More than three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, two films premiering in the Venice Days sidebar of the Venice Film Festival explore a different conflict that embroiled the Kremlin decades ago — and, in the process, draw chilling parallels to
Thousands march through Mexico's cities urging more government action against enforced disappearances - a problem often linked to drug cartels.
TIANJIN, China - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin on Sunday, Chinese and Russian state media reported, for a regional security summit that China hopes can counter Western influence in global affairs.
A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, is due to leave from Barcelona on Sunday to try to "break the illegal siege of Gaza", organisers said. The vessels will set off from the Spanish port city to "open a
Dustin Hoffman and Leo Woodall make quite the pair in “Tuner.” Hoffman’s character, veteran piano technician Harry Horowitz, is losing his hearing, while his people-shy apprentice (played by “White Lotus” breakout Woodall) has a condition called hyperacusis, which obliges Niki
George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Billy Crudup and Laura Dern shine in Noah Baumbach's meta film, which looks poised to contend for Oscars in a host of categories, including best picture.
Australia has been grappling with a rise in right-wing extremism, including protests by neo-Nazis.
Second Wordle win of the weekend. Nice.
The free update train rolls out of the station once again.
For decades, trailblazing journalist E. Jean Carroll had been among the most influential voices in media, penning a dedicated advice column for Elle Magazine until 2019, after countless accolades to her name as a TV host, “SNL” writer, bestselling author and pioneering woman
More than 20 leaders including North Korean, Iranian and Turkish presidents will attend the summit.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook is standing up to Donald Trump, suing to keep her job because she says the president is trumping up a scandal and she’s fighting for Fed independence.
A group of five Democratic senators called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to push Israel for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, specifically infant formula, as reports circulate that Israel will slow or altogether stop aid into parts of northern Gaza. "We write to you today
Thousands of Verizon customers nationwide reported service outages Saturday after the network experienced a “software issue” impacting wireless service for some users.
I'd be miffed if I couldn't read the Ravenor books too.
It’ll be hard for the Academy to resist “Sentimental Value.” After finishing as runner-up to the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and now, making a quietly rapturous North American debut at Telluride, Joachim Trier’s Norwegian drama “Sentimental Value” is shaping
Non-alcoholic sales have more than doubled in recent years, even though Germany's wider beer market has slumped.
The first new game in the series in a decade - a remake - has been released, without involvement of the series creator.
“I was just caught off guard and had no answer for my grandsons,” rapper says
Mark Knoller, the longtime CBS News radio correspondent and veteran political journalist, has died in Washington, D.C. He was 73. CBS News confirmed his death on Saturday, noting he had been in ill health and suffered from diabetes. Knoller was an editor and radio reporter for
The precious medieval work is to be displayed in London next year - but the French art world is strongly opposed.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has offered to provide protection for former Vice President Harris after President Trump canceled her Secret Service protection, according to new reporting from the Los Angeles Times, which cited law enforcement sources. The Times, in a
Becoming a meme doesn’t guarantee you make it into the final cut. Jeremy Strong fans will learn this the hard way come October 24, when “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” hits theaters. Variety can report that a divisive monologue performed by Strong in the film’s official
South Australian law on single-use plastic packaging coming into force on 1 September will ban polyethylene containers known as shoyu-tai in Japan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast They have been
A painterly, macro view of a cauliflower soft coral by Ross Gudgeon has taken out top prize in the Australian Geographic nature photographer of the year competition. ‘This is an exceptional photograph that skews perception and leaves us questioning reality,” the judges said.
Jay Roach, the director, also praises the 'Doctor Strange' actor's comedic talent, telling THR: "I don't think people expect him to be that funny, and he's freaking hilarious."
Family members of detainees say their loved ones disappeared into the notorious immigration detention facility.
The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state officials over violent crime and immigration.
Mortal Kombat 2's release date delay might give it a better shot at the box office.
PC gaming made up a small slice of the pie in European game purchases last year.
With a shaved head, expert line deliveries and the assembly of another all-time memorable character, Emma Stone continues driving this golden age of cinema. She might just be our modern-day Katharine Hepburn. Greek auteur Yorgos Lanthimos, Oscar-nominated director of “Poor
There's still more in store for Dave the Diver fans from developer Mintrocket.
President Trump doubled down on his warnings to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Saturday to get Chicago crime under control or possibly be subjected to a federal law enforcement takeover. "Six people were killed, and 24 people were shot, in Chicago last weekend, and JB
Snoop Dogg has responded to the backlash surrounding his comments about LGBTQ+ representation in Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear.” On Wednesday, Hollywood Unlocked reposted an interview with media personality TS Madison on Instagram, in which she discussed Snoop Dogg’s push back
The mass exodus from Spotify continues: After Godspeed You! Black Emperor , King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof , Xiu Xiu , and Hotline TNT pulled their music from the streaming service, WU LYF explained why did back in April, along with every other streaming service.
