Reincarnated as a Slime reveals season 4 release date

TenSura is back with season 4 of the anime premiering this April on Crunchyroll, while the franchise's second movie hits theatres in May.

Looking for a job? These are the sectors with the fastest-growing vacancies in the EU

Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties.

Myanmar’s resistance winning ground but losing the narrative

Myanmar’s information war is now as decisive as the ground war. The generals fight it with a 64‑year‑old propaganda machine, Russian and Chinese “cognitive warfare,” Western lobbyists dangling access to natural resources and a growing ecosystem of enablers, while the opposed

European chip research giant imec opens Qatar hub in Middle East push

Semiconductor and research hubs like imec are training talent and supporting startups in computing, AI and life sciences.

Private donations in India on the rise amid growing wealth, but funding gaps remain: Report

Experts warn that funding would need to grow at twice the pace of charitable contributions in order to meet India’s vast social needs.

UNICEF alarmed over reports of deadly Myanmar air strikes on civilians

Myanmar has been roiled by conflict that ignited after generals seized power in a 2021 coup.

Indonesia jails two Britons for drug smuggling

One was sentenced to 11 years, while the other landed a term of nine years.

Jimmy Kimmel Targets ‘Unavailable’ Epstein Files Related to Donald Trump

"If these interviews were on Hunter Biden's laptop we'd know every word of them," the late-night host quipped

OpenAI Says ChatGPT refused to help Chinese influence operations

The startup has also identified misdeeds of romance scams targeting Indonesians.

Wildfire smoke linked to rise in violent assaults, 11-year study finds

A new study spanning 11 years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These findings represent the first direct causal evidence that short-term exposure to wildfire-driven air pollution can increase

Warner Bros. and BFI Veteran Josh Berger Joins Board of ‘Moley’ Producer Two Daughters Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Joshua (Josh) Berger has joined the board of Two Daughters Entertainment as non-executive director and strategic advisor. The appointment brings one of the U.K. entertainment industry’s most experienced executives to a company expanding beyond its TV roots into features and

Jonathan Groff to Lead All-Male ‘As You Like It’ as Royal Shakespeare Company Unveils 2026-27 Season

The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled its 2026-27 season, headlined by Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jonathan Groff making his RSC debut as Rosalind in an all-male staging of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” directed by RSC co-artistic director Daniel Evans. Groff, who

Joko Anwar’s ‘Ghost in the Cell’ Sells to Multiple Territories Following Berlin Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Joko Anwar’s horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” has secured distribution across multiple territories following its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, with Barunson E&A unveiling sales from the European Film Market. Well Go USA has acquired North American rights to the

‘Trial of Hein’ Is an Enigmatic Debut Film About a Homecoming to a Tight-Knit Island Community (Exclusive Trailer)

Writer-director Kai Stänicke's first feature, starring Paul Boche, won the Teddy Jury Award in the Berlinale's Perspectives section, which puts a spotlight on rising talents.

Study finds vegetarians over 80 less likely to reach 100

Avoiding meat might slightly lower the odds of reaching 100 — but only for frail, underweight seniors. In very old age, staying strong and maintaining muscle matters more than long-term disease prevention. Older adults who included fish, eggs, or dairy were just as likely to

Indonesia’s carrier ambition risks becoming a paper tiger

Indonesia’s naval posture is on the cusp of a significant upgrade. As of February 2026, it is increasingly certain that Jakarta has accepted Italy’s offer to transfer the light aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi as a strategic grant. Named after the legendary unifier of

Berlinale Staffers Voice Support for Festival Chief Tricia Tuttle in Open Letter

As the fate of Berlin Film Festival chief Tricia Tuttle is being debated at an extraordinary meeting convened by Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer on Thursday, staffers of the festival have penned an open letter to voice their support for Tuttle. Tuttle, who succeeded

Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful

An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

Japan births fall for 10th straight year

Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State

Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.

Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures

It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

Gnarls Barkley Return With Reflective Single ‘Pictures’

CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse will release Atlanta , their third and final album as Gnarls Barkley, in March

EU and Nigeria open negotiations on a bilateral Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement

The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria opened negotiations today for a bilateral Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement. The goal is to boost cooperation on research and innovation, in line with the conclusions of the 2023

Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission

Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.

