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Gaza fighting rages after Israel vows to intensify Rafah offensive
Fighting raged Friday in Gaza after Israel vowed to intensify its ground offensive in Rafah despite international concerns for the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the southern city. With Gazans facing hunger, the US military said "trucks carrying humanitarian
‘The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon’ Leads Taipei Film Awards Nominations – Global Bulletin
AWARDS NEWS Hit crime thriller “The Pig, The Snake and The Pigeon” received 13 nominations for the upcoming Taipei Film Festival’s Taipei Film Awards. These include nominations for best feature, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best supporting actress, and best
Europe’s ‘silent killer’: Which country has the highest blood pressure and how can we prevent it?
Hypertension, while common, can lead to heart disease and stroke if unmanaged, leading medics to often refer to it as a “silent killer”.
WATCH: Families fleeing Vovchansk conflict seek safety in Kharkiv
Around 5,000 evacuees from the northern Kharkiv region have been accommodated in dormitories after fleeing intensified fighting in Vovchansk.
Akademiks Blames Meek Mill For Drake-Kendrick Lamar Beef: 'He's A Special Type Of Stupid'
Akademiks is blaming Meek Mill for Drake having the confidence to take on Kendrick Lamar in the pair's recent history-making rap battle.
Weekly review of the markets: investors are hit by a reality check
European stock markets declined on Thursday, reversing the surge seen earlier in the week. The overall weekly performance may end up flat as investors reassess the outlook for central banks' interest rate policies.
Iraq pledges US$25 million to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees
The announcement comes hours after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani met with the UN delegation visiting Iraq.
Africa: LGBTQ+ Gains Thwarted By Enduring Discrimination and Violence
[RFI] Despite legal advancements and greater openness about sexual orientation, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise in places including Europe - while elsewhere in the world many countries still criminalise same-sex relationships.
Weather eases Canadian oil sands city wildfire menace
Rain and cooler weather have halted the advance of a huge wildfire threatening the Canadian city of Fort McMurray in a major oil-producing region, officials said Thursday.
For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago
The last piece of privately owned land in the strategic Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic is up for grabs, a property likely to entice China but which Norway does not intend to let go without a fight.
Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine prospects as they celebrate 'no limits' partnership
Russia's number one and his Chinese counterpart have pledged to deepen their ties as both increasingly confront the West.
Hear Miley Cyrus’ Edgy Cover of Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’
The song appears on compilation album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense
'Very unexpected and extreme': Coral bleaching has never been this bad, experts say
'This wouldn't be happening without climate change', said the head of the United States' Coral Reef Watch Program
US military says first aid delivered to Gaza via temporary pier
The US military said aid deliveries began Friday via a temporary pier in Gaza aimed at ramping up emergency humanitarian assistance to the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. "Today at approximately 9 a.m. (Gaza time), trucks carrying humanitarian assistance began moving ashore
RIP David Sanborn: See Him Play Alongside Miles Davis, Randy Newman, Sun Ra, Leonard Cohen and Others on His TV Show Night Music
It’s late in the evening of Saturday, October 28th, 1989. You flip on the television and the saxophonist David Sanborn appears onscreen, instrument in hand, introducing the eclectic blues icon Taj Mahal, who in turn declares his intent to play a number with “rural humor” and
Jean-Luc Godard’s Last Film ‘Scénarios,’ Completed the Day Before He Died, Reveals Trailer Before Cannes Debut: ‘His Whole Life Was a Work of Art’
On Sept. 12, 2022, the day before Jean-Luc Godard died by assisted suicide at 91 in his home in Rolle, Switzerland, the Godfather of French New Wave completed his final 18-minute film, “Scénarios,” which premieres on today in Cannes. “Scénarios” — which comprises two components
Squad ditches Quad to keep US heat on China
In early April 2024, the navies of four countries —Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States — held a maritime exercise in the South China Sea. Australia’s Warramunga, Japan’s Akebono, the Philippines’ Antonio Luna, and America’s Mobile worked together in these
ICJ hearing on Gaza case resumes, as Hezbollah hits Israel
The ICJ is holding hearings this week following South Africa's claim against Israel of crimes of genocide in Gaza as Hezbollah strikes northern Israel.
