GOP senators grill Trump defense nominee on Iran, Taiwan, NATO

China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’

Threat after Taipei announces bigger military drills appears to mirror a line from children’s film Ne Zha 2. China’s defence ministry spokesperson has warned Taiwan “we will come and get you, ...

The Guardian - 5d

Shortsighted Taiwan may have lessons for the world as a preventable disease skyrockets

Up to 90% of young people in Taiwan have myopia but eye experts say the growing global trend can be reversed. In the final days of their eight-week bootcamp, dozens of young Taiwanese conscripts ...

The Guardian - 5d

Waltz: 'We do not see Ukraine being a member of NATO'

National security adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday the U.S. does “not see Ukraine being a member of NATO.” “One thing is clear, we do not see Ukraine being a member of NATO, because that would ...

The Hill - 3d

Nato’s Rutte says ‘debate is ongoing’ over US security guarantees

UK and France will work with Kyiv on initiative, British prime minister says

Financial Times - 3d

‘Chips on the table’: Taiwan pushes for closer US ties as China threat looms

Trump-Zelenskyy clash crystallises fears about whether a more volatile White House will back Taipei

Financial Times - 1d

Short Novels Dominate International Booker Prize Nominees

Only one of the 13 titles nominated for the prestigious award for fiction translated into English is more than 300 pages long. But it is the one favored by critics.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - Feb. 26

Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner

Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Behind the scenes with the best actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 6d

WATCH: Social media influencers weigh in on Oscar nominees

ABC News’ Will Ganss checked in with some major social media influencers for a Reel Talk Roundtable, getting their thoughts on this years Oscar nominees.

ABC News - 3d

Behind the scenes with the best picture nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.

CBS News - 2d

2025 BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Revealed

March is here, which means the British Academy of Film and Television Arts--better known as BAFTA--has announced the nominees for its 2024 Games Awards. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II leads the pack ...

GameSpot - 1d

Senators fume over Musk

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story GOP senators frustrated over Musk's campaign Republican senators vented their concerns about Elon Musk’s ...

The Hill - 6d

Iran’s stock of near-bomb-grade uranium has jumped, U.N. watchdog says

Iran’s stock of uranium close to weapons grade has jumped since it announced a dramatic acceleration in enrichment in December, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said.

NBC News - Feb. 27

Turkey and Iran summon each other's diplomats after Ankara criticizes Iranian support to militias

Iran and Turkey have summoned each other’s diplomats for discussions after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Tehran’s policy of supporting militias in Syria and elsewhere in the region

ABC News - 1d

What's in the House GOP budget plan?

The House is expected to vote on a budget plan this week. It will be a key test to see if Republicans can unify around President Trump's agenda. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Sources: Saints hiring Staley to run defense

The Saints are hiring former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Defense Department to Cut Over 5,000 Workers

The firings are the first of what is expected to be a vast wave of layoffs by the Pentagon.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Starmer pledges boost in UK defense spending

Ukrainian Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged billions of dollars for defense spending before he met with President Trump at the White House. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.

CBS News - 6d

China will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year

China says it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense ...

ABC News - 22h

Germany pledges to ramp up defense and infrastructure spending

Yahoo News - 20h

Defense Department begins cutting workers this week

Nearly 100 probationary employees were fired from the Defense Logistics Agency, and more defense cuts are expected.

CBS News - 11h

Musk to speak to Senate Republicans on Wednesday

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, the moving force behind the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), will meet with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to answer their questions and concerns about his ...

The Hill - 15h

Nominee for Deputy Transportation Secretary Comes Under Fire for Handling of Boeing

In his previous stint in the Transportation Department, Steven Bradbury was accused of interfering with a Senate investigation into the crash of two Max jets that killed 346 people combined.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory

All you need to know about the five directors in the running for the Academy’s prestigious film-making prize, along with reviews of their nominated films, interviews and the awards they’ve earned ...

The Guardian - Feb. 25

Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture

Five days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientation

ABC News - Feb. 26

Oscars 2025: best actress nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of Oscar nominations Want more? Our guides to ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Gamescom Latam Big Festival announces nominees for 2025 game awards

Gamescom Latam Big Festival has announced the nominees for the best indie games created by Brazil's game developers.

VentureBeat - Feb. 26

Where to Stream 2025’s Best Picture Oscar Nominees

Wicked, Anora, The Brutalist—many of this year’s Academy Award nominees are available to watch online. Here’s where to steam the 2025 Oscar movies.

Wired - Feb. 26

Justice Dept. Nominees Suggest Some Court Orders Can Be Ignored

At a confirmation hearing, the nominees, two of whom have been Trump defense lawyers, offered little to assuage Democrats’ fears.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Oscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees

Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make. (Weird, right?)

The New York Times - 5d

Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 5d

Where to Stream the 2025 Oscar Nominees: ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More

Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here’s a guide to help you get a jump on the field.

The New York Times - 5d

Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their 2025 Academy Award-nominated films.

The New York Times - 4d

Behind the scenes with the best supporting actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.

CBS News - 4d

WATCH: Oscar nominees who could make history at the 2025 Academy Awards

Adrian Brody, the youngest man ever to win an Oscar for Best Actor in 2003, is a favorite to win for his role in the "Brutalist," but Timothee Chalamet could be the new youngest winner if he wins.

ABC News - 4d