Oil

Medicine

High-Fiber Diets Linked to Better Cognition and Longer Life

Diets rich in fiber from whole grains, fruits, pulses, nuts and seeds sharpen brain function and cut mortality risk by up to 30%, new research shows. Experts say too few people hit the 30 grams daily target needed for these benefits.

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Americas

Venezuelan relatives enter fifth day of hunger strike for prisoner amnesty

Relatives of Venezuelan political prisoners marked the fifth day of their hunger strike outside Caracas' Zona 7 prison on Wednesday. The action comes ahead of a Thursday parliamentary session that could approve a delayed amnesty law.

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Music

KISS Books Madison Square Garden in 1977 Debut, Closes Era with 2023 Finale

KISS headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time on December 31, 1977, launching a decades-long bond with the New York arena that ended with their final shows there on December 1-2, 2023. The band's run bookended 50 years of touring with high-octane performances and fan fervor.

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Olympics & More

Cena Says He Was Set for 17th Title Win Before 2021 SummerSlam Finish Flip

John Cena disclosed that WWE creative planned for him to capture his 17th world championship against Roman Reigns at SummerSlam 2021, only to switch the finish an hour before the bell. The last-minute pivot delayed his record until his heel turn four years later.

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Asia Pacific

Bangladesh External Debt Hits $112B Amid Project Cost Overruns

Bangladesh's external debt has surged to nearly $112 billion by 2025, a 377% jump from $23.5 billion in 2009, as researchers blame massive cost overruns and corruption in infrastructure projects for pushing the country toward a debt trap. The government now devotes one-fifth of its revenue to interest payments alone.

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Movies

Shankar Attends Dhanush D55 Pooja, Fuels Velpari Casting Talk

Director Shankar made a rare appearance at the pooja ceremony for Dhanush's upcoming film D55, prompting speculation he is eyeing the actor for his long-delayed project Velpari. Industry insiders point to the event as a sign Shankar checked Dhanush's availability for a key role.

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Asia Pacific

Report Flags TNI Members’ Role in August 2025 Jakarta Riot

A fact-finding commission uncovered indications that Indonesian military personnel from the TNI played roles in riots during an August 2025 demonstration in Jakarta. The panel outlined suspected incitement, facilitation, negligence and command failures by troops.

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Travel

TRAVUL.ORG Marks 2nd Anniversary with Team Spotlight

TRAVUL.ORG celebrated its second anniversary on February 15, 2026, highlighting the dedicated team driving its mission to expand travel access for young Africans. The startup's operations wizards, customer experience specialists and tech innovators have turned travel dreams into reality amid rapid growth.

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Leaders

Peru Congress to Elect Interim President After Jerí Ouster

Peru's Congress votes Wednesday to choose a new interim president after ousting Alberto Otárola Jerí on Tuesday following just four months in office. The winner will serve until July 28, handing power to the victor of the April general election.

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Africa

Murkomen Blames Machakos Goons for Kitengela Rally Chaos, Death

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen accused goons transported from Machakos County of sparking deadly chaos at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rally in Kitengela on Sunday. One man died and dozens were injured in the violence that followed.

World Headlines 4 months

Movies

Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’ Mockumentary Skewers Music Industry Absurdities

Charli XCX stars in the mockumentary 'The Moment,' a satirical take on fame's pressures and label meddling that pulls no punches. The 90-minute film, directed by Aidan Zamiri, captures her feigned tour anxieties amid the 'Brat' album hype.

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Energy & Commodities

First Gen Supplies Geothermal Power to LPU Batangas, Laguna Campuses

Lyceum of the Philippines University signed a deal this month with First Gen Corp. to power its satellite campuses in Batangas and Laguna using geothermal energy. The agreement aggregates more than 1,150 kilowatts of demand from the sites, sourced from First Gen's plants in Leyte.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Guterres urges global platform for fossil fuel transition talks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Wednesday for a dedicated global platform where fossil fuel producers and consumers can hold an 'honest dialogue' on shifting to clean energy. Speaking via video to the International Energy Agency's ministerial meeting in Paris, he warned that delay risks 'crisis and chaos.'

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Energy & Commodities

Blue Hydrogen Market to Hit $52 Billion by 2036, IDTechEx Forecasts

The global blue hydrogen market will reach $52 billion by 2036, growing at a 22% compound annual rate, according to a new IDTechEx report. The projection covers production from fossil fuels paired with carbon capture technology to cut emissions in heavy industry.

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Fútbol

Arsenal busca ampliar ventaja ante City ante Wolves esta noche

El Arsenal puede ampliar a siete puntos su ventaja sobre el Manchester City en la Premier League este miércoles ante el colista Wolverhampton en Molineux. El City no juega esta semana, según el calendario.

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