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‘Special Unit – The First Murder’ Director on Bringing a Modern Take on the “Danish FBI” 100 Years Ago to Cinemas, Led by ‘Vikings’ Star
Christoffer Boe discusses the box office success, global appeal and franchise potential of the movie, featured at Rotterdam, casting Alex Høgh Andersen, and swapping DNA analysis for early fingerprinting.
Why the Future of Movies Lives on Letterboxd
"If Rotten Tomatoes has become a tool of Hollywood’s homogenizing marketing machinery, Letterboxd is something else: a cinephilic hive buzzing with authentic enthusiasm and heterogeneous tastes."
Africa: AUC Chairperson Yesterday Evening Held Consultations With the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (Recs)
[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, yesterday evening held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (RECs), briefing them on the Commission's strategic priorities ahead of the 48th
Africa: Paraplegic Driver Nikhil Sachania Crowned Africa Rally Champion
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- KCB Rally Driver Nikhil Sachania has officially been crowned the 2025 FIA Africa Rally Championship 3 category winner.
Spain's Prime Minister hits back at Telegram founder Pavel Durov over 'lies' about internet law
The founder of Telegram forwarded a message through the app's official channel, disagreeing with the announcement to restrict algorithms.
Where to find Cooling Coils in Arc Raiders
Collect Cooling Coils to send your raider into retirement.
Africa: Historic Africa-Led HIV Vaccine Trial Begins in Cape Town
[Health-e] South Africa has moved a step closer to an HIV vaccine with the launch of the BRILLIANT 011 clinical trial at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) site at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. The first participant has already been enrolled.
Africa: Trump's Board of Peace Would Further Marginalise Sub-Saharan Africa
[ISS] No countries from the region are represented, and the board could fragment global conflict response systems that include the AU.
FBI fugitive found hiding in Wales can be extradited to USA
Daniel Andreas San Diego was on the run from the FBI for 21 years and was found in a cottage in north Wales in 2024.
Africa: Experts Urge Africa to Invest in Digital Infrastructure for Ethical Migration Reporting
[Nile Post] African governments and development partners have been urged to increase investment in digital infrastructure to support inclusive e-learning and strengthen ethical migration reporting across the continent.
Africa: Organisers Unveil 'Queen of Africa' Reality TV Show, Stake $50,000 Star Prize
[Premium Times] The 90-day show will feature one representative from each African country, with the winner chosen mainly through paid public voting in an 'election' format.
More than 20 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say
The cause of the explosion was not immediately clear, however reports have suggested it was carried out by a suicide bomber.
I did the maths again and figured out what level all the main characters are at the end of Fallout season 2—Lucy has finally graduated from radroach to mole rat
Get your Pip Boys out, we're levelling up.
Silent Hill f is now on sale at a big discount
2025's Horror Game of the Year, Silent Hill f, is available to purchase on PS5 at a shockingly low discount.
Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein releases
Benjamin Wegg-Prosser concluded his association with Lord Mandelson - and references to them both in the Epstein files - was doing the business Global Counsel harm.
TikTok’s 'addictive' design breaches EU law, European Commission says
The European Commission found that TikTok has not sufficiently limited addictive features such as infinite scroll, which encourages compulsive behaviour.
Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push
By Can Sezer ISTANBUL, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Turkey is laying the groundwork to restrict social media access for minorswith a parliamentary report this week calling for broad measures including age verification and content filtering, joining a growing list of countries seeking
‘Bring Her Back’ Leads 2026 Australian Academy Awards; Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Sarah Snook Among Winners
Supernatural folk horror film “Bring Her Back” was the major winner at this year’s Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, where Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, and Sarah Snook were also recognized. The AACTA awards celebrate achievements across the film,
The Art World After Epstein
How can art institutions reject corrupt funding, the Washington Post lays off its art critic, art books to read this month, and our weekly community columns.
Latest news bulletin | February 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What Offshore Wind and the Kennedy Center Have in Common
On Monday, the Trump administration suffered its fifth consecutive courtroom defeat in its war on offshore wind. All of these cases stem from an order in December in which the Interior Department claimed that a classified Defense Department report had deemed offshore wind a
This Is What Actual Christianity Is Supposed to Sound Like
Last weekend, I went to my hometown of Morgantown, West Virginia, and I attended Sunday morning services at my mother’s old church, St. Thomas à Becket Episcopal Church. I hadn’t visited in a few years, and the pastor, Michael Delk, was new to me. I found his sermon to be
Super Bowl Guac Is Super Destructive. Some People Want to Fix That.
For many Americans, chips and guacamole are as much a part of Super Bowl Sunday as the game itself. More avocados are sold for the big game than at any other time of year. This wasn’t always the case. Americans eat almost 10 times as much guacamole during the Super Bowl as we
Is the State of Texas Trying to Kill This Chicano Activist?
