Explore the shocking and unusual customs of dictators, from Gaddafi's female bodyguards to bizarre practices like tracking women's menstrual cycles and executing intellectuals. Read more...

An Israeli attack in Gaza has reportedly killed nine people as ceasefire negotiations continue. Italian senator Liliana Segre joins a sit-in to honor child victims of the conflict. Read more...

A look at recent political controversies, including omnibus decrees, a housing dispute in Spain, a mayor's controversial condolences, and Greenpeace's legal battle. Read more...

Marek Hamšík prepares for his third league debut, a trainer questions scale accuracy at a boxing weigh-in, new time-wasting laws in football, and Orleans Masters updates. Read more...

Tech billionaires are investing heavily in longevity research. Plus, a look at Kyndryl's prospects and Jaguar's i-Pace battery woes impacting used car prices. Read more...

A look at two sides of Ibiza: a traditional pub owner's encounter with actor Chino Darín and singer Malena Gracia's return to the spotlight. Read more...

Oil futures fell after OPEC+ announced plans to ease production curbs, while BMI lowered its Brent crude forecast due to market uncertainty and economic volatility. Read more...

Workshops address youth mental health in Gdańsk, while a desperate search continues for Marlena Suchodolska, missing since Valentine's Day. Read more...

The world's largest iceberg is stuck near South Georgia, while Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) becomes the 'Great Comet of 2025'. Plus: Giving nature its own ID. Read more...

IFP Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in Universal Health Services by 28.2% in Q4. Is it still a good time to invest in Energy Transfer after its recent surge? Read more...

A Haitian athlete competes in two different World Championships, while Liverpool Women part ways with their manager, Matt Beard, after nearly four years. Read more...

A Philippine jet is missing while fighting insurgents, two witnesses await clearance in Najib's case, and a former officer remains jailed. Read more...

A collection of news snippets covering topics from secondary school admissions and journalist conversations to spiritual empowerment and modern parenting approaches. Read more...

The latest health headlines cover creatine for muscle loss, rising cataract cases highlighted by Goldie Hawn, and a plastic surgeon facing trial after a nose surgery gone wrong. Read more...

From Cologne's queer triumvirate to Rio's King Momo, Carnival season is in full swing, celebrating diversity and festivities around the world. Read more...

A look at the latest sports news, from Wayne Gretzky's tarnished image in Canada to impressive wins by the Cavaliers, Red Sox, and St. Mary's basketball. Read more...

Amazon unveils its Ocelot quantum chip and a smarter, subscription-based Alexa. Get ready for a leap in quantum computing and AI assistance, but with a price tag. Read more...

Brighton, Chelsea, and Fulham secure important Premier League wins, impacting European qualification hopes and the relegation battle. The results highlight the unpredictable nature of the league. Read more...

Tomáš Prokopčák's newsletter explores a fascinating possibility: the Iron Age may have begun in a location completely different from what we traditionally believe. Could history be rewritten? Read more...

Controversy swirls around reported NOAA layoffs amid DOGE audits, while a New Jersey man accused of murdering his brother attempts suicide. Read more...