Flourishing Films Boards Sales on Singapore-India Company Mumba Devi’s ‘Grand Sugar Daddy’ and ‘Not Today’ at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Los Angeles-based Flourishing Films has boarded Singapore- and India-based Mumba Devi Motion Pictures’ “Grand Sugar Daddy” and “Not Today” at the Cannes Film Festival’s market. Flourishing is focused on expanding access to Black, diverse and female-driven filmed content
A tiny taco stand in Mexico City is the first of its kind to win a Michelin star
A small restaurant in Mexico, measuring just three square metres, has been granted the first-ever Michelin star, breaking records for being the only taco shop among the 18 Mexican businesses to win the prestigious prize.
China pours billions into crisis-hit property market
Government unveils its most significant steps yet to address slump in the country's property sector.
Diddy's Alleged Drug Mule Accepts Plea Deal With No Jail Time
Diddy's alleged drug mule, Brendan Paul, has accepted a plea deal from federal prosecutors that will ensure he serves no time in jail for his alleged behavior.
Cannes Hidden Gem: ‘Blue Sun Palace’ Is a Bracing Look at the Chinese Immigrant Experience in NYC
The first feature from director-writer Constance Tsang, the Cannes Critics’ Week title Blue Sun Palace, is set in Flushing, Queens, where Chinese migrants Amy and Didi work in a massage parlor and struggle to get by. But viewers could be forgiven for not recognizing the
WATCH: Eco-Friendly Art and Graffiti Meet at Hong Kong's Art Fair
The Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair offers art lovers original pieces without breaking the bank.
ICJ orders end to Rafah assault, as Hezbollah hits Israel
The ICJ is holding hearings this week following South Africa's claim against Israel of crimes of genocide in Gaza as Hezbollah strikes northern Israel.
China tech shares hint at economic green shoots
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) data is taking a backseat to strong tech company results that some reckon signal better days ahead for Xi Jinping’s mainly underperforming economy. China’s official data readouts these days can make for sobering reading. Though headline
T-Pain Finds His Own Way on Inspirational Single ‘On This Hill’
The song was released for Mental Health Awareness Month
Digital Platform ‘The Gleaners and I’ Brings Agnès Varda to Next Generation of Filmmakers
After nearly two years of planning, the digital platform “The Gleaners and I: Revisiting Agnès Varda’s Edit” is about to go live. Supported by Martin Scorsese, the pedagogical platform will open the treasure trove of Agnès Varda’s archives, making never-before-seen footage
French police kill man trying to burn Rouen synagogue
The man was reportedly armed with a knife and an iron bar and was shot after approaching police officers.
Japan paves way for joint child custody in divorce
The amendment by parliament is the first change to the country's parental custody law in nearly 80 years.
Week in wildlife – in pictures: amorous frogs, battling stallions and an overaffectionate jaguar
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built
A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites.
Zayn Reaches for the Heavens in ‘Stardust’ Music Video
The track appears on the singer's new album, Room Under the Stars
Carlos Saura’s ‘The Hunt’ Gets Modern-Day ‘Revision’ Which Rolls in July (EXCLUSIVE)
“La Mesías” star Carmen Machi, Almodóvar muse Rossy de Palma and Blanca Portillo, a Cannes best actress co-winner for Almodóvar’s “Volver,” are set to star in “The Prey” (“Dia de Caza”), billed as a contemporary revision of Carlos Saura’s 1965 pic “The Hunt,” quite possibly his
French police kill man trying to burn down synagogue
"The man was armed with a knife and an iron bar," said a source close to the case.
Watch Peso Pluma Showcase Hit Single ‘La Durango’ on ‘Fallon’
The Mexican singer tapped Eslabon Armado's Pedro Tovar for the live performance
Cannes 2024 review: 'Megalopolis' - Francis Ford Coppola's disastrous folly
Francis Ford Coppola returns to the Croisette with one of the most anticipated films of this year's Cannes Film Festival. It has to be seen to be believed. And not in a good way.