Taiwan president vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message
He wanted to thank the armed forces for protecting Taiwan around the clock.
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Field observations and computer modeling help predict the world's deadly scorpion hotspots
An international team of scientists has identified how to pinpoint and predict hotspots for some of the most dangerous species of scorpion in the world. The researchers have established the key environmental conditions that determine where lethal, venomous arachnids
In ‘London,’ Debuting at Berlin, Car-Sharing Is Caring. But How Did Its Director Pull Off the Genre-Bender?
Sebastian Brameshuber discusses his Panorama title, his own experience with shared rides, bringing together people in a studio for free-flowing conversations, and not shying away from emotions.
Emma Laird on Going From ‘The Brutalist’ to ‘The Bone Temple’ and Picking Bold, Bonkers Roles: ‘I Don’t Want to Do Shakespeare, I Want to Play a Fish’
Emma Laird recalls a moment — not all that long ago — when she was stood on the rooftop of her apartment in Los Angeles, looking out across a picture-postcard sunset skyline and smoking a cigarette. “It was so cinematic,” she says. “And I was crying my eyes out.” The Brit had
'We must not stop being good,' Tusk says in Munich
'Those who think that everything can be bought should also remember that, according to this philosophy, everyone can be sold,' Donald Tusk said at the Munich Security Conference.
Bangladesh’s Islamist-led coalition submits poll complaints
Police records show that political clashes during the campaign period left five people dead and more than 600 injured.
‘Iron Sky’ Producers Prepping Communists-on-Mars Trilogy ‘Deep Red’ (Exclusive)
While 'Iron Sky' told a “story of Nazis hiding on the dark side of the Moon,” the new films “shift the battleground to Mars, where the Red Menace is alive and well.”
Second round of indirect U.S.-Iran talks to be held Tuesday, senior official says
Speaking to the BBC a day after mass anti-Iranian regime protests in Germany, the country's deputy foreign minister said Tehran is prepared to discuss a settlement on its nuclear program if sanctions are discussed, but stressed that the issue of zero uranium enrichment 'is not
Malaysia’s Bersatu reclaims social media page after alleged sabotage by admins
Four administrators suspected of being behind the sabotage had been removed.
Philippine authorities caution against spread of marijuana-laced vapes
They allegedly came from neighbouring Asian countries where cannabis use is allowed or loosely regulated.
This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.
Berlinale Issues Statement Following Political Backlash at Festival, Says Artists Should Not Be ‘Expected to Speak on Every Political Issue’
The Berlin Film Festival has issued a lengthy statement from head Tricia Tuttle over what it describes as a “media storm” that has swept over the festival. The note — sent out late on Saturday night — comes following criticism faced by multiple attendees over the comments about
Cuba postponed its annual cigar fair due to fuel shortages
Habanos S.A. cited a need to maintain quality standards. No new date has been set for the event's 26th edition.
Midi Z’s Taiwan-Set Crime Thriller ‘The Exiles’ Reveals First Look, Additional Cast
Sam Worthington and Taiwanese actress Ke-Xi Wu strike a tense note in the evocative first look at the expat thriller, which co-stars David Duchovny and is now being shopped to buyers at Berlin’s European Film Market.
Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana
Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.
Prison inmate dies of mpox in Thailand; authorities urge calm
The patient had multiple underlying conditions and was severely immunodeficient.
China wants to work with Canada to 'eliminate interference'
China's foreign minister Wang Yi, who met a slew of Western leaders during the Munich Security Conference, has been eager to paint Beijing as a more stable partner compared to the increasingly unpredictable United States.
Russia's Taman port damaged by Ukrainian drone strike
MOSCOW, Feb 15 - Russia's Black Sea port of Taman, which handles oil products, grain, coal and commodities, has been damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack, the governor of Russia's Krasnodar region said on Sunday.
Last chance for pensioners to get free air fryers
The council has handed out 15,000 free air fryers help people with the cost of living.
‘Shanghai Daughter’ Director Agnis Shen Zhongmin on Blurring Fiction and Documentary in Berlin Panorama Debut
Agnis Shen Zhongmin’s debut feature, “Shanghai Daughter,” approaches China’s Down to the Countryside Movement through an unconventional lens, treating the southwestern rubber plantations where her late father was sent during the Cultural Revolution as what she calls “a
Hunger strike of relatives for the quick release of Venezuelan dissidents
Ten people began a hunger strike in Venezuela to demand the release of the remaining 33 political prisoners at Zona 7, while 17 were freed on Saturday. Relatives continue to protest for an amnesty law.
Cold (space) war: why the US and the EU are still in the same boat
Ukraine and SpaceX announced they have found a way to prevent Russian armed forces from using Starlink, while Russian propagandists reacted harshly - not only toward SpaceX, but toward Palantir too. Meanwhile, communications from two European satellites were intercepted by
Five a day favourites: Which are the best fruits for your health?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what are the other healthiest fruits to consume? And how do their benefits vary? Euronews Health cherry-picks the best.
