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Varmilo releases mildly cursed looking 'foot keyboard' designed to give you an edge in competitive games
Gain the upperhand… with your foot.
Faceless figures and stolen Jesus: Why is Brussels' nativity scene so controversial?
The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.
Turkey discusses Black Sea safety with NATO after attacks on Russian ships
ANKARA, Dec 3 - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed Black Sea safety on Wednesday, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said, after Ankara expressed alarm at attacks on Russia-linked tankers, some claimed by Ukraine.
Hanoi orders urgent crackdown on toxic air as smog shrouds city
Air in the capital has hit the red “unhealthy” level on the IQAir Index for nine straight days
‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Casting Is ‘Well Underway,’ Sky Exec Says: ‘An Opportunity for Us to Nurture That Next Generation of Comic Talent’
Casting for the U.K. version of “Saturday Night Live” is “well underway,” Sky exec Phil Edgar-Jones said on Wednesday. When asked about the upcoming sketch series on a panel at Content London, Edgar-Jones — executive director of unscripted originals at the broadcaster — teased:
Malaysia passes anti-bullying Bill; scope of law to cover adults in future
Bullies can be ordered to pay victims a maximum award of S$78,500 for damages and compensation.
Norway government secures budget backing, preventing cabinet fall
By Terje Solsvik and Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Norway's governing Labour Party said on Wednesday it had reached agreement with four left-wing parties in parliament on a 2026 fiscal budget, ending a standoff that had threatened to bring down Prime Minister Jonas
Beach Reading and Foot Stuff
Today: The story of a rare Michelangelo sketch, the battle over a San Francisco brutalist icon, and more.
Latest news bulletin | December 3rd, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Octopath Traveler 0 review: an RPG with tons of potential that misses the point
Octopath Traveler 0 adapts the narrative and combat from series mobile game and, while a good RPG experience, it misses the point more than once.
Octopath Traveler 0: The Kotaku Review
A mobile spin-off transforms into the best game in the RPG series The post Octopath Traveler 0: The Kotaku Review appeared first on Kotaku .
Thune blocks Johnson’s request to advance Georgia sanctions bill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) turned down a personal request by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) last month to advance a sanctions bill targeting pro-Russian, anti-Democratic officials in the country of Georgia, according to two congressional aides. Johnson wanted
RFK Jr.'s advisory panel may change childhood vaccine guidance
The influential vaccine advisory committee that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remade to reflect his views will meet this week to vote on childhood hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns as well as children's immunization schedules. After months
New flu variant increases outbreak concerns for schools
Despite a relatively slow start to the flu season, U.S. schools are preparing for an increase in absences and sick children as a new variant gains momentum. The flu vaccine for the 2025-2026 season could be less effective against H3N2 subclade K, which has already caused
Malaysian PM Anwar’s former aide, businessman Albert Tei to face charges under anti-graft law
The MACC has obtained consent from the public prosecutor to charge both men on Dec 4 and Dec 5.
House GOP exits mount as gridlock deepens
House Republicans have an exodus problem. More than two dozen GOP lawmakers have already announced their decision to leave their seats at the end of the term, and the number is expected to grow in the coming weeks as lawmakers visit their families for the holidays,
GOP senators demand answers from Hegseth, Pentagon on targeting boat-strike survivors
Republican senators are demanding answers about who at the Pentagon ordered a follow-up strike to kill the initial survivors of a missile strike against a suspected Venezuelan drug boat on Sept. 2, a potential violation of international law. A growing number of Republican
Democrats ramp up super PAC scrutiny as part of 2024 postmortem
Democrats performing postmortems on the 2024 presidential race have taken a closer look at how to best utilize super PACs to boost their future campaigns. In previous election cycles, there has been one "chosen" super PAC, and donors are encouraged to support that organization
Deep divides plague kids online safety push in House
A push by House lawmakers to advance kids online safety legislation is facing partisan divisions and pushback from key advocates that could spell trouble for the effort, which has struggled to get across the finish line in recent years. This dynamic was on display Tuesday as
Warhol Foundation Awards 31 Arts Writing Grants
The winners include art critics and historians who will write about colonialism, immigration, and Palestine in the visual arts context.
‘Quezon’ Director Jerrold Tarog Sets Horror Film ‘Knock Three Times’ for CreaZion Studios (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippine filmmaker Jerrold Tarog has signed on to helm Singapore-based CreaZion Studios’ “Knock Three Times,” a psychological horror feature, it was revealed at the Asia TV Forum and Market. The film follows a young woman returning from rehab who discovers her mother has
Belgium urges Europe to drop plan for frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine
The foreign minister says the EU is downplaying its concerns and over the plan which Belgium sees as "fundamentally wrong".
Zelenskiy says Ukrainian negotiator Umerov to hold talks in Brussels
KYIV, Dec 3 - Senior Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov will hold talks in Brussels on Wednesday with European leaders' national security advisers and then visit the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban to boost tourism
The ban was primarily introduced to stop government employees from drinking during work hours.
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Watch the video: Hydrogen — the €80 billion question?
How do we power our lifestyle? For our cars, homes and factories, Europeans need to slash high bills and break free from Russian gas. Hydrogen is sold as the magic answer. And the EU is betting big on it.
Africa: Experts, Industry Practitioners Call for Boosting Africa's Cross-Border Payments
[Independent (Kampala)] Johannesburg, S. Africa -- With cross-border payments still facing obstacles in sub-Saharan Africa, experts and industry practitioners have voiced hope that the attention the issue received at the G20 summit in South Africa will translate into practical
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Perform “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again” Medley at Intimate Hollywood Event
The franchise stars took the stage at a celebratory event at The Aster hosted by Baz Luhrmann and Colleen Camp and attended by Jon M. Chu, Charlize Theron, Donna Langley and Marc Platt.
Europe must up pressure on Russia, NATO ministers say after inconclusive Moscow talks
US-Russia talks to end the war in Ukraine ended with no breakthrough on Tuesday – but Vladimir Putin warned that he's ready for a war with Europe. The continent's NATO members say they want to increase pressure on the Kremlin, but they can't seem to agree how.