‘Lali’ Is a Proudly Pakistani and Colorful Film at Berlin, But Dissects a Universal Institution, Marriage
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat's new film premieres in the Berlinale's Panorama lineup.
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Crimson Capes turns Dark Souls into an old-school fantasy
Crimson Capes doesn't push the Soulslike to new heights, but it proves the genre's elasticity
Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France
France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.
A sea turtle boom may be hiding a population collapse
In Cape Verde, conservation has boosted the sea turtle population 100-fold — but the male-female balance is way off.
Sunlight extracts oxygen from regolith using solar chemistry
NASA's Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) project has completed an important step toward using local resources to support human exploration on the moon. The CaRD team performed integrated prototype testing that used concentrated solar energy to extract oxygen from
Charli XCX Releases Wuthering Heights Soundtrack Feat. Sky Ferreira, Djo, & John Cale
It’s Cinematic Charli, baby! Charlotte Aitchison has figured out how to release a Brat follow-up that is not a Brat follow-up, which is honestly the smartest thing that an artist can possibly do after a career-apex triumph. Right now, Charli is deep into her Letterboxd Winter,
Kazakhstan to hold referendum on adopting new constitution
The draft of Kazakhstan's new constitution will consolidate the president's powers and introduce a number of additional changes. The referendum on its adoption is set for 15 March.
Who stays together for life? The 'three-legged stool' of love
Valentine's Day is upon us again. But what does it really take for couples to stay together for a long time?
Inflation slows to 2.4% in January, at tamest pace since last May
Inflation slowed in January to its tamest pace since May 2025 after an upbeat jobs report as the economy seemingly skirts the full effects of President Trump’s tariffs for now -- though it's likely not enough for the Fed to slash interest rates.
Amazon’s Ring Scraps Police-Notification Partnership After Backlash Over Super Bowl Ad About AI-Enabled Dog Finder
Ring, the Amazon home-security division, ran one of the most-liked ads during Super Bowl LX: a spot promoting Search Party, a feature that helps people find lost dogs using AI to scan opt-in footage from Ring cameras in a neighborhood. Many viewers found Ring’s Search Party
Science academies failing to put women at the top
National science organizations may have more women members today than a decade ago, but representation at the highest level has failed to keep pace, according to analysis published on International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
All The Biggest Game Franchises Are Going Backwards
Halo , Splinter Cell , Max Payne , and now God of War are all going backwards with remakes instead of new games
Netflix Wins U.S. Rights to ‘Lord of the Flies’ Series From ‘Adolescence’ Creator Jack Thorne
Netflix has acquired the U.S. rights to the forthcoming “Lord of the Flies” series from “Adolescence” co-creator Jack Thorne. Sony Pictures Television announced the deal on Friday as “Lord of the Flies” prepares for its premiere at Berlin Film Festival. In addition to the U.S.
Canine obesity and its link to eye pressure
A study published in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found that overweight and obese dogs have significantly higher eye pressure than lean dogs, with pressure increasing by 1.9 mmHg for every one-unit rise in body condition score. The research suggests that excess
Berlin’s EFM Kicks Off With Star-Driven Love Stories as Buyers and Sellers Hunt for Fresh Films in Ever-Changing Market
Inside the walls of the European Film Market — and just in time for Valentine’s Day — love is in the air. Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make
Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in January, less than expected
The consumer price index was expected to increase 2.5% from a year ago in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Ian de la Rosa Bows ‘Iván & Hadoum’ at Berlin, a ‘Classic Love Story With Characters Who Are Anything but Classic’
Spanish director Ian de la Rosa’s debut feature “Iván & Hadoum,” which world premieres in Berlin’s Panorama section, began with a single striking image borrowed from an unlikely source: the 1987 sci-fi thriller “Predator.” “That moment with the thermal camera in the greenhouse
Is the Israel-Palestine conflict crashing the whole idea of global human rights?
The resignation of the flagship Human Rights Watch group's Israel-Palestine team is just the latest example of how October 7 and the Gaza war have triggered unprecedented infighting in the global human rights community. Could the whole edifice be imploding?
US military says it completed Syria mission to transfer ISIS members to Iraq
Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. military forces have completed their mission in Syria to transfer Islamic State detainees to Iraq, U.S. Central Command said on Friday. "The 23-day transfer mission began on Jan. 21 and resulted in U.S. forces successfully transporting more than 5,700
Macron calls for stronger measures against antisemitism in France
By Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron called for intensified efforts to combat antisemitism in France, as recent government data showed hostility toward Jews has remained high despite adecline in recorded incidents last year. France,
Lebanon's Berri says parliamentary election must be held on time
BEIRUT, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Friday he was committed to holding a parliamentary election as scheduled on May 10, despite calls from some politicians to postpone the vote. Several politicians have called for a delay, citing security
Afghanistan aid system severely strained by over 5 million returnees, UN warns
GENEVA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Over five million people have returned to Afghanistan from neighbouring states since expulsion policies began in late 2023, prompting the United Nations to warn on Friday that relief efforts are becoming overwhelmed by thousands of daily arrivals.
