‘Alien-like’ AI robot can evolve and repair itself after being chopped into pieces
The machines are built from autonomous modules that can be snapped together in a variety of forms [Continue Reading]
REPLAY: Pentagon chief Hegseth says Iran 'badly losing', strikes to intensify
US attacks on Iran will hit a new intensity Tuesday and the war will continue as long as President Donald Trump decides, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said. "Today will be yet again, our most intense day of strikes inside Iran -- the most fighters, the most bombers," Hegseth told a news conference at the Pentagon. [Continue Reading]
Ellie Goulding, 39, gives birth to ‘beautiful’ baby girl with boyfriend Beau Minniear, 28
She said the addition to her family 'fills me with so much joy'. [Continue Reading]
More strikes hit southern Lebanon after Israeli army warning
A strike hit near the south Lebanon city of Tyre on Tuesday after the Israeli military said it would target Hezbollah infrastructure there and warned residents to leave. The Israeli military had said it would also target coastal city of Sidon. France 24’s correspondent Renée Davis has the latest. [Continue Reading]
Enoch Burke says move from Mountjoy has no basis in law
Teacher Enoch Burke has said moving him from a Dublin prison to one in Co Roscommon has no basis in law. [Continue Reading]
Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney to London flight amid disruption in Gulf
Hong Kong-based airline has business-class return listed at A$39,577, as travellers seek routes avoiding Middle EastThe Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is selling seats from Sydney to London for more than £20,000 in April, as passengers search for scarce long-haul flights without changing in the Middle East.The tickets, listed at A$39,577 in business class for returns departing in mid-April, far outstrip the usual fares charged even in the first class cabin. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Mary Robinson and U2 to receive European Order of Merit
Former president Mary Robinson and U2 are to be among the 20 first recipients of the European Order of Merit. [Continue Reading]
Europe must prepare for the age of nuclear weapons, expert warns
Michal Onderčo, a nuclear weapons expert from the University of Rotterdam who recently published the book Europe’s Nuclear Umbrella, warns that due to the threat from Russia and the US pivot away from Europe, the era in which European leaders did not have to worry about the issue of nuclear deterrence has ended. [Continue Reading]
Amazon Prime hours from dropping ‘chilling’ Nicole Kidman crime drama with serial killer case
‘The case that made her could break her’ [Continue Reading]
Eni Aluko wins Joey Barton libel case over X posts
Barton is told to pay the former England footballer more than £300k over two posts he made in 2024. [Continue Reading]
Fallout 3 Remastered release date revealed by new toy and it’s due soon
Bethesda’s keeping mum about the Fallout 3 remaster, but it may finally lift the lid on it by summertime. [Continue Reading]
From a small Swedish town to a global crime network: international operation strikes top-tier organised crime
An international law enforcement operation has exposed a large criminal ecosystem rooted in a small Swedish town but extending globally. Forensic analysis revealed not just one, but several interconnected organised crime groups engaged in extensive drug trafficking and sophisticated money laundering schemes. These groups operated through a complex web of companies and other entities, creating a layered shield that had previously kept many key suspects hidden from authorities. The investigation unearthed a criminal network far more expansive than initially anticipated, with most primary targets unknown until investigators decoded the full data set. This breakthrough dismantles core structures behind large-scale illicit... [Continue Reading]
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Europe’s first-ever indoor slide park where you can ‘fly’ is opening in UK
There are plenty of big drops, twists and turns! [Continue Reading]
Joint Force Refines Chemical, Biological Defense Capabilities
The U.S. Army and multiple Department of Defense entities completed a vital joint exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord focused on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense readiness. The event centered on refining tactics and battle drills for operations in environments contaminated by biological agents, reflecting an increased priority on handling such threats. Around 20 to 30 personnel specializing in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense participated, testing new command-and-control systems that enhanced operational efficiency markedly. These advances enable a single soldier to manage complex threat responses effectively in the field. This initiative aligns with the Secretary of War and... [Continue Reading]
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Ex-Missouri house speaker sentenced 21 months for misusing Covid relief funds
John Diehl admitted using federal pandemic loans for country club dues, cars and other personal expensesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA former Missouri state house speaker was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for misusing federal Covid-19 relief funds for his personal benefit, including the payments of his country club dues and three cars.John Diehl, the former Republican house speaker, received about $380,000 in federal loans for his law firm between 2020 and 2022 through a program intended to help cover operating expenses for... [Continue Reading]
Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' - UN inquiry
A United Nations-mandated inquiry has accused Moscow of committing crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly transferring children from Ukraine to Russia. [Continue Reading]
Lorraine Kelly reveals she’s off air for weeks and thanks fans for ‘sticking by’ her
'I won't see you for a wee while,' Lorraine told her viewers. [Continue Reading]
Thousands march in Buenos Aires for women’s rights
Thousands of women marched in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to mark International Women’s Day, protesting gender violence and inequality. [Continue Reading]
Why China sees stability in hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to lead Iran
