On February 28, 2025, Volodymyr Zelensky strode out of the Oval Office, leaving Donald Trump empty-handed and a mineral deal in shards. That summit, meant to bind Ukraine closer to America’s might, instead laid bare a rift that could redefine the war and the West’s resolve.

The 97th Academy Awards have wrapped with Anora sweeping the evening, securing Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress. But among the glitter Morgan Freeman and Oprah Winfrey took the stage to honor Gene Hackman and Quincy Jones, tributes that doubled as fleeting nods to an era less obsessed with its own shine.

Unveiled with fanfare from the European Commission, the EU has announced its new simplification package - a vision drenched in optimism—with buzzwords like “targeted adjustments,” “digital solutions,” and “one-stop shops” flutter through the text like butterflies promising a bureaucratic spring.

Three years after Russia’s tanks rolled into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the war grinds on, its third anniversary marked by European leaders in Kyiv pledging billions more in aid while America’s new administration hints at a ceasefire that could redraw maps. The EU and US grapple with their defense partnership, strained by diverging visions for Ukraine’s future.

Roberta Flack, the soul-stirring singer whose voice shaped decades of music with hits like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” has passed away at 88 leaving a legacy that defied easy categorization, blending soul, jazz, and folk into something timeless.

Amazon has just acquired the James Bond franchise, placing Jeff Bezos at the helm of 007’s destiny, leaving the martini-shaking icon facing a future measured in KPIs and order efficiency.

On February 23, 2025, Germany heads to the polls in a snap election that has captivated global attention. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) stands poised to secure second place, riding a wave of anti-immigrant sentiment and bolstered by unexpected endorsements from U.S. figures like Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance, threatening to unravel decades of political consensus.

In a move that has left allies reeling, President Donald Trump is negotiating directly with Russia over Ukraine’s future, sidelining both Kyiv and Europe in a high-stakes geopolitical gamble. As emergency summits and military aid pledges scramble to keep pace, the question isn’t just who will win the peace—but whether the West can survive its own divisions.

In a world where Hollywood's sparkle often masks its legal battles, Ryan Reynolds, the king of comic quips, found himself in an unusual position, entangled in a legal and comedic dance between his wife Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni over the film "It Ends With Us."

In the quiet, leafy paths of East Austin, one might stumble upon a peculiar sight: dots, arrows, and mysterious symbols scattered across the ground, drawn not with chalk or paint, but with humble kitchen flour - the calling card of the Hash House Harriers, a global phenomenon that blends running with revelry.

Unfurling like a vintage tapestry, the documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" is a journey through time, starting not with the roar of guitars but with gentle, almost sacred images from the band members' childhoods forming a prelude to a saga where Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham's paths converge, creating the sound that would later echo through rock history.

Panasonic Holdings Corp. finds itself at a crossroads, contemplating whether to sell or scale back its television business amid ongoing profitability challenges. The decision reflects a broader industry shift where once-dominant Japanese manufacturers face intense competition from global, particularly Chinese, rivals.