits expired—pushing world toward new arms race
For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth. The New START treaty expired on Feb. 5, 2026, ending the last agreed limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces.
80% of Spanish apples contain residues of several toxic pesticides at the same time
A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.
Pecans found to improve cholesterol and boost heart health
A sweeping new scientific review suggests that pecans — America’s native nut — may pack more heart power than many people realize. After analyzing over 20 years of research, scientists found consistent evidence that eating pecans can improve key markers of cardiovascular
Report: Khamenei forms succession plan as Iran braces for war amid tensions with U.S.
As part of the lessons learned during last year's war with Israel, during which most of the Iranian military's senior command was wiped out, Iran's supreme leader has chosen his replacement and ordered top officials to follow suit
Trump says he’s sending ‘great' US hospital boat to Greenland
President Trump on Saturday said he was sending a “great” U.S. hospital boat to Greenland, a territory of Denmark that the president fixated on in recent months. “Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to
At least one person person killed as Russia targets Ukraine with 50 missiles
Explosions which Ukrainian authorities have called a terror attack have killed a 23-year-old police officer and injured 25 people in the western city of Lviv.
Funding approved to reduce cold deaths
Citizens Advice's Warm and Well scheme in North Yorkshire will receive the money over three years.
Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea: 'A vibrant reef is turning into an underwater wasteland'
At the beginning of February, the water level in the Baltic Sea dropped sharply. Experts tell Euronews it is a result of climate change.
New oxygen gel could prevent amputation in diabetic wound patients
Chronic wounds often spiral out of control because oxygen can’t reach the deepest layers of injured tissue. A new gel developed at UC Riverside delivers a continuous flow of oxygen right where it’s needed most, using a tiny battery-powered system. In high-risk mice, wounds
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff
Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is curious as to why Iran has not yet "capitulated" and agreed to curb its nuclear programme, as Washington builds up its military capability in the Middle East, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said. "I don't want to use the
Carefree bachelor or incel: Men are judged for being single, too
Reports of widespread "dating burnout" and a cultural shift toward heteropessimism—a feeling of disappointment or despair at the state of relations between men and women—have caused panic in the media and dating apps.
Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as U.S. aid cuts bite
Federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere—but especially in poorer countries
Meet the teen tycoons powering AI start-ups — and making bank off them
They're stressing about raising venture capital and product launches — not who they'll take to prom.
Can the pardon power be saved from its own abusers?
The Pardon Integrity Act, which would grant Congress the power to veto presidential pardons, is intended to address the president's abuse of his pardon powers, but would further politicize the pardon process and potentially remove the people's final fail-safe against an
Minnesota Vikings receiver Moore dies aged 25
The Minnesota Vikings have paid tribute to Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death.
Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals
[allAfrica] A new scramble for Africa is underway. It is not marked by warships or colonial flags, but by battery supply chains, green transition targets, and high-level trade delegations. The race is for lithium, cobalt, graphite, manganese, platinum group metals and rare
More than 100,000 plastic lids complete world's tallest recycled mural in El Salvador
Venezuelan Óscar Olivares is the man behind the world's tallest mural of plastic lids in the Zacamil neighbourhood of San Salvador. The piece is more than 13 metres high and was built with more than 100,000 pieces recycled by the community.
Triceratops had a giant nose that may have cooled its massive head
Triceratops’ massive head may have been doing more than just showing off those famous horns. Using CT scans and 3D reconstructions of fossil skulls, researchers uncovered a surprisingly complex nasal system hidden inside its enormous snout. Instead of being just a supersized
Russian embassy in Seoul displays ‘Victory will be ours’ banner ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
The embassy plans to hold a public event on Feb 25 to mark the anniversary of the invasion.
Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine
Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.
Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadan away from home
When floods forced Ahmed El Habachi out of his Moroccan village, he thought the displacement was temporary. Weeks later, he broke his Ramadan fast in a tent, wondering when he would return home. During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, families traditionally gather over joyous
Total Chaos, the survival horror based on one of Doom's best mods, is getting a New Game+ mode featuring an Alien: Isolation-style persistent enemy: 'It does not patrol. It does not follow rules. It adapts'
"There are no safe zones."