Early last November, as Alvaro Luna Hernandez, age 73, awoke from uneasy sleep, numbness radiated from his hands and feet, and he realized he could no longer walk. He tried hoisting himself up within the confines of his six-by-eight-foot solitary prison cell, and fell to the
GOP, Democrats expect DHS shutdown after talks fizzle
Senators in both parties now expect funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lapse at the end of next week, as negotiations over Democratic demands for restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CPB) fizzle with
Farmers squeezed by Trump tariffs press lawmakers for action
Bipartisan farming advocates are concerned the industry could "collapse" in the near future, with the combination of a downturn cycle and the policies of the Trump administration putting the sector in a precarious position. Former leaders in the industry warned House and
Democrats walk careful line on Clinton controversy
Democrats aren’t lining up to defend former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as the pair face scrutiny over the House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. This week, the Clintons agreed to appear before the House Oversight and Government
Falklands: new Legislative Assembly consolidates close ties with the United Kingdom
On the occasion of the swearing-in of the newly elected members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, its Chair, MLA Jack Ford, travelled to the United Kingdom, where he held a series of meetings with government and opposition lawmakers, as well as senior officials from
Portugal hit by worst floods in decades as Storm Marta looms
Boat evacuations in Alcácer do Sal followed the Sado River overflow, leaving one person dead during Portugal’s seventh storm this year. Another system, Storm Marta, is due on Saturday with winds up to 120 km/h and waves reaching 13 metres.
Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each in first exchange in months
Ukraine and Russia swap 157 prisoners each after talks in Abu Dhabi, the first exchange in five months, with families finally welcoming loved ones home.
Suicide bomber kills 12 at mosque in Pakistan's capital, police say
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 - A suicide bomber killed at least 12 people during Friday prayers in a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad, two police officials said.
Plastic, sofas, medical waste: Bosnia’s river nightmare returns
Thousands of cubic metres of trash hit Bosnia’s Drina River every winter. Locals warn tourism and health are at risk
Portugal extends state of emergency amid destruction brought by Storm Leonardo
Portugal was hit by two devastating storms just one week apart. Roads were blocked by flooded rivers and fallen trees snapped power lines. People are being evacuated from their homes in motor boats.
Baby formula recalls: UK investigates 36 babies with suspected cereulide intoxication
Amid global baby formula recalls, the United Kingdom has confirmed 36 possible intoxication cases.
Blizzard workers ratify union contract, Ghost of Yotei soars, and has Yves Guillemot outstayed his welcome at Ubisoft? - Patch Notes #39
Plus: Sumo Digital is cutting more jobs and Games for Change is heading to London.
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino Calls on Casey Wasserman to Step Down From Agency Over Emails in Epstein Files: ‘Pretending This Isn’t a Big Deal Is Not an Option’
Bethany Cosentino, the frontwoman of L.A. band Best Coast, has called on Casey Wasserman — the founder and CEO of her agency, Wasserman Music — to step down over his appearance in the Epstein files. In an open letter posted to Instagram on Thursday night, Cosentino — who has
Several killed in Islamabad mosque explosion, say police
ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 - An explosion ripped through a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad on Friday killing several worshippers, police said.
'Lack of political will' leaves Bosnian river choking on garbage year after year
Seasonal rains sweep garbage from illegal dumps into the Drina River, where it accumulates behind a hydroelectric plant’s fence.
Only seven new petrol-powered cars sold in Norway in January
Data shows 29 hybrid and 98 diesel cars also sold, while the figure for battery electric vehicles was more than 2,000 Just seven new petrol cars were sold in Norway last month, data shows. The country, which is the frontrunner in the uptake of electric vehicles, shifted a
From Mamdani to Farage: AI-generated images spread after Epstein file release
The latest tranche of files related to the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has set the internet ablaze with AI and manipulated images supposedly depicting him with politicians. Not all are real.
Goldman Sachs is tapping Anthropic’s AI model to automate accounting, compliance roles
Goldman Sachs is building AI agents with Anthropic’s Claude to automate trade accounting and client onboarding, aiming to speed work and boost efficiency.
UN Security Council to exempt sanctions on humanitarian aid for North Korea, source says
SEOUL, Feb 6 - A United Nations committee has approved exemptions from wide-reaching sanctions against North Korea to allow fresh humanitarian aid to reach the country, a diplomatic source said on Friday, amid a push by Seoul and Washington to engage Pyongyang.
Indonesian comedian summoned by police over Netflix show
JAKARTA, Feb 6 - A prominent Indonesian comedian who became the first from his country to air a special on Netflix was summoned by police on Friday over what they called public complaints about the material he used in his stand-up act.
Survival Drama ‘The Wild Between Us,’ Starring ‘Nuremberg’ Actor Andreas Pietschmann, Boarded by France TV Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)
France TV Distribution has boarded François Busnel’s “The Wild Between Us,” a survival drama starring Andreas Pietschmann (“Nuremberg,” “Dark”), in the run up to the European Film Market in Berlin. Set in the wilderness, “The Wild Between Us” follows Liam (Pietschmann) and Ava,
New START’s expiration invites new nuclear arms race
The New START treaty, the last remaining agreement constraining Russian and US nuclear weapons, lapsed on February 4. There are no negotiations to extend the terms of the treaty, either. As US President Donald Trump said dismissively in a recent interview, “if it expires, it