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The British public has spoken: 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie
The annual debate on whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie or not has finally been resolved. A new poll reveals only 38 per cent of UK public think the Bruce Willis actioner is a festive classic...
Oscar-Qualifying Short ‘Clout’ Boarded by New Europe Film Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
New Europe Film Sales has secured world rights for “Clout,” the Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying short film from Jordan Murphy Doidge starring “Jojo Rabbit” breakout Archie Yates. Written and directed by Doidge, “Clout” follows 13-year-old Oskar (Yates), whose “desperate pursuit of
Doha Forum 2025 aims to make justice and global cooperation more than a promise
The event in Qatar's capital is set to focus on turning commitments into impactful policies through open discussions on urgent issues, organisers said.
Bulgaria ditches budget plan after tens of thousands join protests
Demonstrators said the plan - the country's first in euros - attempted to hide widespread government corruption.
Vince Gilligan explains how the Others put Carol in "time out"
Last week's episode of Pluribus has fans asking what the Others' motivations are.
Will the Supreme Court uphold the privacy of nonprofit donors?
Imagine receiving a call from your state’s highest law enforcement officer, demanding to know why you donated to a cause he disfavors ideologically. If that’s not chilling, I don’t know what is.
Comedian Naomi Watanabe Sets North American Tour ‘From Tokyo’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Naomi Watanabe is coming to America and Canada. The comedian has set dates for her “From Tokyo” North American tour. This will mark her first fully English-language tour. “The last few years have been full of big changes for both myself as a person and my comedy, and I can’t
Africa: Rising Arms Revenues and Rising Death Tolls Underscore Ongoing Military Conflicts & Civil Wars
[IPS] United Nations -- The revenues from arms sales and military services by the 100 largest arms-producing companies rose by 5.9 per cent in 2024, reaching a record $679 billion, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Germany's foreign minister to visit China next week, as EU prepares to toughen up on trade
BEIJING, Dec 2 - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will visit China from December 8 to 9, two sources familiar with his plans said, after he abruptly cancelled a planned October trip, as Beijing seeks to counter European calls to \"de-risk\" from the Chinese economy.
‘Looking for Michael,’ a Parkinson’s-Themed Comedy, Brought to Ventana Sur by Filmax (EXCLUSIVE)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Strengthening the comedy quotient of this year’s Ventana Sur, already on the rise in the market’s centrepiece industry sections, Barcelona-based studio Filmax is bringing onto the market “Looking for Michael,” produced by Kiko Martinez, who backed Alex
All eyes on Hegseth as Cabinet meets Tuesday
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In todays issue: ▪ Voters head to polls in Tennessee ▪ New Indiana congressional map unveiled ▪ Witkoff meeting with Putin ▪ Pentagon pressroom confusion The spotlight will be on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Jesus Christ is Born in Texas
"70,000 believers arrive at the Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas to witness America’s greatest Christmas pageant."
Is Japan abandoning pacifism? Spat with China spotlights clash in regional security perspectives
China has been growing more assertive in East and South-east Asia, and Japan is pushing back against this.
Kidney lesions discovered in Calgary's urban jackrabbits
A veterinary researcher studying Calgary's urban wildlife has uncovered a surprising health anomaly in the city's jackrabbits (Lepus townsendii).
EU epidemic vets begin work on swine fever outbreak in Barcelona
MADRID, Dec 2 - A taskforce of EU vets specialising in epidemics began work in Barcelona on Tuesday as Spain seeks to contain an African swine fever outbreak that has forced it to halt some pork exports.
JR Central station in Tokyo moves AI analysis trials for Shinkansen passenger footage to January 2026
The filming will take place from Jan 10 to 16 between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations.
Brazil’s BrLab Adds Kids Lab, Green Push for 15th Edition Next April (EXCLUSIVE)
As São Paulo-based development and training hub BrLab gears up for its 15th anniversary edition in 2026, one of Latin America’s most influential project labs has opened submissions and unveiled a raft of changes designed to expand its reach, deepen its support for emerging
Runescape: Dragonwilds rolls out its farming update next week, and I can't wait to use it as another excuse to not complete the main quests
I've got skills to hone.
Bus ticket discount for city travel over Christmas
The city council has discounted group tickets for bus travel across Hull over Christmas.
Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis
His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.
Oh joy, it looks like OpenAI could be planning on turning ChatGPT into the ultimate advertising bot
Maybe it can hallucinate some really low prices?
Spanish swine fever outbreak may be linked to food eaten by boar, say officials
Hundreds of police, rangers and military personnel deployed to tackle virus threatening pork export industry Spanish authorities have deployed hundreds of police officers, wildlife rangers and military personnel in an effort to contain an outbreak of highly infectious African
Facility services group ISS shares fall 10% after Hong Kong announces fire probe
COPENHAGEN, Dec 2 - Danish facilities management group ISS said on Tuesday it supported Hong Kong's decision to establish a judge-led committee to investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, and that the company was cooperating in the probe.
People versus power? Hong Kong’s fire fallout risks reopening societal divide
HK leader vows justice and reform, taking a leaf from Beijing’s playbook to centralise relief efforts.
How digital trends are reshaping football consumption across Europe
There’s a familiar scene across Europe on any given weekend: cafés humming with early kick-off matches, fans huddled around TVs in living rooms, pubs overflowing before derbies. But the way people watch football – the rituals, the habits, the conversations – is shifting faster
James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: First Reactions
The third installment in the multi-billion dollar 'Avatar' film series opens in theaters on Dec. 19.
Africa: YPLS Africa Receives Regional Recognition
[Liberian Observer] The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa) was honored at the climax of the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) in Accra, Ghana, on November 21, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Hotel, for its outstanding
European bond yields are rising again, but inflation isn't to blame
European bond yields are rising despite stable inflation data as a surge in Japanese yields fuels global market repricing.