Former CIA director: Potential Iran strikes ‘will not bring about a regime change, sadly'
Former CIA Director David Petraeus said that if the Trump administration decides to carry out strikes on Iran amid escalating tensions and threats between President Trump and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it "will not bring about regime change, sadly." The retired general said in an
Burgum reups Trump’s push to take Greenland: ‘So much opportunity up there’
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cast Greenland as a strategically vital asset for the U.S. economy and national security amid ongoing negotiations over a deal on mineral rights. “If you look at geographically, where it's positioned, it is like the end cap opposite of Alaska, and
BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Winners List (Updating Live)
The 79th BAFTA Film Awards ceremony is here. The biggest night for movies in the U.K. — and one of the biggest globally — is set to kick off at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre, where the winners of some of the most coveted prizes in the industry will soon
Pope Leo XIV: 'No change in Church doctrine on gays and trans people'
The Pontiff has dismissed any immediate prospect of change in the Vatican's stance on LGBT+ rights. It's one of many views he's discussed openly with Vaticanist Elise Ann Allen that are contained in a new book "Pope Leo XIV - The Biography."
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban say Pakistan strikes kill, injure dozens
KARACHI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Pakistan said it launched strikes on militant targets in Afghanistan after blaming recent suicide bombings, including assaults during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, on fighters it said were operating from its neighbour's territory. Women and
‘A Child of My Own’ Review: Stylized Drama and Documentary Scrap Over the Truth In an Unhappy Maternity Tale
Following an awkward transition into narrative filmmaking with 2024’s fact-inspired but melodrama-leaning “In Her Place,” “A Child of My Own” sees Chilean director Maite Alberdi returning to documentary cinema — albeit of the same fuzzily defined, playfully genre-infused
US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 - The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a large swath of President Donald Trump's tariffs has weakened his ability to threaten and impose tariffs at a moment's notice, but it won't end gnawing uncertainty for trade partners or companies.
New luxury tourist train connecting Osaka to UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya to launch in April
Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan.
Thai authorities find staged foreign government offices during raid on suspected scam hub
Staged settings designed to resemble overseas government agencies was also found in the raid.
US envoy's remarks on Israel and Middle East land draw condemnation in region
JERUSALEM, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Comments by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting that Israel had a biblical right to much of the Middle East drew condemnation over the weekend from countries across the region, who called his remarks "dangerous and inflammatory".
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US arms sale to Taiwan clashes with Trump’s desire to strike trade deal with China
A U.S. arms sale to Taiwan is clashing with President Trump’s desire to strike a trade deal with China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has voiced opposition to the new major arms sale to Taiwan, which China sees as its territory, and the president took note. The arms package’s
The Paranoid Style of Jeffrey Epstein Has Come for Us All
The scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s reach into the byways of global power has been revealed to be so thorough and dark that it presents a real challenge for even seasoned conspiracy theorists to keep up. Spanning borders both geographic and partisan, his web of intrigue is a
How to Watch the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards Online
The BAFTA Film Awards will be held on Sunday at London’s Royal Festival Hall. U.S. viewers can watch the red carpet and award ceremony on E!, while U.K. viewers can watch the awards on BBC One and iPlayer. The BAFTA Awards will be broadcast at 7 p.m. GMT, or 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m.
GOP frets over competitive Texas Senate primary as early voting starts
Some Republicans are growing anxious that incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) could be ousted in the competitive Texas GOP primary for Senate, giving Democrats a rare opening in the red Lone Star State this fall. As James Talarico gains steam in the Democratic primary against
DHS tech buildout sparks backlash from Democrats
The Trump administration's deployment of a wide range of technologies to support its sweeping deportation push and respond to those protesting immigration raids is sparking pushback among Democrats and civil liberties advocates, who fear it may be abusing its power as it
India delays US trade talks after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs: Source
The delegation had been set to leave on Sunday for talks to finalise an interim trade deal.
