Jim Jordan’s win throws the future of the Freedom Caucus into question

The group’s co-founder is now the top House Republican leader, posing an identity crisis for the hard-line splinter faction.

Gal Gadot Tearfully Warns Against Rising Antisemitism at Simon Wiesenthal Center Gala

At the Beverly Wilshire ceremony, honoree Ynon Kreiz, Skydance's newly appointed co-CEO, tells The Hollywood Reporter he "wholeheartedly" backed the company's response to Mark Ruffalo.

Bollywood Romance ‘Weekend’ Eyes First Indian Feature Shoot in Russia’s Yakutia as Picture Perfect Signs MoU With Sakhafilm, Saidam Baryl (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian romantic drama “Weekend” is eyeing a shoot in Russia’s remote Sakha Republic, also known as Yakutia, after producer Vivek Singhania’s banner Picture Perfect signed a memorandum of understanding with local outfits Saidam Baryl and Sakhafilm to explore taking the

Prabowo gains upper hand as Gibran’s exit weakens Widodo’s grip

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s resignation may mark a turning point in the balance of power between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor, Joko Widodo. In 2024, Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, helped carry Prabowo to the presidency, and his son’s

Common forever chemicals linked to nearly double the rate of aggressive breast cancer

An NIH study found that women with high levels of two common “forever chemicals” had up to 93% higher rates of an aggressive form of breast cancer. The discovery raises concerns about the potential health effects of persistent chemicals found in everyday products.

Nicole Kidman to Receive Honorary Cesar Award From French Film Academy

The French Academy paid tribute to the 'Moulin Rouge!,' 'Eyes Wide Shut' and 'Practical Magic' actress, saying Kidman "has never allowed her status as a star to dictate her artistic choices."

Lord of the Rings Officially Reveals Gollum’s Replacement

The franchise has brought in a new character that fills the hole that Gollum once filled with Samwise and Frodo.

Japan seeks bigger role in Southeast Asia’s security landscape

Japan’s Ambassador to ASEAN Koji Yonetani tells CNA that Tokyo hopes to strengthen ties with the bloc while upholding its longstanding commitment to peace and regional stability.

Africa: Can Carbon Markets Help Africa Close Its Climate Finance Gap?

[allAfrica] Africa is in a difficult financial situation regarding climate change. The continent accounts for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet is one of the most climate change-exposed regions in the world. Droughts, floods, and increasingly erratic rainfall

‘The Bureau’ Producer Federation Studios Moves to Recapitalize as Lionel Uzan Succeeds Pascal Breton as President

Federation Studios, the Paris-based group behind French spy series “The Bureau,” is overhauling its finances and leadership, with co-founder Lionel Uzan succeeding Pascal Breton as president and Montefiore and the company’s financial shareholders set to take majority control.

‘New gateway to Antarctica’: World’s southernmost hotel opens in Chile

Luxury cruise line Silversea has opened The Cormorant at 55 South – a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, where passengers will stay on an Antarctica fly cruise itinerary.

James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli to Be President of U.K.’s National Film and Television School

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has been revealed as the next president of the U.K.’s National Film and Television School. She succeeds Oscar-winning producer David Puttnam in the role. Broccoli will be the first female president in the NFTS’s history. Puttnam, whose

‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’ Documentary Set at Netflix

From the producers of 'Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story,' the film promises to examine Brand's journey from superstar to convicted rapist.

Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit

Pope Leo XIV received a rapturous welcome in Peru, on 11 November, where he spent more than two decades as a missionary and bishop. Greeted by President Keiko Fujimori, he described his return as a homecoming.

Is Nvidia's Jensen Huang too big to fail? Why a replacement is difficult and the impact on AI

Nvidia founder Jensen Huang is under investigation. What long-term impact could it have on AI and China?

When Salvador Dali Met Sigmund Freud, and Changed Freud’s Mind About Surrealism (1938)

The close associations between Surrealism and Freudian psychoanalysis were liberally encouraged by the most famous proponent of the movement, Salvador Dalí, who considered himself a devoted follower of Freud. We don’t have to wonder what the founder of psychoanalysis would have

Humble Bundle Undergoes A Vibecoded-Looking Redesign, Forgets To Implement Full Account Security

Say goodbye to two-factor authentication, and perhaps remove your credit card info

There's 'not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert

University College Cork professor Louise Firth believes 2026 was a "turning point" on global warming, as Europe suffered extreme weather conditions during summer and a fuel crisis.

10 Funniest 'Far Side' Comics About Penguins That Prove Gary Larson Is Unbeatable

In addition to cows and dinosaurs, Gary Larson loved to make fun of penguins. Here are his 10 best penguin-focused Far Side comics

Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home Peru

The Holy Father starts in Lima the final stage of his Latin American tour: a six-day visit to the country where he served for decades, reaffirming his bond with Peru and urging just healing of past wounds.

Ice Loss

How do we form wants, wishes, and attachments when the future in which they’d be fulfilled is so uncertain, so full of anticipated loss?

Golshifteh Farahani Is a Widow Fighting the Exploitation of Kids as the Taliban Nears Kabul in ‘When She Hears the Bells’ (Exclusive Clip and Chat)

Chabname Zariab’s Tallinn-debuting debut feature includes images shot in Afghanistan and shines a light on women and a "taboo" topic in a story that is "a personal responsibility and an act of quiet resistance."

Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow seeking Putin's 'blessing' to bring Europe into Ukraine peace talks

Steve Witkoff is making his tenth visit to Russia since Donald Trump's return to the White House, alongside Jared Kushner, as Washington seeks Vladimir Putin's approval to bring European representatives into Ukraine peace negotiations.

US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse

At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped

Africa: Africa's Push to Triple Adaptation Finance Left Off Official COP31 Agenda

[RFI] Antalya, Turkey - African countries' proposal to triple adaptation finance has been left off the agenda at the UN climate summit, Cop31, under way in Antalya, Turkey. Wealthy nations pushed back against efforts to make it a formal, binding agenda item.

Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’ becomes one of the most watched docs of 2026

The film which Israel is treating as a national security crisis has become one of year’s most watched documentaries. 'NAZA' details “the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza” and has been seen by more than 1.5 million people in less

Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset

His margin of fewer than 5,000 votes caps a midterm wave that has handed Democrats control of both chambers of Congress.

Netflix to Release Documentary ‘Russell Brand: Open Secret’

The film, directed by Olivia Isaacs, centers on the comedian's life and the allegations of sexual offenses that led to his recent trial

DRC to ban dollar cash payments: Meet the central banker behind the plan

From mining revenues to market traders, André Wameso wants to put the Congolese franc at the centre of the economy. But can he deliver where decades of monetary instability have failed?

Earth's fiery birth may have created hundreds of oceans' worth of water

Earth's water may have been born in the planet's fiery atmosphere rather than delivered by icy comets or asteroids. Scientists discovered that rocky pebbles reacting with hydrogen under extreme heat can produce water in minutes, potentially generating hundreds of oceans' worth

Russell Brand Documentary From ‘Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story’ Producers Set at Netflix Days After Rape Sentencing

Netflix has unveiled a documentary on Russell Brand, days after the comedian and former actor received a prison term of 10 years and six months for rape and sexual assault. “Russell Brand: Open Secret” is directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by Fremantle-owned 72 Films, the

‘I Play Rocky’ Opens 50th Anniversary Edition of Cairo Film Festival as Chief Hussein Fahmy Looks to the Future

As the Cairo Intl. Film Festival celebrates 50 years since its founding, president Hussein Fahmy wants younger Egyptians to rediscover their country’s rich cinematic heritage. For the veteran actor, introducing new audiences to the films that established Egypt as the Arab

Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls for Democrats and Republicans to ‘Work Together’

"You have to get together and accomplish and be a public servant rather than a party servant"

Japan confirms first bird flu of season in Kyoto, to cull 200,000 birds

The avian influenza has killed 14 birds at the affected farm.

Gibran: Indonesian golden child brought down in diploma scandal

A high school diploma scandal cuts short Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s vice presidency after two years, ending the controversial rise of Jokowi’s eldest son.

Africa: Ekeh - Africa's Tech Identity Built On 'Corporate Suicide'

[This Day] Chairman of Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh, has told an international gathering of women leaders that his decision to build a technology company in Africa, at a time when the sector was virtually non-existent on the continent, amounted to what he described as 'corporate

Exploitative e-commerce to be a thing of the past, EU justice chief vows

Infinitely scrolling and influencers opaquely peddling products could be a thing of the past, as Brussels has proposed a crackdown against harmful e-commerce platforms and insidious online practices.

Irma P. Hall, former teacher and star of 'Soul Food' and 'The Ladykillers', dies aged 91

Hall's acting career saw her star opposite Robert Duvall, Denzel Washington, Robin Williams, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks, as well as work with directors including Michael Mann, Clint Eastwood, the Coen brothers and Werner Herzog.

How Nvidia scandal, US midterm losses could affect Trump’s hand with Xi - and what it means for Beijing

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, amid questions over his negotiating leverage.

Indonesian MPs urge police chief to charge Prabowo wiretapping case suspects with treason

Police chief says treason evidence is still lacking, as lawmakers demand tougher charges

South Africa elections: The small parties that pulled off big surprises

Pollsters correctly predicted the ANC’s declining support and modest gains for the Democratic Alliance in South Africa’s 4 November municipal elections. But the results also produced surprise winners few saw coming.

Gold Below $4,000: Buying Opportunity or Warning Sign for These 9 Mining Stocks?

Megaspeed’s links to rural Australian store raise fresh questions in Nvidia scandal

On its website, Megaspeed says it is an Nvidia Cloud Partner in the Asia-Pacific region.

European tech shares fall as Nvidia board weighs ousting Jensen Huang

Nvidia shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after reports that its board was weighing whether to oust CEO Jensen Huang. European tech shares mostly fell on Thursday, and US stock futures edged lower.

Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets

Cologne welcomes the 2026 carnival season as thousands gather for music, costumes and celebrations despite wet weather.

Ugandan police investigate deaths of four pupils in suspected school poisoning

The head teacher of the school has been arrested to assist police investigations.

Africa: PAPSS Bets On Local Currencies to Unlock Kenya's Africa Trade

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan businesses trading with other African markets could cut cross-border payment costs and reduce their reliance on foreign currencies as the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) expands its network across the continent.

Chinese university bought advanced Nvidia chips despite US curbs

Procurement notices show Northwestern Polytechnical University bought four Nvidia H200 chips through a local supplier.

200 battles in 11 hours: Inside the record-setting freestyle feat of Spanish rapper Gazir

The rapper, who set a Guinness World Record for freestyle rapping in early November, says he "trained like an athlete" and burned around 3,000 calories during the event.