Reports indicate over 1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many allegedly misled by job promises. Families demand government action as investigations and diplomatic talks continue.
The death of a far-right activist in France has sparked protests, political tension, and U.S. criticism. Authorities urge calm as investigations continue and leaders call for restraint.
The arrest of former Prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct while a royal envoy marks an unprecedented moment for the British monarchy, raising legal and symbolic questions about status and accountability.
Hundreds marched in Lyon to honor a slain activist, while President Macron urged calm and respect amid ongoing legal investigations into the fatal clash.
Four years into the Ukraine invasion, Russia’s initial strategy has become a costly miscalculation, marked by heavy losses, slow gains, economic strain, and reshaped geopolitical realities.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks suggesting Israel has a right to much of the Middle East based on a biblical claim provoked widespread regional criticism and diplomatic rebukes.
Arab states fear a U.S. war with Iran could unleash regional instability, endanger energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz, provoke retaliation, and undermine economies and security.
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK launch the LEAP program to fund low-cost drone defenses and autonomous systems using Ukrainian battlefield know-how to counter rising aerial threats.
Residents and evacuees say life in regions of Ukraine controlled by Russia is marked by infrastructure collapse, forced identity changes, repression, arbitrary detention, and daily hardship.
NASA is targeting March 6, 2026, for the Artemis II lunar mission launch after a successful rocket rehearsal. Four astronauts may soon circle the Moon in the first crewed deep‑space flight in decades.
Scientists report possible discovery of a rare triplet superconductor that could be the long‑sought “holy grail” material for stabilizing and improving energy efficiency in quantum computing.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base after multiple weather delays, highlighting careful planning and expanding the Starlink broadband constellation.
Astronomers have confirmed a galaxy, CDG‑2, made almost entirely of dark matter with few visible stars, offering a rare opportunity to explore dark matter’s role in cosmic structure.
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 will cast Earth’s shadow across the Moon, creating a copper‑hued “blood moon” visible from parts of Asia, Australia, the Pacific, and the Americas.
Scientists say mysterious plume‑like structures deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet are caused by slow thermal convection driven by Earth’s internal heat, a finding that reshapes our view of ice sheet behavior.
After the Supreme Court struck down key Trump tariffs as unlawful, U.S. businesses are pushing for refunds of billions in duties they paid, though the refund process may be complex and lengthy.
Trump’s latest tariff threats and legal pivots do not erase existing U.S. trade agreements, but they create uncertainty in how tariffs are applied and may influence implementation and future negotiations.
President Trump announced an increase of U.S. global tariffs from 10% to 15% after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff plan, using a different legal statute to impose the change.
Greece reached a preliminary agreement to acquire rare WWII photos of the 1944 Nazi execution of 200 Greek prisoners, confirmed authentic and now removed from sale for preservation.
Ukraine said it struck a Russian ballistic missile production plant in Udmurtia using long‑range missiles, while Russian officials reported damage and injuries at the site deep inside Russia.
Former Prince Andrew’s decade‑long role as the U.K.’s trade envoy, marked by controversial associations and recently released records, is now central to legal scrutiny into alleged misconduct in public office.
A 35‑year‑old man in Arona, Tenerife killed his 10‑year‑old son with a machete and seriously injured the boy’s mother before he was shot dead by Guardia Civil officers.
A 14‑year‑old teen suspected of abducting a two‑year‑old from Meikles Mall in Bulawayo was found with clothes believed worn during the crime; the toddler was safely recovered.
Africa’s 2026 rankings show progress in governance, higher education, sports standing, and aviation punctuality, highlighting diverse achievements across the continent.