Africa: Us-Africa Migrant Deals Ramp Up As Government Transparency Fails
[ISS] More secretive deals to accept deported third-country migrants from the US degrade democracy and don't serve African countries.
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Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say
May 19 - China's armed forces secretly trained about 200 Russian military personnel in China late last year and some have since returned to fight in Ukraine, according to three European intelligence agencies and documents seen by Reuters.
AI-Created Vintage Adult Film Unveiled at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
A collection of AI-generated short films drawn from erotic magazine photo spreads published 50 years ago has made its debut on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival, streaming on Cultpix with a physical release on BluRay and VHS from Klubb Super 8 to follow. The project was
Microsoft continues to build towards a passwordless future by phasing out an authentication method that's become 'a leading source of fraud'
Bad news for forgetful folks like me.
Stardew Valley doesn't have any microtransactions because Eric Barone values the player 'more than the money I could squeeze out of everyone'
I dare not imagine a world in which I have to pay actual money for Pierre's fruit and veg.
India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents show
Boeing earlier told Air India that the module containing the fuel switches was found to be “serviceable”.
I just learnt I've been playing Metal Gear Solid 3 with a broken camera for 15 years
Fresh off uncovering true third-person in MGS2, MGSHDFix is righting another historical wrong.
If you enjoy A Little to the Left then The Sorting Bureau should be the next game you check out
I think the client would appreciate me precariously stacking all the coins.
Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo, Zo Insung and Go Younjung Return as Disney+ Begins Production on ‘Moving’ Season 2
Production on “Moving” Season 2 is now underway at Disney+, with leads Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo, Zo Insung and Go Younjung all confirmed to return and Won Gyubin added to the ensemble. Set in the immediate aftermath of the Jeongwon High School Incident, the new season follows
Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US
Gathered around a Revolutionary Guard in central Tehran, an audience of Iranians is learning to use an AK-47 assault rifle, in case it falls to them to defend the country from renewed US attacks. For nearly half an hour, the soldier demonstrates different types of ammunition
Female beast hunters battled leopards in ancient Rome
Mosaic depictions of a weapon-wielding female gladiator are the first physical evidence showing women in ancient Rome could be skilled beast hunters
Former Samsung boss predicts the memory crisis could be over in the second half of next year thanks to a 'surge' in Chinese capacity
The memory crisis could be followed by the mother of all memory gluts.
LG reveals the world's first native 1,000 Hz 1080p panel but you're gonna need a beast of a rig to make good use of it
It'll be a niche market for this one.
Sebastian Stan Slams Donald Trump and Says What’s Going on in America Is ‘Not a Laughing Matter’: ‘We’re in a Really Bad Place’
Two years after his Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” premiered at Cannes, Sebastian Stan reflected on the role during the press conference for his new movie “Fjord,” saying America is “in a really, really bad place.” When the actor was asked his thoughts on “The Apprentice”
Thailand rolls back welcome mat for most foreign tourists
The move seeks to crack down on crime and illegal employment involving foreign nationals.
Searching for James Bond: Official casting launches with new contenders (and Trump) auditioning
Official casting for the new James Bond has been announced, with Nina Gold at the helm. Who are the new favourites and why is the White House throwing Donald Trump's MAGA hat in the ring?
Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners
The new visa-free duration would be decided on a country-by-country basis, with most foreign nationals granted stays of up to 30 days, while some could receive only 15 days, said Thailand's tourism minister.
Lawson launches video guide for foreigners buying hot food in its Tokyo stores
The service will be offered at three stores in Tokyo through the end of May.
HKTCM and IAM Reinforce Hong Kong Presence with Office Reopening Amid Rising Demand Cross-Border Wealth Structuring
Reopening reflects renewed confidence in Hong Kong’s role in supportingcross-border wealth planning, fiduciary structuring, and long-term assetpreservation through trust structures. Strategic partner of Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited (HKFA) , Hong Kong Trust Capital
Jour2Fête Takes French Distribution Rights to Period Dramedy ‘La Portraitiste’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Jour2Fête has taken French distribution rights to period dramedy “La Portraitiste,” directed by Annie St-Pierre and written by Florence Longpré, who also stars in the film. The deal was signed in Cannes with H264, a Montreal-based international sales company. Longpré, an
Denmark's Queen Margrethe out of hospital after heart procedure, royal palace says
Hugely popular among Danes for subtly modernising the monarchy, Margrethe has faced multiple health problems in recent years.
China, US should work together to promote AI development, governance: Beijing
Cooperation on AI was discussed despite the countries’ rivalry over the fast-evolving technology.
Movistar Plus Appoints New Management Under CEO Alfonso Gómez Palacio
Movistar Plus is marking the start of Alfonso Gómez Palacio’s tenure as CEO with a restructuring of its operations, as the leading Spanish pay TV/SVOD platform launches a new content and sports framework. Gómez Palacio succeeded Daniel Domenjó, who left the post in April after
Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
GTA 6 could bring back body customization from Red Dead 2 and San Andreas
With Rockstar rumored to drop a new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer any day, fans are wondering how much they’ll be able to customize GTA 6’s protagonists
Gabrielle Goliath’s "Elegy" Comes to Venice
A review of the show that was censored by the South African government, Seattle Art Museum workers push for a union, and 12 art books to read this summer.
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Silicon Valley keeps misreading China’s role in tech
The heads of Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia regard Chinese companies as peers, not enemies, unlike most other Silicon Valley founders.
