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Russia, Iran, and China began the 'Maritime Security Belt 2026' exercises on Thursday, focusing on countering maritime threats like piracy through coordinated special forces operations near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills come amid rising U.S.-Iran friction over Tehran's nuclear program, with President Trump issuing a short deadline for a deal and deploying carriers, drones, and bombers to the region. A Russian command plane's arrival in Tehran fueled online worries of escalation, though experts call it posturing tied to deepening Moscow-Tehran ties rather than war preparations.

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Helicopters hovered as Iranian and Russian special forces rappelled onto a mock hijacked ship, practicing rescues in the Gulf of Oman just as U.S. forces build up nearby.

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In a remote address to AIPAC's 2026 Congressional Summit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized 'radical voices' on the left for genocide accusations and on the right for suggesting DNA tests for Jews' ties to the land. He defended Israel's role as a strategic U.S. asset through intelligence sharing and technology, praised President Trump as Israel's greatest White House friend, and outlined goals for Gaza like hostage returns and Hamas dismantlement. The speech highlighted Israel's fights against Iran-backed groups and stressed the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance amid global tensions.

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From Jerusalem, Netanyahu spoke directly to Americans, warning against extreme claims from both political sides that he sees as dangerous distortions.

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Host Iain Dale role-played as Putin on LBC Thursday evening, prompting Polanski to stress negotiation amid nuclear risks. Commentators mocked the remarks harshly, with Alex Massie comparing Polanski unfavorably to Jeremy Corbyn and James Cleverly calling them less sophisticated than children's views. While the Green Party backs Ukraine and sanctions, internal motions push to quit NATO, and defenders like Owen Jones cite past Western interventions as reasons for caution. The controversy underscores divides in British politics over Russia, Ukraine, and NATO amid U.S. shifts.

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During a live radio interview, England's Green Party leader Zack Polanski urged diplomacy with Vladimir Putin, warning of mutual nuclear obliteration if talks fail.

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The Philippine Senate started debating Senate Resolution 307, which calls for any ICC or foreign tribunal arrest warrants against Filipinos to first go through local courts for due process. Sponsored by senators including Bong Go and Rodante Marcoleta, the measure invokes the constitution and national laws, amid ICC hearings on alleged crimes from Duterte's anti-drug campaign that name Go and others as co-perpetrators. Though non-binding, it highlights tensions over sovereignty after the Philippines' 2019 ICC withdrawal, with public views divided between sovereignty defenders and critics calling it self-serving.

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Senator Bong Go made an emotional plea in the Senate, urging protection for Filipinos facing foreign arrest warrants and stressing due process through local courts.

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The expansion side from last year dominated with 69% possession and 11 shots, starting with McVey's 14th-minute header from Anders Dreyer's corner. Amahl Pellegrino added a halftime tap-in and two assists, while a red card to Montreal's Tomas Avilés in the 54th sparked four second-half goals from Onni Valakari, Marcus Ingvartsen, and 18-year-old debutant Bryan Zamblé, who celebrated by leaping into the stands. Homegrown keeper Duran Ferree notched a clean sheet in his first MLS start, wearing a San Diego Loyal jacket to honor his roots. The rout builds on last season's playoff run, signaling strong Western Conference ambitions.

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Christopher McVey rose highest to head in the opener, and Snapdragon Stadium erupted as San Diego FC poured on the goals against CF Montreal.

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The film adapts Peter Cameron's novel about an American couple traveling to a remote European town for a baby, only to encounter strange realities. Jared Harris joins DiCaprio, Lawrence, Mads Mikkelsen, and Patricia Clarkson, with production underway this week by Apple Original Films and Studiocanal. Scripted by Patrick Marber, it follows Scorsese's Oscar-nominated Killers of the Flower Moon, and fans are thrilled by the rare female co-lead and powerhouse cast in this atmospheric chiller.

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In Prague's snowy streets, Martin Scorsese has begun shooting his latest thriller, reuniting with Leonardo DiCaprio while Jennifer Lawrence steps into a dreamlike tale of a couple's eerie adoption journey.

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Footage from the February 13-15 AU summit showed Kiir walking unsteadily during a C5 meeting, prompting widespread criticism on X about aging African leaders holding onto power despite health concerns. Commentators referenced past incidents like a 2022 event where he appeared to wet himself, and broader frustrations with figures like Uganda's Museveni, contrasting Nelson Mandela's voluntary exit. Kiir has led South Sudan since 2011 independence, through a civil war that killed nearly 400,000, with elections now set for December amid fragile peace; officials insist he remains capable, but no comment addressed the video.

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At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, 75-year-old President Salva Kiir shuffled slowly with a cane beside his aides. The moment fueled online questions about his fitness to lead a nation still healing from war.

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General Autonomy, a startup in Bengaluru, India, unveiled PARAM, a fully indigenous quadruped robot dog capable of climbing stairs and jumping autonomously. PARAM features no imported core systems and was entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India.

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The Last 32 tie started Saturday with Arrows' Lungelo Nguse scoring from the spot before storms forced abandonment, but they resumed Sunday and dominated. Angelo van Rooi volleyed in the opener at 24 minutes, Junior Dion added a second nine minutes later, and Ayabulela Maxwele sealed a 3-0 win with a team-goal stunner in the 79th. Siyanda Ndlovu earned man-of-the-match for his midfield control, ending Arrows' league winless streak and advancing them amid fan cheers like 'Orbit getting cooked.'

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After lightning stole Saturday's show, Golden Arrows picked up right where they left off with a clinical display that sent fans into a frenzy at King Zwelithini Stadium.

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