A tribute band to an artist who was only known in an ultra-restricted circle while alive sent the Coliseu dos Recreios wild at its farewell concert. Understanding the José Pinhal phenomenon means grasping our century's drive to reclaim nuggets from the past.
Mid-October, Estonia’s long-awaited next-gen film studio complex Ida Hub, in the country’s eastern region, finally opened for business, and industry guests at Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival are invited to tour the facilities Nov. 21-22. As stressed by Edith Sepp, head of
Swedish pop star Robyn, whose hits include 'With Every Heartbeat' and 'Dancing On My Own', shared her verdict on Eurovision during an appearance on Amy Poehler's podcast. She suggested Eurovision's appeal had diminished for her since ABBA’s involvement, and that it was
Most of us twenty-first-century urbanites have a fairly sentimental view of farm animals, precisely because so many generations have gone by since they’ve been part of our daily lives. (In South Korea, where I live, the agricultural past remains just within living memory.
Not all sci-fi trilogies are made equal, as some are impeccable from start to finish.
"War does not end for these women when the weapons fall silent," highlights director Elwira Niewiera, whose doc about women going through long-term therapy premieres at IDFA in Amsterdam.
On the very morning of the critical US midterm elections, President Donald Trump made what seemed like a shocking announcement: no more aid to Israel. “Bibi Netanyahu and I have made a deal that we give Israel US$4 billion a year, and we made a deal months ago that we’re
British Police said the convictions marked the first time Iranian nationals had been convicted under the law introduced in 2023 to counter threats from foreign states, which the authorities say have risen sharply
Huang’s once “flawless” image in Taiwan has been shattered by revelations of two extramarital affairs.
From immersive dining to interactive exhibitions, Singapore companies are finding new ways to attract customers in China.
The EP also features two covers of Arthur Russell's "The Boy With a Smile" by Nirosta Steel and Christine and the Queens
Dancing humanoid robots and robotic dogs stole the show at Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon. The technology conference has generated nearly €2.5 billion for Portugal's economy over the past decade, according to a study.
After Microsoft 365 services went down on 12 November, affecting millions of users worldwide, here is how you can keep using Outlook while the issue is fixed.
Air France-KLM's Flying Blue was crowned the best frequent flyer scheme globally thanks to how easy it is to earn and spend miles. The British Airways Club and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club also ranked high.
Is biotechnology becoming the next space race? The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) appears to think so. This month, it urged Washington to adopt a comprehensive national biotechnology strategy, warning that China is rapidly gaining ground in an industry now viewed
Nvidia is at the centre of the global artificial intelligence revolution. But the American chip giant is now facing an extraordinary crisis, following the shock resignation of its CEO Jensen Huang amid allegations of an espionage scandal.
Europe's economy is facing a dangerous combination of challenges: sluggish growth, mounting public debt and rising borrowing costs. As sovereign bond yields put pressure on government finances, Europe's ability to invest in its future is increasingly in question.
Taught by historian Marci Shore, “European Intellectual History Since Nietzsche” surveys the story of modern thought, from the late 18th century to the late 20th. Along the way, the course explores major trends in modern European thought: Marxism-Leninism, psychoanalysis,
Thailand wants Myanmar’s foreign minister back at the table, putting pressure on ASEAN’s peace plan.
Equity markets mostly fell on Friday, following losses on Wall Street as investors weighed what Jensen Huang’s resignation from Nvidia could mean for the AI industry. Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump said Washington did not need a deal with Iran.
Claims the entire Australian team knew of the 2018 sandpaper cheating plot are dividing the cricket world.
A disruption of Microsoft services such as Outlook, Teams and Copilot stretched into Asia-Pacific business hours on Friday after affecting thousands of US users, as the tech giant struggled to fix server problems it blamed for the outage.
The soundtrack to upcoming film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is out today
Corpse Bride and Wildwood make for a perfect stop-motion double feature
Thousands of young Catholics gathered at Peru's National Stadium in Lima on Thursday 12 November for a prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, The stands lit up with thousands of mobile phone lights as the pontiff led an evening of songs,
Japan’s ambitious military buildup is colliding with severe fiscal, supply-chain, and industrial headwinds just as regional security threats intensify. Multiple media outlets reported that Japan’s defense expansion under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces major setbacks from
New York in the 1960s, like much of the United States, is unrecognisable from the land many of us know today. French photographer Jean-Pierre Laffont captured all manner of daily life in the city, and beyond, in a stunning new book, "Rebels with a Cause".
Six more women have accused Russell Brand of sexual misconduct in a new investigation by The Times and The Sunday Times, the newspapers whose earlier reporting on the comedian features in Netflix’s just-unveiled documentary “Russell Brand: Open Secret.” The accounts were
Misty Jones keeps her Grammy in the fridge, alongside a near-empty Tupperware of chicken broth and, well, not a whole lot else: A former country superstar turned burnt-out rural hermit, she more or less lives off what once was, but her memories don’t exactly nourish her.
Netflix’s Heartland is a western, a noir, and a musical starring Jessica Chastain. It’s also surprisingly predictable.
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The general who sat in Israel’s war cabinet now wants Netanyahu’s job. Rabat is watching closely, but his record and programme offer little hope of a break for Palestinians.
Tony award winner Lois Smith has joined the cast of Colin West’s upcoming feature “Outside of Cleveland.” Smith’s first on-screen role was in 1955 opposite James Dean in “East of Eden.” She has appeared in such films as “Five Easy Pieces,” “Twister,” “Minority Report,” “Dead
In some states, over 90% of children detained are Indigenous.
The Iranian parliament speaker praised Tehran's strategic ties with Moscow, saying Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, briefed Putin on Iran's demands in negotiations with Washington
[This Day] Billionaire industrialist and President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed plans to increase the group's investment programme in Africa from $50 billion to about $70 billion under its Vision 2030, with a major intervention in
When leaders from around the Francophone world meet on November 15 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, five activists from the country’s preeminent environmental group will be serving their 866th day in prison. They are Ly Chandaravuth, Thun Ratha, Yim Leanghy, Phuon Keoraksmey and Long
"Both sides have now agreed to expand the next round of negotiations to include our European partners," US special envoy Jared Kushner said. Moscow has not confirmed whether it has agreed to include European negotiators in subsequent talks.
Microsoft has said the outage was not caused by a cyber-security incident, but efforts to fix the issues have so far been largely unsuccessful.
Some people are turning to rented options as a green alternative to fresh-cut or artificial Christmas trees.
Debate over climate science, transition away from fossil fuels, electrification and climate finance can begin in earnest as world leaders leave UN summit The UK government still has no plans to publish an explosive report showing the national security risk from the collapse of
26 Years Later, Charles Schulz' Final Comic Strip Is Still an All-Time Peanuts Classic
The Australian actress will be celebrated at next year's Césars with France's highest film honour.
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. The Ukraine peace talks, and the question of who should speak for Europe at the table, have swamped the informal EU summit, kicking off another round of the name game.
Microsoft is struggling to fix a global outage, with services including Teams, Outlook and AI software Copilot affected by "connectivity problems".
The change is seen as part of Kim’s broader campaign to redefine North Korea’s national identity.
WORPT is targeting crypto holders from South Korea, Japan, the Middle East and South-east Asia.