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Norway puts UN project funding on hold raising fears for plastics treaty talks
Move by largest donor to environment programme poses further uncertainty for already troubled negotiations The largest donor to the United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) has paused funding to the body before its revised budget on 12 May, triggering concern among member
Complex habitat crucial to brush-tailed rock-wallaby survival
Brush-tailed rock-wallaby populations have dwindled for more than a century due to historical hunting for the European fur trade and competition and predation from introduced species. New research shows terrain complexity is an important factor when brush-tailed rock-wallabies
Conecta Fiction & Entertainment Heads to Magaluf-Mallorca for 10th Edition With AI, Microdrama, Creator Economy in Focus
Conecta Fiction & Entertainment is taking its 10th edition to Magaluf-Mallorca, marking both an anniversary for the international content forum and its first landing in Spain’s Balearic Islands. Unveiled last week at a press conference in Calvià, Mallorca, the 2026 edition —
Ian McKellen Says Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Alec Guinness Told Him to Stay Quiet on Gay Rights Because ‘It’s Unseemly for an Actor to Dabble in Political Affairs’
Ian McKellen revealed in a recent interview with The Guardian that Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Alec Guinness once advised him not to go public when it came to advocating for gay rights. Guinness allegedly told McKellen to “withdraw” his support for the U.K. gay rights lobby group
Windows 11 is getting a macOS-like speed boost
Microsoft is currently testing a new speed boost feature in Windows 11 that is designed to improve app launch times and make things like the Start menu feel more responsive. The feature, which is reportedly called "Low Latency Profile," will ramp up CPU frequency in short
US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.
Hong Sangsoo’s ‘The Day She Returns’ Sells Wide for Finecut
Leading Korean sales outfit Finecut has closed deals across seven territories for Hong Sangsoo’s “The Day She Returns,” the Korean auteur’s 34th feature, which had its world premiere in the Panorama strand of the Berlinale. The Berlin appearance marked Hong’s seventh
Keychron calls this 'the next gen mouse switch' and I believe it: optical and magnetic all-in-one
Rapid trigger or traditional optical clicks: Keychron says why not both?
Drawquarium is one of the most relaxing sandbox games I've played in a hot minute, even if it did remind me I have zero artistic skill
Stop by Any Fin Goes, I hear it's a great aquarium with very well-drawn fish.
ECAM Forum Sets 2026 Last Push, Films to Come Lineups as Madrid Event Builds Festival Track Record
Spain’s ECAM Forum, the fast-building Madrid industry event which in just two editions has positioned itself as one of the country’s key launchpads for auteur cinema and international co-production, has unveiled the first major project lineup for its third edition, running June
Democrats still House favorites despite blows in Virginia, Supreme Court
In today’s issue: Democrats are still in the driver’s seat toward winning back control of the House, despite suffering a major blow in Virginia on Friday and at least three GOP-controlled Southern states scrambling to redraw their midterm maps. The Virginia Supreme Court’s
Publisher's first sustainable impact report showcases positive impact on society and the environment
Taylor & Francis has announced the release of its first sustainable impact report, "Publishing with purpose", highlighting its commitment to sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing.
What happens when the US population peaks?
If immigration declines, tomorrow's economy will need an offsetting boost in technology or capital — something we can simulate.
Supercell Teams With Spin Master for Major Toy Deal Across ‘Clash of Clans,’ ‘Clash Royale’ and ‘Brawl Stars’ Mobile Game Franchises (EXCLUSIVE)
“Clash of Clans,” “Clash Royale” and “Brawl Stars” maker Supercell has set a multiyear licensing deal with toy company Spin Master Corp for a new collection of products and collector items inspired by the mobile gaming company’s popular titles. Under the pact, Spin Master will
Russell Tovey and Olivia Colman to Star in Andrew Haigh Short About Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow (EXCLUSIVE)
The relationship between Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow — famed enfants terribles of the early 90s fashion world — is set to be brought to the screen in a new short film starring Russell Tovey and Olivia Colman. “Wild Bird” is being directed by acclaimed Brit filmmaker
I nearly died after taking abortion drugs — they don't belong in the mail
My experience didn’t happen through the mail. There was at least some level of medical oversight. Even with that, everything went terribly wrong.
FKA twigs to Star in Josephine Baker Biopic From StudioCanal
'Cuties' filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré will write and direct the feature, the first major Baker biopic to be made with her family's full endorsement.
FKA Twigs to Star as Josephine Baker in Movie Biopic Filming This Fall
FKA Twigs will star as Jazz Age icon Josephine Baker in a new movie biopic from “Cuties” filmmaker Maimouna Doucouré, which begins filming this fall. Variety previously reported that the Grammy-winning artist was in negotiations to portray the trailblazing American-born French
Buc-ee’s set to debut in 6 new states in major expansion push across US
Arizona and Arkansas are set to open their first Buc-ee’s locations later this year.
Africa: Governor Urges Stronger Africa-Wide Collaboration - to Transform Digital Financial Ecosystem
[Ghanaian Times] Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has called for stronger collaboration among African regulators, innovators and investors to drive the rebirth of the continent's digital and financial ecosystem.
Iran says cease-fire proposal 'generous and responsible' after Trump's refusal
Oil climbed nearly 3 percent as President Donald Trump called Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal 'totally unacceptable,' stalling talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists its offer is 'generous and responsible' and demands an end to the U.S. blockade
Africa: EU Announces €1bn Africa Package At Ghana Partnership Milestone
[Ghanaian Times] The European Union (EU) has unveiled a €1 billion investment package for Africa under its Global Gateway Initiative to support infrastructure development, economic growth and digital transformation.
Africa: YPLS Africa Alumni Deepen Regional Democratic Ties Through Sierra Leone Learning Mission
[FrontPageAfrica] FREETOWN -- Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship initiative of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, has concluded a weeklong Alumni Peer Reflection and Learning Exchange Mission in Sierra Leone aimed at strengthening youth
Fewer Chinese students head overseas for studies amid geopolitical uncertainty and high costs
This raises concerns over strained people-to-people ties particularly with the US
Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine
KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine and four agreements have already been signed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, Zelenskiy has managed to leverage
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
ANKARA, May 11 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of Hormuz, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Monday. NATO member Turkey, which
Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says
TEL AVIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Israel's Iron Dome has been nearly 99% effective against missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah militants and has knocked out most missiles from Iran, the chairman of state-owned Iron Dome maker Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd said on Monday.
Would you travel somewhere your doctor could prescribe? Sweden thinks you should
Sweden’s tourism pitch offers a country-wide remedy for modern burnout. Visit Sweden invites travellers to experience “fika” and “lagom” culture, alongside its saunas and icy cold dips to boost wellbeing.
Africa: Why Nairobi Africa-France Summit Bears the Hallmarks of Macron and Ruto Priorities
[The Conversation Africa] The 2026 Africa-France summit in Nairobi on May 11-12 is the first to be held in an African country that is not a former French colony. It is also the first to be held since the dramatic collapse of relations between France and a number of west African
Africa: In a World of Blocs, France and Kenya Chose the Middle
[African Arguments] Why Nairobi? A lot of ink has already been spilled to explain the choice of Kenya to host the upcoming Africa France summit, the first gathering of heads of state from the continent Emmanuel Macron is convening since his election in 2017. But a broader, more
