France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 didn't sell as well as Paradox expected, and the publisher is taking the blame: 'The responsibility lies fully with us'
But this shouldn't affect the planned DLC.
A shark kills a woman and seriously wounds another swimmer in Australia
A shark attacked two mid-20s swimmers at Crowdy Bay National Park in Australia, killing a woman and seriously injuring a man. A bystander’s quick first aid likely saved the survivor before he was airlifted to hospital.
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar to Step Down After 26-Year Tenure (EXCLUSIVE)
Toonz Media Group CEO P. Jayakumar is stepping down from his role after more than 26 years at the helm of the Indian animation studio, effective Nov. 30. During his tenure, Jayakumar transformed Toonz from a pioneering Indian animation studio into a global entertainment player
Dispatch's original script would've let you pick 3 heroes like 'starter Pokémon', snagging Invisigal, Waterboy, or Mr Whiskey to pull under your wing
Professor Oak: Are you an Invisigal, or a Waterboy?
Welcome to Hellfire Club is the perfect D&D entry for Stranger Things fans
Wizards of the Coast's latest Stranger Things crossover starter set stands on its own as a solid set of adventures.
Dmitriev's Thanksgiving surprise
The leaked peace plan has Team Trump struggling to get its story straight.
British Independent Film Awards Bosses Say Lack of Women in Gender-Neutral Performance Categories Is a ‘Massive Anomaly’: ‘Usually It’s the Other Way and Nobody Bats an Eyelid’
When the British Independent Film Awards recently unveiled its list of 2025 nominees, there were cheers from within the U.K. industry over the number of first-time filmmakers dominating the categories. Akinola Davies Jr’s “My Father’s Shadow” and Harry Lighton’s “Pillion” —
This lo-fi roguelike deckbuilder is like if someone made a version of Slay the Spire for when you've got a hangover
Dog Witch is a perfectly sedate spin on the genre.
'America-first' pricing: Higher fees for foreigners at US national parks stoke tourism concerns
The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.
Poll: Should RPGs always provide a transmog system, or should we be forced to live with our fashion crimes?
Are you OK with being the worst-dressed hero?
Jakarta shoots to No. 1 in world population ranking from No. 33
The huge swing is due in large part to the report’s new methodology.
Russia to close Polish consulate in Siberia in row over railway sabotage
MOSCOW/WARSAW - Russia on Thursday ordered Poland to close its consulate in the Siberian city of Irkutsk in retaliation for Warsaw's decision to close the last Russian consulate in Poland after a railway explosion that was blamed on Moscow.
Copenhagen Documentary Fest CPH:DOX to Pay Tribute to Belgian Cycling Legend “The Cannibal” Eddy Merckx
The Danish premiere of Christophe Hermans and Boris Tilquin's doc 'Merckx - Race of a Champion' and a podcast event will put the spotlight on the man who has been called the greatest cyclist of all time.
Capping Ukrainian army would ‘pave the road to hell’, former Foreign Minister Kuleba tells Euronews
Capitulating to Russian demands with a limit on the number of Ukrainian troops would humiliate the nation and “pave the road to hell”, Dmytro Kuleba, who served as Ukraine’s foreign minister under President Zelenskyy, told Euronews' programme "12 minutes with".
'Budget could be worse' - Worcester residents
People at a community kitchen say the Chancellor is helping the worst-off but others will pay for it.
S’pore ready to provide essential supplies, support Hat Yai flood relief efforts: Vivian Balakrishnan
He said he has spoken to his Thai counterpart to convey Singapore’s concern about the situation.
Adolf Hitler's namesake triumphs in Namibia local elections fifth time in a row
Namibian politician Adolf Hitler Uunona has retained his seat in his small northern constituency yet again despite his controversial name.
Nanoflowers supercharge stem cells to recharge aging cells
Texas A&M researchers found a way to make stem cells produce double the normal number of mitochondria using nanoflower particles. These energized stem cells then transfer their surplus “power packs” to weakened cells, reviving their energy production and resilience. The method
Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after DC shooting
By Saeed Shah KABUL/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Afghans who fled the Taliban and have waited years for a U.S. resettlement decision say their last path to safety has shut since Washington froze all Afghan immigration cases following a shooting near the White House. The U.S.
Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her assassination, but provides no evidence
Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead.
Afghans say last path to safety shuts as US halts visas after Washington shooting
About 200,000 Afghans had arrived in the US since 2021 through refugee and special visa programmes.
Bulgaria: Thousands rally in Sofia as protesters clash with police
Tension in Sofia rose as Bulgaria's Budget and Finance Committee began work early, angering the opposition. Protests outside Parliament escalated, with clashes and injuries reported.
Over 250 missing after Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades
The financial hub’s worst blaze in decades has killed at least 55 in an apartment complex.
Japan denies report that Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan
The report cited two Japanese officials and an American briefed on the call.
Beijing’s influence comes under scrutiny as Philippines-China Studies Center debuts in Manila
The centre aims to rebuild trust amid South China Sea tensions, but analysts warn against Beijing’s growing influence.
Coca-Cola sued by the estate of Johnny Cash for ‘pirating’ country music legend’s voice
“Stealing the voice of an artist is theft.” The estate of Johnny Cash is suing Coca-Cola for illegally hiring a tribute act to impersonate the late US country singer in an advertisement.
EU Ombudsman says Commission guilty of maladministration in opening up climate laws
The EU's corporate watchdog found the European Commission's decision to re-open the bloc's due diligence law without climate assessments amounted to malpractice.
Has dark matter finally been seen? New study detects mysterious galactic glow
The mysterious glow can’t easily be explained, leading a University of Tokyo researcher to argue it could be humanity’s first direct glimpse of dark matter.
Framework delists standalone memory to 'head off scalpers' and Cyberpower announces system price hikes as the memory supply crisis deepens
It's going to get worse before it gets better, peeps.
Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra quake
State Fire and Rescue Department director says there were no casualties or damages to the site's building.
Abdoulaye Konaté Translates Ancient Spirituality into Lush Tapestries
"The material changes, but I think of it as painting," says Abdoulaye Konaté. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Abdoulaye Konaté Translates Ancient
CATL and Stellantis break ground on Spain’s largest EV battery plant
Europe’s second-largest carmaker Stellantis and Chinese EV battery giant CATL have started construction on a €4.1bn battery factory in northeastern Spain, expected to create 4,000 jobs.
Venezuela bans six major airlines as tensions escalate
The affected carriers ceased flying to Venezuela after the US warned of heightened military activity.
Stranger Things' big Vecna reveals are all hidden in a show you can't stream
The prequel Stranger Things: The First Shadow adds depth to what we see of the psychic villain in season 5
Wild turkeys off the menu in Maine after ‘forever chemicals’ found in birds
Contamination of wildlife with Pfas, which can increase risk of cancer, a growing problem in US Hunters in Maine have been warned not to eat wild turkeys in parts of the state, after the birds were found to contain “forever chemicals” that can cause an increased risk of cancer.
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Trump’s flexible diplomacy drives new Ukraine peace push — and fresh turmoil
The president’s improvisatory approach is unsettling Kyiv and its allies. Backers say Trump’s style might win results where others have failed.
What’s on the GOP menu for ObamaCare reform, subsidy extensions
Twenty-four million Americans are facing spiking health insurance prices because of expiring enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies that Republicans have so far refused to extend. Lawmakers are divided on the way ahead, with the deadline to sign up for 2026 coverage on
The Internet Loves These “Gay Sheep.” The Real Story Is Much Darker.
The internet is going gaga for gay sheep of late. Or, more precisely, the wool from gay sheep. On November 13, the LGBTQ dating and sex app Grindr put on “ I Wool Survive ,” a runway fashion show in New York City that leaned all the way in. There was a swimmer wearing
Stocks whipsaw as AI bubble fears, Fed uncertainty rattle Wall Street
Sharp swings in financial markets have left investors reeling in recent weeks, as questions about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble collide with uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. The AI trade has been booming for nearly
Beverage giant Asahi says data linked to 2 million people feared leaked in cyberattack
Information includes names, gender, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict
As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for.
Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.
Sharks Show How Animals Scale Like Geometric Objects
Despite their wild variety of sizes, niches, and shapes, sharks scale geometrically, pointing to possible fundamental constraints on evolution The post Sharks Show How Animals Scale Like Geometric Objects appeared first on Nautilus .