Waymo turns to humans to close robotaxi doors to keep vehicles moving

Human help is still needed to keep Waymo’s driverless taxis moving when passengers leave vehicle doors open.

Highguard developer blames flop on gamer 'slander' and negative discourse

A technical artist for Highguard has taken to X to blame consumers for the game's poor reception and subsequent layoffs.

Hasbro Entertainment and Animaj Launch Lumee to Rethink How Kids’ Content Makes Money Online

Hasbro Entertainment and Animaj have launched Lumee, a joint venture aimed at spearheading digital advertising sales and striking brand partnership in the kids’ content space. Lumee will bring together Hasbro’s and Animaj’s portfolios of flagship brands, ranging from “Peppa

South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

London Sales Company MSC Labels Films ‘No AI Used’ at EFM, Calls for Global Standard (EXCLUSIVE)

The Mise En Scene Company has debuted a “No AI Used” certification for its entire EFM slate, publicly verifying that its films contain no artificial intelligence. The London-based outfit launched the initiative with high visibility at this year’s European Film Market in Berlin:

Africa: The Accra Mandate - Securing Africa's Ai Future Through Local Data and Ethical Governance

[Ghanaian Times] As the global conversation on technology transpires, Ghana is positioned to host another defining moment for the continent's digital future. The Pan African AI and Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026, in its second year, scheduled for September 22-23 at the

Huge pit visible in Shanghai after viral sinkhole video

The local authorities confirmed there were no casualties.

OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of “free-riding” on American R&D

The ChatGPT maker says the Chinese firm may be distilling its models, underscoring rising tech tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Period Thriller ’Sorority’ Brought to Market by France TV Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)

France TV Distribution, the commercial arm of the French public broadcaster France Télévisions, is bringing to market at the London TV Screenings the costume drama-thriller “Sorority,” a tale of three women – a wet-nurse, a midwife and a grieving mother – pitched against a

Arctic peatlands are expanding as temperatures continue to rise, new research confirms

The Arctic is warming faster than the rest of the planet, with average temperatures increasing by about 4°C in the last four decades. A new study, led by the University of Exeter, shows peatlands have expanded since 1950, with some peatland edges moving by more than a meter a

Italy’s tale of two Olympics — mellow in Milan, exuberance in the Alps

Milan residents, who initially seemed too cool for the Olympics, are slowly catching the spirit of the Games, but the mood is giddier in towns at higher altitudes.

FBI releases description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping

The 84-year-old mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home two weeks ago.

Rubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech

The US Secretary of State will address the first major transatlantic meeting since Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.

Who would win a Ukraine election?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is under intense pressure from the US to take his country to the polls as early as this spring. Donald Trump is demanding elections as a condition for American security guarantees for Ukraine against any future Russian invasion. Zelensky

Ukraine's call to join EU in 2027 forces major re-think of enlargement rules

EU officials and diplomats say several “new models” for integrating candidate countries are being considered in response to Zelenskyy’s demand for a date on Ukraine’s EU membership in US-brokered peace talks.

Jessie Ware Joins ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Singers on Lineup of BAFTA Film Awards Performers

Jessie Ware has joined the BAFTA party. The award-winning singer-songwriter will take to the stage during the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony later this month to perform a special tribute during the In Memoriam section. “It is a great honour to be performing at the BAFTAs in such an

Trump Is a Weak and Failing President—Finally, Dems Are Acting Like It

Donald Trump’s losses are mounting. His border czar just announced a large drawdown of federal agents in Minnesota after protests turned public opinion. Job creation during Trump’s first year was worse than previously known. The country is losing manufacturing jobs. Trump is a

The Top 5 Longreads of the Week

In this week’s Top 5 we have lessons from apartheid, clever Claude, feeling bodies anew, the power of wax, and free mining.

Michelle Yeoh Avoids Question About U.S. Politics in Berlin and Shifts Focus to Cinema: ‘Best Not to Talk About Something I Don’t Know About’

Michelle Yeoh declined to speak about U.S. politics during a press conference at Berlin Film Festival, saying it’s “best not to talk about something I don’t know about.” When asked by a reporter if she had any comment as an international actress on the current state of the U.S.

Serbian 'iceman' defies sub-zero extremes for mental reset

Vladimir Stevanovic braves Serbia’s icy lakes and snowy ridges in shorts, using extreme cold as daily meditation that slows his mind and resets his body.

Thailand's election winner Bhumjaithai seals coalition deal with Pheu Thai

BANGKOK, Feb 13 - Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, which won Sunday's general election by a wide margin, will be joined by the third-place Pheu Thai party to form a coalition government, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday.

‘Don’t repeat 1MDB’s mistake’: Malaysia’s anti-graft chief under spotlight as controversies resurface

Reform advocates call for Parliament oversight of anti-corruption appointments and asset checks.

CPI Preview: Will Sticky Inflation Derail Fed Cuts and the 2026 Stock Rally?

Chinese tourists head to Russia, Thailand on extended Chinese New Year break

More Chinese tourists are expected to travel overseas during this year's nine-day Spring Festival holiday starting on Feb 15, one day longer than usual, as they usher in the Year of the Horse.

