‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Toni Erdmann’ Producer Komplizen Film Wins European Co-Pro Honor
Komplizen's Berlin-based trio of Maren Ade, Janine Jackowski, and Jonas Dornbach will be honored at the European Film Awards in January.
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Real-life horror to TV drama: Feared Syria sites become sets for series
At a Damascus air base once off-limits under Bashar al-Assad, a crew now films a TV series about the final months of the ousted leader's rule as seen through the eyes of a Syrian family. "It's hard to believe we're filming here," director Mohamad Abdul Aziz said from the Mazzeh
Africa: Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech Fellowship in Uganda to Support Young Digital Innovators
[Nile Post] Airtel Africa Foundation, the charitable arm of Airtel Africa plc, has launched the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship in Uganda--an initiative aimed at empowering the next generation of digital leaders.
Gunfire as rebels target key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal
Schools and shops remain closed in Uvira amid fears that rebels have seized some administrative buildings.
Honduran crisis deepens as elections remain undecided
Honduran President Xiomara Castro has escalated the political crisis surrounding the undecided November 30 presidential election, condemning what she termed "interference" by US President Donald Trump and claiming an "electoral coup" was underway.
Africa: Lessons From a Year of Climate Work in Africa
[Premium Times] As I step into 2026, my task is to continue building the layers that will create a future where African states can turn their climate commitments into real achievements, and I look forward to that with excitement.
Africa: UN Calls for Stepped-Up Commitments to Global Emergency Fund As Needs Outstrip Resources
[OCHA] New York -- As humanitarian crises around the world outpace the funding available to address them, senior United Nations officials today rallied the international community to urgently mobilize more support for the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), at an annual
Malaysia orders overhaul of dress code at police stations, government agencies after public outcry
It follows an incident where two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
Japan quake in ‘void’ of few similar temblors recorded; beware of bigger quakes: Experts
The Japanese government is on the alert because a larger follow-up earthquake may occur in the area.
Argentina: Mendoza Province Senate approves copper mining project amid intense protests
The Mendoza Provincial Senate has given final approval to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the controversial PSJ Cobre Mendocino mining project, with 29 votes in favor, 6 against, and 1 abstention. The decision was reached despite massive protests due to fears of
Bulgarian glass ornaments by disabled artists are winning hearts
In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence.
PAHO urges region to prepare for Northern Hemisphere respiratory virus surge
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert, urging countries in the Americas to adjust their preparedness in anticipation of the upcoming winter season in the Northern Hemisphere. The alert highlights the imminent increased circulation of
Venezuela opposition leader Machado to miss Nobel Peace Prize ceremony
María Corina Machado, in hiding in Venezuela since August, will not attend Wednesday's Nobel ceremony. Her daughter will accept the prize instead.
‘It was hard to breathe’: Survivors of Jakarta workplace fire say smoke blocked sole exit, forcing workers onto rooftop
Around 80 employees of Terra Drone Indonesia were in the building at the time of the incident which coincided with lunch hour. All 22 fatalities were employees of the firm.
UN human rights office in "survival mode" amid major funding cuts
GENEVA, Dec 10 - The United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday his office was in \"survival mode\" due to major funding cuts from global donors, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas surge.
Was the Baghdad Battery Actually a Battery?: An Archaeologist Demystifies the 2,000-Year-Old Artifact
Image by Ironie, via Wikimedia Commons The average Open Culture reader may well be aware that there is such a thing as Archaeology YouTube. What could come as more of a surprise is how much back-and-forth there is within that world. Below, we have a video from the channel
Ultra-thin nanomembrane device forms soft, seamless interface with living tissue
Researchers have developed a new class of ultra-thin, flexible bioelectronic material that can seamlessly interface with living tissues. They introduced a novel device called THIN (transformable and imperceptible hydrogel-elastomer ionic-electronic nanomembrane). THIN is a
Canada launches billion dollar plan to recruit top researchers
Canada on Tuesday launched a CAN$1.7 billion ($1.2 billion) program to recruit leading global researchers, part of the effort to poach intellectual talent looking to leave the United States because of President Donald Trump's policies.
These surgeons want to treat patients. A visa ban is stopping them
A diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and the Central African nation of Chad is preventing two American doctors from delivering life-changing care.
A Year in Reading: When the Going Gets Tough
These are the stories I couldn't stop thinking about—the ones that ask us to sit with darkness and still find reasons to keep going.
Machado unable to attend Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will not be present at the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony at Oslo's City Hall on Wednesday, the event's organizers confirmed.
Why Japan issued an advisory for a possible megaquake in the country's north
Japan issued a megaquake advisory Tuesday after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan's main island of Honshu, and just south of the northern island of Hokkaido. Damage from this quake was modest—34 mostly mild
A rare drug made from scientists' blood is saving babies from botulism. Here's how
The drug uses antibodies from volunteers vaccinated against botulism to help babies too young to fight the disease on their own.
Marvel Rivals is turning up the heat with a new busted hero who can steal powers from her enemies to create shields, heal, and turn invisible
It's the Rogue meta.
EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it misleading
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed any mention of fossil fuels—the main driver of global warming—from its popular online page explaining the causes of climate change. Now it only mentions natural phenomena, even though scientists calculate that nearly all of the
From Israeli-held zones in Gaza, foes of Hamas seek lasting role
Dec 10 (Reuters) - Groups operating from Israeli-held areas of Gaza say they will continue to fight Hamas despite the killing of their most prominent commander, reporting more recruits since an October ceasefire as they eye a role in the enclave's future. The emergence of the
Asia Pacific set for stable growth in 2026 despite global headwinds: Mastercard
Lower energy prices and cheaper Chinese goods are helping households in the region pull ahead of rising costs for the first time in years, Mastercard’s Asia Pacific chief economist David Mann told CNA.
See Rare Footage of Elvis Presley in ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ Trailer
The Baz Luhrmann-directed film features long-lost footage from the singer's 1970s Las Vegas residency
Thailand and Cambodia vow to fight on as border clashes kill 13
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia killed 13 people and forced mass evacuations, derailing a Trump-brokered ceasefire that ended deadly July fighting.