20 Years Ago, Lord of the Rings Paved the Way for New Zealand's Weirdest Zombie Movie

Without The Lord of the Rings, we would never have gotten Zealand's wackiest horror movie, 'Black Sheep'.

State treasurers press Moody’s, Fitch and S&P on ‘ESG’ guidance that gives higher rankings to Chinese companies, downgrades US biz

Twenty-two state financial officers are demanding answers from top credit rating agencies including Moody’s, Fitch and S&P that allegedly still use outdated climate change and DEI policies, The Post has learned.

Joanna Hogg to Preside Over El Gouna Film Festival Jury

British director Joanna Hogg (“The Souvenir,” “The Eternal Daughter”) will preside over the jury of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival, which runs Oct. 15-23. Hogg, who is one of the U.K.’s leading auteurs, will also be giving a masterclass titled “Life Into Film” during the

Portuguese parliament backs extension of parental leave: what changes?

The new legal framework, arising from a joint proposal by PS and PSD, will give parents a more favourable regime than the one currently in force.

The Witcher 3 Remastered Switch 2 Patch Is Officially 'On the Way'

CD Projekt Red just gave an important update to Switch 2 players waiting for their The Witcher Remastered patch.

I just tricked DLSS into running on my AMD GPU in Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2 and all it took was running a single script

It's easy enough to install, so worth a try, I'd say.

Yemen hospitals overwhelmed by surge in war casualties, Red Cross warns

GENEVA, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Hospitals across Yemen are struggling to cope with a sharp rise in war casualties as intensified fighting along multiple front lines strains its already fragile health system, the Red Cross said on Wednesday. Front-line hospitals in areas including

IMF calls for US to cut deficits amid bond woes, China to shift away from exports

By David Lawder BANGKOK, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The United States cannot grow its way out of mounting public debt without tax or spending adjustments, while China must pivot from export-led growth towards more domestic consumption, International Monetary Fund Managing Director

Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, as Starlink restrictions affect front line

Critical energy infrastructure is hit, as Ukraine says speed restrictions of Elon Musk's Starlink are disrupting battlefield missions.

Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics

The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.

Iran executes man accused of armed attacks during US-Israeli strikes

Ali-Sina Mostafavi, 38, a mountaineer and musician from Kerman, was executed on charges of “enmity against God” after being accused of firing on civilians and soldiers during the opening months of the war. He was also charged with participating in the January protests and

Fuel shortage triggers queues on resort island Bali

Lines snaked up to a kilometre at some petrol stations.

Former Ukrainian military officer to stand trial in Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

While some in the West were quick to accuse Russia of sabotaging its own gas export route, German investigators identified a cell of Ukrainians they say were the alleged perpetrators.

Africa: What African Countries, Others Can Learn From Nigeria's Economic Reforms - Minister

[Premium Times] "People can easily tell that because of the reform, life is harder. But you need to show them without the reform, it will be hardest," he said.

As the US and China race ahead in AI, France carves its own path with Nvidia’s help

Nvidia bets almost $10 billion in Europe as Paris pushes for AI sovereignty.

USD/JPY: US Dollar Remains Fundamentally Supported With All Eyes on CPI

Russell Brand Was ‘Ruthless and Calculated’ With a ‘Voracious’ Desire for ‘Sexual Contact,’ Prosecution Alleges in Rape Trial Opening Statement

Russell Brand was “ruthless and calculated” with an “indiscriminate and voracious” desire for sexual contact, the prosecution alleged in its opening statement at the actor and comedian’s rape trial in London. Brand has been charged with three counts of rape, three counts of

Netflix's One Piece Season 4 Could Be Coming Much Sooner than Expected

New information from the WGA website teases that season 4 of One Piece is confirmed and could be coming very soon.

What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine

BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.

MI5 chief says Iran targeting military sites, suspected RAF Fairford plot 'not unique'

Ken McCallum said Iran and Russia are escalating hybrid warfare across Europe, warning that artificial intelligence could enable terrorists to develop new pathogens: 'This is genuinely novel, and deserves the serious attention it is getting'

Steam's new Big Art Mode is a lovely visual upgrade for my living room setup

Big Art Mode is looking fiiiine.

Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Albania's capital, Tirana, saw violent clashes between student protesters and police on Tuesday, 13 October, as demonstrations continued overnight into Wednesday.

Malaysia PM Anwar urges Transport Minister Anthony Loke to stay on

Loke submitted his resignation on Sept 28 over Najib Razak being allowed to be under house arrest.

Indonesia names over 200 people, nine firms as suspects over forest fires as transboundary haze worsens

The latest comments from the Indonesian authorities come as Malaysia on Wednesday (Oct 14) said that the two countries have “for the first time” begun discussions to explore ways of working together to tackle forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra.

Across the border, India’s ‘cockroach’ movement draws young Pakistani interest

India’s “cockroach” protest movement is resonating with some youths in Pakistan, who see parallels in their own struggles over education, jobs and opportunities.

Banijay Kids & Family Sells ’Little Princess’ to Sky U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)

“Little Princess,” the British pre-school animation classic, is heading to Sky UK, in a deal struck with Banijay Kids & Family which sees the pay TV buying its complete catalog. Further new distribution deals on “Little Princess,” a four-time BAFTA nominee, have been struck

AFIS 2026: Africa’s bankers confront the gap between profits and investment

More than 1,250 financial leaders, including top bankers, central bank governors and development finance executives, will gather in Luanda on 3-4 November to discuss how African capital can drive growth across the continent.

