Kevin Spacey Set to Face Three More Sexual Assault Claims in London Civil Court

The Oscar-winning actor has denied two of the three new claims made against him, which allege cases of sexual assault between 2000 and 2013.

Hong Kong fire poses test for China's grip on the city

HONG KONG/BEIJING - A huge fire still burning in a Hong Kong high-rise apartment complex that has killed at least 55 people with almost 300 missing poses the biggest test of Beijing's grip on the city it has transformed since the mass pro-democracy protests of 2019.

Japanese media banned from China air show as tensions flare

A representative for the event's co-organiser confirmed some accreditations had been revoked.

Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable

ANKARA (Reuters) -A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday. Lebanon and Cyprus on Wednesday signed the long-awaited deal, which aims to pave the way

Pope Leo, flying on Thanksgiving, given two pumpkin pies on papal plane

By Joshua McElwee ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO ANKARA (Reuters) -Like many Americans on the annual holiday of Thanksgiving, Pope Leo was travelling on Thursday, flying from Rome to Turkey for his first overseas trip as leader of the Catholic Church. While the first U.S. pope may

Fact check: Is China using TikTok to 'dumb down' European children?

Macron recently claimed that China offers its children a more educational version of TikTok, while the version available in Europe is designed, in his view, to dull the minds of young people. The Cube compared the content found in both versions of the app.

Popular MTG promo program will end after 17 years

After Lorwyn Eclipsed, Wizards of the Coast will discontinue the Magic: the Gathering Buy-a-Box promo program.

Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace

Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.

French authorities detain three for suspected Russian espionage activities

French authorities have detained three people for allegedly working for Russian security services and conducting economic espionage under the guise of running a humanitarian organisation.

Square Enix's Black Friday deals have FF7 Rebirth at 50% off

If you haven't played FF7 Rebirth just yet, then now's the perfect time to grab it, along with more Square Enix Black Friday goodies.

Russia says it advances inside Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Kyiv says it is holding firm

MOSCOW - Russian assault units have advanced in the northern part of the embattled Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk and have taken a village to the south of the Ukrainian town of Siversk, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Thursday.

Fortnite's The Simpsons season is one of the best in ages—here are 4 things Epic should learn from it

Can Epic ride this high into Chapter 7?

How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live Online Without Cable for Free

With “Stranger Things” introducing a Hawkins float and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions making an ad play during the event this year, the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season with massive balloons, floats and hot performances from Busta

Aung San Suu Kyi aide freed in Myanmar junta pre-election amnesty

It is unclear whether that full number will be released as many may have additional convictions.

Jailed former Pakistani PM’s party demands clarification from govt about his health

His sisters have in recent weeks been repeatedly denied a meeting with him.

CBDC Stream engages AlbR Capital for LSE, SEHK listings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (London, November 27, 2025) – CBDC Stream and AlbR Capital Ltd. (“AlbR”) announced today that AlbR has been mandated to advise, arrange, and help complete a Main Board listing of CBDC Stream on the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) in the first quarter of

Turkey says construction starts on indigenous air defence destroyer

ANKARA - Turkey said on Thursday contractors had begun building a naval air defence destroyer, adding the vessel would form part of the country's planned \"Steel Dome\" multi-layered air defence system.

From ‘piggy’ to ‘ugly’: Donald Trump’s latest insult to female reporters fuels backlash online

In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump lashed out at New York Times journalist Katie Rogers after an article questioned whether he was showing signs of fatigue. He responded by calling the reporter “ugly” - only days after backlash regarding his “piggy” insult, aimed towards

Living next door to Russia and China: A matter of good diplomacy

A senior Kazakhstan diplomat has shed light on what it is like to have Russia and China as “neighbours”. Roman Vassilenko, ambassador of Kazakhstan to Belgium, EU & NATO (pictured), points out that Kazakhstan is located between the two largest countries in the world, by size

Pakistan ex-PM Khan's party demands meeting amid health worries

ISLAMABAD - The party of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan demanded a meeting with him on Thursday, saying it was worried about his health as he has been barred from seeing his family and lawyers for over three weeks.

Venezuela bans six major airlines as tensions escalate

The affected carriers ceased flying to Venezuela after the US warned of heightened military activity.

EU watchdog calls for 'better balance' in law making

European Ombudswoman Teresa Anjinho (pictured) has found a number of “procedural shortcomings” in how the European Commission prepared several legislative proposals that it considered urgent. Taken together the shortcomings amounted to maladministration, says the official. The

Two inmates escape French prison using drone-delivered saw blades

Two inmates escaped from Dijon prison after receiving blades via drone, according to authorities. One is under investigation for attempted murder, and both are considered dangerous.

Africa: Acci, Naddc, Surge Africa Advocates Nigeria's E-Mobility Infrastructure

[This Day] Abuja -- Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in partnership with the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) and Surge Africa, has called for urgent action to advance electric mobility infrastructure in Nigeria.

