AI weathercaster’s outfit reignites debate in South Korea over sexism in broadcasting
Critics argued that the virtual presenter's tight, revealing outfit objectified female presenters.
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San Sebastián Lineup: Pablo Larraín, Mike Leigh, Benjamín Naishtat and More
Buzzy new projects from “Jacky,” “Spencer” and “Maria” director Pablo Larraín, and Benjamín Naishtat will be joined by Mike Leigh’s “Tender Loving Care” in main competition at September’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Also making the cut are new titles from Nicole Garcia –
In Negeri Sembilan, a remark on Malay’s ‘homeland’ sparks racial storm – putting PH on the back foot
The battle for the Malay vote overshadows bread-and-butter issues in Negeri Sembilan.
Vietnam’s smart-port push opens another door to Washington
Vietnam’s effort to modernize Da Nang’s maritime infrastructure may look at first like another Asian port-development project, but it is considerably more important than that. The transformation underway along Vietnam’s central coast brings together three priorities that
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins Was ‘Not Surprised’ Trump Insulted Her in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech: ‘That Happens Pretty Regularly Inside the Oval Office’
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins was “not surprised” that U.S. President Donald Trump insulted her during his speech at Friday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. During an appearance on “The Daily Show” on Monday, Collins — who serves as CNN’s chief White House correspondent —
France and Spain race to contain fires before new heat wave
Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave of searing temperatures.
Africa: Rethink. Rebuild. Rise. - AIDS 2026 Charts the Next Phase of the HIV Response
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- The global fight against HIV has never had more powerful scientific tools or faced greater political uncertainty.
White House's Rick and Morty AI parody featuring Donald Trump sparks huge backlash
“People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” wrote former congresswoman and once Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in response to Rick and Morty parody video posted by the White House.
Hugging Face is being used to easily undress women and children
Hugging Face is being used to make nonconsensual deepfakes, and the popular open-source AI model repository is doing very little to prevent it. That's according to a new report published by the European nonprofit AI Forensics, which found that seven out of the top nine image
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
How one man’s near-death experience led to the discovery of the first Jurassic sea dragon in Wales
Matthew Myerscough’s remarkable find is one of many detailed in his new book. But his journey into fossil hunting began years earlier, when he was caught in an avalanche When Matthew Myerscough walks along a beach, he cannot help hunting for fossils. “I think my fossil radar is
What Miles Davis Taught Herbie Hancock: In Music, as in Life, There Are No Mistakes, Just Chances to Improvise
One of my favorite Brian Eno quotes, or rather one that became an Oblique Strategy, is “Honor Your Mistake as a Hidden Intention.” (Or to be pedantic, the original version was “Honor Thy Error…”). As a teenager growing up and trying to make art (at that time music and comics)
Scientists cut and rebuild molecules from the inside to create new chiral nanocarbons
Nanocarbons are molecular-scale carbon structures considered to be the building blocks for next-generation materials. Until now, scientists have built them by fusing small, flat carbon molecules together at their edges. Modifying the inside of a molecule was considered
Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
The government in Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Ukraine’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.
House Democrats add 5 candidates to ‘Red to Blue’ list after primaries, redistricting
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) on Tuesday announced it is adding five new candidates to its “Red to Blue” slate targeting House seats that it hopes to flip from Republican to Democratic control. The new additions, first shared with The Hill, come after
Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock
Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.
Senate Democrats announce $40M ground game spend in 10 battlegrounds
The broad investments in organizing, communications and research show Democrats’ vision for a big map as they seek to take back the Senate.
Japan’s PM Takaichi considering Cabinet reshuffle, changes to party leadership appointments
She is said to have “begun evaluating the lawmakers”, according to a government official.
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Two protesters were publicly executed in Isfahan on Tuesday morning, bringing the total to four deaths out of 12 sentenced in the same case, after UN experts slammed coerced confessions and closed trials.
Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness
German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit but cut its full-year car sales forecast due to weakness in China.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan and a tsunami advisory is issued
An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon and a tsunami advisory was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Summer hiring pushes Spain to record 22.8 million in work and jobless rate falls below 10%
The Labour Force Survey for the second quarter puts the number of people in work at 22.8 million after creating 486,000 jobs, and cuts the unemployment rate to 9.87%, its lowest level since 2008.
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama touts ‘smooth’ government relations with BOJ
She brushed aside the view that the administration sought to signal its reservation over rising interest rates.
'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses
How an industry renowned for creativity is actively stifling it.
Lee Chang-dong’s Venice and Toronto-Bound ‘Possible Love’ Sets Theatrical Release Dates Ahead of Netflix Bow
Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” will open in Korean theaters September 23, followed by select theatrical releases in Australia Oct. 22 and in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland and Japan Oct. 23, before streaming globally on Netflix starting November 6. The film’s world premiere
Malaysia police bust two scam centres in Forest City; at least 194 foreigners to be charged
The suspects involved had previously worked in scam centres overseas.
Qatar launches exchange to expand its role in global diamond trade
The new exchange combines trading, certification, vaulting and customs in one regulated ecosystem, aiming to attract international diamond businesses to Doha.
Provincial official assassinated in northern Afghanistan
KABUL, July 28 - A provincial official was assassinated in Afghanistan's remote northeastern province of Badakhshan on Tuesday, the Afghan Interior Ministry said.