Brigitte Bardot through the years: A life in the spotlight
Brigitte Bardot, iconic French film star turned animal activist, has died at 91.
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Thailand sees ceasefire with Cambodia as strategic, not retreat
The bouts of fighting in 2025 rank among the deadliest clashes between the two countries.
U.K. Jewish groups slam PM Starmer for lauding release of Egyptian activist who reportedly called to kill Zionists
Starmer wrote that he was 'delighted' with the release of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, after his social media posts surfaced from over a decade ago, reportedly calling to kill Zionists and police and to burn down Downing Street
Overwatch 2 had its best year yet in 2025
With Overwatch 2's perks and new mode, Blizzard is leaning heavily into player choice and creativity for the future. And it's working
Universities are playing 'Let's Make a Deal' with Trump, but the game is rigged
These settlements will make it easier for the government to monitor core university functions and impose penalties on institutions that don’t implement the administration’s policies.
Myanmar holds election for first time since 2021 military coup, but some are not voting
Polling proceeded relatively smoothly on Dec 28, though there were reports of explosions in a few cities.
Lavrov: Europe, EU ‘main obstacles to peace’ in Russia-Ukraine talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with state-run media that Europe has been the main obstacle for peace amid its war in Ukraine since President Trump returned to office earlier this year. In an interview with TASS published Sunday, the foreign minister
Ancient mega-shark ruled Australian seas 15 million years before megalodon
In the age of dinosaurs—before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon—a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what's now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period.
Brigitte Bardot, Sultry Sex Kitten of French Cinema, Dies at 91
The provocative actress starred in 'And God Created Woman,' 'The Truth' and 'Contempt,' stirring audiences around the world.
Iranian cinema giant, Bahram Beyzai, dies aged 87
A restored copy of his film, Bashu, the Little Stranger, won an award at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Brigitte Bardot's life in pictures: From 60s sex symbol to militant animal rights activist
Brigitte Bardot, whose image defined an era of cinema and style, has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy captured in some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century.
Tepid early turnout in Myanmar election as junta touts stability
Despite the junta's assurances, Myanmar's voters did not come out in numbers close to the previous election conducted under COVID-19 restrictions.
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
China also announced 20 million yuan (US$2.8 million) of emergency humanitarian aid for Cambodia to assist the displaced.
Executions in Iran set to double in 2025, report says
The Iran Human Rights (IHR) group says it has verified at least 1,500 executions up until the start of December.
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming keyboard of 2025
Three fantastic keyboards from this year, but there can only be one winner.
Thais, Cambodians fear returning home despite border truce
Officials on both sides said the day-old ceasefire was holding on Sunday, but for most areas, there has been no all-clear notice just yet.
Iraqis cover soil with clay to curb sandstorms
Deep in Iraq's southern desert, bulldozers and earthmovers spread layers of moist clay over sand dunes as part of a broader effort to fight increasingly frequent sandstorms.
How Pan Am and Kodak turned into fashion brands, with a K-beauty glow-up
In South Korea, National Geographic and even Lockheed Martin are among the U.S. brands that have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines.
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What ‘data center alley’ portends for America’s AI-powered future
As data centers hurtle to the forefront of the national debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and energy costs, northern Virginia offers a preview of the political fights that will play out in communities across the country seeking to cash in on the booming industry.
Brigitte Bardot, Star of ‘And God Created Women’ and ‘Contempt,’ Dies at 91
Actor, singer, sex symbol and style icon Brigitte Bardot, who retired from acting and became controversial for her right-wing politics in her later years, has died. She was 91. Bardot died Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin of the Brigitte
Bangladesh police say student leader Sharif Osman Hadi’s killers fled to India
The two suspected accomplices had been arrested in India, said Bangladeshi investigators.
Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91
The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal-welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter.
Brigitte Bardot: From French cinema to international fame
The French model and actress has died at the age of 91.
As some boycott Myanmar’s flawed election, others hope for change
Some members of the country’s dwindling opposition said they are determined to make their voices heard.
Brigitte Bardot: The blonde bombshell who revolutionised French cinema
The cocktail of kittenish charm and continental sensuality who swept away the cinematic cobwebs of the 1950s.
In pictures: The life and career of Brigitte Bardot
The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.
French legendary actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
Actress, singer, global icon and animal rights activist. The French movie star Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91.
“It’s a bargain”
At some point, anything we buy feels like a bargain. Something needs to be worth more than it costs or we wouldn’t buy it. So, what makes what you offer a bargain? Is it that you’ve lowered the price, or have you increased the value?
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
Satellite images suggest China is growing the sites where it makes warheads, while also preparing to retaliate faster — signs of its nuclear ambitions.
Netanyahu’s ties with Trump to be tested amid differences ahead of visit
With the Israeli leader to visit Mar-a-Lago on Monday, his hawkishness on Gaza and other Middle East hotspots is butting up against Trump’s peacemaking efforts.
Zelensky to meet Trump as Russia continues to pound Ukraine
Zelensky will visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss raising pressure on Russia, security guarantees and investment in postwar reconstruction.
‘Unfair election’: Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
The junta is touting the vote as a return to democracy.
5-year-old boy dies after getting trapped in travelator at Hokkaido ski resort
The boy fell as he was trying to get off the moving walkway, which does not have a handrail.
Hannah Arendt can help us understand today’s far-right populism
Sales of Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism (1951) rocketed when Donald Trump won the 2016 US presidential election. Nearly a year into the second Trump administration – and 50 years since Arendt’s death in December 1975 – it seems an apposite time to revisit the
Russia vows to support China if Taiwan contingency flares up: Top diplomat
China and Russia have conducted joint bomber flights repeatedly over the years.
Benin secure their first-ever AFCON victory with a 1-0 win over Botswana
Benin secured their first-ever victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday in front of a vibrant crowd of supporters at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Sydney could see army patrols after Bondi attack, New South Wales Premier says
The government is also considering a wide range of measures, including the potential deployment of troops.
'Unfair election': Young voters absent from Myanmar polls
Even those still in the country were not particularly eager to take part in the vote, which international rights campaigners have dismissed as a sham.
Three killed in Sweden as major storm sweeps across Nordic countries
Thousands of homes in parts of Finland, Sweden and Norway have been left without power.
South Korean President Lee names conservative lawmaker as budget minister
Lee Hye-hoon said she aligns with the president's goals economic goals.
Losing weight in midlife may have a hidden brain cost
Weight loss restored healthy metabolism in both young and mid-aged mice, but the brain told a different story. In mid-aged animals, slimming down actually worsened inflammation in a brain region tied to appetite and energy balance. While this inflammation eventually subsided,