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ITV Studios Unveils Mipcom Drama Slate Led by Lunar Thriller ‘First Woman,’ and a Further Four New Titles, Including Steven Moffat’s ‘Number 10’ (EXCLUSIVE)
ITV Studios has unveiled its drama slate for Mipcom, led by lunar thriller “First Woman,” and a further four new titles, including Steven Moffat’s workplace drama “Number 10.” Among the talent heading for the distributor’s Cannes showcase are Luke Evans, Richard Armitage,
Japan raids beer giants over alleged price cartel
Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory are under investigation over suspicions they colluded to hike beverage prices in a violation of anti-monopoly laws.
India hikes interest rates for first time in over three years as Iran war fuels inflation
The Reserve Bank of India raised borrowing costs for the first time in over three years on Wednesday, as the Middle East war pushes up prices in Asia's third-biggest economy and weighs on an already fragile rupee.
Eva Marie Saint, ‘North By Northwest’ star and 'On the Waterfront' Oscar winner, dies aged 102
The Oscar-winning actress was one of the last stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood and was the oldest living Oscar winner.
Siberia plague outbreak is an 'isolated incident', virologist says
Belgian virologist Marc Van Ranst says that while people may think of plague as “something medieval”, cases are reported every year in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Madagascar. However, he says the laboratory link makes this incident “a little more serious”.
Petal 'windows' affect the abundance of microbes within flowers
Some flowers have petals with small semitranslucent sections. Research in New Phytologist reveals that these "windows" alter the amount of light and heat entering the flower and create conditions that influence microbial abundance.
Biodegradable nanoparticle technology may improve agricultural production
Farmers use a manufactured version of a natural plant hormone called gibberellic acid to improve the health and growth of crops, but it is highly sensitive to heat and light. A study in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture shows that loading gibberellic acid into
Ridesharing services may offer public safety benefits beyond transportation
New research published in Economic Inquiry reveals that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft may reduce crime in some areas.
Ray Panthaki Debut, Jose Maria Cabral, Frederic Bailiff Pics Make the Cut at Tallinn Black Nights Official and First Films Competitions
Tallinn’s Black Nights Film Festival (known as PÖFF), the only A-list festival in Northern Europe, has unveiled its official selection and first feature competitions, taking in 21 world premieres and three international premieres such as “Sh*t Happens” by Sundance selected José
Pacific's new climate fund gets $15 million boost but remains far below target
NADI, Fiji, Oct 7 - Nations including Fiji and Ireland said on Wednesday they were donating about $15 million to a fund to finance climate resilience and adaptation projects in Pacific islands, but pledges remain far below the fund's target.
Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
Israelis mourn Nova festival victims three years after Hamas attack
Ceremonies at the Nova festival site and Kfar Aza marked three years since the Hamas-led October 7 attack that sparked the Gaza war.
Sleep, appetite, gene-editing experts contend for Nobel chemistry prize
Research into molecules that regulate sleep and appetite or methods for editing genes could be among the contenders for the Nobel Prize in chemistry, to be announced Wednesday, commentators say.
Tourism nights booked online up 5.3% in Q2 2026
Between April and June 2026, tourists spent 258.8 million nights in EU short-term rental accommodation booked through Airbnb, Booking or Expedia. The total number of guest nights in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 5.3% (+13.1 million) compared with the same quarter of
Jimmy Kimmel Threatens to Call the FCC on Trump After He Suggests Iran Should Bomb LA
"That's one of the craziest, indefensible statements I've ever heard even this maniac make"
Warner Bros. TV Group Boss Channing Dungey Confirms Role as Member of Skydance’s Executive Leadership Team in Memo to Staffers
Warner Bros. TV Group & U.S. networks chairman/CEO Channing Dungey sent a memo to her staffers on Tuesday evening confirming her role in the new Skydance structure, including the fact that she will be a part of the company’s new executive leadership team. Dungey’s oversight
Tear gas and fireworks as student protests turn violent in Paris
Clashes erupt in Paris as school pupils demanding better funding face riot police, amid nationwide protests over shortages and crumbling schools.
Myanmar President arrives in Malaysia, repatriation among key issues
He will be accorded an official welcoming ceremony at the Perdana Putra Complex on Oct 8.
Indian central bank hikes rates for first time since 2023
In doing so, the RBI has shifted gears to join several central banks around the world who have raised rates to curb price rises or boost their currencies.
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court rejects bid to disqualify VP Gibran over high school credentials
Petitioners lacked legal standing, but now plan to take their case to parliament.
South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeits
Under the new "K-Brand Government Certification System", consumers will now be able to check whether a product is authentic by scanning a QR code attached to it with their mobile phone.
Spat over Israeli flag removal engulfs the European Parliament on October 7 anniversary
Good morning. It’s Wednesday. On today’s docket: Israel’s Ambassador to France Joshua Zarka responds to mounting controversy over the removal of the Israeli flag at an exhibition in the European Parliament, and the latest on the suspected pneumonic plague outbreak.
