Citizens of the richest countries in the world have expectedly high per capita incomes. Then analysts decided to compare purchasing power parity with happiness indices, Visual Capitalist reports . The state of Liechtenstein topped the ranking in terms of GDP per capita - more than 206 thousand dollars per citizen. It is followed by Singapore and Luxembourg - 162 thousand and 155 thousand dollars, respectively.

The rhetoric of US administrative departments increasingly echoes the jargon and expressions used by incels - men who are unable to find a woman for sex, The Guardian reports . Representatives of the administration of current President Donald Trump are adopting words from everyday life and other male subcultures that welcome masculinity, disdain for empathy and a consumerist attitude towards women.

The military operation in Iran shows that authoritarian regimes based on fear only look formidable until the first real test of their strength. Vladimir Putin is not a “master strategist”, but a politician whose plans consistently fall apart, writes The Telegraph. Power, concentrated in one hand, suppresses honest feedback, punishes pointing out mistakes, and is constantly on the lookout for both internal and external enemies.

Dating apps where concerned parents can choose a "daughter-in-law or son-in-law" for their single children are gaining popularity in China, SCMP reports . Thus, the search for a suitable match turns into full-fledged direct negotiations between parents. They assess the status of future partners, ask about their income level and undergo special training on how to get “a child to talk about marriage.” Such applications are created in the image and likeness of the most popular dating applications.

US President Donald Trump, during a speech at the Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House, said how long the military operation “Epic Fury”, which he launched against Iran, will last. A recording of the full speech is provided by the Associated Press. “We are already significantly ahead of schedule. But whatever the deadline, that's normal. No matter how long it takes, we will act. And we act from the very beginning.

A Virginia Beach jury sentenced 41-year-old Hagen Roberts to life in prison and five years for the 2020 murder of Cynthia Capps. The city administration reported this. The verdict was handed down on February 25. Previously, in November 2025, a jury after a three-day trial found Roberts guilty of first-degree murder and stabbing during the commission of a felony. According to city authorities, the court imposed the maximum possible sentence.

Researchers have published a ranking of 20 cities that are best suited for starting a family and raising children. When compiling the list, many indicators were assessed: from the level of vaccination of children to the global happiness index, reports Compare the Market AU. Australia's largest city, Sydney, is in fifth place. As noted by the compilers of the rating, there are 246 places where you can spend time with children.

82% of Russians continue to consider Soviet cartoons their favorites. This was reported by the VTsIOM Analytical Center based on the results of a survey conducted on February 13. The center also said that 80% of respondents named the projects of the Soyuzmultfilm studio their favorite. According to the survey results, second place was taken by the creative association Ekran (13%), third by Walt Disney Pictures (11%).

The most budget smartphone in the Apple line is called the iPhone 17e. It was presented to the public under the advertising slogan: “much more - for much less money,” says the official advertising video. iPhone 17e will go on sale on March 11. It has the flagship A19 quad-core GPU, released in 2025, and 256 GB of storage. MagSafe wireless charging will also be included with the smartphone.

Finland will stop accepting old-style Russian international passports from June 1, according to the website of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It notes that exceptions are provided, in particular, for Russians under 18 years of age. Also, those who had a Finnish residence permit before June 1 will be able to enter the country without biometric passports.

The Kremlin fears the loss of another key geopolitical partner. Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria in December 2024, the collapse of power in Iran could have a major impact on Russia's influence in the Middle East, CNBC reports . At the same time, the Kremlin is not able to provide assistance to its military and economic partner.

The war between the United States and Israel with Iran and the subsequent rise in oil prices have threatened the supply of a significant amount of aviation fuel to Europe, reports the analytical company Kpler. The Bell drew attention to this. According to experts, between 25% and 30% of jet fuel supplies to Europe pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian tourists stuck in Thailand and the UAE due to hostilities in the Middle East and the closure of airspace report an increase in scammers. The attackers pose as employees of airlines and transfer services and offer “help” with returning home. TASS and Baza write about this with reference to testimonies from tourists. In particular, Russians waiting to fly from Bangkok to Moscow via Dubai are receiving calls allegedly from Emirates airline support staff.

In the UK, two nuns - 79-year-old Marie O'Gorman and 68-year-old Mary McGuire - pleaded guilty to years of abuse of children at an orphanage in Glasgow. The BBC reports this with reference to the court hearing. O'Gorman and McGuire admitted abusing seven children in their care at Nazareth House between 1975 and 1981. According to the court, the episodes included beatings with a belt, buckle, slipper and hair brush. Both women were released on bail and will be sentenced in April.

In the US state of Florida, a 44-year-old woman killed her two children and committed suicide while her husband was on a business trip. The bodies of the mother and children were found in their home in a gated community. This is reported by the New York Post with reference to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Monica Rubacha, 14-year-old Josh James and 11-year-old Emma James were killed. All had traumatic injuries, according to police. Law enforcement arrived at the home around 8:30 p.m.