What a dizzying new spy thriller took from Satoshi Kon's Millennium Actress
Kon's anime classic, Westworld, and David Lynch's Lost Highway all inspired Reflection in a Dead Diamond, say Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani.
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‘I didn’t get to say goodbye’: Australia’s social media ban stirs unease, praise
Some say social media enabled harmful behaviour like cyberbullying, but others feel the ban is excessive.
Africa: DA Calls for Accountability As Dangerous Weapons Remain On South Africa's Streets
[DA] The Democratic Alliance reiterates our call for urgent accountability as the continued loss and theft of state-owned firearms fuels violent crime across the country.
Africa: Millions of Africans Locked Out of Services As Biometric Digital IDs Raise Privacy and Access Concerns
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital
Sperm donor with undetected cancer gene linked to nearly 200 children across Europe
The Danish European Sperm Bank has acknowledged the donor’s sperm was overused and immediately blocked him once the mutation was discovered.
Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon's extradition request for Russian over Beirut blast
By Fedja Grulovic SOFIA, Dec 10 (Reuters) - A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon's request to extradite a Russian shipowner linked to the 2020 Beirut port blast, citing insufficient security guarantees from Lebanese authorities. Igor Grechushkin, a Cyprus-based Russian
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops Even Cheaper Than Black Friday in a Year-End Clearance Rush, Already Selling Out Fast
Save 31% on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with cellular for a limited time at Amazon. The post Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops Even Cheaper Than Black Friday in a Year-End Clearance Rush, Already Selling Out Fast appeared first on Kotaku .
Egypt and Iran outraged over 2026 FIFA World Cup 'Pride Match' selection
The match isn't directly “affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA,” according to its website.
Africa: From Bagpipes to Salt-Making, Unesco Honours Endangered Culture Passed Down Through Generations
[UN News] From salt made by hand on a Philippine island, to ceremonial dances in Kenya and ancient textile traditions in Belarus, the UN cultural agency has added a diverse range of living traditions to its global lists of culture at risk, highlighting both the richness of
Africa: Nansen Award Winners Show Compassion for Refugees Is Far From Fading
[UN News] The UN refugee agency's (UNHCR) prestigious Nansen Award is shining a light on the people proving that compassion and solidarity with displaced communities remain strong - even in some of the most difficult places on earth.
Copenhagen Doc Fest CPH:DOX Adds ‘A World Gone Mad – The War Diaries of Astrid Lindgren’
Wilfried Hauke's documentary shines a spotlight on the early years of the Swedish creator of Pippi Longstocking and Ronia the Robber's Daughter.
Trump's truck-school crackdown shows this White House cares about safety
For too long, bad actors have posed as “schools,” churning out unqualified drivers.
If You Quit Social Media, Will You Read More Books?
"Books are inefficient, and the internet is training us to expect optimized experiences."
Fez building collapse kills 19, injures 16 as Morocco launches investigation
Morocco investigates the collapse of two buildings in Fez that killed 19 people and injured 16, highlighting ageing infrastructure and uneven safety standards.
Here's where the minimum wage is going up in 2026
Minimum wages are rising in 19 states Jan. 1 — is yours one of them?
Astronomers observe never-before-seen gusts of wind from a black hole in a distant galaxy
For the first time, astronomers have observed ultra-fast winds emerging from a black hole in a distant galaxy, shedding new light on one of the Universe’s most mysterious phenomena.
Juliette Binoche Says Directing Comes With ‘Natural Authority’ in Hainan Festival Masterclass
Juliette Binoche delved into the craft of acting and her emerging voice as a director during a packed masterclass at the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, drawing on decades of collaborations with filmmakers including John Boorman and Krzysztof Kieślowski. “You
McDonald's pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash
McDonald's said the moment served as "an important learning" as it explored "the effective use of AI".
'Europe's existential crisis': ECB's Lagarde calls for urgent reforms
ECB President Christine Lagarde urged the European Commission to dismantle internal trade barriers, warning they stifle competitiveness.
Egypt and Iran protest being drawn to play in World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Seattle’s plan for the June 26 game to be a “Pride Match” was made before the World Cup draw. Egypt said the move may “provoke cultural and religious sensitivities.”
Watch the video: Elon Musk, creator, jester, ruler or nihilist?
Tech billionaire Elon Musk could be considered a hero with a thousand faces — if it were not for the divisive nature of his words which makes him hard to love in Europe.
Putin meets Indonesia's Prabowo to discuss military and energy ties, wheat exports
MOSCOW, Dec 10 - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday that Moscow was pleased with the developing military ties between the two countries and ready to help Jakarta in the field of nuclear energy.
Göteborg Film Festival to Open With Swedish Buzz Title ‘The Quiet Beekeeper,’ From Marcus Carlsson
The 49th edition of Sweden’s Göteborg Film Festival will open on Jan. 23 with a gala screening of Swede Marcus Carlsson’s “The Quiet Beekeeper2 (“Biodlaren”), hailed by Variety this year as a breakout buzz title at Göteborg’s Works in Progress strand of its Nordic Film Market.
Most people use AI agents for productivity and learning, Perplexity says
Most adopters of the AI agent are highly educated, from rich countries, and work in either technology or knowledge-heavy fields, a new study found.
OneXPlayer X1 Air review
Is it a tablet, is it a handheld gaming PC, is it a laptop... you know where this is going.
Nobel Peace Prize winner will be in Oslo but won't make awards ceremony
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who lives in hiding, is reportedly safe and on her way to Oslo.
Metroid Prime 4 is the Dragon Age Veilguard of Metroid
Metroid Prime 4 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard suffer from the same fault: forgetting their past
Fossils reveal sea cows have engineered Arabian Gulf's seagrass ecosystems for over 20 million years
Today, the Arabian Gulf is home to manatee-like marine mammals called dugongs that shape the seafloor as they graze on seagrasses. A newly described fossil site in Qatar reveals that ancient sea cows engineered aquatic ecosystems in a similar way more than 20 million years ago.
