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Taiwan’s Sole Busan Competition Title ‘To Be Ordinary’ Marks Lee Yun Chan’s Return to Features After Two Decades
Taiwanese director Lee Yun Chan has returned to feature filmmaking after two decades away with “To Be Ordinary,” the only Taiwanese film in competition at the Busan International Film Festival. Lee made her feature debut with 2005’s “The Shoe Fairy” and more recently directed
Korean and Italian Producers Sign Co-Production Pact at Busan Market
The Producers Guild of Korea and Italy’s CNA Cinema e Audiovisivo will set up exchange programs and share information on public funding, building on the two countries’ government-level co-production accord. Korean and Italian producers will have a direct line to each other
‘SNL’: Watch Rosalía Perform ‘Reliquia,’ ‘Magnolias’
Both songs are from the Spanish singer-songwriter's highly praised album, Lux
Four dead as Isaias continues to push across the Southeast US, bringing strong winds and heavy rain
Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in the city of Destin in the Florida Panhandle on Friday evening. It has since weakened into a post-tropical cyclone.
Thailand plans early retirement programme to reduce number of civil servants
Thailand is planning to reduce government spending by cutting down on the civil servant workforce.
Indian capital braces for second day of protests against poll chief
Thousands of police and paramilitary personnel continued to be deployed across New Delhi on Sunday (Oct 11) although metro stations reopened and mobile internet services were back up.
Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Overstake’ Gets Generative AI Rebuild, Boarded by Cappu Films at Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong’s Cappu Films has signed on as worldwide sales agent for “Overstake,” a sci-fi action thriller from writer-director Stas Mareev that pairs a live-action shoot with settings being rebuilt through generative AI. The sales company is introducing the title to buyers at
5 Perfect Animated Movies on Netflix Better Than 'KPop Demon Hunters'
Besides KPop Demon Hunters, there are other, better animated movies on Netflix like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Land Before Time and more
‘SNL’: Cop Talk Show Host Shane Gillis Interrogates Nervous Guests
The talk show is meant to be proof that talking to the cops "doesn't have to be stressful," but it has a long way to go
Charities and businesses wrestle with diesel cost
Cancer charity Daft as a Brush and Teesside Minibus Hire say they are struggling with pump prices.
Rosalía Performs an Entire Number En Pointe on ‘SNL,’ Then Cools Off With a Nice Shower
To the question of whether Rosalía would be dancing during her “Saturday Night Live” appearance or not, that depends on how you’re looking at it. The acclaimed singer stood in place, perfectly still, during her first number, “Reliquia” — but appeared to be standing en pointe
Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released
Police say they will keep restricting access to the city centre after 7,000 people were detained and released on Saturday.
The eye has a hidden cleanup system scientists never knew existed
Scientists have discovered a hidden cleanup system at the back of the eye that drains fluid and waste through a previously unknown pathway. The surprising finding, demonstrated in mice, could open the door to new treatments for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other causes
Malaysian low-cost carrier Firefly cancels all flights between Subang, Seletar airports due to haze
All flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang and Singapore’s Seletar Airport have been cancelled through Monday (Oct 12).
Teen revolt or revolution? The student protests threatening France's presidential race
French students' grievances include long school days, overcrowded classrooms, outdated facilities and teacher shortages. Their anger has resonated across Europe, with students in Belgium and Italy also staging protests.
‘We need less point scoring’: What party conference season taught us about UK climate action
Tories plan to scrap low-carbon housebuilding, Greens back new nuclear reactors, and Labour put oil-drilling decisions on hold New homes could be built without solar panels, heat pumps and high-grade insulation, leading to higher household bills if the Conservative party wins
Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest
Local authorities have rescued 46 orangutans from threats of fires between August and Oct 9.
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Mocks Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Loss, Pete Hegseth’s Execution Plan
"He's taking it all in stride," Colin Jost jokes as Trump fumes about again losing the award he craves
Indian capital braces itself for second day of protests against poll chief
Police detained more than 2,000 people, locked down the city centre, and later released protest leaders.
US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.
New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern breaks political silence to support opposition
She pledged her support for Labour leader Chris Hipkins and urged voters to donate to his campaign.
Gary Larson's 10 Greatest 'Far Side' Comics, Ranked
Gary Larson's comic strip The Far Side was at its greatest when it was really, really funny. That's why is these are his 10 best comics
Farming and solar power are competing for land. Can agrivoltaics solve the problem?
Agrivoltaics could help to prevent farmland abandonment by protecting crops and boosting income. But some say the solution ignores the real problems.
Europe's best Christmas markets to visit in 2026, according to travellers
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers.
ESA director general reveals €10bn plan to get to space without NASA
The space industry, currently valued at €600 billion, is expected to grow by 10% a year, according to European Space Agency (ESA) director general Josef Aschbacher. He spoke to the Big Question about how Europe can benefit from this booming industry.
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South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks
South Korean President President Lee Jae Myung has made Arctic shipping a priority, and officials hope to launch regular services by 2030.
‘Midday Meal’ Review: Touching Iranian Drama Charts a Teacher’s Desperate Acts to Provide for His School
“Midday Meal” isn’t necessarily about the art of cooking, but it is in part about the rituals of food, rituals which become more precious with scarcity. But more than that, the new film from director Majid Majidi — best known for his 1997 drama “Children of Heaven”, the first
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Brutally Mocks Trump for Losing Nobel Peace Prize
Following a clunky cold open, host Shane Gillis’s flop of a monologue and the comic dropping an accidental F-bomb during a Dr. Seuss sketch, audiences were treated to another edition of “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update, featuring Colin Jost and Michael Che. And things
Middle East war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok
By Andrea Shalal BANGKOK, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Finance officials from around the world will gather in Thailand this week under the shadow of a widening war in the Middle East, the biggest energy supply shock ever and rising interest rates that together pose daunting risks to
Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar
A simple change in the order you eat your food could help prevent blood sugar spikes. Scientists discovered that giving mice olive oil before carbohydrates slowed digestion and activated a surprising combination of hormones and nerve signals that helped regulate blood sugar,
‘SNL’ Cold Open: RFK Jr. Makes a Disturbing Announcement About Flu Season
The vaccine skeptic has to rename the time of year as measles cases rise
‘SNL’ Host Shane Gillis Drops Accidental ‘F-Bomb’ During Dr. Seuss Sketch
Shane Gillis accidentally dropped an F-bomb during a Dr. Seuss-inspired sketch during his “SNL” hosting stint. The comedian was playing Zackary, an aggressively protective son who interrupts a reading of “Green Eggs and Ham” to defend his elderly father from the relentless
Camera traps installed at Fraser’s Hill after tiger spotted in the area
The Pahang Wildlife and National Parks Department hopes to gather more information about the the tiger.
Forget a 'Halloween' Rewatch, Dan Stevens' Best Horror Movie Is a Slasher Surprise
Dan Stevens’ forgotten horror movie, 'The Guest,' turned Downton Abbey’s golden boy into Michael Myers with a machine gun
Shane Gillis Bombs ‘SNL’ Monologue (Again): ‘You’re Either Gay or You’re Hitler’
Shane Gillis returned to host “Saturday Night Live” for the third time since his 2019 firing, emerging in a matching black T-shirt and pants for a meandering monologue about needing to lose weight and being miserable (and trying to be unthreatening to women) while hiking. “I
Malaysia Budget 2027: More tourism spending, investment perks and plans to ease Johor congestion
From tourism to the JS-SEZ, Malaysia’s budget could reshape Singaporeans’ travel and business ties.
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
Authorities said several houses and two suspension bridges had been swept away, and a hydroelectric project was damaged by the flood.
Pete Hegseth Is Unhinged in ‘SNL’ Cold Open Mocking Christa Pike’s Botched Execution and RFK Jr.
Colin Jost returned as an especially rowdy Pete Hegseth in this week’s “Saturday Night Live” cold open, welcoming home sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after nearly a year at sea. The Oct. 10 sketch opened with an introduction to the ship’s returning crew, who were told
‘Everyone is angry’: Okinawans fearful and frustrated after killing linked to US Marine
A US Marine was arrested for the alleged murder and robbery of a 39-year-old woman in Naha on Oct 3.
South Korea’s jailed ex-president Yoon and wife received $2 million in inmate funds
The Democratic Party said Yoon withdrew nearly 1.94 billion won in 586 transactions.