Malaysian’s former PM Najib notified of house arrest rules; details to be released soon
Malaysia’s Prisons Department is expected to release the SOPs on Najib’s house arrest soon.
Breast cancer screening in the EU: A snapshot
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the EU, and screening and other preventive measures are essential to lowering the impact of the disease and reducing mortality rates. In 2024, Denmark (82.1%), Sweden (82.0%) and Finland (81.6%) recorded the highest
Fierce lobbying in EU over 'forever chemicals'
The European Union is under pressure to ban "forever chemicals," but a battle is heating up in Brussels over the toxic substances known as PFAS, with industry groups seeking as many exemptions as possible.
The EU agrees on new Return Order, longer detention and return hubs
EU ministers agreed on new rules allowing sanctions for migrants who refuse to cooperate with return procedures, detention up to 24 months or longer for security risks, and return hubs outside the EU. Watch the video!
Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva
Kristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.
Four Indonesian seamen return home after Somali pirate ordeal
The pirates had already killed 5 crew members before the vessel was rescued.
South Korea launches ‘K-brand’ authentication scheme to fight counterfeits
The authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal.
Christa Pike awake a week after lethal injection as her lawyers seek answers
Christa Pike remains shackled to her hospital bed with burned and blistered arms, while Tennessee has suspended executions and its prison chief has resigned.
Invasive plant spreads across Portugal and lengthens allergy season
Known for its showy plumes and used as an ornamental for decades, pampas grass, also known as Cortaderia selloana, is spreading, threatening biodiversity and raising vegetation management costs. Experts call for urgent action to halt its advance and reduce pollen exposure.
How Verifactu will affect Spanish SMEs and self-employed after its delay
The Government's delay in bringing the Verifactu e-invoicing system into force gives firms and the self-employed more time, but fuels uncertainty over its rollout.
Europe Today: WHO says Siberia plague risk is low as drones sink Black Sea ships
The WHO says the risk of a plague epidemic is low after a lab worker died in Siberia. We report on the drone attacks that have sunk ships off Romania and Bulgaria in recent days. And: EU envoys are set to approve the biggest Russia sanctions package since 2022.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
‘Techno-optimism’ may lead to reliance on unproven solutions at expense of societal changes needed Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by the climate crisis are less likely to engage in civic action on the issue, according to a study. The
Commission seeks feedback on EU KIDS Act
The Commission is gathering feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act. The aim is to collect input from children, parents, guardians, teachers and educators, as well as online platforms covered by the proposal. It will build on the broad public evidence base that supported the
'Potemkin budget’: French government slams Marine Le Pen’s plans
"You're dreaming in colour", "a Potemkin budget, flimsy as cardboard", "purely incantatory, utterly unenforceable": the government torpedoes the counter-budget put forward by National Rally leader Marine Le Pen.
Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Israelis will on Wednesday mark three years since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering a military assault that destroyed much of Gaza, where conditions remain dire despite a year-old ceasefire that is meant to halt
UBS only European bank in top 10 of AI adoption as JPMorgan Chase leads
UBS is now the only European lender among the top 10 banks judged most advanced in adopting artificial intelligence, after HSBC dropped out of the top tier of the Evident AI Index, while JPMorgan Chase widened its lead and North American banks tightened their grip.
Trump finds it’s funny to joke about Iran bombing California
In a stemwinder of a speech in Nebraska, our mentally ill president joked around that if Iran took out Los Angeles and San Diego, it would be a small price to pay for keeping the rest of the country safe. Or at least that is what he appeared to say. What his slurred free
Maggie Gyllenhaal Says Directors Who Squash Collaborators Are ‘Very Scared’ or ‘Just Not Very Smart’
Maggie Gyllenhaal told a Busan International Film Festival press conference on Wednesday that the best directors she worked with as an actress, who were usually also the most successful, understood the value of drawing on the minds of the people around them. “It was the people
Puigdemont welcomes Spain's amnesty but warns it is not the solution for Catalonia
The Catalan pro-independence leader, who has lived in self-imposed exile in Waterloo for nine years, hailed the Supreme Court's move to lift his arrest warrant over alleged embezzlement linked to the 'procés'.
'Wear more clothes if it's cold,' schools told as energy bills rise
The EA suggests cost-saving measures as it warns school gas and electricity bills are set to rise.
Mourning, war and elections as Israel marks October 7
Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes, new strikes on Gaza and intense political debate, weeks before elections in which the country's deadliest day will be front and centre. At the site of the Nova music festival,
Commission disburses €2.9 billion under Ukraine Facility to support financial stability and reforms
On 2 October, the European Commission released €2.9 billion to Ukraine to support financing needs and maintain the functioning of the country's public administration, as it continues to defend itself against Russia's war of aggression. This amount includes €800 million to be
China says it’s talking to Russia on suspected plague case
Irkutsk is a major hub with frequent flights and rail links to Chinese cities.
Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 - Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing will arrive in Malaysia on Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, as the military-backed leader once shunned by regional nations seeks international legitimacy.