Netflix’s high-risk skyscraper climb begins after 24-hour delay
Hundreds of fans gathered in Taiwan to watch the climb, which is also being streamed live on Netflix.
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Alex Honnold Successfully Free Solo Climbs Taipei 101 Skyscraper in Live Netflix Special
You can exhale now: Alex Honnold successfully made it to the top of Taipei 101, in a live special on Netflix. “Sick!” he exclaimed at the top of the tower. “I’m so psyched!” And then he took a selfie. The “Skyscraper Live” climb, which started a bit after 8 p.m. ET (9 a.m.
Australian defence department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Senior civil servant Greg Moriarty will take over from Mr Kevin Rudd.
New Dragon Ball Super anime announced that will adapt the Momo arc
Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol was announced at Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri, a new anime that will adapt the manga's Momo arc.
Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn.
ACLU asks court to reinstate restrictions on federal agents in Minnesota after shooting
A group of Minnesota residents suing over immigration officers’ tactics returned to court Saturday evening after a man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. The residents, whose legal team includes the state’s American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) branch, are
Online ‘date auctions’ in South Korea spark controversy over possible prostitution
No evidence suggests links to illegal acts, but activists have expressed their concerns.
Saudi Arabia's UAE 'mudslinging' threatens new Gulf crisis
A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf's worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East. Fiery accusations of rights abuses and betrayal have circulated for weeks in state-run and social media
Finally, a comprehensive overhaul for third-person movement animations in Fallout: New Vegas
This is the mod I've been waiting for.
Olivia Wilde Wears ‘ICE Out’ Pin at Sundance and Says ‘This Country Is Hurting. I’m Appalled and Sickened…People Are Being Murdered’
Olivia Wilde is at the Sundance Film Festival with two movies, but like most everyone else this weekend, she’s concerned with the devastating news that Alex Pretti, a 37-year old nurse, was killed by ICE in Minnesota Saturday morning. On the red carpet for the Seth Rogen comedy
What India's Republic Day red carpet means for its foreign policy
Who sits beside India’s president on Republic Day signals Delhi’s diplomatic priorities to the world.
American rock climber Alex Honnold completes rope-free ascent of Taipei 101
Honnold is known for his legendary ropeless ascent up Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, documented in Free Solo.
Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win
Despite widespread criticism that the polls are a sham to perpetuate the military's hold, the ruling junta has vowed it will transfer power to a new government, likely in April.
Ros Atkins on... How popular is President Trump?
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.
White House Holding VIP ‘Melania’ Screening Ahead of Doc Premiere With Mike Tyson, Tim Cook, Andy Jassy and More (Exclusive)
Sources say nobody outside of Melania Trump, director Brett Ratner and a very small group of their associates has yet seen the movie, including the president and his advisors, who are seeing it Saturday night for the first time.
Shutdown risk rises after fatal Minneapolis shooting
The risk of a partial government shutdown at the end of January grew more likely Saturday after Senate Democrats vowed to block a funding package over a fatal Minneapolis shooting involving federal law enforcement authorities. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on
Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
‘The Traitors’ Urges Viewers Not To ‘Ruin’ The Show With ‘Personal Attacks’: ‘What Happens In The Game Should Never Lead To Cyberbullying Or Harassment’
As the competition continues to heat up on Season 4 of “The Traitors,” Peacock has released a statement urging passionate fans of the show to cool off. “We are committed to making our casts feel safe, respected, and supported – on screen and off,” reads the statement, which
Sunday shows preview: New Minneapolis shooting inflames tensions; Congress faces funding deadline
A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday morning sparked renewed calls from lawmakers on Capitol Hill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pull its federal agents out of Minnesota. The 37-year-old man was shot by federal agents during the Trump
Maine governor requests meeting with Trump over ICE deployment, citing Minnesota shooting
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) is requesting a meeting with President Trump after federal agents fatally shot a second person on Saturday in Minneapolis amid the Trump administration’s massive interstate immigration crackdown. Her request follows the Department of Homeland
Leonardo DiCaprio Reacts to ‘One Battle After Another’ Co-Star Chase Infiniti’s Oscar Snub: “She Was the Heart and Soul”
"A young actress coming in to fill a role that was her first film and carrying the entire emotional weight of this movie was a near-impossible task,” the Academy Award winner said of his 25-year-old castmate.
