Spoof websites impersonate legitimate Western media and pay “engagement farms” in Africa, while AI bots are deployed to flood comment sections deriding the EU and pro-European party.
Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft rely on skilled foreign workers. Experts say they’ll pay for the best — but the policy could redirect top talent elsewhere.
Universal’s “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” led the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, taking £2.2 million ($3 million) to lift its total to £10.1 million ($13.7 million), according to Comscore. Warner Bros.’ “The Conjuring: Last Rites” was No. 2 with $2
At least 60% of the H-1B visas approved since 2012 have been for computer-related jobs, according to the Pew Research Center. But hospitals, banks, universities and a wide range of other employers can and do apply for H-1B visas.
Spain, in a way, has its own “Adolescence.” No company can hope to break out in their wildest dreams as the Netflix U.K. drama. Nonetheless, where comparison can be drawn with Spanish series “Puberty” (“Pubertad”), Leticia Dolera’s follow-up as a creator to her top Canneseries
While voluntourism has faced criticism in some regions, experts said when done ethically, it can benefit both the host communities and visitors.
The business secretary will also meets suppliers of the car maker who are at risk of closure.
As one of the five Films to Come at this year’s Incubator program of the Madrid Film School (ECAM), “Face of Grace” (“Cara de santa”) features a host of women behind the camera. It will be co-helmed by Anna Martí Domingo and Laura Santos Martí and produced by Mayca Sanz of
Did you know that in 2024, there were 1.6 million people employed in the sport sector across the EU, with 37% aged between 15 and 29? Or that, in tertiary education, there were only two female students for every five male students studying sports? Did you know that there were
Norwegian auteur Joachim Trier got honest about fatherhood during an in-depth conversation event at the San Sebastián Film Festival. In the Basque city to present his Cannes-winning drama “Sentimental Value” — Norway’s official entry for the best international feature film
"Pretending that you were going to cancel Hulu while secretly racing through four seasons of Only Murders in the Building , that really worked," Stewart said
Police arrested the 61-year-old after a breakthrough in DNA and fingerprint technologies.
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC tonight, following a nearly week-long suspension over the host’s comments about the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
The sanctions on Viviane Barci de Moraes, wife of Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, escalate the feud between Donald Trump and Brazil’s leadership.
KYIV - Russia has unleashed a massive wave of attacks on Ukraine's railways since the summer, using new tactics to hit key nodes with long-range drones, but the network is holding up for now, the CEO of the state railway company told Reuters.
Yeon Sang-ho’s “The Ugly” climbed to the top of the Korean box office with $1.9 million from 254,828 admissions over Sept. 19–21, edging past “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” which earned $1.7 million and settled for second. According to KOBIS, the tracking
Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say Investment in renewable energy has continued to increase around the world despite moves by Donald Trump’s White House to cancel and derail low-carbon projects. In the
Prominent Egyptian-British human rights defender Alaa Abdel Fattah was released from prison after years behind bars and reunited with his family in an emotional celebration following a long-awaited pardon by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. A key figure in Egypt's 2011 uprising,
The Commission has approved €11.7m in state aid granted to the manager of Carcassonne airport between 2001 and 2011. The European Commission has also concluded that certain agreements signed over the same period between the Carcassonne airport and airlines operating at that
In Rai Marìa’s “The Big Rip,” (“El gran desgarro”), an upcoming film from the Madrid Film School (ECAM) incubator program, aspiring writer Lorena is racing to finish her first novel in time for a prestigious literary prize — her last chance at some glory. Determined to meet the
[Gates Foundation] At 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates lays out roadmap for saving millions more children's lives by 2045 if governments stretch every dollar and scale a pipeline of affordable, lifesaving innovations
Not drinking enough water could intensify stress responses. Researchers found that under-hydrated individuals had cortisol levels more than 50% higher during stressful situations. Poor hydration didn’t make participants feel thirstier, but it did trigger biological signs of
The three men called for leniency in their sentencing, saying they have health issues.