Chinese analysts expect Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, to continue and possibly harden his assassinated father’s policies towards the US and Israel. The appointment of the 56-year-old cleric could signal a sense of continuity inside Iran, as well as stabilise ties between Beijing and Tehran, the analysts added. Iran’s Assembly of Experts confirmed on Monday that the younger Khamenei would succeed the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the supreme leader – a post holding the final say... [Continue Reading]
Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received dozens of complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports Park and replaced it with a new date later in the week, sparking frustration among fans – particularly those travelling from mainland China and overseas. The Consumer Council said that as of 1pm on Tuesday, it had received 24 complaints about the cancelled show – eight from local consumers and 16 from fans outside the city. The watchdog said the... [Continue Reading]
Tai Po fire: Hong Kong Red Cross raises HK$530 million for affected residents
The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$530 million (US$67.8 million) to provide emergency and long-term support to residents affected by the deadly Tai Po fire, with the NGO expecting all its relief and recovery efforts to be finished in five years. Speaking more than three months after the blaze at Wang Fuk Court that killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 more, the group said on Thursday that it had ended its donation drive. It also pledged to spend no more than 5 per cent of the funds on... [Continue Reading]
Drone strikes in Haiti linked to security forces and contractors result in over 1,200 fatalities, including 60 civilians
A recent report by Human Rights Watch has revealed that drone strikes conducted by Haitian security forces and private military contractors have resulted in at least 1,243 fatalities in and around Port-au-Prince. This staggering tally includes approximately 60 civilians, of which 17 are children, raising urgent concerns over the tactics employed in the ongoing antigang operations. The operations, which began in March last year, have been carried out in collaboration with Vectus Global, a United States-licensed private military firm. These drone strikes employ quadcopter technology armed with explosives, targeting suspected gang activities in densely populated areas of the Haitian capital.... [Continue Reading]
HRW urges pressure on Israel over alleged white phosphorus use in Lebanon
After accusing Israel of “unlawfully” using white phosphorus over residential areas of a southern Lebanese town last week, Human Rights Watch says Israel “must be pressured by its allied countries” to prevent such incidents from happening again. Speaking to FRANCE 24, HRW Communications Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ahmed Benchemsi, said countries could “even impose targeted sanctions on officials who are credibly implicated in grave crimes”. White phosphorus, which ignites upon contact with oxygen, can cause extreme harm to humans. “It can burn people not only thermally, but also chemically, down to the bone,” Benchemsi emphasised. [Continue Reading]
Simpson and guide Poth win Paralympic silver for GB
Neil Simpson wins Great Britain's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with silver in the alpine combined. [Continue Reading]
Women’s football team to be welcomed home with open arms, Iran says
Iran's Foreign Ministry and general prosecutor say the team is invited to return home 'with peace and confidence'. [Continue Reading]
Seven members of Iran's women's football team seek asylum in Australia amid fears of persecution upon return
At least seven members of Iran's women's football team have sought asylum in Australia, a drastic step taken amid growing fears of persecution if they return to their homeland. Reports indicate that five of the 13-player squad were granted asylum on a recent Monday, while two additional players made their intentions known shortly thereafter, including one who notably refused to board a flight destined for Iran at Sydney Airport. The circumstances surrounding their asylum requests stem from fears of severe repercussions from Iranian authorities, particularly for athletes who have been vocal or expressive about their stance on women's rights and... [Continue Reading]
The Killing Of Haiti’s President Heads to a U.S. Court. What to Know.
Four men are accused in South Florida of plotting to kill President Jovenel Moise in 2021. His death plunged Haiti into chaos that continues today. [Continue Reading]
Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals. [Continue Reading]
China-North Korea rail services restored as neighbours try to get relations back on track
China will resume passenger train services to North Korea for the first time in six years – the latest sign of warming ties between the two countries as Pyongyang grapples with increasing tensions with the South and Donald Trump’s unpredictability. The first service between Beijing and Pyongyang is scheduled to leave the Chinese capital at around 5.30pm on Thursday and arrive in North Korea at around 6.15pm the following day, according to a staff member from China International Travel Services... [Continue Reading]
Families welcome appointment of Donna Ockenden to Leeds maternity inquiry
Campaigners say Wes Streeting’s decision to name senior midwife as chair will begin to restore trustFamilies who lost babies at two hospitals in Leeds have said they are slowly regaining trust in the health secretary after the midwife Donna Ockenden was appointed to lead a review into the failing service, where 56 babies and two mothers died in five years.Ockenden, who conducted a similar review into maternity services at Shrewsbury and Telford hospital NHS trust in 2020, was chosen to lead the investigation into Leeds teaching hospitals NHS trust after a campaign by the families. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
I was ready to hate Project Hail Mary – this completely shocked me
Ryan Gosling is sent out into the stars. [Continue Reading]
Strait of Hormuz closure will have ‘ripple effect for weeks if not months’
‘We could still be suffering the ripple effect of this for weeks, if not months’. [Continue Reading]
USA Today Names Jamie Stockwell as Next Top Editor
Ms. Stockwell, who recently left The Washington Post, is the third person named to the job in the past three years. [Continue Reading]
How will soaring oil prices caused by Iran war impact food prices?
Oil and gas are not just fuel, they are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming. [Continue Reading]
What we know about Ali Larijani, Tehran's most influential powerbroker
Although Ali Larijani could not have succeeded Ali Khamenei and holds no position in the interim leadership council, his current status makes him one of top targets for elimination due to the immense power he wields. [Continue Reading]
Could Trump ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise?
Oil prices spiked after shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were disrupted amid the Iran war. [Continue Reading]
Cheltenham Festival: Day 1 updates
All the action, as it happens, on the opening afternoon of the Cheltenham Festival. [Continue Reading]
Missouri drops murder charge against man who opened fire at Super Bowl rally
Man was among at least six people who started shooting outside Union Station in state, which has adopted stand your ground lawSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state’s self-defense laws.Dominic Miller, who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge as part of a plea deal, was among at least six people to start shooting in the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking: Seven members of Iran’s women’s football team have sought asylum, ABC understands
The ABC understands at least seven members of Iran’s women’s football team have sought asylum in Australia. [Continue Reading]
No snow, no ski season: Greenland’s warmest January shuts Nuuk resort
Climate change fears grip Nuuk as winter temperatures reach record highs. [Continue Reading]
Shots fired at US consulate in Canada as police investigate incident
No injuries were reported after authorities found evidence of a discharged firearm near the consulate in TorontoSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPolice in Canada are investigating after shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto. Officers said evidence was found of a discharged firearm and that no injuries were reported.Toronto police said in a social media post they responded to the reported shots at 5.29 a.m. (0929 GMT) on Tuesday. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Five Iranian women football players granted asylum in Australia
Australia on Tuesday granted humanitarian visas to five Iranian women soccer players after they sought asylum, fearing persecution on their return home for their refusal to sing the national anthem at an Asia Cup match. "Australians have been moved by the plight of these brave women," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told a news conference in Canberra a day after police helped extract the women from their Iranian government handlers. [Continue Reading]
Russia the only ‘winner’ of US-Israel war on Iran: EU Council president
Antonio Costa says Russia benefits from soaring global energy prices and attention being diverted from war in Ukraine. [Continue Reading]
Independents 4 Change to cancel party registration
Independents 4 Change has requested to cancel its registration as an Irish political party. [Continue Reading]
Philippines’ fuel shock exposes limits of deregulated oil market
The Philippines was hit by a sharp fuel-price shock on Tuesday, with pump costs surging after the escalating conflict involving Iran pushed global oil prices higher, in what could become one of the country’s steepest weekly increases in years. Consumer groups say the surge is exposing a deeper problem: a deregulated oil industry introduced in the late 1990s that allows companies to set pump prices in line with global markets, leaving the government with fewer tools to intervene than many of its... [Continue Reading]
Rescue workers search rubble after strikes hit Tehran neighbourhood
Rescuers search rubble and aid injured in Tehran’s Resalat neighbourhood after a reported Israeli strike. [Continue Reading]
Listen: Who really speaks for the EU on the international stage?
The war in Iran has once again highlighted a familiar issue: when it comes to international politics, the European Union does not always speak with one voice. This institutional reality is often summed up by a famous question: “If I want to call Europe, what number do I dial?” [Continue Reading]
Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises | First Thing
The president delivered a vague and contradictory forecast on the future of the war in Middle East. Plus, how to recognize a psychopathDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is “very complete, pretty much”, as the economic toll of the joint US-Israeli operation rises, disrupting global oil trade and threatening to engulf the Middle East in a regional war.Any unintended consequences so far? Among others, it has probably reinforced North Korea’s decision to build a nuclear arsenal.Do we know yet who bombed the Minab school? Trump blamed Iran... [Continue Reading]
Grok spreads Iran misinfo after Musk backs it for fact-checking
As millions turned to X for updates on the Middle East conflict, asking its AI chatbot Grok to verify footage, it repeatedly and confidently published misleading or false information. [Continue Reading]
