'Regime change but in a velvet glove': How Kevin Warsh has set out to remake the Fed
The first big announced changes point toward a quiet revolution, with task forces set up to rethink virtually everything done at the Fed.
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‘Yugly’ Sells Wide Ahead of Annecy World Premiere, as nWave Team Enthuses at Quirky Characters, European CG With Heart (EXCLUSIVE)
For the third year in a row, the nWave team boarded the Eurostar from Brussels to its now well-established annual Annecy Animation Festival journey. And this year, they’re bringing man’s best friend. Opening the non-competitive section Annecy Presents, the latest nWave title
The KPop Demon Hunters video game you deserve is finally gearing up for release
An action-packed demon hunting experience that's reminiscent of the hit Netflix movie is on its way — with style to spare.
Why hospitals in China, including Raffles Medical, are attracting more foreign patients
Foreign patients seek advanced treatments like CAR-T therapy, as well as dental services and TCM.
Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors
Tanzania's island paradise has emerged as one of the Indian Ocean's fastest-growing travel destinations.
Brexit has hurt Britain but also made the UK more like a European nation than ever before
Ten years ago Nigel Farage was in political heaven. Since entering the European Parliament in 1999 at the head of a small anti-European Party he had only one demand. That Britain organize a referendum on leaving the European Union. It was held on 23 June 2016, writes Denis
Banijay Kids & Family Close Latin America Deals on ‘Totally Spies’ Season 8, ‘MiniHeroes of the Forest,’ ‘The Game Catchers’ Season 1
Rolling off its eyecatching portfolio of premium, high-end kids titles, Banijay Kids & Family has clinched a raft of package deals in Latin America, announced strategically in the run-up to this year’s Annecy MIFA market. In a banner deal, Warner Bros. Discovery Latin America
Toy Story 5 streaming release date window: When will it be on Disney Plus, Blu-ray, and DVD?
Toy Story 5 is expected to be a box office hit, but when will it come to streaming (Disney Plus), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.
Rare medieval notebook found in latrine in Paderborn
Archaeologists have uncovered a medieval notebook in a former latrine in Paderborn. The remarkably well-preserved leather, wood and wax find may shed new light on everyday life in the 13th and 14th centuries.
From barrels to basketball: The inner circle of Nigerian businessman Babatunde Folawiyo
Babatunde Folawiyo is one of Nigeria’s most low-key billionaires… while he may prefer the shadows to centre stage, his business footprint spans major sectors of the Nigerian economy, including oil, energy, finance and sports.
Sony’s Xperia 1 VIII is still a phone for the fans
The Xperia 1 VIII marks an attempt at a step change for Sony's flagship phone line. Not only has it had an aesthetic overhaul, but Sony has also revamped the camera system, dropping the continuous optical zoom telephoto that's defined the last four generations of Xperia phone.
Director Stefano Bertelli Breaks Down ‘Spacetime Chronicles,’ Talks Feature Debut and Receiving True Audience Feedback
After many years working on music videos (with clips for Eminem, Pink Floyd, Robbie Williams, Amy Lee, Lindsey Stirling, Sebastián Yatra and Zooey Deschanel’s band, She & Him), and more than 10 years dedicated specifically to paper-based animation, Italian director Stefano
U.S. and Iranian negotiators meet in Switzerland to hash out peace plan
Vice President JD Vance arrived Sunday for talks on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues, hoping to bring a fragile peace process back on track.
Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, despite the common belief that aging means constant decline. Researchers found that people with more positive attitudes
The best indie games of 2026 are lining up for their own GOTY race
Mina the Hollower, Big Walk, Mewgenics, and Slay the Spire 2 are making for a competitive Best Independent Game category at The Game Awards
White House puts RFK Jr. on road ahead of crucial midterms
The White House has put Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the road ahead of November's midterm elections. Kennedy has been showing up in key battleground House districts in recent weeks, touting his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda to improve
What to know about the temporary Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program
Starting in July, some Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access GLP-1 medications by paying one flat fee per month. The temporary program is set to run for a year-and-a-half through the end of 2027. But with less than two weeks before its launch, questions remain over how
Congress is finally set to pass a housing bill: Here's what it would do
Congress is on the verge of passing a bipartisan housing package after months of often tense negotiations between House and Senate Republicans, a significant achievement that lawmakers in both parties are eager to tout back home. The bill, titled the 21st Century ROAD to
Celebrate Father’s Day with seven whimsical and weird animal dads
From tiny hamsters to giant salamanders, here are some of the most unusual examples of fatherhood across the animal kingdom
Marathon players are amassing way too much loot in Season 2, and the primary cause is a mystery: 'We're still unravelling the source'
"Progression and access to power moved much faster than the previous season."
