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French police kill man who set fire to synagogue, officials say
Police “neutralized” a man who set fire to a synagogue in the city of Rouen in northern France, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Friday.
Logical Pictures Launches Africa Venture, Creates Investment Fund to Spur Fast-Growing Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Logical Pictures is launching a new Africa venture that will see the production, financing and distribution outfit expand its global footprint into the fast-growing African market. According to the group’s head, Frédéric Fiore, the move will help position Logical Pictures as
US opens door for China advances in the Pacific
China and the US are competing for liquid real estate, undersea resources and military advantage among the South Pacific’s isolated island nations, a superpower contest to win influence over their economies, airstrips, seaports and security forces. China is widely perceived as
“The Virtues of Coffee” Explained in 1690 Ad: The Cure for Lethargy, Scurvy, Dropsy, Gout & More
According to many historians, the English Enlightenment may never have happened were it not for coffeehouses, the public sphere where poets, critics, philosophers, legal minds, and other intellectual gadflies regularly met to chatter about the pressing concerns of the day. And
What Israel’s strategic corridor in Gaza reveals about its postwar plans
Analysts say the buildup of the Netzarim Corridor is part of a large-scale project by the Israeli military to reshape Gaza and entrench its presence there.
Lebanon state media reports fresh Israeli strikes in south
Israeli air strikes hit on Friday an area of southern Lebanon far from the border, Lebanese official media said, following days of escalating clashes between Israel and armed group Hezbollah. The Iran-backed group, a Hamas ally, has traded cross-border fire with Israeli forces
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
A Portuguese Village’s Struggle Against a Lithium Mining Giant Takes Center Stage at Cannes in Paulo Carneiro’s ‘Savanna and the Mountain’
Paulo Carneiro’s third feature, “Savanna and the Mountain,” is world premiering at this year’s Cannes in the Director’s Fortnight section. The film depicts a David-and-Goliath struggle between rural folk from Covas de Barroso in the North of Portugal and London-based Savannah
Weight loss pills, a Ozempic's big fan, and Merck's skin cancer drug: Pharma news roundup
It may take a weight loss pill for Eli Lilly to finally meet demand for its popular anti-obesity medications, according to the pharma giant’s top leader on weight loss drugs. Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, called the Ozempic “fantastic” and said she was “ huge fan
Walmart layoffs, McDonald's $5 meal, and Target's Pride merch: Retail news roundup
In the world of retail, McDonald’s $5 meal deal is finally happening, and it includes fries. Walmart had a week : corporate layoffs , remote worker requests , and strong earnings , which were boosted by high-income shoppers. Kraft Heinz is considering selling its iconic hot dog
No, Chili's isn't closing its doors. But a lot of big chain restaurants are shutting locations
Restaurant chain Chili’s was recently flooded with claims that it was closing all of its doors. It isn’t . But that doesn’t mean that Chili’s isn’t closing some locations. So far this year, the Brinker International-owned chain has closed three of its locations, one in
ChatGPT's new moves, Google's AI glows up, and Nvidia nears a record: AI news roundup
OpenAI and Google kicked off the week by releasing competing multimodal artificial intelligence products. On Monday, OpenAI announced its flagship model ChatGPT-4o — a multimodal chatbot that can see, hear, and have real-time conversations. On its heels, Google unveiled a
A Boeing slowdown, a credit card crackdown, and a hidden fees showdown: Airline news roundup
The Biden administration is going after airline credit cards for being an alleged slight-of-fiscal-hand. Lufthansa called Boeing “annoying” because it’s shipping out planes too slowly. And a certain former president’s very fancy plane experienced a minor collision. Read more...
Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Zach Galifianakis Lead Starry Cast of Olivier Assayas’ ‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ for Gaumont (EXCLUSIVE)
Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Zach Galifianakis and Tom Sturridge team up in Olivier Assayas’ political thriller “The Wizard of the Kremlin”, based on Giuliano da Empoli’s bestseller by the same name. Produced by Olivier Delbosc’s banner Curiosa Films and Gaumont – who
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on Tulkarm
The killing of three Palestinians in an Israeli raid in Tulkarm means 502 Palestinians have been killed by Israel in the occupied West Bank since 7 October.
MK2 Films Unveils First Clip of ‘Dog on Trial,’ as Helmer Laetitia Dosch Talks Dogs, Justine Triet and Shakespeare
The Swiss/French “Dog on Trial” is set to disrupt, move and entertain the Croisette from what is revealed in a first clip from sales outfit MK2 Films, exclusively shared with Variety. The film world premieres at Cannes Un Certain Regard May 19. Writer/actor-turned-director
‘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”.
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.
Israel accuses South Africa of false claims at ICJ
Israel's lawyers push back against South Africa, which is trying to get its Rafah offensive stopped.
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