Writer-director Kai Stänicke's first feature, whose German title is 'Der Heimatlose,' is a "universal fairy tale" about identity and memory whose world premiere opens the Berlinale's Perspectives section.
EU auditors raise concerns over the Commission’s plans to expand the civil protection mechanism, warning that health funding needs clearer boundaries, stronger coordination and greater budgetary transparency. The European Court of Auditors has delivered its opinion on the
Maninder Sidhu tells CNA’s Yasmin Jonkers that Canada aims to be a stable trade partner for Asian economies as Ottawa aims to increase non-US exports by C$300 billion (US$222 billion).
MANILA – The government of Japan on Wednesday officially turned over five coastal radar systems to the Philippines in what is seen as a milestone in defense ties amid China’s rising aggression in the South China Sea. The defense articles are under Tokyo’s Official Security
Chinese courts now expect a higher threshold of human creativity as AI tools become more powerful and easier to use.
France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms. The bill, which has sparked deep divisions, aims to crack down on what supporters call “pimping 2.0”.
Prince William took part in an e-sports event in Riyadh as part of his official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Uber will deploy autonomous vehicles in Madrid in 2026, making the Spanish capital one of the first European cities with operational driverless taxis.
Lead author of Australian study says breeding slowdown is linked to climate-driven changes in ‘magnificent’ whale’s foraging grounds Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast After decades of recovery, southern right whales are showing signs of a
No one who travels to Florence can help seeing the dome of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower. That’s true not just because of its sheer looming physical presence over the rest of the city, but also because of its importance as an achievement in various kinds of history,
The tide has turned on the conservation success story of the southern right whale. Once considered a global conservation success story, the species is now emerging as a warning signal of how climate change is impacting threatened marine life, according to new research led by
Allan Deberton's new film, debuting in the Generation Kplus section, follows a boy living "in a fragile balance between affection and fear of losing the only place where he feels protected and understood."
A new 21-language dataset gives African institutions ownership and control in a field long dominated by Big Tech.
As petrol prices fall to their lowest levels in five years, BBC News NI takes a look at what's behind the drop.
Over the last 17 years, Kazakhstan's Samruk Kazyna investment fund has not only been nurturing big national companies but it has become the main driver of national development by offering partnerships to foreign investors.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also expressed appreciation towards Malaysians' “vigilance” in reporting attempts by drivers of foreign-registered vehicles to purchase subsidised RON95.
The Children's Commissioner suggested social media advertising for children should be banned.
The attorney general could have to answer for the Trump administration’s handling of immigration enforcement, military action in Venezuela and the Epstein files.
Immigration and border security agencies wouldn't as affected in a funding lapse as other parts of the department.
Around 1,000 runners took part in a night race through illuminated installations during the Copenhagen Light Festival. Wearing light chains and glowing costumes, participants ran through the Danish capital, combining sport, public space and contemporary light art. Watch the
He played a key role in Samsung’s patent war against Apple, Huawei and other global tech giants.
Sky and Disney have inked a multi-year distribution deal that will see the broadcaster offer Disney+ to Sky customers in the U.K. and Ireland at no extra cost as well as offering a streaming bundle including HBO Max, Netflix and Hayu. The deal will also see Sky, a Comcast
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
DHAKA/BOGURA, Bangladesh, Feb 11 - Jobs, governance and the freedom to speak without fear top the priorities of Bangladesh’s Gen Z voters as the South Asian country heads into a national election called after a student‑led uprising in 2024 toppled longtime Prime Minister Sheikh
While the Puertop Rican superstar's halftime show fell just short of Kendrick Lamar's performance last year, his performance has broken records on social media and easily exceeds the numbers of the alternative MAGA halftime show.
The pilot and co-pilot were killed.
The proposal was stalled for two months as opposition lawmakers refused to consider it.
The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.
On a misty winter's day in the English midlands, engineers struggled to drag stranded narrowboats from a waterless, mud-filled canal that collapsed weeks earlier, in a delicate, multi-million-pound rescue operation.
Human-caused climate change had an important impact on the recent ferocious wildfires that engulfed parts of Chile and Argentina's Patagonia region, making the extremely high-risk conditions that led to widespread burning up to three times more likely than in a world without
At least 16 police were injured and 13 people arrested as opposition leader Sali Berisha’s supporters clashed with security forces in Tirana over corruption claims.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the continent at a pivotal moment in the Union's annual decision-making calendar.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that Ethiopia has finalized its preparations to host high-level delegations attending the 39th African Union (AU) Summit and the 2nd Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign ministers from across Africa continue to arrive in Addis Ababa ahead of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, as preparations intensify for high-level discussions at the continental gathering.
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Don't believe social media posts claiming that drinking beetroot juice can kill cancer cells within 42 days. Cancer is a serious medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment by trained healthcare professionals, not home remedies or dietary
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was “devastated” by the shootings, which took place at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and in a residence.
The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen.
A group of Theravada Buddhist monks arrived in the US capital after a 3,700-kilometre peace walk from Texas aimed at raising awareness about peace and meditation.
Image by Tom Palumbo, via Wikimedia Commons Jack Kerouac wants you to turn writing into “free deviation (association) of mind into limitless blow-on-subject seas of thought, swimming in sea of English with no discipline, other than rhythms of rhetorical exhalation and
Dominik Locher's third feature, debuting on Feb. 14 in the Berlinale's Panorama section, stars Mercedes Cabral and Alexis Manenti and focuses on undocumented Filipino cleaners in a luxury ski resort.
Richard Kind is returning to “The Producers,” this time in London. The Drama Desk Award winner is set to reprise the role of Max Bialystock in the critically acclaimed West End revival for seven weeks only, from March 23 to May 11. He’ll star opposite Marc Antolin’s Leo Bloom
The Trump administration on Thursday will revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the White House announced.
The proposed reforms come against the backdrop of years of political polarisation in Bangladesh, where power has traditionally been concentrated in the office of the prime minister.
Only 3.11 per cent of test-takers in November 2025 earned the top grade in the English section.
Observers say India’s strongest bargaining chip remains its economic size and growth potential – a powerful draw even for a more protectionist America.
[UN News] With inequality deepening and trust in public institutions under strain, the UN's main forum on social policy wrapped up its annual session on Tuesday with a renewed push to turn global commitments on social justice into action.
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
Europe is preparing to launch its most powerful rocket yet - the four-booster Ariane 64, which will lift off from French Guiana this week.