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Tunisians escalate protests against Saied, demanding return of democracy
By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) -Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital on Saturday in a protest against “injustice and repression”, accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule by using the judiciary and police. The protest was the latest in a wave that has
Closed-network cybercafe in North Korea gives Pyongyang locals access to Western games
Some players visit the cybercafe almost daily, costing them US$2 (S$2.60) per hour to play games there.
QCinema Project Market Awards $310,000 in Support to Southeast Asian Filmmakers
The QCinema Project Market concluded its third edition by distributing over PHP18 million ($310,000) in production, post-production, development and marketing support to filmmakers across Southeast Asia. The event carries added significance following Quezon City’s recent
State Department denies claims about Russian origins of Trump's Ukraine peace plan
State Department officials on Saturday aggressively pushed back on claims shared by some senators that President Trump's 28-point plan for peace in Ukraine originated from Russia and is not the administration's position. Earlier on Saturday, PBS NewsHour correspondent Nick
The League of Legends trading card game is surprisingly good, because it embraces the best trends in card games
Taking on Magic: The Gathering is often seen as futile. Maybe it's not—if you're Riot Games.
Cannes Winner ‘A Useful Ghost’ Takes Top Honors at QCinema in Philippines
Thai debut feature “A Useful Ghost,” which won the grand prix at Cannes Critics’ Week earlier this year, continued its festival success at the 13th QCinema International Film Festival in the Philippines. Directed by Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke, the film won the Asian Next Wave
Hidden in plain sight - Mumbai's glorious Art Deco legacy at 100
Mumbai is home to one of the world's largest collection of Art Deco buildings, but many are unprotected.
TikToker Tale ‘Deshlai’ From Director Q Secures Platoon One Distribution for 2026, Confirms Chorki Streaming Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Platoon One Films has come aboard as distributor and sales agent for “Deshlai” (Zewel), a film from iconoclastic Indian filmmaker Q, with plans to release the project across multiple territories beginning February 2026. The deal follows the film’s world premiere as the closing
Texas National Guard troops ordered to return home sometime this week
Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that Texas National Guard troops who were deployed to Illinois in October have been ordered to return back to the Lone Star State before Thanksgiving.
From 'mail-order brides' to 'passport bros,' the international dating industry often sells traditional gender roles
Fifteen years ago, when I started studying the international dating industry, few people took the subject seriously. The term "mail-order bride" was treated as a punch line—something outdated, associated with lonely men and poor women who migrated from Eastern Europe, Asia or
Locarno Winner Raam Reddy Lines Up Gen-Z Mumbai Drama ‘Lavender Fire’ as Next Feature (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian filmmaker Raam Reddy is moving ahead with his third feature, “Lavender Fire”, a pared-down coming-of-age drama set in Mumbai’s modelling and influencer scene. The project follows Reddy’s Berlin 2024 title “Jugnuma: The Fable” and his Locarno-winning debut “Thithi”
Amazon Is Going Nuts on Govee Uplighter Lamp, Now Selling for Pocket Change at Black Friday
If you've been wanting to upgrade your room's atmosphere without spending a fortune, this deal delivers. The post Amazon Is Going Nuts on Govee Uplighter Lamp, Now Selling for Pocket Change at Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .
Shekhar Kapur, Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Warn of Creative and Operational Turbulence in AI Era at International Film Festival of India: ‘There’s Always a Phase of Overexcitement’
AI may be accelerating across the film world, but it won’t replace the craft, collaboration and human unpredictability that define cinema — that was the message from Berlinale chief Tricia Tuttle and International Film Festival of India (IFFI) director Shekhar Kapur, who warned
How politicians have reacted to Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation news
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's shocking announcement that she is leaving Congress in January is still reverberating in Washington and beyond. The news, delivered Friday in a lengthy statement, appears to have caught some people off guard — including President Trump, whose feud
The deep sea and the Arctic must be included in efforts to tackle climate change
This year's COP30 comes after the international Agreement on Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) finally acquired the required number of ratification votes by United Nations member states.
White House considers leaflet drop to pressure Maduro on his birthday
The White House has proposed a leaflet drop over Caracas, reminding citizens about the $50 million U.S. bounty on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Brendan Fraser Says ‘Batgirl’ Cancellation Is an Example of Movies Being ‘Commodified’ in Hollywood: ‘It’s More Valuable to Burn it Down and Get the Insurance’
Brendan Fraser has always been transparent about his disappointment in Warner Bros.’s decision to shelve “Batgirl”: the completed, but unreleased DC superhero movie that would have seen the Academy Award-winning actor play the villainous Firefly opposite Leslie Grace as the
Tropical cyclone Fina strikes Australia's Northern Territory, shuts airport
SYDNEY - The Australian city of Darwin's international airport remained shuttered on Sunday after a tropical cyclone brought destructive winds to the Northern Territory capital overnight.