‘Rocky the Troll,’ Produced by Team Behind Netflix Hit ‘Troll,’ Travels to Several Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales outfit Reinvent Yellow has closed deals in several territories for adventure-family film “Rocky the Troll,” which it is selling at the European Film Market in Berlin. It is produced by the team behind “Troll” (2022), the most watched non-English-language film on Netflix.
Berlin Flashback: Jamie Bell’s First Fest Foray Was ‘Hallam Foe’
From teen breakout to seasoned leading man, the British actor returns to the Berlinale with a competition film that echoes the emotional themes of his early work.
‘Crouching Tiger’ Producer Bill Kong Brings Four Titles to Berlin’s EFM as ‘Panda’ Enters Forum
Veteran producer Bill Kong is bringing four commercial titles to the European Film Market through his Edko Films banner as Hong Kong makes a strong showing at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival with Singapore-Hong Kong-China co-production “Panda” selected for the Forum section.
Jackie Chan’s ‘Unexpected Family,’ Anthony Chen Competition Entry Lead Chinese Presence at Berlinale, EFM
Chinese and Greater China cinema have a significant presence at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival and European Film Market, with multiple official selections and several market premieres being introduced to international buyers. Hong Kong-based Golden Network Asia is bringing
Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream tweaks may boost creativity. By playing subtle sound cues during REM sleep,
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards: ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ Top Film Winners
'The Studio,' 'Palm Royale,' 'Saturday Night Live' and 'Skeleton Crew' were the top winners in the TV categories at the ceremony that also recognized Amy Madigan, Michael Johnston and Greg Nelson and Judy Alexandra Cory with honorary awards.
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside world and toward internal recall — almost like dreaming
‘Sinners,’ ‘Frankenstein’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Lead Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Awards Winners
“Sinners,” “Frankenstein” and “One Battle After Another” took home the top prizes in the Feature Motion Pictures categories at the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) Awards. “One Battle After Another” took home two awards winning best contemporary make-up
Horror Thriller ‘Hellcat’ Sells to Shudder for North America (EXCLUSIVE)
Shudder has secured North American rights to “Hellcat,” a psychological horror thriller that marks the feature directorial debut of Brock Bodell, Blue Finch Films revealed at Berlin’s European Film Market. The streamer plans to release the film later this year following its
Caspian Sea faces ‘triple planetary crisis’: Can new cross-border rules save it?
Azerbaijan has highlighted rising environmental threats to the Caspian Sea as UN introduces cross-border environmental assessments.
Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet that the ball was "in America's court to prove that they want to do a deal".
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SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam
The approval comes ahead of an expected visit next week by Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, to the United States to attend the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative on global conflicts.
Turkish Cinema’s Milestone Berlin Presence Bodes Well for Global Breakthrough Going Forward
Turkish cinema, despite being held back by economic and political constraints, looks poised for a global breakthrough this year. Its milestone Berlin 2026 contingent — comprising three feature film premieres, two of which are competing for the Golden Bear — kicks off the
Massive study finds most statin side effects aren’t caused by the drugs
A massive review of 23 randomized trials found that statins do not cause the vast majority of side effects listed on their labels. Memory problems, depression, sleep issues, weight gain, and many other symptoms appeared just as often in people taking a placebo. Only a few side
‘Moana’ Star Catherine Laga’aia to Lead Australian Thriller ‘Crashout’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Catherine Laga’aia, who is set to make her breakout as the titular character in Disney’s upcoming live-action “Moana,” has been tapped to lead the Australian Gen-Z thriller “Crashout.” Deadhouse Films unveiled the casting for the project at Berlin’s European Film Market. The
Mahamat-Saleh Haroun on Berlin Golden Bear Contender ‘Soumsoum’ and Why It’s His ‘Duty’ to Bring His Native Chad to the Big Screen
Since arriving on the world cinema stage with the deeply personal docudrama “Bye Bye Africa” (1999), Chadian auteur Mahamat-Saleh Haroun has been at the forefront of a generation of filmmakers who have landed African cinema squarely on the map. Despite emigrating to France in
India plans AI ‘data city’ on staggering scale
The world’s most populous country has seen a surge of investment as generative AI players seek inroads.
BNP landslide a breakthrough and test for Bangladesh
In winning the 13th national parliamentary election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) capitalized on a rare convergence of public exhaustion and strategic patience. Its 212-seat landslide was harvested through moments it had spent nearly two decades preparing for. At the
China’s Xi emphasises stability at start of new policy cycle
China will also seek to maintain social harmony and stability, Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
Paramount Sends ByteDance Cease-and-Desist Letter Over Seedance AI Videos, Alleging Intellectual Property Infringement
Paramount Skydance accused ByteDance of engaging in “blatant infringement” of its intellectual property with its Seedance video and Seedream image generative AI platforms, alleging the Chinese internet giant is illegally ripping off IP including “South Park,” “Star Trek,” “The
Japan’s ‘godless’ lake warns of creeping climate change
The phenomenon, called "God’s Crossing", has not appeared since 2018.