Duane Davis gets minimum 40 years in prison for orchestrating murder of Tupac Shakur

Shakur was a key figure in a hip-hop rivalry pitting the US East Coast against the West Coast. He was just 25 when he was gunned down in Las Vegas.

Russell T Davies Calls BBC Boss’ AI ‘Doctor Who’ Comment ‘Clumsy’ and Teases Show’s Future: ‘You’ll Start to See Production’ in ‘Summer Next Year’

Outgoing “Doctor Who” showrunner Russell T. Davies has criticized BBC director general Matt Brittin over recent comments he made regarding an AI-generated episode of the cult show. Speaking at the Royal Television Society conference last month, Brittin said he’d been sent a

Things people don’t say

Marketers and politicians too. We don’t say them because it’s assumed. And because we’re afraid. “I might be wrong.” “I’m just guessing” “This might be selfishly motivated.” “It could be that I’m hallucinating.” “I heard this somewhere but I don’t know firsthand that it’s

These are the best holiday destinations in Europe for embracing a longevity lifestyle

Put down the red light masks in favour of walking more, socialising over a glass of wine and eating plant-based food at these longevity hot spots on the continent.

Why Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-Hur & Other Hollywood Classics Still Look So Good

Cleopatra cost Twentieth Century Fox $44 million, by the studio’s own estimate. That may sound like the budget of one of those genre pictures that winds up going straight to streaming, but if we convert those 1963 dollars into current ones, it comes out to $480 million. The

Trump Rages as New Press Sec Debut Fiasco Harshly Mocked Even by MAGA

In a remarkable piece, The Atlantic reports that Donald Trump is privately furious over his inability to force Iran to stop the war. As one adviser notes, he is “used to snapping his fingers” to control Republicans and the media, so he is now “losing his mind that Iran won’t

These common infections can cause cancer. Here’s what can lower your risk.

Recent research indicates that infectious diseases cause around 12 percent of new cancer cases.

In which Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 and Britain wants its bear back

The original bear and his friends are being held at the New York Public Library, against the will of some British fans who say it’s time for them to come home.

Edinburgh Film Festival Reveals Dates for 2027 Edition (EXCLUSIVE)

The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced the dates for its 80th edition, set to run Aug. 12-18, 2027. Supported by Screen Scotland, the milestone edition will honour the festival’s long history while building on the success of its revitalised iteration, launched

Philippine-Italian Sales Alliance Targets Indie Film Buyers in Asia, Europe and North America (EXCLUSIVE)

A new Philippine-Italian sales alliance aims to put independent films in front of buyers in Asia, Europe and North America. Fire & Ice Media, the Philippine producer and sales agent, and Italy’s Coccinelle Film Sales unveiled the strategic partnership at Busan’s Asian Contents

Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo had a "peaceful night" in the hospital after the surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican says.

ASML posts record €11.7 billion in sales but warns it can’t keep up with AI demand

Dutch equipment supplier ASML warned on Wednesday that its planned supply of machines will not fully meet customers’ AI-driven demand in 2027 and 2028, as it reported record quarterly sales of around €11.7 billion and lifted the lower end of its full-year sales forecast.

U.S.-Russia deal on diesel is 'very risky choice,' Italy PM Meloni says

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The deal between the United States and Russia over diesel supply is a "very risky choice" that runs counter to efforts to force Vladimir Putin to sit at a negotiating table with Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on

Gazans harvest dregs of olive groves bulldozed and cut off by Israel

By Mahmoud Issa and Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA/CAIRO, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Haidar Abu Middain, 60, lifts a desiccated bough of a fallen olive tree and tosses it aside in the barren dirt of what was once one of the most prosperous groves in central Gaza. The family olive orchard he

Retro trend: is China simply copying the German VW Beetle here?

Citroën's 2CV has just been unveiled as an electric car, and the retro Fiat 500 is already a hit. Few know that in China even Germany's VW Beetle is making a comeback, but only in looks.

Trump faces backlash after posting 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger

The man in the real video, identified by the BBC as William Chapman, later died from his injuries following the Saturday incident, police said.

EU’s AI rules face first enforcement test over lab incidents

The EU is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over AI agents that hacked outside organisations, raising questions about whether the AI Act covers rogue models escaping the testing environment.

Tallinn-Bound Indian Drama ‘Kidney’ Boarded by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon One Films (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian drama “Kidney,” the second feature from filmmaking siblings Aakarsh and Agrim Sansanwal, has been boarded by Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon One Films, which joins as co-producer ahead of the film’s slot in the Critics’ Picks Competition at Estonia’s Tallinn Black Nights Film

Switzerland, Norway, Vietnam to sign free trade deal on Sunday, officials say

HANOI, Oct 14 - The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Vietnam are set to sign a free trade deal on Sunday, officials said this week, after long-stalled talks were relaunched last year amid global tensions over US tariffs.

Africa records world's fastest gains in disaster resilience, new study shows

The World Risk Poll, which surveyed 143,000 people across 140 countries, found North Africa up five points and Southern Africa up four, driven by expanding internet access and household preparedness. Yet 220 million people affected by disasters in the past five years received

World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast

Archaeologists say a 4,400- to 4,700-year-old shipwreck found near Kekova Island in southern Turkey carried ceramic storage pots and stone anchors across the Mediterranean.