The captain of a Hong Kong-flagged container ship has denied responsibility for severing a critical Baltic Sea gas pipeline linking Estonia and Finland three years ago. Wan Wenguo, 43, from mainland China, pleaded not guilty at Eastern Court on Wednesday to one count of criminal damage relating to the severed section of the 77km (47.8-mile)…
Sky and Disney have inked a multi-year deal in the U.K. and Ireland. The new agreement will see Disney+ Standard with Ads included in eligible Sky TV packages from March 2026. It means Sky customers will be able to enjoy all of the studio’s iconic stories including from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Lucasfilm, such…
“Locally, the prices are very much linked to geopolitical instability, they’re linked to supply and demand at global level… and money markets, currency exchange rates, which again there’s no ability for people in Northern Ireland to control,” explained Smyth.
wigglestick/iStock/Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways LastPass’s CEO says the 2022 data breach has driven the company to greater security heights. The firm’s security standards are now “beyond what would normally be expected of a standard security program.” LastPass also says “security is at the very heart…
The Philippines is a maritime nation surrounded by multiple bodies of water, yet its approach to governing them remains fragmented, reactive and increasingly strained. Public attention has understandably focused on the West Philippine Sea, where transparency efforts have helped many Filipinos better understand the stakes. However, at a time when maritime challenges are multiplying, the…
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in many everyday items from cosmetics to raincoats and non-stick pans. They’ve also been found in food and water – and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they? And are they dangerous? Scientist Mark Miodownik explores. Made by BBC Ideas in partnership with the Royal…
The Philippines meets the Swiss Alps in Enjoy Your Stay, the third feature from Swiss director Dominik Locher (Tempo Girl, Goliath), based on a script that he co-wrote with Honeylyn Joy Alipio. The cinematic exploration of social issues, power imbalances, and moral dilemmas in the world of undocumented Filipino cleaners in a luxury ski resort…
The recent US-Bangladesh trade deal, finalized on February 9, 2026, represents an upper hand in economic preservation, securing Dhaka’s US$8 billion export corridor to the US amid an increasingly protectionist global landscape. While some analysts, including those at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) think tank, have characterized the bilateral pact as a hurried capitulation,…
