Total ticket sales revenue jumped 32 percent to a record 274.45 billion yen ($1.79 billion) as local megahits drove the world’s third-largest film market past its prior pre-pandemic peak.
Xu Zao’s sci-fi feature is set in the distant future in a nearly deserted film studio.
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MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday told his UAE counterpart Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that Russia was closely monitoring the situation in Iran and wanted to discuss it with him in Kremlin talks. Putin made the comment at the start of
CAIRO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Israeli fire killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, health officials said, in the latest incident of violence, as Hamas and Israel braced to implement the second phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal. Medics said two men were
Kyiv will not give Moscow in negotiations what the Russians cannot take on the battlefield. Nor should they be persuaded or coerced into doing so.
Passengers received a text message about the cancellation of flights, citing "unforeseen circumstances".
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.
Facilities that previously offered rides are shifting elephant tourism toward ethical, observation-based experiences.
The election, which ended on Jan 25, has been widely criticised by watchdog groups as an exercise to rebrand army rule.
The Berlin Film Festival has added Xu Zao’s animated film “Han ye deng zhu” (“Light Pillar”) to its Perspectives section for first-time features. The Chinese production is set in the future, where “space travel is no longer a dream,” according to its official synopsis. “A
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Their discussion focused on regional peace & security, enhanced AU-EU cooperation in mediation, peace
A "superfood" sold nationwide is under recall over the risk of salmonella contamination.
[Ghanaian Times] The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 has broken new ground with a record 6 billion digital views across social media platforms during the Competition.
"Uncle Tim likes a bagel once a week."
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It's not like we had too many other options. Yes, I know, Linux.
The ASA upheld complaints that Coinbase's adverts trivialised the risks of investing in cryptocurrency.
MOSCOW, Jan 29 - The leader of Russia's Chechnya region, Ramzan Kadyrov, said on Thursday that he was opposed to talks on ending the war in Ukraine and that Moscow should fight on.
The move is part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.
Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.
Weather officials in Japan warn of heavy snowfall along the Sea of Japan coast, with up to 70 cm expected in some regions.
Since 2024, the EIB has revised its lending policy several times to allow for greater financing of security and defence as EU member states looked at ways to prepare for a possible Russian attack.
The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado.
[This Day] Access Bank Plc has announced plans to host the second edition of the Africa Trade Conference (ATC 2026), a high-level strategic convening designed to accelerate Africa's role in shaping the future of global trade.
Portugal's new drone carrier, D João II, will challenge traditional aircraft carriers, offering high flexibility and lower costs. Built by Damen for €132 million, it can switch mission profiles within a week.
Critics of the text range from right-wing politicians who oppose the idea in principle to initial supporters who considered the final text too watered down.
[Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended several players and officials and imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco following misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat.
BEIJING, Jan 29 - China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.
Australia’s world-leading ban on social media for under-16s has removed millions of accounts, but early evidence suggests tech-savvy teenagers are already finding easy ways back in.
One year after Europe condemned Italy for failing to protect the lives of citizens in Campania's infamous "Land of Fires", the area poisoned by illegal toxic waste for decades remains an open crime scene.
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has been ranked as the seventh strongest financial market in Africa, recording a financial market index score of 60, according to the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report.
Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity.
The search included the residences of people suspected of rigging the tendering for housing projects.
Plus, Total War: Warhammer 40,000, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Nova Roma, Steam Machine, Hell Is Us, gaming CPUs tested, and much more, too
As India prepares to host the BRICS summit later this year, the focus will be on a payment system linking national digital currencies. By prioritizing this infrastructure over launching a new currency, the bloc makes a pragmatic bet that practical systems will reshape global
Democrats are pushing to remove funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new measures are implemented.
From Barbz to MAGA princess. Rap star Nicki Minaj is making headlines following her appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit, where she proudly declared herself Donald Trump’s No.1 fan.
[ISS] The greatest risk to Africa's future is not inaction, but reactive crisis responses that inadvertently lock in long-term constraints.
The actresses’ lawyer says his story “is not only physically impossible but also incredible”.
MOSCOW, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that there was still room for negotiation between Iran and the United States and warned that any use of force against Tehran would have dangerous consequences and cause chaos throughout the Middle East. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers adopted new Iran sanctions on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and the country's support to Russia. The ministers are also expected to reach a political
Viral posts claiming the EU is launching its own social media platform to counter X, in the wake of various scandals, are misleading.
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Despite no criminal charges being brought against them, four officers have been detained since the MV Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six workers Several crew members of a ship that collided with a bridge in Baltimore almost two years ago are still being held
Turkey will offer to mediate between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's foreign minister on Friday, officials said, as Ankara considers reinforcing security along its border should the dispute escalate. Friday's visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes