Lawmaker said he prefers dogs to Muslims. Now he’s facing calls to resign
A Florida congressman is facing calls to resign over a social media post in which he said he preferred dogs over Muslims. It was the latest disparaging remark about Muslims by Republican Rep. Andy Fine. A civil rights organization has labeled him an anti-Muslim extremist. On Sunday, Fine responded onContinue Reading
Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces run for president in 2028
Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption., Announcement follows multiple impeachment complaints against the vice president over allegations of corruption. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has said she intends to run for president in the upcoming 2028 election, following in the footsteps of herContinue Reading
LIVE: Israel steps up attacks, land takeover across occupied West Bank
Ramped-up raids, violent settler attacks and bulldozed homes – Israel escalates its assault on the occupied West Bank., Ramped-up raids, violent settler attacks and bulldozed homes – Israel escalates its assault on the occupied West Bank. Video Duration 02 minutes 28 seconds 02:28 Settlers repeatedly chasing Palestinians out of occupiedContinue Reading
Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPs
Nick Triggle, Health correspondent and Joe McFadden, Health reporter Getty Images Tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as liquid Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) are needed immediately, a cross-party group of MPs says. The Women and Equalities Committee said only doctors should be allowed to carry out these treatments becauseContinue Reading
Headlines for February 17, 2026
Civil Rights Icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Second Round of Indirect Talks Between U.S. and Iranian Officials Underway in Geneva, Ukrainian and Russian Officials Meet in Geneva Today for U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks, Drop Site News: Senior Hamas Leader Says Group Will Not Follow Calls to Unilaterally Disarm, TheContinue Reading
Hero MotoCorp eyes push in new segments
New Delhi: Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its presence in segments such as scooters, premium bikes, and electric vehicles, where it currently remains under-represented, according to the company’s CEO Harshvardhan Chitale.The country’s largest two-wheeler maker also expects to expand its presence in international markets and the parts and accessories business.”While we take pride as aContinue Reading
A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1455: Geneva talks begin as Munich signals Ukraine’s new role in European security
Exclusives Hungary will survive without Russian oil—but Orbán’s regime will not. The money trail from Moscow to MOL to Brussels explains why While The Traitor denounces free trade, China opens its markets to an entire continent. Beijing scraps tariffs for 53 African nations—then pledges energy aid to Ukraine while armingContinue Reading
Hungary will survive without Russian oil—but Orbán’s regime will not
Every month, Hungary pays Russia imports Russian crude at a discount, refines it at European market prices, and pockets the difference. Hungarian drivers never see the savings at the pump. MOL, the country’s dominant oil company and refinery operator, sees them in its margins. And the Kremlin sees them inContinue Reading
Iran’s Araghchi hails ‘good progress’ in nuclear talks with US
Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva show progress but tensions remain over enrichment and missile red lines., Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi has said that “good progress” has been made in indirect nuclear talks with the United States, as Washington warned that military action remains an option if diplomacyContinue Reading
Over 80 film workers slam Berlin festival’s silence on Israel’s Gaza war
Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale’s ‘anti-Palestinian racism’., Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem among actors and directors expressing dismay at Berlinale’s ‘anti-Palestinian racism’ and silence on Israel’s genocidal war. Dozens of actors and directors, including Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton, have condemned theContinue Reading
it’s electric to install 16 curbside EV charging stations in Washington DC pilot
Curbside charging is the solution for urban drivers who want to go electric, but who lack private parking spaces and can’t install their own chargers. A pioneer in this space is it’s electric, which we profiled in our July-September 2024 issue. Now Washington DC’s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) hasContinue Reading
Helix supplies dual-motor propulsion system delivering 1,000 hp for McMurtry Spéirling hypercar
UK-based electric motor manufacturer Helix has developed a bespoke dual-motor propulsion system for the McMurtry Spéirling, the single-seater electric fan hypercar that holds records at Goodwood and Laguna Seca. Customer deliveries of the production car are set to begin in 2026. The system pairs two Helix SPX242-94 motors at theContinue Reading












