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‘Line of Duty’ Lands Robert Carlyle as Season 7 Guest Lead

Robert Carlyle has been cast as the guest lead in the seventh installment of Jed Mercurio’s hit BBC crime thriller “Line of Duty.” The BAFTA-winning actor, known for his roles in “Trainspotting,” “The Full Monty” and “28 Weeks Later,” will play Detective Constable Shaun Massie

British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, prompting condemnation from the UK government. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both in their 50s, were arrested while travelling through

Africa: As Europe Drinks Less, Big Alcohol Turns to Africa

[Daily Maverick] As drinking declines in Europe and North America, global alcohol companies are shifting their growth strategy towards emerging markets - including South Africa. Public health advocates warn that increased sales efforts could deepen alcohol-related harm just as

Why Japan’s new realism needs a human heart

Fujitsu’s February 12 announcement that it will begin domestic production of “sovereign AI” servers marks a significant milestone in Japan’s quest for digital autonomy. Coming on the heels of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election victory this month, the move fits

UK condemns 10-year sentence for British couple in Iran

LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Yvette Cooper on Thursday condemned as "totally unjustifiable" the 10-year sentence given to a British couple in Iran for spying, saying the government would continue to press for their release. Craig and Lindsay Foreman had

Algae4Schools open call Co-Creation Programme

The EU4Algae Co-Creation Programme invites schools to help design and test an innovative Schools Toolkit, introducing children aged 3–15 to algae through science, environmental education, art and food-related activities. EU4Algae invites schools from EU member states to