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African Screenwriters Unveil Genre Shows at Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE)
Four African screenwriters will be pitching their original TV projects to industry guests on Tuesday at the 17th Series Mania in Lille, France. The quartet are the latest participants in the Realness Institute’s AuthenticA Series Lab, an episodic screenwriting program run in
UK sees no evidence of Iran targeting Britain, says Starmer
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday there had been no assessment that mainland Britain was being targeted by Iran. "We carry out assessments all the time in order to keep us safe, and there's no assessment that we're being targeted in
Israel military says friendly fire killed civilian near Lebanon border
JERUSALEM, March 23 (Reuters) - An Israeli civilian killed on Sunday on the Lebanese border dies as a result of friendly fire and not from a rocket attack from Hezbollah, the Israeli military said on Monday. Initial findings indicate that the man, Ofer Moskowitz, was killed by
Iran says it is implementing sentences against convicted January protesters
DUBAI, March 23 (Reuters) - The cases of individuals arrested over Iran's nationwide protests earlier this year have been processed, first deputy Chief of the Judiciary Hamzeh Khalili said on Monday, with cases given a final verdict now being implemented Nationwide
Scientists discover Alzheimer’s hidden “death switch” in the brain
Scientists have uncovered a hidden “death switch” in the brain that may be driving Alzheimer’s disease—and even found a way to turn it off in mice. The culprit is a toxic pairing of two proteins that, when combined, triggers the destruction of brain cells and fuels memory loss.
Russia resumes use of space launch site damaged in accident
Russia has launched a rocket from Site 31 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome for the first time since it was damaged during a liftoff last November, video from Russia's Roscosmos space agency showed Sunday.
Kenyan police investigate alleged disappearance of ex-foreign minister
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.
Malaysia eyes new energy sources as oil prices rise amid Middle East conflict: DPM Fadillah
The opposition has meanwhile urged the government to form a non-partisan national council to discuss economic interventions, warning that Malaysians are starting to feel the effects of higher energy prices, supply chain disruptions and rising logistics costs.
Planet trapped record heat in 2025: UN
The amount of heat trapped by Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands of years, the UN warned Monday.
Watch: Spain is spending €5bn to lower its energy costs — will other EU members follow?
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez just took drastic action, rolling out a €5bn energy emergency package featuring 80 different measures. What are they and will they help to cut the bills?
Two pilots killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots killed after plane and ground vehicle collide at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years
The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.
Web of sensors: How US spots and kills Iran’s missiles and drones
The global price of oil continues to skyrocket as Iran’s missiles and drones hit vital infrastructure in Arab Gulf states. Billion-dollar American radar systems have also been targeted and destroyed across the Middle East by Iran, seemingly degrading US defenses. US military
France TV Distribution Closes U.S., Canada, U.K. With Walter Presents on Singular French Procedural ‘Curious By Nature’ (EXCLUSIVE)
As crime and thrillers remain the main TV market driver, France TV Distribution has unveiled sales on “Curious by Nature,” a singular feel-good procedural headed by “Three Colors: Blue” star Florence Pernel. In first announced sales, Walter Presents/Global Series Network has
Improving China ties does not mean being anti-US, Taiwan opposition leader says
She has expressed a desire to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
All3Media International Scores Global Pre-Sales for Gemma Arterton Spy Thriller ‘Secret Service’ (EXCLUSIVE)
All3Media International has announced a slew of international pre-sales for upcoming espionage thriller “Secret Service,” starring Gemma Arterton. Produced by Potboiler Productions and adapted from the novel by ITV News anchor Tom Bradby, “Secret Service” explores the world of
Detained Briton in Iran urges UK PM Starmer to 'step out of the shadows'
LONDON, March 23 (Reuters) - A British man detained in Tehran urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday to "step out of the shadows" and publicly challenge the spying charges against him and his wife, who now fear for their lives more than three weeks into the Iran war. Craig
At least one winner emerges from Iran war: U.S. natural gas exporters
President Donald Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda gets a boost as governments in Asia scramble to substitute Middle East fuel.
Every Known Work by Georgia O’Keeffe Has Been Digitized and Made Available Online
Upon hearing the names of Arthur Dove or Marsden Hartley, the saturated colors and organically askew lines of those painters’ landscapes may appear before your mind’s eye. But unless you have a special interest in American modernists of the early twentieth century, they
An end to the battle between touchscreens and long fingernails is on the horizon
Anybody who has tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows that there's a learning curve. Rather than effortlessly tapping with a fingertip, you must awkwardly lay the pads of your fingers onto the screen. Wouldn't it be easier if you could just type with your
Trump’s Angry Tirade at Media Goes Haywire, Exposing a Dark MAGA Truth
Donald Trump is furious over coverage of his Iran war. During a speech, he let out a rambling tirade at the media , and in a revealing turn, he talked about Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr’s latest threats to revoke network licenses. Trump went off script,
Long nails don’t work on touchscreens. An experimental polish could help
Proton movement in the nail polish probably activates the touchscreen, but the formula isn’t ready to hit shelves yet.
HBO Max and WBD Access Writers’ Program Returning to Series Mania Institute (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max and WBD Access, the company’s talent development division, have announced the return of their writers’ program for a second year at Series Mania Institute. Now titled Script Engine, the program is “designed to identify and support the development of mid‑level
Bruce Springsteen Teams Up With the ACLU for ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Birthright Citizenship Video
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a landmark birthright citizenship case, and Springsteen and the ACLU want people to understand what's at stake
Indonesia arrests Swiss man for allegedly insulting Hindu holiday
The tourist stands accused of spreading hate speech online, an offence which under Indonesia's new criminal code can land him as many as five years in prison.
Iran’s insurgent playbook for outlasting US-Israel firepower
Iran knows it is militarily much weaker than the United States. The US accounts for 37% of military spending worldwide, while Iran accounts for less than 1%. On paper, we’d expect the US to easily win a military confrontation with Iran. But, as history shows, the US does not
Most people get food’s environmental impact completely wrong, study finds
People often get the environmental impact of food wrong, according to new research. While many assume processed foods are the worst, they tend to overlook the surprisingly high impact of items like nuts and underestimate how damaging beef really is. These misunderstandings come
Markets tumble as oil prices climb over $100 on Middle East conflict fears
European shares dipped Monday as oil prices continued to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump dashed hopes for a quick end to the war in Iran.
BTS comeback concert sparks debate over crowd control in South Korea, public disruption
About 6,700 police officers, 10,000 public officials and 4,800 safety personnel were deployed.
Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April
Long airport lines and a scheduled two-week break are weighing on lawmakers.
Indonesia eyes US$4.7 billion in savings to brace for Middle East war impacts
The country is also mulling fuel-saving measures including one day of remote working per week for government and certain public sector workers.
Nearly Half of the Cigarettes Consumed in Belgium Escape Taxation: 3 Billion Euros of Lost Revenue
In 2025, the prevalence of contraband and foreign cigarette consumption in Belgium increased markedly, accounting for 44.4% of all cigarettes smoked during the fourth quarter - a substantial rise from 34.9% in the corresponding period of the previous year. These findings are
Iran threatens to destroy regional infrastructure as Israel warns war to last 'weeks'
Tehran said it would mine the entire Persian Gulf in case its islands and coast were to be attacked, as markets continue to be impacted by the Iran war, now in its third week. Follow our live blog.
Iran says coastal attack will lead to full Gulf closure and mine-laying
DUBAI, March 23 (Reuters) - An attack on Iran's southern coast and islands will lead to Gulf routes being cut with the laying of sea mines, the country's Defence Council said on Monday according to state media. The U.S. is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg