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Warner Bros signs $110 billion deal with Paramount, its executive discloses in townhall

Netflix had the legal right to match the PSKY offer. As you all know, they ultimately decided not to do that. That then resulted in a signed agreement with PSKY as of this morning, says Bruce Campbell, Warner Bros chief revenue and strategy officer

28 Feb 2026 12:56 am
Trump says hes not happy with Iran nuclear talks but awaits further rounds

Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday failed to reach and breakthrough, and as American forces gather in the region.

28 Feb 2026 12:44 am
I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong: Bill Clinton testifies to U.S. Congress committee about Epstein

The former Presidents testimony follows that of his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who told the House of Representatives Oversight Committee that she did not remember ever meeting Epstein and had nothing to share about his sex crimes.

27 Feb 2026 10:46 pm
U.S. military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, say lawmakers

The FAA, CBP and the Pentagon acknowledged that the military employed counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace

27 Feb 2026 9:53 pm
NASA overhauls Artemis moon programme with new docking test mission

NASA also cancelled an effort to upgrade its Space Launch System rocket to instead focus on increasing that rockets production and flight rate, which has been slow relative to newer rockets

27 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
What changed in Hong Kong after National Security Law? | Explained

Is Hong Kongs distinct identity giving way to a party-approved Chinese identity?

27 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
Jailed PKK leader says laws needed in Trkiye peace process

Abdullah Ocalans call could be taken to endorse a road map, approved last week by a Turkish parliamentary commission, that urges legal reforms to run alongside the PKKs disarmament

27 Feb 2026 9:03 pm
Unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment: UN nuclear watchdog report

Some of Irans most highly enriched uranium, close to weapons grade, was stored in an underground area of its nuclear site in Isfahan, the IAEA said

27 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
Indo-Nepal border to remain closed from March 2 midnight ahead of Nepal polls

An official said that the import and export of goods through the ICP would remain suspended during the period, but the movement of essential medicines and other critical commodities will not be stopped

27 Feb 2026 6:30 pm
How Pakistan and the Taliban, former allies, slid into open war

Pakistan believed the Talibans return to power would restore its strategic depth in South-Central Asia; but the Talibans rise reshaped regional dynamics, defying Pakistans calculations

27 Feb 2026 6:11 pm
U.S. allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks

The embassy did not elaborate on the safety risks leading to the authorised departure, which allows affected personnel to decide whether to leave.

27 Feb 2026 5:17 pm
Watch: Open war: Pakistan launches airstrikes on Kabul, Kandahar

Pakistan launched airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar, sharply escalating tensions with Afghanistans Taliban government. The Taliban confirmed the strikes but denied casualties, even as border clashes intensified. Pakistans Defence Minister called it open war, drawing strong regional reactions from Iran and China.

27 Feb 2026 4:19 pm
U.N. rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution over protests

I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two children, have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests, Volker Turk said

27 Feb 2026 3:12 pm
Afghanistan-Pakistan open war: Iran, Russia, China call for dialogue, offer mediation amidst conflict

Iran offered to help facilitate dialogue to resolve the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan

27 Feb 2026 2:55 pm
Watch: PM Modi in Israel: a missed opportunity on Palestine: The Hindu Editorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modis 24-hour visit to Jerusalem was a significant bilateral outreach to Israel, but a missed opportunity on Palestine, with complex consequences for Indias ties with West Asia.

27 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
27 Feb 2026 2:02 pm
Embarrassing defeat for U.K.'s Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold

The Green Party won 40.7% of the vote, Nigel Farage's Reform Party came second with 28.7% of the votes and Labour finished third with 25.4%

27 Feb 2026 12:54 pm
Melania Trump to preside over U.N. Security Council meeting in a first for a First Lady

The United States takes over the rotating presidency of the 15-member council for the month of March, and the First Lady's office said the meeting she will preside over will emphasise education's role in advancing tolerance and world peace

27 Feb 2026 12:51 pm
Iraq armed group tells fighters to prepare for long Iran-U.S. war

Amid American threats and military build-up indicating a dangerous escalation in the region, all fighters must prepare for a potentially long war of attrition, says Kataeb Hezbollah

27 Feb 2026 12:42 pm
Nepal to hold first election since deadly protests, with three rivals vying to be Prime Minister

The protests in Nepal last year revealed the extent of young people's frustration with corruption and a lack of opportunity in the country

27 Feb 2026 12:38 pm
Punch the Monkey: Google celebrates the viral macaque with interactive search animation

Typing Punch the monkey into Google triggers an unexpected digital effect, with the screen filling up with floating hearts with a small monkey icon

27 Feb 2026 12:32 pm
Mamdani meets Trump in White House for second time, pitches housing plans with mock newspaper

Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan who was arrested by ICE agents earlier in the day, was released after the New York Mayor raised her detention with President Trump

27 Feb 2026 11:54 am
OpenAI says Canada mass shooter evaded ban with second ChatGPT account

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says the shooter in one of the worst school shootings in Canadas history got around a ban on her problematic use of the service by having a second account

27 Feb 2026 10:03 am
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 5

Violence has continued in the Palestinian territory despite a U.S.-brokered truce that entered its second phase last month

27 Feb 2026 9:37 am
Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government

Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday (February 26, 2026) night over earlier air strikes by Islamabad

27 Feb 2026 9:06 am
Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Airstrikes hit Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

Afghanistan's military corps said that heavy clashes had begun Thursday night in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces in eastern Afghanistan

27 Feb 2026 6:16 am
Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV that the talks made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field.

