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February 5, 2026

Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens 'massacre' in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks

Iran seized two oil tankers Thursday while former Iranian Minister Ezzatollah Zarghami threatened to make the Strait of Hormuz a "massacre and hell" for U.S. forces.

February 5, 2026

World Baseball Classic Power Rankings: Who Joins USA, Japan As Favorites?

From the sleepers to the favorites, we're ranking the 20 teams who'll be at the World Baseball Classic.

February 5, 2026

King Charles reportedly jeered over Prince Andrew's Jeffrey Epstein ties during official Essex visit

King Charles faced hecklers demanding a Prince Andrew investigation during an Essex visit after flyers about Epstein's ties were scattered around the village.

February 5, 2026

Leavitt flips script on media for balking at Fulton election probe after years of promoting Russia claims

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends FBI seizing ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, criticizing media outlets questioning the operation.

February 5, 2026

Trump calls for nuclear experts to work on 'new, improved, and modernized treaty'

President Donald Trump called for U.S. nuclear experts to create a new modernized treaty to replace the New START nuclear arms agreement with Russia via Truth Social.

February 5, 2026

Canadian pop star Tate McRae responds to fan backlash over Team USA support in Olympics ad

Canadian pop star Tate McRae sparked backlash after supporting Team USA in an Olympics ad, with fans calling her a "traitor" on social media.

February 5, 2026

Britain drags feet on IRGC terror designation as Iran-linked center allegedly sells extremist merchandise

After the EU designated Iran's IRGC a terrorist group, pressure mounts on the U.K. to act with London center allegedly promoting Iranian regime propaganda.

February 5, 2026

Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian death toll as peace talks continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced over 55,000 military casualties as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi this week.

February 5, 2026

Canadian Olympic snowboarder drops out of big air event following hard crash

Canadian Olympian Mark McMorris dropped out of the big air snowboarding competition after a hard crash during a qualifier for the Winter Games.

February 5, 2026

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.