Macron denounces 'antisemitic hydra' as he honours 2006 Jewish murder victim
President Emmanuel Macron Friday denounced what he described as an "antisemitic hydra" that had crept into "every crack" of society two decades after Ilan Halimi, a 23-year-old French Jewish man, was tortured to death. To commemorate Halimi, whose abduction and murder in 2006
Want ‘affordability?' Start by retooling your state's regressive tax system.
Virginia now relies heavily on regressive income, sales, and excise taxes.
Thailand election: Pheu Thai to join coalition government led by winner Bhumjaithai
Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul of Bhumjaithai Party is a shoo-in to become Thailand’s 33rd Prime Minister.
Join Us for the Chicago Premiere of ‘Paint Me a Road Out of Here’
You're invited to the Chicago debut of the award-winning documentary on March 25. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Join Us for the Chicago Premiere
South Korean woman arrested for killings via drug-laced drinks, denies murder intent
The drug used in the crime can cause paralysis or difficulty breathing.
US orders its largest aircraft carrier to Middle East in show of force to Tehran
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.
Este Haim on Wanting to Compose Music for Paul Thomas Anderson: ‘If Jonny Greenwood Happens to Retire, I’ll Be Right There’
Este Haim may be in Berlin with the buzzy Brit indie “Sunny Dancer” — for which she wrote the score — but has aspirations to write the music for the current Oscar favorite. Paul Thomas Anderson is someone the musician knows very well, with the “One Battle After Another”
After Gen Z uprising, Bangladesh vote shows limits of youth power
DHAKA, Feb 13 - In an election triggered by a Gen Z–led uprising in Bangladesh, a youth-driven party secured only six seats in the 300-member parliament, showing the challenge of turning street momentum into votes.
UK terrorism ban on Palestine Action group unlawful, court rules after appeal
By Sam Tobin LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Britain's ban on pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was ruled unlawful by London's High Court on Friday, though the ban will temporarily remain in place and the government said it would appeal
The latest Steam beta lets you give Valve your frame rate data, focusing on SteamOS devices to 'learn about game compatibility'
Anything that improves SteamOS is a win in my book.
High On Life 2: The Kotaku Review
An incredibly creative and often funny FPS held back by wonky combat and glitches
Enforcement of laws against polluters nearly non-existent in US, analysis finds
EPA’s records show one environmental consent decree filed in last year – 26 were filed in year one of first Trump term Enforcement of environmental laws against major polluters has virtually ground to a halt under the Trump administration, a new analysis of Environmental
5 new Steam games you totally missed, but might be your new fave
Keeping up with the cool stuff emerging from completely independent teams and creators is harder than any FromSoft boss.
Recently discovered SN 2024abfl is a low-luminosity Type IIP supernova, astronomers find
An international team of astronomers has conducted photometric and spectroscopic observations of a recently discovered supernova designated SN 2024abfl. Results of the observational campaign, presented February 4 on the preprint server arXiv, yield important insights into the
Whole Hog Politics: Gallup-ing away from history
[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audience.] We know that President Trump doesn’t like pollsters, or at least not the
The Books That Blew These Scientists’ Minds
12 leading researchers tell us about the book that opened a new world for them The post The Books That Blew These Scientists’ Minds appeared first on Nautilus .
MK2 Films Acquires Worldwide Rights to Ari Folman’s ‘Waltz With Bashir’ as New 4K Restoration Is Readied (EXCLUSIVE)
MK2 Films has acquired worldwide rights to Ari Folman’s “Waltz With Bashir,” following an agreement signed with Bridgit Folman Film Gang. A new 4K restoration of the film is underway and will premiere this year. “Waltz With Bashir” premiered in competition at the Cannes Film
How a year of RFK, Jr., has changed American science
After a year of RFK, Jr., heading the Department of Health and Human Services, the “Make America Healthy Again” movement has upended science and medicine
Crossword: Copy That!
Solve the crossword from our March 2026 issue, in which we work on our code-switching.
Blue-state Democrats are taxing themselves out of a job
Democrat legislators and governors apparently cannot imagine trying to attract people, as opposed to driving them away. New York provides an excellent case study.
How to get past the security guard in High on Life 2
And whether should you kill him for his keycard.
How to find a way into the Human Exhibit in High on Life 2
Plus how to pass through once you're inside.
Prime Video Drops Italian Original Film ‘Love Me Love Me’ Based on Wattpad Book That ‘Garnered 24 Million Reads,’ Producers Discuss YA Romance Trend (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video on Friday released its first English-language Italian original “Love Me Love Me, based on the first novel from a four-book series by Italian writer Stefania S, which has scored 24 million reads globally on the Wattpad platform. It will be interesting to see if “Love
Financial Times: Venezuelans turn more optimistic after Maduro’s capture
A face-to-face poll reported by the Financial Times points to a sharp swing in public mood in Venezuela following the US military intervention and the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro. The paper said Venezuelans are “much more optimistic about the future”, while the
Corsair has managed to 'successfully navigate a constrained global semiconductor market to secure supply' for memory, as its PC gaming hardware profits jump 60% in a year
Its peripheral profits are only 6% better, though.
