Sydney Sweeney's Forgotten R-Rated 89-Minute Thriller Is Officially Streaming on Netflix
Sydney Sweeney stars in Immaculate, one of her passion projects as a producer, trailing a nun trapped in a terrifying convent. It's now on Netflix.
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The perfect storm that turbocharged Venezuela's twin quakes
A dangerous cocktail of tectonic positioning, loose earth and shoddy construction contributed to the unprecedented damage caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, experts say.
Turkey's PKK peace law brings hope to mothers, anguish to veterans
By Ismet Mikailogullari and Mert Ozkan DIYARBAKIR, Turkey/ANKARA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Longing to be reunited with her son, Ayten Elhaman was glued to the television all day as Turkey’s parliament debated and passed a law this week enabling Kurdish militants to return home under
Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97
He negotiated China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and pushed through reforms that breathed new life into China’s state-directed economy.
Nintendo to launch Switch consoles in Indonesia in December
Salim Group will be the official distributor for the consoles.
Lego shut down a Bionicle fangame 8 years in the making—1 year later, its developers are back with something legally distinct and arguably cooler
Ahh, who needs a mask, anyway.
Four heirs of Indonesia’s richest family inherit $3.75 billion each
The Hartono family transfer tops the roughly S$12.8 billion left behind by Singaporean Wee Cho Yaw.
Alleged Singaporean fugitive kidnapped by own smuggler in JB, say Malaysian police
The Singaporean had evaded his parole for a drug offence, The Star reported.
Harry Potter nerds have forced an undersea cable to be moved to avoid Dobby the house elf's grave, now runs close to Bronze Age remains instead
"The whole thing is fictitious, what are you talking about?"
Poll: US lags behind China in African hearts and minds
The latest Afrobarometer survey of 38 countries reveals mixed perceptions of American economic and political influence even before the Trump administration’s aid cuts and visa bans.
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan’s Unwell Media Company Valued at $500 Million After Investment From Patrick Whitesell’s WTSL
Unwell, the media company co-founded by married couple Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan, has landed its first outside investor: Patrick Whitesell, co-founder of WME and former executive chairman of successor company Endeavor. Whitesell’s WTSL, an investment firm focused on media,
Phantom Blade Zero Reveals Major Launch Day Details Ahead of State of Play
Pre-order trailer reveals launch details about Phantom Blade Zero and features an extensive preview of its gameplay.
Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97
BEIJING, Aug 12 - Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died on Wednesday aged 97, was never one to mince his words.
Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billion
Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji coaxed and cajoled China's way into the World Trade Organization in 2002 through gruelling negotiations.
‘Demons’ Explores the Russia-Ukraine Relationship via Borscht, Blood and Graves (Exclusive Trailer)
A drifter from Russia arrives in a remote village in central Ukraine and meets a strong and independent woman in Natalka Vorozhbyt's metaphorical film that is world-premiering at Locarno.
China’s C919 jet makes first international commercial flight
Beijing hopes the domestically produced plane will reduce China’s reliance on foreign technology.
China’s reformist ex-premier Zhu Rongji dies
He was primarily responsible for economic reforms during China’s transformation from a planned economy to a socialist market.
Are you the travel planner of the group? You could win a free trip to Switzerland – itinerary included
New research from travel booking platform Klook reveals just how thankless the role of travel planning can be and has launched a global search for five planners keen on a chance to swap the spreadsheets for a Swiss getaway.
Who put all these banjos in my sci-fi game?
Why have the recent crop of science fiction video games all sounded so... rustic? Do they have more in common than just a country-fried soundtrack?
Meet This Year’s Joan Mitchell Fellows
15 artists won this year’s prize. Plus, an interview with the founder of BlackStar Film Festival, layoffs at the San Diego Museum of Art, and more.
She documents settler arson attacks: 'Eventually, this fire will be turned against us too'
Noga Kalinsky's haunting photography documents the devastation wrought by settler violence in Palestinian villages, juxtaposing the beauty of Masafer Yatta and Mukhmas with scenes of burned homes and shattered lives
Bouncy brothers
Two brothers struggle to keep a bouncy house business afloat in this nuanced portrait of family and the pursuit of success - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon
Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead
Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.
Drone footage shows rare bird’s-eye view of stingrays off New York coast
With wing spans up to 3ft, the shy cownose ray species typically arrive in Long Island waters in the warmer months Drone footage of dozens of stingrays in the ocean off New York has captivated beachgoers and marine enthusiasts, offering a rare bird’s-eye view of a species that
I was enjoying growing vegetables. Then the climate crisis raised its ugly head | Bim Adewunmi
My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops. But with heatwaves pushing more of Britain into drought, it’s starting to feel like a luxury we can’t afford For the first time in my life, I live in a home that has real outdoor space. What a concept!
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X-Men ’97 Season 3 Confirmed? Plot, Potential Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know
The Disney Plus series is setting up for some dark comics arcs with iconic villains.
New York City Council announces probe into prediction market platforms’ marketing strategies
In letters to four prediction market platforms, City Council Speaker Julie Menin said the council was also actively considering legislation to address concerns.
