Study finds fire weather days nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years
The number of days marked by hot, dry and windy conditions that fuel extreme wildfires has nearly tripled globally over the past 45 years, with researchers concluding that human driven climate change accounts for more than half of the increase. A study published Wednesday in Science Advances reports that between 1979 and 1993 the world experienced......
White House urges Iran nuclear deal as US military builds up
The White House on Wednesday pressed Iran to reach a nuclear agreement with President Donald Trump as the United States continues to reinforce its military presence in the Middle East, raising the prospect of military action if diplomacy fails. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that diplomacy remains the president’s......
Kremlin says sanctions block $12 trillion US deal
Russia said on February 18 that Western sanctions are preventing the restoration of full economic ties with the United States, with the Kremlin confirming interest in a sweeping $12 trillion cooperation proposal reportedly presented to the Trump administration. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that sanctions are hindering......
Spain confirms Gaudí designed remote Catalonia mountain refuge
Spanish authorities have confirmed that modernist architect Antoni Gaudí was the designer of a secluded three story mountain refuge in Catalonia, resolving more than a century of debate surrounding the building known as the Xalet del Catllaràs. The announcement followed the release of an expert report commissioned by the Catalan......
Jannat Mahid releases a spiritual song for Ramadan 2026
This Ramadan, Moroccan singer Jannat Mahid has chosen to step away from the high-energy world of commercial hits, presenting instead a deeply spiritual new song tailored to the sacred atmosphere of Ramadan. The piece reflects her commitment to meaningful artistry, resonating with an audience seeking introspection and faith during this holy......
Personalized mRNA vaccine keeps most breast cancer patients in remission
An individualized mRNA vaccine has kept most women with triple negative breast cancer in long term remission, according to results published in Nature, offering new evidence that tailored immunotherapy may provide durable protection against one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. The study, released on February 17, 2026, found that......
Atlassian founders lose $7.2 billion in AI driven tech selloff
Michael Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar, cofounders of Atlassian, have seen an estimated $7.2 billion wiped from their combined fortunes this year as investor anxiety over artificial intelligence disrupts global software stocks. The losses represent roughly one third of their collective wealth in 2026, placing the pair among the biggest......
Fire near Tehran military sites raises security concerns in Iran
A fire broke out Wednesday in Parand, a city in Tehran province, prompting security concerns because of its proximity to military facilities, according to local media reports. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States as nuclear negotiations continue in Geneva. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said......
Family of ‘No Other Land’ director attacked despite court order
Hamdan Ballal, co director of the Oscar winning documentary “No Other Land,” said Sunday that members of his family were attacked in the occupied West Bank despite a recent Israeli court order intended to keep non residents away from their home area. Ballal said the assault took place in the village of Susya, two weeks after a......
US energy secretary urges IEA to drop climate focus at Paris meeting
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright called on the International Energy Agency to abandon its climate related work during the organization’s ministerial meeting in Paris on Wednesday, escalating tensions that could lead Washington to withdraw from the influential global energy body. Speaking at the biennial gathering of energy ministers......
Taliban penal code legalizes domestic violence in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban authorities have adopted a new penal code that effectively legalizes certain forms of domestic violence, marking a significant rollback of women’s rights and drawing condemnation from international organizations. Signed in January 2026, the revised code reshapes family law and formally entrenches women’s......
Arthur Hayes warns AI job losses could trigger $500 billion banking crisis
BitMEX cofounder Arthur Hayes has warned that artificial intelligence driven job losses could spark a major credit crisis in the United States, arguing that recent Bitcoin price movements are signaling mounting stress in the financial system. In an essay titled “This Is Fine” published on his Substack, Hayes said Bitcoin’s......
Australian police recover ancient Egyptian artifacts after museum break in
A 52 year old Venezuelan man appeared in an Australian court on Monday after allegedly stealing ancient Egyptian artifacts from a Queensland museum and wrapping them in his national flag, claiming he believed it was his duty to return them to their rightful place. Miguel Simon Mungarrieta Monsalve was denied bail at Cleveland Magistrates......
EU moves to sanction Georgian oil terminal in Russia package
European Union ambassadors are meeting this week to finalize sanctions against the Kulevi oil terminal in Georgia as part of the bloc’s 20th sanctions package against Russia, in what would mark the first time Brussels targets a port in a country officially seeking EU membership. The proposed measures reflect mounting tensions between......
Mistral CEO says over half of enterprise software will shift to AI
Arthur Mensch, chief executive of Mistral AI, said more than half of today’s enterprise software spending could migrate to artificial intelligence driven solutions, offering one of the clearest forecasts yet on how deeply AI may reshape the software industry. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Wednesday, Mensch told......