Asia’s faith in the ‘Powell put’ may be misplaced

TOKYO – Asian markets have an ace in the hole as a tumultuous 2025 comes to a close: Jerome Powell. On Thursday, the region’s stock bourses rose again, extending the week’s global rally, amid widespread expectations that US Federal Reserve Chair Powell and his fellow board

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec’s home in trade secrets probe

Investigators searched two of Mr Lo Wei-Jen’s homes, seizing computers, USB drives and other evidence.

Kevin Spacey to Face More Sexual Assault Claims in London Civil Court

Kevin Spacey is set to face three more claims of sexual assault in London civil court next year. According to BBC News, three men have sued the actor over allegations that he assaulted them between 2000 and 2013. At a hearing in London’s High Court on Wednesday, a provisional

Puma shares soar on report China’s Anta Sports could bid for brand

The athletics brand saw its shares leap in Frankfurt on Thursday after heavy losses earlier this year.

OBR calls in cyber expert over botched release of Budget analysis

Rachel Reeves's statement was thrown into chaos after journalists were able to access the document early.

Gratitude and empathy

Empathy is difficult. I’m not you, I can’t imagine the path you’ve traveled, the stories you tell yourself and the pressures you’re under. But real gratitude requires empathy. Everyone is under the circumstances. Everyone does the best they think they can with the options they

Here’s what happiness looks like around the world

People find happiness in material security, sharing meals and helping strangers. Here’s what that looks like in Finland, Senegal, Indonesia and Jamaica.

Pope Leo to push unity at Nicaea, site of first Christian council

Part of Leo’s challenge is more firmly establishing who he will be as pope. He is positioning himself early as the pope of unity, the pope of peace.

RNA in action: Filming ribozyme self-assembly

RNA is a central biological macromolecule, now widely harnessed in medicine and nanotechnology. Like proteins, RNA function often depends on its precise three-dimensional structure. A recent study published in Nature Communications by Marcia group, has captured, for the first

Europe strains to speak with one voice as U.S., Russia decide Ukraine’s fate

Cracks have emerged in the continent on how to keep arming Ukraine without U.S. money and how to respond to an increasingly tense confrontation with Russia.

DNA transcription is a tightly choreographed event: How RNA polymerase II regulates the dance

Life's instructions are written in DNA, but it is the enzyme RNA polymerase II (Pol II) that reads the script, transcribing RNA in eukaryotic cells and eventually giving rise to proteins. Scientists know that Pol II must advance down the gene in perfect sync with other

Plastic pollution is worsened by warming climate and must be stemmed, researchers warn

Climate change conditions turn plastics into more mobile, persistent, and hazardous pollutants. This is done by speeding up plastic breakdown into microplastics—microscopic fragments of plastic—spreading them considerable distances, and increasing exposure and impact within the

Drones: An ally in the sky to help save elephants

They say an elephant never forgets—and it turns out they can learn to adapt to drones. Once seen as a source of alarm, drones are now proving to be surprisingly elephant-friendly and a valuable research tool. Previously, the use of drones in elephant conservation has mostly

Japan will pay 'painful price' if it steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

Africa: Academy Inducts New Members to Tackle Rising Non-Communicable Diseases

[Leadership] The Academy of Public Health (APH) has called for stronger digital innovation and shared leadership in addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across Africa.

8 Undervalued Small Caps Positioned to Lead as the Russell 2000 Breaks Out

Former Peruvian President Vizcarra sentenced to 14 years for bribery

Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra was sentenced on Wednesday to 14 years in prison and immediately taken into custody following a court ruling that found him guilty of bribery during his tenure as regional governor of Moquegua.

31 killed in Sri Lanka floods and landslides

This week's weather-related toll is the nation's highest since June 2024.

Turkey says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire needed first before discussing troop deployment

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia must be achieved first before any discussions can take place on possible troop deployment for a potential reassurance force. On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron

Doha Film Festival’s Made in Qatar Slate Showcases Rising Local Filmmakers: ‘There’s Real Reason for Hope’

For its inaugural edition, the Doha Film Festival marks a major expansion of the Doha Film Institute’s role in developing homegrown talent, an effort the institute has cultivated for 15 years through grants, labs and year-round training initiatives, including Qumra, Ajyal and

Selangor police chief calls for caning in schools amid bullying concerns in Malaysia

Between January and October, 122 students in Selangor were detained for bullying and extortion.

Africa: West Africa Bloc, African Union Observers Voice Concern Over Guinea-Bissau Coup

[RFI] Observers with West Africa's Ecowas and African Union have expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement issued by the organisations said.

Satellites spot surprising tsunami patterns: Massive Kamchatka quake challenges old models

A satellite deployed to measure ocean surface heights was up to the challenge when a massive earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami in late July.

Brazil approves locally produced dengue vaccine

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has approved the final administrative step before the formal registration of the single-dose dengue vaccine developed by the São Paulo-based Butantan Institute for people aged 12 to 59, which protects against all four virus