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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in audio message

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released an audio message for the Persian New Year.

Action star, 'tough cookie' and icon: The world pays tribute to Chuck Norris

Tributes have been paid to martial arts icon and action movie star Chuck Norris, who has died aged 86.

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Cheered By Wall Street And Local TV Rivals: Are More Mega-Deals On The Way?

Wall Street is upbeat about the impact of Nexstar’s $6.2 billion acquisition of local TV rival Tegna, mainly because it could trigger another wave of consolidation.…

Nexstar-Tegna Deal: Eight States File Emergency Motion to Halt ‘Disastrous’ Merger of Local TV Broadcasters

Nexstar Media Group declared Thursday that its $6.2 billion takeover of rival TV station company Tegna had closed — but now eight state attorneys general seeking to block…

Ex-minister Gamboa targeted in Costa Rica’s first extradition to the US

A former Supreme Court justice, Celso Gamboa was accused by the US of using government connections to traffic cocaine.

Christy Carlson Romano Says ‘Even Stevens’ Co-Star Shia LaBeouf ‘Doesn’t Deserve to Be’ on the Mount Rushmore of Disney Icons, Then Deletes Posts

Christy Carlson Romano has caught the attention of Disney millennials by posting shade against her former “Even Stevens” co-star Shia LaBeouf, adding fuel to the…

UK forces join military operation to seize Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

UK forces have joined a military operation with the French navy in the Mediterranean to seize an oil tanker, alleged to be part of Russia's shadow fleet.

US says it struck alleged drug trafficking vessel in Pacific, killing two

In an initial statement, the US military said three people survived the strike but did not offer additional details.

Police thwart suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America building in Paris

French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, and detained a person, authorities say.

Why Networks Are Going All In on Companion Podcasts for ‘The Pitt,’ ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and More: ‘The Story Doesn’t End When the Credits Roll’

What do “Love Story,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and “The Pitt” have in common? All offer companion podcasts providing exclusive cast interviews, behind-the-scenes looks and…

Michelle Rodriguez, Richard Gere Airplane Thriller ‘Left Seat’ Moving Ahead With Germany Shoot

The contained feature centers on a woman who must take control of a small plane after the pilot falls unconscious.

Five first-half tries help St Helens past Toulouse

St Helens put in a dominant first-half performance to earn a Super League win away at Toulouse.

‘Project Hail Mary’ $71M+ U.S. Opening Sets Amazon MGM Studios Record, Best YTD

UPDATED, Friday PM: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is shooting for a massive $31M today (including previews) and the best opening of 2026 so far with $71.1M at 4,007…

‘Last of Us’ Season 3 Casts Michelle Mao as Yara, Kyriana Kratter as Lev

Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter have joined “The Last of Us” Season 3 at HBO, Variety has confirmed. Mao will star as Yara will Kratter will play Lev. Returning cast…

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?

Europe is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding?

'They're absolutely equal' - rare triple qualification in 60m semi-final

Belgium's Simon Verherstraeten and the Netherlands' Taymir Burnet finish with the exact same time of 6.56 seconds during the first heat of the men's 60m semi-finals, meaning they…

What happened at Nvidia GTC: NemoClaw, Robot Olaf, and a $1 trillion bet

CEO Jensen Huang took the stage at Nvidia’s GTC conference this week in his signature leather jacket to deliver a two-and-a-half-hour keynote,…

Men's tournament: How to bet the Duke, Michigan St. games and more Saturday

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the second round, plus a pick for the new Eliminator game.

Women's tournament: UConn the odds-on title favorite as tourney tips off

Odds for each team to advance through the bracket and to win the 2026 women's college basketball championship.

A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries

Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the European Union that will let users replace their own batteries, Nikkei reports. The current version of the Switch 2 has a…

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

Mark Cerny, the lead architect of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, told Digital Foundry that ML-based frame generation tech is coming to "PlayStation platforms" in the future,…

What are the risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?

Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked since early in the war on Iran.

‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’s’ ‘Insane’ Oscars: Artificial Rainbows, Toilet Interviews and Speaking Truth to Trump’s Government

On a beautiful spring morning in Copenhagen, a newly minted superstar walked into the courtyard of the imposing Kunsthal Charlottenborg museum: Danish producer Helle Faber, whose…

‘The Last Of Us’ Adds Michelle Mao As Yara & Kyriana Kratter As Lev For Season 3 Of HBO Series

EXCLUSIVE: The Last of Us has cast two key roles from the second game, siblings Yara and Lev. Bridgerton‘s Michelle Mao and Kyriana Kratter (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew) are…

QatarEnergy CEO says warned US, industry officials against attack on energy

QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi says he warned US of 'consequences' of attacking Iranian energy infrastructure.

All The Songs In ‘Project Hail Mary’: From Harry Styles To Neil Diamond

Ryland Grace’s (Ryan Gosling) and Rocky’s (James Ortiz) space odyssey has several meaningful needle drops behind it. Even before Ryland is sent to space on the titular spaceship…

Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Mormon Wives’ Co-Stars Denounce Domestic Violence: “I Cannot Support That Kind Of Behavior”

Taylor Frankie Paul’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-stars are speaking out amid the fallout from a domestic abuse investigation that put the Hulu series on pause. Filming…

Trump: No Iranian leaders left to talk to, says war going ‘extremely well’

US President Donald Trump said that Iranian leaders are “all gone” and that the White House has “nobody left to talk to.

Sri Lanka says it denied US request to land two aircraft at Mattala airport

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says request made on February 26, two days before US and Israel launched war on Iran.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Bring ‘The Drama,’ ‘Project Hail Mary’ Hits NYC and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

Vannessa Vasquez, Efren Ramirez & Michael Raymond-James Set Crime Noir ‘Motives’

EXCLUSIVE: Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Vannessa Vasquez (Say A Little Prayer) is leading the Jon Garcia directed crime noir Motives opposite Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite)…

Gamers Hate Nvidia's DLSS 5. Developers Aren’t Crazy About It, Either

Nvidia’s new AI upscaling gaming technology struck gamers as uncanny and off-putting. Developers don't seem to like it, either, but it could be “the default” in a few years.

Nadav Lapid Made a Film About Israel That Almost No One Wanted to Release

The Israeli auteur on why 'Yes' is his most confrontational film yet, the soldier who gave him 10 more minutes and why he thinks America needs to see it.

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. preseason projections

The Sabres have charged into the top three. Plus, how has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?

Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16

Pinterest’s chief compares social media to tobacco and alcohol, saying children need similar protections.

David Zaslav’s WBD-Paramount deal payout highlights new 'golden parachutes' for CEOs

WBD CEO David Zaslav could see a payout of more than $800 million after the Paramount Skydance deal.

Microsoft is ending the Windows Update nightmare — and letting you pause them indefinitely

In 2015, Microsoft decided that you shouldn't be in control of updating your PC anymore. At first, it seemed like a good idea to keep malware at bay - but soon, users discovered…

Walker, Texas Ranger star and martial arts icon Chuck Norris dies at 86

A six-time karate champion and action film star, Norris was hospitalised in Hawaii on Thursday for unknown causes.

Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated

The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

Could Cam Jordan be a Chief? Unpacking KC's free agency, and what's next

The Chiefs hope their free agent class can make a bigger impact than last year's underwhelming acquisitions.

Iranians celebrate Persian New Year in first wartime Nowruz in decades

Residents of Tehran exchange new year's wishes as US and Israeli attacks continue through the spring equinox.

Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard in anti-Semitism lawsuit

Harvard University has rejected the complaint as 'another pretextual and retaliatory action' from the Trump White House.

Man City's Trafford to start final but Arteta opts not to name Arsenal keeper

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirms James Trafford will be in goal for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Arsenal.

Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, and the seven-point plan includes a clear message: The federal government should avoid…

Explosion hits Jerusalem’s Old City after Iran missile alert

An explosion struck Jerusalem’s Old City seconds after sirens warned of an incoming Iranian missile.

European cricket nations cup could launch in 2027

A cricket tournament for European nations could launch as early as 2027 after plans to develop the concept are revealed by Cricket Ireland.

Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks

Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio says he is open to US trade talks but refused to entertain a leadership shake-up.

These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip

E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They're now used in digital photo frames, smartphones, and even the price tags found on grocery store shelves. VidaBay's Classic…

Yates' draft rankings: Top 50 prospects, plus scouting reports

Who are the best players in this year's class? Where do they stand out? Field Yates stacks his top 50 prospects.