'Nobody can pressure me,' European Parliament trade chief tells Euronews

German MEP Bernd Lange told Europe Today he would resist pressure from the European Commission to enact the trade deal with the US — and if Washington fails to provide clarity, he warned, the 27-member bloc should consider countermeasures.

Nvidia still hasn't sold its U.S.-approved China AI chips — and it’s worried local AI rivals could take over

The U.S. chipmaker has yet to confirm shipments to China despite Washington easing restrictions on exports of advanced chips.

Armenia scraps visas until July. Visit for monastery hikes, bold architecture and cool cafes

New entry rules mean citizens from 113 countries can now visit without needing a visa until 1 July 2026.

Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive

The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK.

Japan sees largest number of child sexual cases in decade amid online crime surge

The number of cases in 2025 in which children under 18 were victims of sexual misconduct rose to 4,858.

Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

Why Bangladesh just fired the man who saved its economy

Just as fragile investor confidence was beginning to return to Bangladesh after months of political upheaval, the abrupt ouster of central bank governor Ahsan Mansur has injected fresh uncertainty into the country’s economic trajectory. In the high-stakes world of emerging

Third round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva begin amid heightening military threats

Trump's senior advisers reportedly prefer that Israel strike in Iran before the United States. Secretary of State Rubio said Thursday's talks will focus mostly on the issue of Iran's nuclear programs, as Iran refuses to discuss ballistic missiles

Fremantle Scales Music Game Show ‘Hitster’ With Series Orders From Germany, Netherlands and Canada (EXCLUSIVE)

Fremantle’s is scaling “Hitster,” scoring its first format sales on new music TV game show of the same title, based on the party game which has burst onto the scene, proving a top seller in Northern Europe, Spain and Canada. The game also ranked in retailer charts over

Mike White Says ‘The White Lotus’ Was Inspired by Trip He Took With Jennifer Coolidge

"She's amazing and I just [wanted to] give her a really meaty part that she could really sink her teeth into," the show's creator said

Over 2,000 brown bears captured in Hokkaido since April 2025

This number beats the previous record of 1,804 set in fiscal 2023.

‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Part 2 Puts the Lusty Romance Between Benedict and Sophie Back Into Focus: TV Review

The second half of “Bridgerton” Season 4 begins just shortly after Part 1 ended. Still reeling from the heated kiss she shared with Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) on the back stairwell of the Bridgerton House, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) can’t even bask in the moment. Instead,

Third ERTMS Work Plan: ERTMS deployment is progressing, but more must be done

The European ERTMS Coordinator has published the Third Work Plan on the status of European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) deployment across EU Member States. While there is progress and renewed political commitment to modernising Europe’s railway infrastructure and

After Sabah quake, should Malaysian property investors rethink risk?

Despite being outside the Ring of Fire, Malaysia has 11 active fault zones.

Will Portugal be among the EU countries most affected by US tariffs?

Washington has begun applying a 10% blanket import tariff but may raise it to 15%, with economists warning Portugal could see one of the larger effective increases.

Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President

Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films 'Oldboy', 'Thirst' and 'Decision To Leave'.

Better support urged for Hong Kong’s growing elderly population as more live alone

The number of seniors living alone in the city has jumped by about 43 per cent in five years, raising concerns over loneliness and safety.

Harbin zoo puts Siberian tigers on ‘light fast’ to curb overfeeding by visitors during CNY

The park houses more than 300 Siberian tigers, which are among the world’s critically endangered species.

Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging and reduce inflammation

A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash — it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national study of more than 3,800 Americans age 70 and older, those who received the shingles vaccine showed slower biological aging compared to those who

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 26, 2026

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Newsletter: Top trade MEP wants 'written' US commitment to EU trade deal

Also in this newsletter: The latest on the deepening Druzhba oil pipeline feud, and the UK is on a charm offensive to be included in the EU’s “Made in Europe” industrial strategy.

Netflix: The Pullback Creates A Great Entry Point

Commission seeks feedback on the future of the fisheries and aquaculture sector

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather views from stakeholders, experts and citizens on the Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture. The Vision 2040 will establish a 15-year strategic framework to address the sector’s structural challenges and

Thai runner-up party seeks criminal case against election officials

Thailand People’s Party seeks criminal case against election officials

The reformist party accused the officials of violating election laws.

Africa: Pope Leo to Make 10-Day Africa Trip in April

[Capital FM] Vatican -- Pope Leo XIV will make a ten-day Apostolic Journey to Africa and two others in Europe, the Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday.