Walking through flames: Orangutans rescued in Indonesia fires
Wildfires have piled pressure on already endangered orangutans, forcing local groups and authorities to carry out high-stakes rescues of animals suffering smoke inhalation and burns.
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Hurricane Isaias strengthens en route to US Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane on Thursday as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, prompting mandatory evacuations and disrupting oil and gas production.
Violence is 'not general' in French students protests, MEP says
French S&D MEP Emma Rafowicz says Emmanuel Macron’s government is “completely irresponsible” in its handling of the ongoing student protests in France.
Scientific study reveals scariest horror movie – with one 2026 title breaking heart rate record
The ranking was determined by a study monitoring audience's heart rates and BPM increases while watching horror films.
Disney’s Jon Wax Says Buzzy K-Drama ‘The Remarried Empress’ Has Substance to Match Its Spectacle
Speaking at an MPA and Disney+ event during the Busan International Film Festival, the executive surveyed Disney’s Asian originals slate and discussed the trends shaping the region’s streaming business, from Korean co-productions to opportunities in anime.
Sightseeing bus serving conveyor-belt sushi to be launched in Tokyo on Oct 10
Special plastic trays that can be secured to the belt will hold the plates in place on the move.
Thai queen Suthida flies fighter jet solo for the first time
She took off in a single-seat JAS 39C from a military air base in southern Surat Thani province.
Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and his crew.
Former New Zealand PM: Associate membership with Brussels "very interesting" for the country
Helen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, says a form of associate membership of the European Union, similar to the proposal for Canada, would be “very interesting”. She highlights access to the single market as a potential key benefit for a “distant trading country”
Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
Police arrest suspect after deadly shooting in Germany's Upper Palatinate
A 60-year-old is alleged to have shot and killed a male and a female employee of the Neumarkt District Office during a routine weapons check.
Indian youth leader says protest will go ahead despite detentions
NEW DELHI, Oct 9 - The leader of India's \"Cockroach\" youth movement said a major planned protest would go ahead in New Delhi on Saturday, despite the detentions of followers he estimated to run into the thousands, calling for the resignation of the top poll official.
'Fire hoses' are Britain's nuclear submarine's only defence against drone attacks, reports say
While drone attacks are becoming a major threat in armed conflicts, Britain's nuclear submarines are revealed to use "fire hoses" to defend themselves against air attacks, reports say.
Huge victory for Spain as two cities crowned greenest in the EU. Which countries missed out?
The winner of the European Green Capital 2028 awards is going home with €600,000 to help turn ambition into further action.
David Byrne’s New Book Explores the Strange Afterlife of Good Ideas: From Vermeer’s Paintings to Roman Concrete & Dark Matter
David Byrne will always be most widely known as the co-founder and frontman of Talking Heads. That may count among the greatest possible achievements for any artist — to the minds of many an Open Culture reader, at least — but it must occasionally frustrate the man himself.
24 Years Later, the Spy Thriller Series That Changed Hollywood Forever Is Streaming on Netflix
The Bourne movies remain some of the grittiest, most thrilling spy action Hollywood has ever made.
‘Queer Edward II’ Gives an Inside Look at Derek Jarman’s Film and Timely Historical Snapshot of a Queer Rights Backlash
Theo Rollason discusses his feature directorial debut, exec produced by Tilda Swinton and Sandy Powell, now screening at the London Film Fest, and how “anti-trans rhetoric and attacks on queer rights [are] again intensifying.”
Bavaria Media Intl. Unveils Mipcom Slate Including German TV Hits ‘Mordach,’ ‘Home-Made Christmas’ and ‘Throughout the Years’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Bavaria Media Intl., the distribution arm of Bavaria Film Group, has unveiled a slate of scripted shows ahead of TV market Mipcom, including German TV hits “Mordach,” “Home-Made Christmas,” “Fanny’s Extraordinary World” and “Throughout the Years.” The crime lineup features
A Rare David Bowie Self-Portrait — Featuring His Handprints — Is Going on Auction at Sotheby’s
A rare David Bowie self-portrait is going on auction at Sotheby’s, featuring the musician and artist’s own handprints. The 1996 work is part of eight self-portraits Bowie created during a prolific period of painting, all of which were snapped up immediately. Done on paper, the
India deploys thousands of police ahead of election reform protest
Opposition parties and critics claim that the electoral-roll revision will benefit PM Modi's BJP.
EU may need to cut winter gas demand by 7% as storage hits record low, IEEFA warns
The EU could have to curb gas consumption by 7% this winter, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis warned on Friday, with stocks at their lowest for the time of year on record and the Iran war keeping prices high ahead of a full ban on Russian LNG imports
Latest attacks on Ukraine are ‘war crimes done by Putin’, says Ukrainian politician
Yulia Klymenko, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, says Russia “cannot achieve anything on the front line” and is therefore waging a “fight and genocide against civilians” in Ukraine, following a targeted attack that killed 33 civilians.
Cars burned and shops looted as anti-immigration protests rock South Africa
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.
Chile: Santiago flooding turns streets to rivers as Kast declares state of catastrophe
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water.
Malaysia budget 2027: PM Anwar spends as he enters final stretch before general election
Anwar is entering the final year of a tumultuous term as Malaysia’s leader, in which his coalition has lost ground to the opposition.
Hungary's 2026 drought is the country's most severe in 126 years, data shows
The central European nation has been facing a critical water shortage following a drought that began in the second half of 2025.
Drug rings switching to private jets after security tightened at KL airport: Malaysian police
The police said syndicates had also used Ipoh Airport after security controls at KLIA were tightened.
SkyShowtime’s ‘The Homicide Unit,’ From Warner Bros., and Iceland’s ‘Fjord’ Boarded by Reinvent Yellow Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
kyShowtime’s “The Homicide Unit” produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) Sweden, and Iceland’s “Fjord” have been added to Reinvent Yellow Sales’ Mipcom slate.The two crime shows feature top female investigators played by internationally acclaimed
Fourth EU-Faroe Islands Horizon Europe Joint Research and Innovation Committee meeting
On 30 September 2026, the 4th EU-Faroe Islands Joint Research and Innovation Committee meeting under Horizon Europe took place in Brussels. The meeting was co-chaired by Ms. Mina Stareva, Deputy Head of Unit for ‘International cooperation – Europe and Americas’, DG Research and
John Rhys-Davies, Diego Boneta Fantasy ‘Starbright’ Boarded by Cappu Films Ahead of Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)
International sales on “Starbright,” Francesco Lucente’s English-language fantasy adventure starring John Rhys-Davies, Diego Boneta and Alexandra Dowling, have gone to Cappu Films, which sealed the deal on the eve of the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents & Film
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
How ‘Dying to Survive’ Director Wen Muye Turned a Cook’s War Into $342 Million China Smash ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’: ‘I Never Think About Social Issues in Advance’
Xu Fu went to the Middle East for the money. The Shenyang cook, played by Shen Teng in “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East,” takes the head-chef job at the Dragon Restaurant because the pay could help clear his family’s debts. When war breaks out, he is shaken from his sleep
Microsoft 365 Family subscribers will finally be able to share AI benefits
Microsoft bundled its AI-powered Office features into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions last year, but it only allowed the primary account holder to access the AI benefits. Now, Microsoft is about to let Microsoft 365 Family and Premium subscribers share Copilot
Australian AI data centre firm scraps mega stock market listing
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".
Belt and Road paving way for China’s military presence in SE Asia
Last week, eight Chinese-made light attack jets sat on a half-finished runway at Ban Keun, flanked by more than two dozen military support vehicles, offering the first aerial glimpse of a new Chinese-Lao military facility north of the Lao capital, Vientiane. The speed of the
'Careless use of AI is the real threat - not the ghost stories'
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
Rima Hassan denies throwing the EU flag to the floor at 7 October commemoration
French EU lawmaker Rima Hassan has denied throwing to the floor the EU flag at a 7 October commemoration, stressing she has asked for the CCTV footages to be made available to the press.
Okinawa resolution calls for revision of US forces pact after murder
Crimes involving US forces in Japan have long inflamed criticism of the troops’ presence in the country.
Week in wildlife: a friendly seal, a furious goldcrest and ‘the swanfather’
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
Avatar: Seven Havens Review: A Near-Perfect Followup to a Fantasy Masterpiece
The Legend of Korra sequel is packed with mystery, action, and heart. Read our review of Avatar: Seven Havens.
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Takes the Franchise in an Intriguing, Postapocalyptic New Direction: TV Review
This summer, the Avatar franchise reintroduced itself by revisiting its most iconic character: Aang, the namesake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and the original protagonist of a story now in its third decade. For its next act, the Avatar Studios imprint — overseen by original
EU seeks input from fisheries and aquaculture professionals on simplification by 31 October
The European Commission is inviting professionals in the fisheries and aquaculture sector to complete a 15-minute online survey on the administrative, reporting and compliance requirements they face in their daily work. The survey, available in all EU languages, is for
Africa: Airtel Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Improve Customer Experience
[Nile Post] Airtel Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to improving customer experience through continued investment in its network, advanced technologies and strategic partnerships aimed at expanding coverage and capacity across its 14 markets.
Africa: How the Houthi-Saudi Conflict is Affecting African Countries
[DW] The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states.
South Korea, Japan buffeted by hacks as AI lowers bar for cybercriminals
Nine South Korean banks and two mega-churches are probing cyberattacks that may have involved AI tools, while Japanese companies including Daiwa Securities, SoftBank and the Lawson convenience store chain have been hit by a recent surge in cyber incidents.
Inside the deadlock at the world's top climate science body
By Kate Abnett and Sudarshan Varadhan BRUSSELS/SINGAPORE, Oct 9 (Reuters) - The decision was expected to take minutes. But after nearly three years of debate, members of the world’s leading authority on climate change still can’t agree on a timeline to publish its next review
Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