Amazon Chose Market Share Over Margins, AirPods Pro 3 Crash to Record Low Days After Launch
AirPods Pro 3 drop to $219 just weeks after launch. The post Amazon Chose Market Share Over Margins, AirPods Pro 3 Crash to Record Low Days After Launch appeared first on Kotaku .
Robert Redford’s Daughter Speaks Out Against “Extra Challenging” AI Tributes
“AI isn’t going anywhere. My hope is to keep AI in the land of transparent usage where it belongs. ... I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost,” Amy Redford wrote on Instagram.
Donald Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv
Speaking to reporters at the White House on Saturday, Trump said the US proposal on Russia’s war in Ukraine was not his “final offer.” Ukrainian allies earlier voiced concern over the proposal. He said the conflict “should never have happened” and insisted that ending the war
COP30 - Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit
What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?
Camp Flog Gnaw Livestream Is Free This Weekend
This year's Camp Flog Gnaw was originally planned for last weekend at LA's Dodger Stadium, but extreme weather in the forecast prompted Tyler, The Creator to push the festival back a week. Unfortunately, this resulted in some artists like Clairo dropping from the event, but
Dyson Shows No Pride, V11 Vacuum Cleaner Now Sells Cheaper Than Mid-Range Generic Alternatives
185AW, 60-minute battery, de-tangling brush and handheld mode in one cordless machine. The post Dyson Shows No Pride, V11 Vacuum Cleaner Now Sells Cheaper Than Mid-Range Generic Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku .
These are the most and least dependable airlines for holiday travel, analysis shows
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, the holiday season is here whether any of us are ready or not. Last year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimated that nearly 39 million people were screened at U.S. airports between Dec. 19 and Jan. 2 — so you can
'We worry more about food' say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action
While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices.
Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?
Aishat Baimuradova fled her home last year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.
Northern Australia cleans up after Cyclone Fina
Heavy rain and winds is expected to persist on Nov 23.
Australia’s unconventional Cop31 deal puts Chris Bowen at the helm of the world’s most complex negotiations. It’s a huge opportunity | Thom Woodroofe and Dean Bialek
Australia may not be hosting Cop31, but the unprecedented Turkey partnership is a real chance to secure global influence and turbocharge a new green zeitgeist Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The Cop30 climate conference
Australia PM says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday a formal agreement had been reached for Turkey to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, confirming a document released at the COP30 summit in Brazil. A statement issued by Germany this week at the
Beats Pill Drops to Pocket Change, Apple’s Profit Margins Just Took a Sick Day
The iconic Beats Pill is now just $99. The post Beats Pill Drops to Pocket Change, Apple’s Profit Margins Just Took a Sick Day appeared first on Kotaku .
Foreign population in 10 Japan prefectures more than doubles in decade
Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan’s southwestern main island, saw the highest rise in foreign residents.
FAA warns pilots flying over Venezuela to 'exercise caution' amid military turmoil
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned pivots to "exercise caution" when operating in the region around Venezuela because of the "worsening security situation and heightened military activity" in and near the South American nation as tensions with the United
2 Major Stocks Want to Dominate the GLP-1 Market. Which One Looks Like the Leader Heading Into 2026?
Amazon Makes a Zero-Profit Play on Fitbit Charge 6, Pocket Change That Buries the Apple Watch
One of the best trackers out there. The post Amazon Makes a Zero-Profit Play on Fitbit Charge 6, Pocket Change That Buries the Apple Watch appeared first on Kotaku .
Australia PM Albanese says formal deal reached for Turkey to host COP31 climate summit
The deal resolved a lengthy stand-off over hosting of the UN talks.
NCAA won't allow athletes or athletic department staff to bet on pro sports amid gambling scandals
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization's membership voted Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets. The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have
Watch Billy Corgan, Lyric Opera of Chicago Perform ‘Tonight, Tonight’ and ‘Bullet With Butterfly Wings’
The Smashing Pumpkins leader’s opera team-up celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget
But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.
Sunday shows preview: Trump ups attacks on Greene, Dems; Ukraine peace plan under review
The escalating feud between President Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) reached a new level on Friday with the Republican lawmaker announcing her resignation planned for January. A longtime ally of Trump's, Greene has increased her criticisms toward the GOP and the
Logitech Went Full Charity Mode, the MX Master 3S Now Sells for Almost Free This Black Friday
The best mouse for your gaming sessions. The post Logitech Went Full Charity Mode, the MX Master 3S Now Sells for Almost Free This Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .
Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.