Basque cinema is punching above its weight at San Sebastián, with 75% of Spanish competition titles fully or partially Basque, underscoring how regional industries, once seen as peripheral, are increasingly shaping Spain’s national film landscape. Two flagships — José Mari
Just two editions in, Noka Ekoizpena, a women-focused mentorship and production-acceleration program based in San Sebastián, is beginning to deliver on its promise: to help Basque and Navarrese female directors and producers push late-stage features over the line into
For more than a decade, Basque cinema has increased reach at San Sebastián and beyond, largely on the back of auteur dramas and robust regional support. This year, at Sitges four Basque films are unspooling, and all of them, from animation to folk horror to high-concept sci-fi,
Health facilities in the US are turning to robots to comfort young and elderly patients alike.
On Friday, 19 September, the Commission launched a call for evidence on how to strengthen the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The goal for the NEB is to enable local communities – which are increasingly impacted by current challenges such as climate change and housing pressures –
Physint, Kojima's forthcoming 'tactical espionage action game', gets a poster and an early cast list
Former Bron executive and Entropy Media founder Anjay Nagpal has come aboard as executive producer on “Mard Mombatti,” the directorial debut of filmmaker Guneet Dogra set to premiere at the 20th annual Tasveer Film Festival & Market in Seattle. Nagpal, whose producing credits
A landmark co-production treaty between the Philippines and Spain is imminent. Announcing the news was Camilo Vázquez, deputy director general of Spanish national film agency, ICAA. The upcoming pact dovetails with ICAA’s objectives to expand its bilateral agreements worldwide.
Uzbekistan has made poverty reduction a state priority, launching a nationwide programme focused on jobs, social protection, and mahalla-level action. Since 2016, 7.5mn people have escaped poverty. With €30bn invested in 2024, the country aims to eradicate absolute poverty by
The landmark agreement will boost the ChatGPT maker's computing power with multi-gigawatt data centres, powered by millions of Nvidia's high-speed graphics processing units.
Koniaków lace, a unique and imaginative craft passed down through generations, has found its place on global catwalks, impressing top fashion brands, including Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Magda Butrym.
Latest investigations found that 15 babies had been sent to Singapore “under the guise of adoption”, with each sold for around S$20,000 (US$16,000).
NEW YORK - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will seek more support from allies when he addresses the UN and meets Donald Trump this week, but behind the scenes Kyiv is quietly preparing for a new phase of the war in which it relies more on itself.
Announced during the Kojima Productions 10th-anniversary livestream.
A new study has discovered a connection between hurricane size and warm spots in the ocean. It could help forecasters to predict the impact of these damaging storms.
For more than a century, a dazzling pink-and-yellow moth was mistaken for a common European species, but DNA analysis revealed it as entirely new: Carcina ingridmariae. Found across the eastern Mediterranean, this hidden beauty had evaded recognition until advanced barcoding
The winners of the 36th European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) were announced in Riga, Latvia, on Friday 19 September. Young scientists from Canada, Czechia, Poland and Sweden were awarded first prizes for their projects addressing societal challenges such as
A long-term study in Colorado reveals that insect populations are plummeting even in remote, undisturbed areas. Over two decades, flying insect abundance dropped by more than 70%, closely linked to rising summer temperatures. The results suggest that climate change, not just
Couples are choosing hotels over marquees and adding DIY touches to their weddings.
By Gram Slattery UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday as world leaders grapple with crises from Gaza to Ukraine and question whether the United States, with its "America First" foreign policy, is still prepared
[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have renewed their collaboration on achieving universal health coverage with the launch of Phase V (2025-2028) of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Partnership - WHO's largest platform for strengthening
[WHO] The global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions represents far more than a health and well-being challenge. The alarming figures - 43 million NCD-related deaths each year and one billion people living with mental health conditions
