Tokyo embraces Halloween crowds under tight security by police

There were large crowds and cosplay events, while police urged people to follow rules and stay safe.

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Wall Street Journal Defamation Lawsuit Over Published Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ for a Second Time

A federal judge has once again dismissed President Donald Trump’s defamation claims against the Wall Street Journal over a 2025 report by the paper that a 2003 birthday letter to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was purportedly written by Trump. Trump’s lawsuit “falls

Andy Weir's New Time-Travel Sci-fi Thriller Officially Arrives Nov. 5

The Andy Weir-produced Audible Original story Exoplanet stars Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo.

I've been stuck on a tiny Pacific island for years and can't get a transit visa to fly home

Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands since 2023 and wants to return to Sri Lanka.

5 Must-Play Nintendo Switch 2 Games Coming in November 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Metaphor: ReFantazio lead a strong month for Nintendo Switch 2 game releases

King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua on final leg of Caribbean tour

King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

Tokyo Asian Future Drama ‘Jani Be Good’ Probes Silence and Motherhood in a Chinese-Indonesian Family, Marking Ariani Darmawan’s Return

Indonesian filmmaker Ariani Darmawan stepped away from directing for years to raise a family. Her first feature, “Jani Be Good,” which is playing in the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Asian Future competition, turns that experience into a portrait of four women across

Scott Colom releases ‘Sinners’-themed campaign ad as Mississippi Senate race heats up

Mississippi’s Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom released a “Sinners”-themed campaign ad over Halloween weekend, days ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The ad, released on TikTok, pays homage to the Academy Award-winning movie set in the Mississippi Delta in 1932

‘Green Room’ Director Remembers Patrick Stewart as a ‘F—ing Sweetheart’ and Credits Him for Rescuing the Film: He ‘Swooped Down’ ‘Into Our Cruddy Ass Movie and Saved Us’

“Green Room” writer and director Jeremy Saulnier paid tribute to late actor Patrick Stewart, who starred in the film and whom he credits with saving the day when they were “close to shutting down,” during a 10th-anniversary screening of the 2015 film in Los Angeles on Friday.

Michael Douglas Shares Update on Jack Nicholson: “He’s Well. He Has Disappeared”

"I still see him, but he is fine," the 'Basic Instinct' actor said of the three-time Oscar winner who has stayed out of the spotlight in recent years.

‘Klara and the Sun’ Director Taika Waititi Calls Critics “Sad Lost Souls” Over Negative Reviews

Set in a dystopian future, the film stars Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams.

Frank Miller on Why He’s Relieved There Are Fewer Comic Book Adaptations Now: They Were ‘Really in Danger of Losing Their Souls’

Comic book writer and screenwriter Frank Miller – whose work includes “300,” “Sin City” and “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” – returned this week to Lucca Comics and Games, an event that spans the gamut of geek culture and pop entertainment. As well as speaking at the event,

Looking for bats after dark can help science—and change how we see them

What's that chirping sound coming through the detector? Did you feel something whiz past? Those are just some ways people react when they encounter microbats for the first time. Microbats are small, mostly nocturnal mammals that use ultrasonic sounds to navigate and hunt at

‘Before the Rain’ Director Milcho Manchevski on Tokyo Competition Title ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover,’ Whistleblowing and the ‘Death of Beauty’ in Cinema

Milcho Manchevski, the North Macedonian director whose 1994 debut “Before the Rain” won Venice’s Golden Lion and earned an Oscar nomination, is back in competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival with “Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” a project stalled for years after he

5 Best Nintendo Switch Games That Desperately Need Switch 2 Upgrades, Ranked

Many Nintendo Switch games received upgrades for Switch 2, but here are five classic Nintendo Switch games that did not.

10 Classic '90s RPGs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine, Ranked

RPGs from the 1990s were some of the most pivotal games in history. Here are 10 classic 1990s RPGs that are so good they don't need a remake.

Why did this Korean content creator throw a divorce ceremony?

Cho Seung-yeon marked the end of her marriage by having a divorce ceremony - however not everyone online was happy about it.

Malaysia wants to move away from Waze. Will drivers make the switch?

Malaysia has banned the popular Israeli navigation app for civil servants and urged citizens not to use it. Motorists say they lack a viable homegrown alternative.

Every Resident Evil Game, Ranked From Worst to Best

We've ranked every mainline Resident Evil game, from the original all the way through 2026's Resident Evil Requiem.

KPop Demon Hunters Returns In November with Definitive New Release

Netflix and The Criterion Collection are bringing 2025's animated K-pop hit musical KPop Demon Hunters home with a new 4K physical release.

North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system

SEOUL, Nov 1 - North Korea's state media KCNA reported on Sunday that the country's defense science research institutes tested a major weapon system.

India opposition parties hold mock impeachment of poll chief

Mike Rogers claims he's ahead by 7 percent on ballots returned so far ‘by our models’

Michigan’s Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers claimed he is ahead by almost seven percent on early-returned ballots, contrary to recent polls which lean in favor of his Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed. “We’re actually about seven percent ahead on voters that we believe

FromSoftware temporarily shuts down Dark Souls 2 and 3 multiplayer over 'server issue'

The reason and timeline for restoration were not disclosed.

Israeli protesters demand opposition ally with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday to urge the opposition to ally with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has gone on the offensive against the minority group's leaders. Arab-majority parties made major gains in Tuesday's election,

Taika Waititi Slams ‘Klara and the Sun’ Critics as ‘Irrelevant,’ ‘Sad Lost Souls’ and Says He Hasn’t ‘Read a Review’ in 15 Years: ‘But I Do Listen to the People’

Taika Waititi has taken to social media to defend “Klara and the Sun,” his latest directorial effort, amid poor reviews and bleak box office numbers, sharing an Instagram post featuring the film’s poster and its Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 78%. (In contrast, the critic

Fanfiction Library of Alexandria AO3 down for up to a month following hack

Just uncalled-for.