‘A flying White House’: President Trump unveils the new Air Force One
Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028.
Japan PM Takaichi’s Cabinet support rate dips to 55.8%, lowest since she took office
Her Cabinet disapproval rate also rose 1.1 points to 27.9 per cent during the two-day survey.
Poland and Ukraine's ‘honours war’ intensifies
After Poland’s president stripped his Ukrainian counterpart of the country’s highest state honour, current and former Ukrainian officials are renouncing their own awards.
Wilderness, Solitude, and Creativity: Artist and Philosopher Rockwell Kent’s Century-Old Meditations on Art and Life During Seven Months on a Small Alaskan Island
"These are the times in life — when nothing happens — but in quietness the soul expands."
“In its larval state”
Thirty years ago, Cory Doctorow did an interview showing primitive inklings of the internet future (music, videos, etc.). At the time, it was easy to dismiss it as an irrelevant toy, and most people in power did just that. Around the same time, I wrote an article for Direct
For cash-strapped farmers, deal to end Iran fighting comes too late
Some of the president’s strongest supporters are hurting as midterm elections approach.
Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills
The exercise will run from June 22 to June 26, Taiwan's defence ministry said.
Hanoi to start construction of major rail project to boost public transport, urban growth
The Hanoi authorities intend to develop 18 urban rail lines with a total length of approximately 979km.
Viu CEO Says Nearly 20% of Long-Form Users Now Watch Microdrama as Streamer Expands Branded Content and Co-Production Push
Viu CEO and PCCW Media group managing director Janice Lee said close to 20% of the platform’s long-form user base is already consuming microdrama content – and the format only launched a few months ago. Speaking onstage at the APOS 2026 conference in Bali, Lee outlined a
Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive
Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan's 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has drawn admiration at every
Show-stopping astrotourism centre with stargazing lodge to open near Saudi Arabia’s AlUla
Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings.
Scams targeting foreign nationals soar in South Korea amid K-culture tourism boom
Critics warn such crimes hurt South Korea’s cultural appeal amid rising international tourism.
Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis
Kyiv's targeting of Russia's energy industry has sparked a major fuel crisis in Crimea, with long queues for petrol stations and limited supply.
Spanish Filmmaker Carlos Saiz’s Intimate Father-Son Drama ‘Lionel’ Wins Top Prize at Transilvania Film Festival
Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saiz took home the top prize Saturday at the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, as the jury awarded the first-time director the Transilvania Trophy for “Lionel,” a drama about a young man who embarks on a journey with his father, attempting to repair a
‘The Fear’s Artist,’ ‘We Won’t Get Old Together’ Win Big at Transilvania Industry Awards
Cristi Iftime’s “The Fear’s Artist” and Marius Olteanu’s “We Won’t Get Old Together” won big at the industry awards ceremony of the Transilvania Intl. Film Festival, with the two Romanian projects from the Works in Progress program being named dual recipients of the inaugural
‘Nothing to do with K-drama’: Malaysia agency on hiring ex-military personnel as college wardens
Proposals had been raised by various parties as early as 2023, well before a pilot project at two campuses in 2025.
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Set for August Release During Extended Holiday Window
“Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” will arrive in theaters worldwide on Aug. 26, positioning Indian star and producer Yash’s forthcoming action drama during an extended festive corridor spanning multiple religious celebrations. The film’s release date – a Wednesday – aligns
Malaysian opposition alliance Perikatan Nasional to hold emergency meeting ahead of state polls
Perikatan membership is stated as the agenda item for the meeting.
Pakistan’s mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger
Locals struggling with a spike in inflation from the Iran war are holding off on buying the fruit.
Zhang Songwen’s ‘Secret in the Box’ Brings Infamous Hong Kong Murder Case to Shanghai Competition
“Secret in the Box,” a period thriller revisiting Hong Kong’s 1974 Happy Valley Box Murder, held its press conference at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, with director Frankie Tam Kwong-yuen and lead actor Zhang Songwen discussing the real cold case at the heart
Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal
The examination is scheduled to begin at 2.00pm local time
Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts
A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his players had been stung by the criticism after they were held to a goalless draw in their opening match by Cape
Think human anatomy is finished? Scientists say think again
Despite centuries of study, scientists are still finding new details and even overlooked structures within the human body. As researchers explore anatomical differences between individuals, it’s becoming clear that the body is far more complex—and less fully understood—than
Cinepolis Picks Up Australian Documentary ‘Shared Table: Regional Heroes’ for India Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Australian documentary “Shared Table: Regional Heroes” has been acquired by Cinepolis India for a limited theatrical release later this year, following the film’s world premiere in the international competition section of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF).
