LIBREVILLE, Oct 29 - Three bodies were recovered in Gabon on Wednesday following the sinking at the weekend of Borr Drilling's Prospector 5 rig off the coast of the southern town of Mayumba, the Central African country's navy said.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses boasts several unique story paths — and countless more challenges to make the experience even more memorable
The two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer ('Schindler's List,' 'Saving Private Ryan') will be honored at the ToruńCamerimage Film Festival on Nov. 7.
Japanese studio giant Toho’s North American release of “Godzilla Minus One” was a turning point in the company’s approach to the global market, CEO Matsuoka Hiro said at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Thursday. Matsuoka was speaking at an “Academy in Tokyo” session
Across the world, people have felt the impacts of climate change firsthand. The Northern Hemisphere has had another record-breaking summer season of heat and extreme weather events. The Southern Hemisphere now faces a summer of heat waves, flooding, wildfires and droughts. This
Energy expert and analyst Osama Rizvi believes high fuel prices have become a “structural feature” of the market, warning that it could take months for supplies to recover and prices to fall.
Reps. Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia are signaling their interest in investigating the White House's use of AI chatbots.
Rival factions are already plotting how they will wield influence in anticipation of a midterm victory.
Warren, currently on the No. 5 rung, is looking to move up the Democratic Caucus ladder.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk as a “genius” for deploying thousands of satellites into orbit. Speaking in Moscow, Putin highlighted Russia’s efforts to develop its own satellite internet network to rival Musk’s Starlink.
The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed this week from his role
The 55-year-old actor, best know for his roles in ER and The Pitt, has officially been named People's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive.
Top AGBO execs Chris Brearton and Dominic Hughes delivered a keynote discussion at TIFFCOM, the content market of the Tokyo International Film Festival, on Thursday, about how AI is impacting filmmaking, how it can be used to assist rather than replace human creators and how it
The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.
With some 16.2 million people in Myanmar needing humanitarian aid in 2026, local organisations are helping bridge gaps by providing essential supplies and skills training.
The measures come into force immediately, but require parliamentary approval within 45 days to remain in effect.
[RFI] A summit with more than 20 African leaders opened in Moscow on Wednesday, in a test of Russia's bid to expand its influence on the continent. The two-day Russia-Africa Summit, the third since 2019, comes as Moscow grapples with heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive -
The Magicians turns its magic-school fantasy into an adult fairy tale about escapism, friendship, and the things magic can’t fix.
Better a has-been than a never-was, right?
What do Franz Kafka, Nikolai Gogol, and Modest Mussorgsky have in common? They stand alone among their peers for their darkly humorous sensibilities, fascination with the grotesque, imaginative takes on cultural traditions, and a predisposition for the proto-surreal. Like the
Democratic Republic of Congo’s cobalt cap sets the price. Only recycling and processing set the future.
Meet the rising stars from across the Baltic Sea region and the Nordics and find out which films and series you may have seen them in – or which ones you can catch to experience their talent for yourself.
The Japan IP Market will be back in Cannes next May for a second straight year. The Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM, the content market of the Tokyo International Film Festival, are again teaming up on the event, and the 2027 edition will run May 14-15. The return was revealed
King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since becoming monarch.
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election on October 25 may have frustrated Donald Trump’s ambitions in Latin America, but the more consequential story lies beyond the ballot box on China. Brazil’s relationship with Beijing is now so deeply embedded in its economy that even a
Nearly 200 scientists are studying the marine environment off Madeira's Desertas Islands, assessing ecosystem health and how ocean protection can safeguard biodiversity and tackle climate change.
He warns that Americans should be "very much prepared" if US President Trump attempts to overturn the results "by any means at his disposal", given the President's poor polling ratings and potential effects on the Republican Party's results.
SEOUL, Oct 29 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said on Thursday that Seoul was still considering various options regarding a possible deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, including sending a maritime patrol aircraft. Seoul was continuing
Shashank Walia’s “Birds in the Dark,” about a call center executive whom a police informer mistakes for a suspect, will close the 15th Dharamshala International Film Festival with its India premiere. The festival runs Oct. 29–Nov. 1 at Tibetan Children’s Village in Upper
The blaze that ripped through seven 31-storey tower blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which was undergoing renovation work in the northern Tai Po district, was the deadliest in the city since 1948.
This frequently amusing fairytale about emancipation is also a very sweet-natured story that isn't the raunchy sexcapade the viral trailers might have led you to believe...
BEIJING, Oct 29 - In its pursuit of economic self-sufficiency, China must not create one-sided dependence in other markets, Germany's President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged in an address at a top-tier university in Beijing on Thursday.
Good morning. It’s Thursday and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: a deadly train crash rocks Spain, a very fraught EU-Canada summit starts in Montreal, and questions mount over where Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor missiles are. Let’s dive in.
HONG KONG, Oct 29 - Hong Kong leader John Lee apologised on Thursday for the deadly blaze that killed 168 people in the city last November, promising extensive reforms to its building industry and regulatory system.
Choose between a sailing along the Main, the Danube or the Rhine, getting your fix of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts on the way.
Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East
he also announced the resignation of Hong Kong’s Housing Secretary Winnie Ho.
Europe's largest carmaker Volkswagen said on Thursday it had made a €5.8 billion loss in the third quarter, as it struggles with intense Chinese competition.
Francis Lawrence's sequel to 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' hits theaters on Nov. 30.
The order cited Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor’s continued use of his US nationality for travel after becoming a Thai citizen in 2013.
At least 68 people died when two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain's second deadly rail crash this year. In Montreal, EU leaders meet Mark Carney to launch an 'Alliance for the Future'. We also look at next week's US midterms, Ukraine's defence capabilities, and
Ahead of European markets opening, Asian shares and US futures were mixed on Thursday morning, weighed down by some big technology stocks after Google parent Alphabet’s earnings were lower than expected.
The Hong Kong teen was promised HK$10,000 (US$1,280) for splashing corrosive liquid on the Singaporean tourist last year.
TAP Air Portugal, LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air were ranked the most honest airlines in Europe, according to AirAdvisor data.
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".
Labour advocates and legal experts say existing workplace guidelines need stronger enforcement.