'Adolescence' Creator Officially Confirms a Connection Between His Netflix and Apple Shows

'Adolescence' co-creator Stephen Graham speaks candidly about the thematic parallel between it and Apple's new crime thriller, 'Nocturne.'

Giant virus yields potassium channel gene that illuminates complex protein evolution

Researchers have discovered a gene for a tandem potassium channel in an algal virus. The finding supports the view that giant viruses may have contributed significantly to the evolution of complex proteins. The study is published in the journal Proceedings of the National

Why do people prefer human empathy despite rating AI empathy higher?

More people are turning to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots for companionship and to address loneliness. But can AI-generated empathy replace human connection?

China is helping modernise Timor-Leste with investment, trade and jobs. But is trouble brewing?

China's growing engagement is largely welcomed by Timorese but has triggered anxiety in the region.

5 state Supreme Court races to watch on Tuesday

Voters in half of the country will decide who sits on the bench of their state's highest court next Tuesday. State Supreme Court races are on ballot in two dozen states this November, with partisan, nonpartisan and retention contests determining which candidates win seats or

Sunday shows preview: Candidates make last-minute pitches ahead of Tuesday's midterms; Economy weighs heavily on voters' minds

With just days to go before the midterm elections, Republicans and Democrats are making their final case to voters to turn out at the polls on Nov. 3. President Trump made a surprise reversal this week after his last-minute decision to cancel rallies in battleground states,

Paul Bettany Says He ‘Blew Out’ 10 Blood Vessels in His Eye While Filming ‘VisionQuest’: ‘I Was Just Wildly Overacting’

Paul Bettany might play Marvel superhero Vision, but an on-screen acting choice while filming “VisionQuest” nearly cost him that very sense when the “Iron Man” actor accidentally popped 10 blood vessels in his eyes. “I was pretending to have a device on my head that is doing

Amy Poehler: ‘Comedy Has Saved My Life Many Times’

Amy Poehler got earnest about her love for comedy while accepting an honor at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards. “There’s no greater joy for me than laughing at people who I love — laughing with them and at them, both! And them laughing with me,” Poehler said on stage at the

Alex Gibney-Produced ‘Mohabat,’ Directed by James Longley, Wins at Ji.hlava: ‘Meticulously Researched and Exquisitely Crafted’

James Longley’s “Mohabat” won the Opus Bonum section at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival on Saturday. Produced by Mohammad Sharif Hotak, Longley and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, it follows a 12-year-old boy Mohabat, whose father dies in a drone strike. Left without

Alex Gibney-Produced ‘Mohabat,’ Directed by James Longley, Wins at Ji.hlava: The Film Is ‘Meticulously Researched and Exquisitely Crafted’

James Longley’s “Mohabat” won the Opus Bonum section at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival on Saturday. Produced by Mohammad Sharif Hotak, Longley and Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, it follows a 12-year-old boy Mohabat, whose father dies in a drone strike. Left without

Elder Scrolls Skyblivion mod faces lawsuit from former volunteer, project lead urges 'Please don't turn this into any kind of witch hunt'

The volunteer team is seeking pro bono legal aid.

Peltola repeats denial of ballot-stacking reports, stays silent on federal probe

Alaska’s Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied once again any involvement in the alleged ballot-stacking scheme that it was recently reported her campaign engaged in during a rally on Friday, but did not mention the ongoing investigations into the scheme “I am so

Poland crisis: Donald Tusk strikes defiant tone vowing ‘no compromise’ on rule of law after Tribunal clash

Tusk addressed the nation as tensions over Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal escalated, accusing PiS and President Nawrocki of undermining the rule of law and pledging support for the newly elected judges and the court’s work.

Maya Jama on That Shocking ‘Celebrity Traitors’ Finale, [SPOILER]’s Betrayal and ‘Heated’ Last Roundtable: ‘My Heart Was Jumping Out of My Chest’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the finale of “Celebrity Traitors” Season 2, now streaming on BBC iPlayer. There’s no question Maya Jama carried this season of “The Celebrity Traitors.” As the only original Traitor to make it to the final episode, the “Love

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026: Heavyweights deliver a spectacular finale

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam concluded with thrilling heavyweight action! Ivaylo Ivanov, Yelyzaveta Lytvynenko, Idar Bifov, Helena Vukovic and Irakli Demetrashvili claimed gold, while judo legend Teddy Riner joined the celebrations.

6 Essential Activities GTA Needs to Let Players Experience in Vice City

GTA 6's side activities seem expansive, but I hope Rockstar leaves room for these, too

‘The Mosquito Bowl’: How a Parrot Proved to Be Peter Berg’s Biggest Challenge

Director Peter Berg faced numerous challenges shooting his latest film, “The Mosquito Bowl.” Based on Buzz Bissinger’s book, the film tells the true story of four college football stars — Tom Francis as David Schreiner, Nicholas Galitzine as John McLaughry, Ray Nicholson as

US, Canada see growing interest in limited ceasefire in Black Sea

ATLANTA, Oct 31 - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday said there was growing interest by the international community in facilitating a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure unfettered energy and grain shipments by Russia and Ukraine.

EA Offices Tagged With ‘Save Mass Effect’ Graffiti

As stumbled upon overnight by a Reddit user, one incensed fan is taking the fight right to the publisher’s gates

Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe

More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police.