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Falklands, feasibility report for a marina in Stanley Harbor
The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) has contracted U.K.-based maritime civil, structural, architectural, and environmental engineering services company Arch Henderson to conduct and provide the feasibility report for a marina in Stanley Harbor.
Two dozen NGO workers go on trial in Greece for assisting migrant boat arrivals
Humanitarians say the case epitomises a broader European crackdown on individuals and organisations assisting migrants and asylum seekers.
Global health network develops framework for health-care transformation as European systems face mounting pressures
Health services across Europe are confronting a familiar set of pressures: aging populations, clinician shortages, and tightening budgets. The question facing healthcare leaders is whether incremental adjustments will suffice, or whether more fundamental transformation is
Queen Latifah Remembers ‘Chicago’ Success, Talks Studio Notes: ‘The Difficulty Is When It’s From Someone Who Has No Creativity and Way Too Much Power’
Queen Latifah captivated a packed crowd at the first of the Red Sea Film Festival “In Conversation” series, where she sat down with Saudi podcaster Mo Islam (“The Mo Show”) to reflect on her evolution from hip-hop pioneer to award-winning actor and producer. Latifah traced her
Over two-thirds of Europeans say their country cannot take Russia on militarily, new poll finds
The EU has put forward a steady stream of defence packages it says will ensure Europe is ready to defend itself against Russia by 2030. Citizens don't seem to feel that confident with two-thirds of Europeans suggesting their armies cannot take on Russia militarily, according to
Top 10 private investment groups in Russia: 2025 overview
Evolving landscape and key takeaways The structural overview of Russia’s leading private investment groups demonstrates an ecosystem that is reaching the stage of financial maturity in which both experienced market players and new players can coexist and grow. While larger
Charity seeks £500,000 to repair Shakespeare family home after car crash
The house in Stratford-upon-Avon already received a £1 million donation last year but a car crash in October further damaged the historic building.
Italy says Germany and other countries may be interested in GCAP jet programme
ROME, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Italy's defence minister on Thursday said other countries, including Germany and Australia, may be interested in entering the GCAP fighter jet programme in the future, with requests also coming from Saudi Arabia and Canada. The GCAP, which currently
Erion Veliaj: Ten months behind bars and the slow unravelling of Albania's justice system
It’s hard to overstate what is happening in Albania’s capital city Tirana. The city Erion Veliaj helped turn from a grey, traffic-choked relic into something that actually looks and feels European is now run, in practice, by a deputy mayor while its three-time elected leader
Tahar Rahim Leaves ‘Madame Web’ Behind as He Dives Into ‘Les Misérables’ With a ‘Fugitive’-Tinged New Take on Javert and His ‘Face-Off’ With Valjean
Fresh off one of the most ambitious shoots of his career, Tahar Rahim landed at the Marrakech Film Festival buzzing about Fred Cavayé’s dynamic new take on Victor Hugo’s classic “Les Misérables” — likening this new telling to “The Fugitive.” Starring opposite Vincent Lindon’s
Taiwan to ban China’s Xiaohongshu app for one year on fraud concerns
The ministry cited security risks and its alleged involvement in over 1,700 fraud cases since 2024.
Seoul eases travel advisory for Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, keeps restrictions in high-risk regions
The authorities said the adjustment reflects improvements in public safety.
Social agenda is 'existential' for the EU, Commissioner Mînzatu tells Euronews
European Commission VP Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that European competitiveness need not come at the expense of workers' rights.
S. Korean President Lee mulls over visit to Japan in mid-January: Sources
If realised, the visit will be symbolic of a recent improvement in bilateral ties.
Myanmar military set to win sham vote — but will a shake-up follow?
Myanmar’s military regime has announced elections will be held in three phases, starting on December 28 and concluding in January. Two outcomes are certain: first, the military-aligned party will be recorded as winning and, second, the government in exile – the National Unity
Kazakhstan calls on EU to speed up €10 billion Central Asia investments
The EU and Kazakhstan are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Enhanced Cooperation Agreement, with connectivity and critical raw materials as key areas of cooperation.
Pathé Names Ben Browning Co-CEO of U.K. Arm for “Re-Launch” of English-Language Film Business
The FilmNation president of motion pictures will also serve as the French company’s president of global film.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink says its brain chip can now help people move robotic limbs
The device is still in clinical trials.
Bolivian Customs is going to die, says President Paz
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira announced Wednesday that his administration would eliminate tariffs on all technological products not manufactured domestically to lower consumer costs, fighting smuggling, and boosting national production.
Paraguayan meat exports to pierce US$2bn ceiling this year
According to a study by the Paraguayan Meat Chamber (CPC), released on Wednesday in Asunción, the South American country is projected to surpass the US$ 2 billion export ceiling for the first time by the end of 2025. The survey foresaw a total of US$2.169 billion worth of
Kingdom is finally available to read digitally on the Shonen Jump app
Kingdom is the biggest manga that never got an English localization until now, as the first chapters are finally available on the Shonen Jump app.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Dinolords
Plus, Minos, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2, Sol Shogunate, Anno 117: Pax Romana, Keeper, The Outer Worlds 2, top gaming headphones tested, and much more, too
Simple and obvious… or nuanced and complicated?
Some choices seem obvious, while others demand care and insight. And some offerings are simple, while others have depth and multiple variables. As you’ve probably guessed, the choices that are simple and obvious tend to do best in the mass market. Where did you get your cup of
In tungsten territory, China celebrates control of mineral the U.S. needs
President Donald Trump claimed victory after China agreed to defer controls on rare earths. But many restrictions remain, including on the critical mineral tungsten.