As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the 'middle powers' face a grave new challenge
With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order
Final round of Myanmar vote set to seal junta ally’s victory
Analysts say the military is stage-managing the poll to give its rule a veneer of civilian legitimacy.
Rob Lowe Says It’s ‘Criminal’ That L.A. Has Lost So Much Filming — and Reveals the Pettiest Thing Done to Him in Hollywood by Another Actor
Rob Lowe has been vocal about his disdain for the fact that film and television production has been leaving Los Angeles in favor of other, more financially affordable cities. Although the actor says the state of filming in Hollywood is “getting better,” Lowe feels it’s “still
Ed Harris on Wife Amy Madigan’s Oscar Nom and How He’s Supporting Her ‘Weapons’ Awards Run
The veteran star, who has received four Oscar noms in his career, praises his wife while recognizing the toll: “She's been going nuts because the whole award season is so insane, especially for a woman.”
Cancelled Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake claimed to have been 'close to the finish line'
At least we'll always have The Rogue Prince of Persia.
Man killed by ICE officer was ICU nurse, family says
Video of the incident doesn't show Alex Pretti, the man killed by ICE agents, having a visible weapon.
Natalie Portman Slams ICE Brutality and Calls Out Awards for Shutting Out ‘Sorry Baby,’ ‘Ann Lee’ and More Women-Directed Movies: ‘Not Getting Accolades They Deserve’
Natalie Portman hit the Sundance Film Festival press circuit for “The Gallerist” wearing “ICE Out” and “Be Good” pins, just hours after a man was fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis. Portman’s “Be Good” references Renée Good, who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis
Shutdown risk grows as Democrats revolt after Minneapolis shooting
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Senate Democrats will not provide the votes" to fund immigration enforcement, part of a six-bill package set for action next week.
AGC Studios Chief Stuart Ford on What the Independent Film Sector Needs Now More Than Ever
Stuart Ford, chairman and CEO of AGC Studios, is film industry veteran who has seen the independent sector rise to incredible heights. And in recent years he has watched it struggle. On the latest episode of Variety‘s “Strictly Business” podcast, Ford goes deep on the issues
Canada’s Mark Carney to visit Australia in March
Mr Carney will give an address at the Australian Parliament.
Fallout lead Tim Cain worked 70+ hours a week for 2 years to make the classic RPG: 'I'm glad things have changed, that was unsustainable—but it was also absolutely amazing'
"I often drove to work in the dark and drove home in the dark."
Taika Waititi Says His ‘Star Wars’ Movie Needs to Be ‘More of Its Own Thing’ and He ‘Can’t Wait’ to See Chris Hemsworth’s Thor in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
Taika Waititi’s “Star Wars” movie has been in development since 2020, when Disney and Lucasfilm announced the “Jojo Rabbit” Oscar winner would helm a new film in the franchise written by “1917” scribe Krysty Wilson-Cairns. There’s been no big updates in the six years since, but
Trump administration, Congress braces for massive winter storm
The federal government is ramping up preparations ahead of a massive winter storm expected to sweep across multiple states from the Rockies to the Atlantic this weekend. The National Weather Service’s Winter Storm Severity Index on Saturday afternoon displayed expected “extreme
Hundreds gather at memorial for Alex Pretti, the man killed by Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis
Hundreds gather at memorial for Alex Pretti in Minneapolis to protest his killing.
Man Arrested at Sundance For Racially Motivated Incident at CAA Party; Victim Was Florida Congressman
A party crasher was arrested at Park City’s High West Saloon on Friday during CAA’s Sundance Film Festival celebration. A source at the talent agency’s party said the man, who is Caucasian, was involved in a racially charged incident that took place at the eatery’s restroom. He
