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Banijay Entertainment to Hit London TV Screenings With ‘A Woman of Substance’ and ‘Falling,’ Plus an Expansive Format Slate Lead by ‘Football Island’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Entertainment is set to unveil one of the biggest and broadest of lineups at the 2026 London TV Screenings, led by a duo of powerful U.K. dramas – the Brenda Blethyn starring “A Woman of Substance” and “Falling,” from “Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne – and ever more
An Animated Introduction to the Antikythera Mechanism: The World’s First Analog Computer from Ancient Greece
From TED-Ed comes an animated introduction to the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek device that dates back to the 2nd century BCE. TED writes: “In 1900, Greek divers stumbled upon a 2,000-year-old shipwreck whose contents would shake our understanding of the ancient
Trump’s Diego Garcia fears miss the strategic point
On February 5, US President Donald Trump announced that he had “productive” talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding the UK’s transfer of the Chagos Archipelago, which hosts the British-American base of Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. However, Trump warned that if
China marks Lunar New Year with temple visits and traditional prayers
People in Beijing visited the Lama Temple to burn incense and offer prayers as the Year of the Horse began.
Fake funeral suspects allegedly used hearse to smuggle charcoal in Malawi
Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.
Frederick Wiseman, giant of documentary filmmaking, dies aged 96
Wiseman’s influence on non-fiction cinema is impossible to overstate. Over the course of six decades, his work was primarily about exploring American institutions.
Watch the video: Seven-year wait — EU's most competitve job exam returns
Is seven a big number? Taking seven months to land a job in the epicentre of the EU is sometimes considered a speed run. But it has been seven years since the last massive, general entry-level recruitment exam for the EU institutions.
Five young people die in Spain apartment block fire
Firefighters say they do not know why the victims could not escape the blaze in the building's upper floor.
Rise and Shine Acquires Documentary ‘In Cod We Trust’ Ahead of Thessaloniki World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales company Rise and Shine has acquired Norwegian documentary “In Cod We Trust,” directed by Guro Bjerk. The film will compete in the Newcomer Competition section at Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival. “In Cod We Trust” is shot in Båtsfjord, a fishing port
US and Iran to hold second round of nuclear talks in Geneva
Washington and Tehran will hold a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva as Trump boosts the US military presence and Iran stages major maritime drills.
China’s 09V sub signals shift in Pacific’s undersea power
China’s first Type 09V nuclear attack submarine (SSN) surfacing at Bohai isn’t just a new hull in the water—it may be its boldest bid yet to break out of the First Island Chain and rewrite the undersea balance in the Western Pacific. This month, Naval News reported that China
Africa: Newly Launched AI UniPod Set to Transform Ethiopia Into Africa's Tech Hub
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has officially launched the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod), a landmark initiative aimed at positioning Ethiopia as Africa's leading artificial intelligence hub.
Ireland launches 'large-scale' probe into Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexual images
Ireland can levy fines of up to 4 percent of a company's global revenue under EU rules.
India's ambassador 'confident' mother of all trade deals with EU will be signed 'quickly'
India is "confident" that the free trade deal struck with the European Union in January will be signed and implemented quickly, the country's ambassador to the European Union has told Europe Today in an exclusive interview.
Former Karabakh official Vardanyan gets 20 years in Azerbaijani prison, state media says
BAKU, Feb 17 - Ruben Vardanyan, an Armenian-born billionaire banker who served as a senior official in the breakaway Armenian administration of Nagorno-Karabakh, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by an Azerbaijani court on Tuesday, state media reported.
European Film Market Chief Tanja Meissner on How the Event Has Evolved to Adjust to Showbiz Changes
Tanja Meissner, director of Berlinale Pro, a role that includes management of the European Film Market, points to a number of highlights in this year’s event, which wraps Wednesday. First, is the Animation Days initiative, which was introduced this year. “We wanted to support
Oscar-Winning ‘No Other Land’ Co-Director Hamdan Ballal Denounces New Attack by Israeli Settlers, Says Brother Hospitalized, Family Members Arrested
Hamdan Ballal, co-director of Oscar-winning documentary “No Other Land” has sounded an alarm saying his family has been attacked again by the same Israeli settlers who targeted him shortly after his Oscar win in March 2025. The new attack has caused one of his brothers to be
Malaysia drops defamation case against Australian writer in Thailand
The charge of criminal defamation carried a maximum prison sentence of two years and a fine.
Keshet to Launch ‘Reset,’ Dark Comedy About Mistaken Terminal Diagnoses, at London Screenings (EXCLUSIVE)
Keshet International is set to launch its highly-adaptable comedy drama “Reset” at London Screenings. Adir Miller writes, directs and stars in “Reset,” a dark comedy about a man mistakenly told he has a terminal diagnosis, for Keshet International. The eight-episode
ZDF Studios, Talpa Network Seal Free-TV Deal for 250 ‘SOKO’ Episodes (EXCLUSIVE)
ZDF Studios has closed a new volume deal with Dutch commercial group Talpa Network, granting Talpa free-TV rights to roughly 250 episodes drawn from multiple instalments of the long-running German crime franchise “SOKO.” The agreement — the third between the two companies —
Commission approves UMG's acquisition of Downtown, subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Universal Music Group N.V. ('UMG') of Downtown Music Holdings LLC ('Downtown'). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the companies,
Indonesia’s Prabowo should think twice on a Trump trade pact
On February 19, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is expected to travel to Washington to attend the inaugural Board of Peace meeting and sign an Indonesia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Tariffs, or ART. If he does, Indonesia will not be signing a routine trade deal.
Newsletter: The EU’s balancing act on Trump’s Peace Board
Also in this newsletter: Trilateral Ukraine peace talks resume; the Indian ambassador to the EU calls for swift implementation of the EU-India trade pact; top EU military official says bloc's mutual defence should be defined for "below Article 5."
2026 Year of the Horse: Dragon dances and lanterns as Moscow celebrates Lunar New Year
Festivities marking the Lunar New Year began in Moscow, featuring decorations, performances and food markets across the city.
Vatican will use AI to translate Mass in 60 languages at St. Peter’s Basilica
"We wish to serve the mission that defines the centre of the Catholic Church, universal by its very vocation," said Cardinal Mauro Gambetti.
Sydney man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags
The man's eight-year jail term was a record for wildlife smuggling, federal environment officials said.
Macron pushes for Rafale fighter jet deal on high-profile India trip
The visit comes at a pivotal moment as France and India reassess their US ties.
Commission approves €1.04 billion Danish state aid scheme to support landowner climate projects
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €1.04 billion (DKK 7.8bn) Danish scheme to support landowners committing to voluntarily remove agricultural or forestry land from production to reduce agricultural emissions. The Danish measure Denmark notified
Gentoo penguins the first birds on Australian territory to contract H5N1 as bird flu spreads
Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The gentoo penguin has become the first
UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years
It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.
Foreign cars flow to Russia through China, skirting Ukraine war sanctions
Feb 12 - Tens of thousands of cars are being exported from China to Russia under gray-market schemes that often circumvent Western and Asian government sanctions and automakers' commitments to exit the Russian market, according to registration data reviewed by Reuters and
Long queues and confusion mar first day of India's landmark AI summit
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi is expected to be attended by top tech leaders from the world.
Calculator: How will freeze on tax thresholds hit your take-home pay?
Wages have been rising faster than prices but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
