Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed genetically modified Clostridium sporogenes bacteria capable of destroying cancerous tumors. They introduced an oxygen tolerance gene and a quorum-sensing mechanism to control bacterial growth.
The Danish Security and Intelligence Service (PET) has warned of possible interference by Russia and the United States in the parliamentary elections on March 24, 2026. Tensions between Copenhagen and Washington have escalated following Trump's statements regarding Greenland.
Ukraine may receive Italian SIDAM-25 self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to combat kamikaze drones. These systems are based on the M113 armored personnel carrier chassis and are equipped with four 25mm cannons.
The government of Ghana is initiating a dialogue with Moscow to stop the recruitment of its citizens for the war. Since the beginning of the invasion, at least 55 Ghanaians, deceived into joining the Russian army, have died.
Subaru is recalling over 69,000 2026 Crosstrek and 2025 Forester Hybrid vehicles due to a fuel system defect. Owners are advised not to fill the tank more than halfway until the issue is resolved.
The IAEA has recorded regular and unexplained work by Iran at enrichment sites attacked by the US and Israel. UN inspectors are denied access, posing a threat to nuclear non-proliferation.
Arkady Volozh, co-founder of the Yandex search engine, officially renounced his Russian citizenship. The reason was EU sanctions imposed on the company in 2022.
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to confiscate the tanker Skipper and 1. 8 million barrels of oil involved in a sanctions evasion scheme to finance Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The vessel systematically concealed its routes and falsified location data.
The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have introduced specialized YPR-765 armored vehicles into training for the preparation of mechanic-drivers. This allows for independent training of crews without involving foreign partners.
Medical studies confirm that vaping significantly increases the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which can lead to organ failure. Vapers have a 50% higher risk of developing COPD than those who do not have this habit.
On the night of February 28, an oil refinery in the Novominskaya stanitsa of Krasnodar Krai was attacked by drones. As a result of the drones falling, a reservoir caught fire, and the blaze covered 150 square meters.
NASA is revising the schedule for the Artemis program, adding a phase of integrated system testing near Earth. The astronaut moon landing is now expected in 2028.
Volodymyr Yanukevich, founder of "Intex-Press" and "BAR24" publications, and his colleague Andriy Pakalenka were sentenced to 14 and 12 years in prison, respectively. Human rights activists consider this to be repression against freedom of speech in Belarus.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban escalated the conflict with Ukraine ahead of the elections to boost his ratings. He called the suspension of oil transit an attack on the country.
SpaceX plans to file a confidential IPO application in March 2026 with an expected valuation of $1. 75 trillion. The $50 billion raised will go towards funding Starship, orbital data centers, and a lunar base.
The Taliban movement has stated its readiness for dialogue with Islamabad after the bombing of military facilities in Kabul and Kandahar. Pakistan launched airstrikes in response to attacks by Afghan forces, accusing the Taliban of harboring militants.
Media giant Warner Bros. Discovery officially merged with Paramount Skydance after Netflix refused to outbid the final price. This merger gives Paramount access to iconic Warner Bros. franchises.
The US presidential administration held a meeting following incidents involving the use of laser systems, which led to the accidental downing of a drone and the closure of airspace. The Pentagon used lasers against drones without proper coordination with civilian air traffic controllers.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are holding back massive attacks by Russian occupiers, with 120 combat engagements recorded. The enemy launched 57 airstrikes and used over 5,000 kamikaze drones.
In Milan, a tram derailed, crashed into a building, and overturned, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to 39. The tram driver, who had significant experience, claims he felt unwell at the wheel.
Russian troops blew up a dam near Kostiantynivka, as confirmed by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets. This creates a threat of a large-scale humanitarian and ecological catastrophe.
Elon Musk restricted Russian forces' access to Starlink after a January drone strike on central Kyiv. This decision was made after negotiations with the Ukrainian leadership and the implementation of special software.
Ukrenergo has detected fraudulent emails containing viruses disguised as outage schedules. The company urges users not to open files and to check their devices with antivirus software.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced active negotiations with Cuba regarding its future status, using the term "friendly takeover." Cuban authorities initiated the dialogue due to economic collapse and lack of resources.
Two girls, aged 13 and 16, returned from occupied Crimea thanks to the Bring Kids Back UA initiative. Their family prepared for three months to leave, and the older girl wants to study at a Ukrainian university.
On February 27, a missile threat was declared in 13 regions of the Russian Federation, including the deep rear. In eight of them, this happened for the first time since the beginning of hostilities.
The U. S. Department of Defense is in talks with tech giants to create AI systems to identify vulnerabilities in China's power grids. This would allow the American military to paralyze the adversary's systems in the event of a conflict.
On February 28, Ukrenergo will continue hourly power outages throughout Ukraine due to significant damage to generation and transmission facilities. The power deficit remains critical, so schedules will apply to household and industrial consumers.
President Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Sky News that he is not the best father due to the war, as he spends little time with his children. He emphasized that defending Ukraine is his main choice and noted the resilience of Ukrainians during the winter of 2026.
The Green Party ousted Starmer's Labour from a traditional stronghold in Manchester. Labour finished in third place, which was a blow to the authority of the head of government.
