Independent Spirit Awards celebrate indie movies and TV in Los Angeles
The Film Independent Spirit Awards shine a spotlight on indie movies and TV as stars like Ethan Hawke, Rose Byrne, and Keke Palmer compete for prizes.
Day: February 15, 2026
A Kurdish-majority neighborhood in Syria recovers from clashes with hope for the future
A month after violent clashes in a Kurdish-majority neighborhood in Syria’s Aleppo, tens of thousands of residents have returned.
Larry the cat, Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street for 15 years, in photos
LONDON (AP) — Photos look back at 15 years of Larry the cat as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, where the former stray has become a familiar presence through years of political change. Adopted in 2011, Larry has served under six prime minis…
Deep in China’s Mountains, a Nuclear Revival Takes Shape
Satellite imagery of secretive nuclear facilities reveals Beijing’s efforts to expand its arsenal, just as the last global guardrails on nuclear weapons vanish.
How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market – The New York Times
How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market The New York TimesTreasury considering changes to Australia’s contentious tobacco excise, as calls grow for a freeze The GuardianThe billion-dollar move crime boss m…
How $40-a-Pack Cigarettes Pushed Australians to the Black Market
Tax hikes made cigarettes in Australia the most expensive in the world. They have also helped fuel a multibillion-dollar criminal enterprise in bootleg tobacco.
‘First feline’ Larry marks 15 years as Britain’s political top cat
Larry the cat is marking 15 years as Britain’s Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, a symbol of stability in turbulent political times.
Renting to buying your first house in UAE 2026: 5 real estate trends home owners should focus on
UAE’s property market is seeing a surge in first-time homebuyers in 2026, driven by government support and a shift towards long-term value. Buyers now prioritise build quality, practical design and community infrastructure over speculation. Affordabili…
Will A.I. Kill Translation Jobs? – The New York Times
Will A.I. Kill Translation Jobs? The New York Times
Will A.I. Kill Translation Jobs?
Popular paperbacks are being translated with the help of machines, raising anxiety among professionals in the field.