Qatar is set to host another World Cup, as FIFA had scheduled the world U-17 tournament for 19 November to 13 December. The 48-team format is also making a comeback, with 30 nations already qualified.
Poor mental health is one of the most significant public health and economic challenges in Europe, according to a new report by the OECD.
Spotify is launching a new verification program to combat spam, fakes, and AI. Some artists will now have a "Verified by Spotify" badge and a green checkmark on their profile, indicating that the company has confirmed a real person is behind the music and the profile. At least
Sony has released the trailer for the upcoming horror film “Resident Evil.” Based on Capcom’s hugely popular horror video games, “Resident Evil” is co-written by Shay Hatten and “Weapons” helmer Zach Cregger, who also serves as director. The film does not feature established
Austin Abrams is a medical courier on the run in the first look at the video game adaptation.
Iran's World Cup participation controversy has escalated with a diplomatic incident at Canada's borders involving Iranian football officials. Iran's group stage matches are scheduled in the US, and Tehran authorities have asked FIFA to move them to alternative venues. FIFA has
Zach Cregger's highly anticipated Resident Evil (2026) movie reboot gets first trailer, showing a very different take on Capcom's horror franchise.
The director of Weapons and Barbarian discusses how he's drawing inspiration from the pacing and cinematic feel of the video games.
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Azerbaijan is centralising its pilot and air traffic control training through a sophisticated new hub at the National Aviation Academy to foster local expertise and meet global safety benchmarks.
The director discusses honoring the franchise's pacing and vibe without centering it on series mascot Leon S. Kennedy.
The Regional Ecological Summit in Kazakhstan’s Astana brought Central Asian states together to align positions on environmental issues ahead of international negotiations.
It was no April Fool’s joke when Fortnite announced on April 1 that it would enable developers to create “Star Wars”-inspired islands in Unreal Editor for Fortnite and Fortnite Creative. Starting May 1, developers will be able to take characters, templates, tools and gameplay
"The descendants of David Drake learned who he was 10 years ago. They see his jars as his artistic and spiritual inheritance—and their own."
The Rolling Stones are re-launching their rum brand with a new focus on a country close to their hearts — and decades-spanning careers. First unveiled in 2023, the band’s Crossfire Hurricane Rum rum was inspired by the rockers’ longtime association with Jamaica, which has
Cornerstone has picked up sales rights to the feature, adapted from Edward Chisholm's memoir about a Brit struggling to make it as a Parisian waiter.
Leo Woodall continues to cement his status as one of the U.K.’s most in-demand actors since breaking out in “The White Lotus.” The “One Day” and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” star has now been set as the lead alongside co-star Clémence Poésy (“The Walking Dead: Daryl
Schoenbrun's hotly anticipated American slasher film will close the Screen Festival.
Horror thriller “Mother Knows Best” has recently wrapped production in Auckland, New Zealand after shooting under the radar, with Frankie Adams (“The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart,” “The Wrecking Crew”) leading the cast. Rhona Mitra (“The Last Ship,” “Underworld: Rise Of The
[ALMA] Tanzania, like many countries in Africa, has fought malaria for generations. Our existing tools, from insecticide-treated nets to antimalarial medicines, continue to save millions of lives and they remain essential. But mosquitoes continue to adapt by developing
Fraudsters cheated users of nearly $3.8 billion in 2025, a nearly 40-fold increase since 2021.
[African Union] The Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (GAAC), held in Beijing from 23 to 24 April 2026 on leveraging China's 100% tariff-free offer to African countries, concluded on a strong and forward-looking note. GAAC Member States and
Hardware revenue continued to sink as the gaming side struggled
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On the banks of the Padma River, the twin domes of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant rise as a US$12.65 billion monument to Bangladesh’s soaring developmental aspirations. Built with Russian credit and technology, it promises 2,400MW of carbon-free baseload power. Yet, as the
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be back in the hot seat on Thursday, facing questions from senators over the ongoing Iran war and President Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request. Hegseth gave fiery testimony in the House on Wednesday, where he clashed with Democrats
Olivia Rodrigo has announced dates for “The Unraveled Tour,” a huge 65-date run across North America, Europe, and the UK. The tour supports her third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” out June 12, 2026 via Geffen Records. Promoted by Live Nation, the