Trump’s crackdown on Russian oil hangs heavy over Putin visit to India
Putin’s state visit to India presents Prime Minister Modi with a delicate diplomatic challenge, analysts say, needing to reassure Moscow without angering Trump.
Did Tintin Creator Hergé Collaborate with the Nazis? A Historical Investigation
The Adventures of Tintin may be a children’s comic series from mid-twentieth-century Europe, but its appeal has long since transcended the boundaries of form, culture, and generation. In fact, many if not most seriously dedicated fans of Tintin are in middle age and beyond, and
Fullerenes could improve MRI clarity by enabling more efficient dynamic nuclear polarization
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is invaluable in the medical world. But despite all the good it does, there is room for improvement. One way to enhance the sensitivity of MRI is dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), where target molecules for imaging are modified so they form
From static papers to living models: Turning limb development research into interactive science
The choreographed movements that cells perform to form complex biological shapes, like our hands, have fascinated scientists for centuries. Now, researchers at EMBL Barcelona have launched LimbNET, an open-access online platform that allows scientists to directly choreograph
Magnetism switching in antiferromagnets: Two distinct mechanisms successfully visualized
A research team led by Ryo Shimano of the University of Tokyo has successfully visualized two distinct mechanisms through which up and down spins, inherent properties of electrons, switch in an antiferromagnet, a material in which spin alignments cancel each other out. One of
Global sports industry holds untapped potential for wildlife conservation
A recently published article in the journal BioScience has revealed a surprising opportunity for conserving threatened species: sports teams and their branding.
Sargasso Sea shift reveals dramatic decline in some historic seaweed populations
A study led by researchers at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science has found that certain populations of the seaweed sargassum have experienced a significant decline over the past decade, even as increased abundance of sargassum in the tropical Atlantic
Chlorine and potassium found in supernova remnant at unexpectedly high levels
"Why are we here?" is humanity's most fundamental and persistent question. Tracing the origins of the elements is a direct attempt to answer this at its deepest level. We know many elements are created inside stars and supernovae, which then cast them out into the universe, yet
The Nurse Who Names the Dead
Inside a Texas nurse’s quest to document the life and death of every woman killed by a man in America.
Angry Trump Unravels over 2026 Woes as GOP Panic Grows: “Flashing Red”
Democrats are running in the 2026 midterms on “affordability.” This week, Trump unleashed several angry, wild-eyed rants about their “affordability” message. In one , he raged that it’s a “con job.” In another , he seethed that it’s a “Democrat scam.” He’s angry because these
'We survive or fail on our own terms:' The rise and risk of independent game media
Can worker-owned outlets create a brighter future for video game journalists and their readers?
India clinches $2.6 billion Russia submarine deal as Putin visits
India expects to take delivery of the Russian nuclear-powered submarine within two years.
German-Syrian activist urges Berlin to retain asylum among ongoing persecution fears
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz argues against granting asylum to Syrians after al-Assad's regime fell, but critics warn the country remains unsafe for minorities and women.
‘Giant’ Director Rowan Athale on Landing Pierce Brosnan for Boxing Film, Getting Sylvester Stallone’s ‘Seal of Approval’ and Their Next Film Together
British-Indian filmmaker Rowan Athale (“The Rise”) was just five years old when he first spotted Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T on the cover of a tape in a video store in Sheffield, England. That film was “Rocky 3,” in which Mr. T plays Clubber Lang, Rocky’s rival in the ring.
Texas exodus underscores the state’s fading relevance in the House GOP
Not long ago, seven committee chairs hailed from the Lone Star State. Now its delegation is young, large and unsettled.
Watch: Eurovision 2026 — the sound of music? Not for everyone
The 2026 edition of Eurovision is facing a historic meltdown, with some countries threatening to boycott the party.
US Shahed-style drones won’t cut it in a naval war with China
The US has begun deploying its own Shahed-style drones in the Middle East — but the same low-cost swarming logic that works against Iran may fall apart in the vast, naval-dominated Pacific. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that the US has deployed its first operational
Iraq freezes funds of Hezbollah and Houthis, official gazette says
BAGHDAD, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Iraq will freeze the money of Iran-backed armed groups, including Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthis, the official gazette said. The move will likely be welcomed by Washington, which has long sought to reduce Iran's influence in Iraq and other
U.S.-brokered DR Congo–Rwanda peace deal meets harsh reality on the ground
A long-awaited U.S.-brokered peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda will be signed in Washington on Thursday — but the hardest work may only be beginning, with peace on the ground uncertain.
Steve Cropper, guitarist for Booker T & the MG’s and Otis Redding, dies aged 84
Steve Cropper, the guitarist whose work contributed to define Memphis soul music, was best known as the guitarist in Booker T & the MGs.
BAFTA Says It Has Achieved Nearly All Membership Diversity Targets Since 2020, Though Women Still Short of 50% Goal
The British Academy has unveiled the make-up of its 14,000 members five years after going through a comprehensive review process aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion. According to BAFTA, as of 2025, it has achieved nearly all of the membership targets set out in 2020,
Africa: Malaria - Drug Resistance and Underfunding Threaten Progress Towards Eliminating Killer Disease
[UN News] The authoritative World Health Organization (WHO) World Malaria Report, published on Thursday, shows that resistance to antimalarial drugs now poses one of the most acute risks to control efforts across Africa and beyond.
A single HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, scientists say
HPV vaccines have been authorised in the European Union since 2006.