Andy Burnham has become the leader of the U.K.’s Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as Prime Minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation last month. The formal handover at 10 Downing Street is expected on Monday, capping a five-week run from Burnham’s return to
Iranian screenwriter and director Asghar Farhadi, who won Oscars with “A Separation” and “The Salesman,” will be honored at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs Aug. 14 to 21. The filmmaker will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in recognition of his “outstanding
She spends most of the movie naked, but there's so much more happening
Released in 2006 by Atlus, Persona 3 transformed the future of JRPGs by establishing a new way to design characters with its social stats.
Dropping standardized testing requirements may make college admission more accessible for some, but it can also make it harder for universities to identify high-potential students, according to new research published in Management Science. The research suggests the decision
Opening a savings account for my 11 month-old son was easier than opening one for myself. And his was funded with a free $1,000 to start. As a statistician, I have spent much of my career telling people that government programs almost never work as advertised. The incentives
Business leaders are merely looking for silver linings in numbers that still show New York is a dangerous place to live and do business in.
Tiffany Young, the Los Angeles-born K-pop veteran who rose to prominence as a member of Girls’ Generation, will release her debut solo studio album, “Edge of Calm,” on Aug. 20 through Pacific Music Group and its flagship label, Pacific Records, alongside an eight-city Asia tour
The petition was reportedly "greeted with closed doors and no response for the most part."
The Hungarian leader argues that the EU's stance has shifted as other member states pursue similar border policies. He also wants €2 billion in lost recovery funds returned in an upcoming budget deal.
Andy Burnham (pictured) is due to be named leader of the Labour Party on Friday (17 July), before he becomes prime minister on Monday (20 July). The outgoing mayor of Manchester will be confirmed as Keir Starmer's successor at a special party conference in central London later
"It is a bit nuanced title-by-title to make sure that you’re getting it right"
Recent diplomatic strains have once again demonstrated the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's traded oil passes. Any disruption to this key maritime chokepoint has immediate implications regarding global energy markets,
Footage shows a rescuer reaching a family of three stranded by floods that destroyed their house in Uvalde county.
Locarno Pro’s work-in-progress section First Look – set to celebrate its 15th edition this year – has unveiled six new titles. This year’s spotlight falls on Uruguay, and is prepared in partnership with Uruguayan film institute ACAU. The selection includes “Maltrato animal” by
The attacks on Iran's infrastructure came on the sixth consecutive day of U.S. strikes. A retaliatory attack by Iran caused damage to a power and desalination plan in Kuwait.
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man was charged with arson in relation to a fire last week at a mosque in Philadelphia. Here are the details: • Vincent Lang, 60, of Philadelphia was arrested and charged "with
Under the European Union's revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029. Flights originating from the United States and China will be exempt.
A dispute over one of Albania's flagship infrastructure projects is emerging as a fresh test of the country's institutional credibility, just as Tirana pushes to accelerate its path toward EU membership by 2030. At issue is Vlora International Airport, a concession project that
Duration, location, aviation: What makes the best possible view of a total solar eclipse?
Mikel Gurrea’s “Sants,” with “The Beloved” star Vicky Luengo, joins in San Sebastian’s main competition alongside Berto Romero’s time-loop relationship comedy “Five Minutes More” and Roberto Bueso’s family dramedy “El mal padre.” Also selected for this year’s San Sebastián,
China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.
Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.
At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heat wave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data are released, according to an AFP analysis.
The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.
Amazon's upcoming God Of War show has hit a major snag - it's now on the hunt for a new Kratos, after an on-set injury put its current lead actor out of commission. Sons of Anarchy star Ryan Hurst was originally cast for the role in January, with Deadline reporting that four
Hydrogen trains use fuel cells to generate electricity, emitting only water and steam.
Retailer has received 23 reports of pearls falling off the shoes.
As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nations around Beijing's vision for AI.
Also: Trump shrinks two national monuments in Utah by 90%.
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Director Louis Leterrier's Netflix thriller The Last House premieres one week before J.J. Abrams' The End of Oak Street. Will they clash?
Over the last month, states across the country have experienced record rainfall and flash flooding Climate change is driving increasingly common bouts of heavy rain in the US that cause deadly and damaging flash floods that will only become more frequent and intense as the
Young great white sharks are returning in large numbers, but researchers say humans are not on the menu Surfers, swimmers and fishermen across California will be sharing the waves with an influx of visitors this summer: young great white sharks. Juvenile white sharks are
The European Union on Friday unveils reforms to its carbon market after fierce wrangling among countries, industry and activists over the pace of the bloc's climate push.
Pearl Studio’s animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” will expand into international markets this summer following its July 24 China debut. Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will get the film first, on Aug. 13, with the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and the
Two men are claiming the Negeri Sembilan throne. The Aug 1 state election could lower political heat but won’t resolve the royal standoff, say experts.
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . You can read a transcript here . Incumbent Democrats and establishment candidates are falling across the country to more progressive opponents, most notably in
Every 122 years, Venus crosses the Sun as a black and fleeting teardrop, kindling the awe of all those who dare to know - by Ananya Palivela Read on Aeon
This is a lightly edited transcript of the June 14 edition of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch the video her e or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Perry Bacon: This is Right Now on The New Republic , and I’m the host, Perry Bacon. Our guests today are
Showcasing stories from William Finnegan, Meghan Flaherty, Kulsoom Ijaz, Amy Weiss-Meyer, and Dan Werb.
The Supreme Court’s end-of-term blockbuster cascade of decisions marked new heights of the right-wing majority’s lust for power over the other two branches of government, especially Congress; its disdain for the text of laws and the Constitution and their Framers; and its
Seconds into our phone call, Brian Schweitzer, Montana’s folksy Democratic former governor, launched into an analogy about dirt roads. In Montana, he explained, you drive along a two-lane highway until you wind up on a gravel road, which takes you to a dirt road and eventually
More sunlight in the evenings doesn’t always equate to better health
The gap between Beijing’s stated growth rates and actual economic performance is widening considerably, says expert.
By partnering with a local firm, Jeff Bezos’s Amazon Leo has successfully sidestepped the regulatory gridlock that has kept Elon Musk’s Starlink out of the South African market.
The Trump administration’s latest firing of a U.S. attorney is intensifying the Justice Department’s assertion of presidential control over prosecutorial picks. Roger Rogoff was sacked Wednesday as the top federal prosecutor in Seattle after a panel of 17 judges appointed him.
Forget the $10,000 tickets and the travel bans and the fact that the last three World Cups have been hosted in Russia, Qatar, and Donald Trump’s United States—FIFA President Gianni Infantino is a romantic. “Football, or soccer, as it is called here, is the world’s universal
Comic strips on neighborhood walls, financial crisis and dialogue across three generations are among other themes and topics explored in this year's selection.