27 Feb 2026 3:08 am
U.S., Ukraine conclude talks in Geneva as Russia says 'no deadlines' to end war

Previous rounds of U.S.-led negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian officials in Geneva and Abu Dhabi have failed to yield a compromise, including on the key sticking point of territory.

27 Feb 2026 1:51 am
Voters go to polls in crucial bye-election test for U.K.s Starmer

Anything other than a victory for Labour could make it very difficult for Starmer to serve out his full term; a recent poll on voting intentions showed Labour at 28%, Greens at 28% and the far-right Reform U.K. just behind at 27%

26 Feb 2026 11:16 pm
Watch: Marco Rubio declares old world is gone, calls for rebuilding western order

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared that the old world is gone, signalling a major shift in American foreign policy. Speaking in Washington and at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio called for rebuilding international institutions, criticised mass migration and free trade policies, and urged a renewed Western civilisational alliance.

26 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
CEO of World Economic Forum Borge Brende quits after Epstein ties scrutinised

The co-chairs said the WEFs Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim president and CEO, and that the forums Board of Trustees will oversee the leadership transition, including a plan to drive a process to identify a permanent successor.

26 Feb 2026 5:59 pm
Daily quiz | On Victor Hugo

Noted writer Victor Hugo was born on February 26, 1802. Here is a quiz on the key French romantic writer, his life and works

26 Feb 2026 5:03 pm
EU seeks to cut Russia dependence; Hungary, Slovakia have other plans

Hungary and Slovakia remain heavily reliant on Russian oil, with reports arguing this dependence is a political choice rather than a necessity; as EU reduces Russian gas, oil imports, the stand-off shows the political and economic hurdles complicating the blocs roadmap to energy independence

26 Feb 2026 4:06 pm
Canada tells OpenAI to boost safety measures or be forced to by government

OpenAI says it banned Van Rootselaars account in 2025 after it was flagged by systems that identify misuses of our models in furtherance of violent activities

26 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Trump, Zelenskyy speak before Ukraine-U.S. talks in Geneva

Our teams work intensively and I thanked them for all their work and for their active involvement in the negotiations and the efforts to end the war, says Volodymyr Zelenskyy

26 Feb 2026 2:52 am
Trump administrations third country deportation policy is unlawful, judge rules

U.S. District Judge Brian E. Murphy in Massachusetts agreed to suspend his decision for 15 days, giving the government time to appeal his latest ruling in the case.

26 Feb 2026 1:53 am
Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address

Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities

26 Feb 2026 1:04 am
Myanmar junta air strike kills at least 17

Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the military staged a coup five years ago, provoking armed resistance from democracy activists and ethnic minority factions that have long held sway in the nations fringes

25 Feb 2026 11:16 pm
At Knesset, PM Modi condemns October 7 attack barbaric, vows deeper ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset on February 25, where he received a rousing welcome from members of the Israeli Parliament. In his speech, Mr. Modi strongly condemned the October 7, 2023 terror attack carried out by Hamas, describing it as a barbaric terrorist attack.

25 Feb 2026 11:02 pm
What does the India-Brazil critical minerals MoU mean for the two countries?

While Pax Silica sets out a general goal in the form of securing supply chains for the U.S. and its partner countries, the bilateral MoU intends to help with one part of that goal

25 Feb 2026 4:43 pm
Indonesia frees, deports American who spent 11 years in prison for Bali 'suitcase murder'

Tommy Schaefer was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the 2014 murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of Heather Mack, during a luxury vacation in a case also known as the Bali suitcase murder

25 Feb 2026 4:03 pm
Watch: Cities in southeastern Brazil hit by floods, landslides

Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 25 people and left dozens missing in the state of Minas Gerais, officials said on Tuesday (February 24, 2026). Meteorologists warned that more rain is expected in the region in the next few days.

25 Feb 2026 4:01 pm
Bill Gates apologises to Foundation staff over Epstein ties: report

Microsoft co-founder also admitted that he had two affairs with Russian women and that he made mistakes that had cast a cloud over the philanthropic group while insisting he didnt participate in Epsteins crimes, says report

25 Feb 2026 3:14 pm
Iran rejects U.S. claims on missile programme as 'big lies'

During his State of the Union speech, Donald Trump reiterated that Iran would never be allowed to build a nuclear weapon, saying Tehrans leaders were at this moment again pursuing their sinister nuclear ambitions

25 Feb 2026 3:07 pm
Trump puts VP Vance in charge of 'war on fraud'

I am officially announcing the war on fraud, to be led by our great Vice President J.D. Vance, says President Trump

25 Feb 2026 11:13 am
Trump says prefers to solve Iran crisis through diplomacy

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers crucial State of the Union address ahead of mid-term elections

25 Feb 2026 11:10 am
Sri Lanka arrests ex-intel chief over 2019 Easter bombings

It was reported that Suresh Sallay was linked to the Islamist bombers and had met them prior to the attack

25 Feb 2026 11:03 am
Trump says Pakistan PM told him 35 million people wouldve died if he didnt end India-Pakistan conflict

Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war, claimed the U.S. President in his State of the Union address

25 Feb 2026 10:14 am