Rai uses altered image with genitals removed in opening credits, prompting backlash from media and politiciansItaly’s state broadcaster, Rai, has been accused of censorship after removing the genitals from the image of Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man…
‘Dhaka seems ready for a reset’: Rudabeh Shahid on Bangladesh election
As polls close in Bangladesh’s landmark general election, experts weigh in on the country’s future and high stakes. Rudabeh Shahid, Atlantic Council nonresident senior fellow on South Asia, discusses the impact of the 2024 Gen Z protests and the three…
First Thing: Trump repeals landmark climate finding in gift to ‘billionaire polluters’
Obama says rollback will make Americans ‘less safe’. Plus, Thundercat on funk and being fired by Snoop (possibly)Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has revoked the scientific finding that allows the feder…
There’s no hiding the schism that now lies between Trump and Israel
In the Middle East, nothing is ever straightforward, and so it was.
Dubai’s DP World replaces CEO after Epstein links emerge
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem had been the CEO of Dubai’s largest port operator since 2016 and chairman since 2007.
Slovak fugitive arrested at Milano-Cortina Olympics after showing up to watch hockey
The arrested man, wanted for theft, told Italian authorities he had travelled to Milan to support Slovakia’s hockey team at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Trump’s push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new AP-NORC poll finds
A new AP-NORC poll finds that Trump’s recent push to seize control of Greenland is divisive even within his own party.
Live Updates: Munich Security Conference Begins Amid Trans-Atlantic Turmoil – The New York Times
Live Updates: Munich Security Conference Begins Amid Trans-Atlantic Turmoil The New York TimesRubio warns Europe of new era in geopolitics before big Munich speech BBCMerz Says Transatlantic Alliance Must Evolve to Respond to Trum…
People — and robots — are getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year in China
China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots.
Replay: International crew takes off for space station
Rewatch live our special segment on the take off of international crew, including France’s Sophie Adenot, for a 9-month mission to the ISS on February 13, 2026.