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The allegation sounded like the stuff of spy movies: A Pakistani businessman trying to hire hit men, even handing them $5,000 in cash, to kill a U.S. politician on behalf of Iran ‘s powerful paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.It was true, and potential targets of the 2024 scheme included now-President Donald Trump, then-President Joe Biden and former presidential candidate and ex-U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, the man told jurors at his attempted terrorism trial in New York on Wednesday. But he insisted his actions were driven by fear for loved ones in Iran, and he figured he’d be apprehended before anything came of…

In “Ngwato,” the story of a young, gay black South African man, travelling from the city back to his ancestral village to tell his parents he’s getting married to a man and seeking their blessing for the union, is not just a queer depiction on-screen but of the relationship breakdown between sons and fathers. “Ngwato,” written and directed by Magangwe Mahlase, is having its premiere this week at the 8th Joburg Film Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa. Produced by Kevin Moeketsi through Ongamavile Pictures with support from South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), “Ngwato” is sure to make…

Sam TigheMar 5, 2026, 04:05 AM ETCloseSam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting and transfers.Multiple AuthorsIt’s never too early for clubs to be planning transfers. While the window might be closed, you can guarantee all 20 Premier League clubs are still working furiously behind the scenes to produce short lists, decide on targets and set their course for next season.They won’t have all the answers yet — for many, those depend on relegation or European qualification — but what should they at least be thinking about? What do they already…

It’s getting harder to distinguish AI-generated music on streaming platforms, and companies including Spotify and now Apple Music are attempting to make it clearer.Apple’s audio streaming service is adding “Transparency Tags” to content generated by artificial intelligence, according to a report by Music Business Worldwide. In a newsletter sent to industry partners, viewed by the news outlet, the company reportedly has new requirements for metadata when uploading tracks to Apple Music, which would disclose whether the song (or anything related to the making of the song) is AI-generated or not. SEE ALSO: Spotify Smart Shuffle played a song I’d never…

A Shahed-136 drone is displayed at a rally in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesIn the aftermath of the Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iran, American allies in the Persian Gulf are hearing a sound that Ukrainian soldiers have long come to dread: the foreboding hum of the Shahed-136 ‘kamikaze’ drone. Originating from Iran, the Shahed has already become a fixture of modern warfare, with Tehran’s strategic partner, Russia, utilizing the technology in its years-long invasion of Ukraine. Now, the drones — the most advanced of which is the long-ranged Shahed-136 — have become central to Iran’s retaliation…

Tuesday’s primaries exposed vulnerabilities that are expected to plague incumbent lawmakers in both parties throughout this year’s primary elections.Several old-guard House Democrats faced spirited, successful challenges from younger and more liberal candidates, while several Republicans were imperiled by a lack of an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

For Russia, the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was the latest blow to President Vladimir Putin’s network of anti-Western partners, and it exposed Moscow’s diminished influence on the world stage, from the Middle East to Latin America.

People walk by the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street. Trades of tariff refunds have ballooned since the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump’s tariffs. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images When the Supreme Court struck down a huge portion of President Trump’s tariffs last month, it set off a wave of uncertainty about how, when and if the approximately $180 billion importers have paid might be refunded. And Wall Street seized the opportunity to make some money. In fact, it had already cooked up a trade for this. Its offer to importers:…

Before this lil’ girlie was flippin’ around the balance beam, she was just rockin’ her striped tee, dreaming of the Olympics and munchin’ on some ice cream … You may’ve seen her on “Dancing With The Stars,” but she rose to stardom when she won the all-around gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jurors in a New Mexico child safety trial heard testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg today. During pre-recorded testimony, Zuckerberg was repeatedly asked about the company’s understanding of social media addiction and other issues that had been studied by its researchers.During the deposition, which was recorded last March, Zuckerberg was asked about numerous findings from researchers at Meta who studied how the company’s apps affect users and teens. The CEO downplayed the significance of many of these documents.Early in the testimony, which was viewed by Engadget on Courtroom View Network, Zuckerberg was questioned about a document on the effect of…