Indonesia seals Tiffany stores on suspicion of illegal imports

Officials in South-east Asia’s largest economy have stepped up enforcement against illegal imports.

Michelle Yeoh Declines to Talk U.S. Politics — But Tells Berlin to Re-Focus on Cinema and Diversity: “I’ll Stay Until the Right Changes Are Made”

"Today, I sit here with a Golden Bear, not because of just one movie, but the perseverance, the resilience, the stubbornness to say: 'I won't go away,'" said the 'Crazy Rich Asians' star.

Steven Spielberg donates $25,000 to James Van Der Beek's $2m GoFundMe

The family of the late Dawson's Creek star have thanked contributors to the $2m collection pot.

Africa: CAF to Hold Crucial Meeting in Tanzania Amid Uncertainty Over Afcon 2027

[Capital FM] NAIROBI, Kenya, February 13, 2026 - Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe has arrived in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ahead of a crucial Executive Committee (ExCo) meeting.

Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar files police report over 'honey trap sex tape' scandal

Péter Magyar accuses the government of secretly recording a sexual encounter with his ex-girlfriend, a scandal erupting just as Hungary's electoral campaign intensifies.

Psychosocial safety pressures across Australian universities

A landmark report from Adelaide University is providing the most comprehensive picture to date of psychosocial safety across Australia's higher education sector. The study identifies widespread well-being and psychosocial safety issues across higher education.

Strategic calculations behind India’s trade deals flurry

India’s new trade pacts with the EU and US, and the big question: Will Delhi revisit its decision to abandon RCEP?

Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body

Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these particles actually do once they enter living organisms. A new study proposes an

Watch the video: Love is all around us — but babies are not?

Valentine’s Day is coming, so let’s talk about love because that is all you are going to read about this weekend anyway. Have you heard already that Europe is running out of babies? But your reporter is not here to lecture you on whether to have children. Quite the opposite.

‘Roya,’ the Clandestinely Shot Story of a Teacher Imprisoned in Iran for Her Beliefs, Marks Mahnaz Mohammadi’s Bold Return to Cinema of Resistance

Her second fiction feature, starring Turkish actress Melisa Sözen, premieres in the Berlinale's Panorama section: "I didn't hug any of my family for so long. I became the loneliest person just to make it."

Measles cases are dropping, but is Europe out of danger?

At least eight European countries have reported a steep increase in cases, despite a general downward trend.

Markets likely mispricing Japan’s ‘Takaichi trade’

In the days since its landslide victory, Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party finds itself grappling with the ultimate political quandary: what to do when you’re the proverbial dog that caught the car? The yen’s powerful rally since Sunday’s election triumph suggests

Italy reviews progress on Mattei Plan at Africa summit in Ethiopia

The summit marks the first time the biennial Italy-Africa meeting has been held on the African continent since the Mattei Plan was launched in Rome in January 2024.

Berlin Title ‘Our Secret’ Launches Trailer, as Director Grace Passô Talks Desire to ‘Introduce New Dimension of Black Brazilian Lives on Screen’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Grace Passô is a creative fueled by exploring the malleability of form. The actor, director and playwright adapted her own play into her feature debut “Our Secret,” premiering in Berlin seven years after her medium-length film “Dazed Flesh” — also adapted from the stage —

Berlinale 2026: Politics and protests dominate film festival's opening ceremony

Berlinale jury President Wim Wenders has made clear that film can only change people and not politicians but at the Berlin film festival's red carpet opening ceremony, political protest grabbed all of the attention.

NASA crew set for flight to ISS

NASA is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday, replacing a crew that was evacuated early due to a medical issue.

Thai PM Anutin registers marriage with girlfriend ahead of Valentine’s Day

This marriage registration is reportedly the third in Mr Anutin’s life.

Thailand's Pheu Thai Party to join Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition, PM Anutin says

BANGKOK, Feb 13 - Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, which won Sunday's general election by a wide margin, will be joined by the third-place Pheu Thai party to form a coalition government, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday.

Ramadan free meals in Indonesia draw ire over cost, safety

The program has drawn criticism over unnecessary state spending and unresolved food safety risks.

New study assesses potential dust control options for Great Salt Lake

A new collaborative study, led by University of Utah Professor of atmospheric sciences Kevin Perry, provides policymakers, agency leaders, and the public with the most comprehensive assessment to date of potential dust control options for the Great Salt Lake, as declining water

Europe's most powerful rocket carries 32 satellites for Amazon Leo network into space

The most powerful version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket Thursday carried 32 satellites into space for the Amazon Leo network, which aims to rival Elon Musk's Starlink.

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Thailand has begun using a birth control vaccine on elephants in the wild to try and curb a growing problem where human and animal populations encroach on each other—an issue in areas where farms spread into forests and elephants are squeezed out of their natural habitat.

Munich Security Conference warns of era of 'wrecking-ball politics'

As heads of state and government gather in Munich, a new report warns that the international order is under growing pressure, alliances are becoming more fragile, and geopolitical tensions are intensifying.

Why phage contamination is hard to kill, and how charged nanoparticles could help

Bacteriophages are viruses that can kill bacteria through highly specific interactions. While this property can be beneficial in selected applications, bacteriophages represent a serious threat to laboratories and industries that rely on bacterial cultures for production. Their