Australia scraps plan to sell Sydney military barracks after backlash
The reversal follows criticism of the divestment efforts from groups seeking to preserve Australia’s military history.
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Who is Qiulae Wong, the outsider who could decide New Zealand's next government?
WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - Qiulae Wong has been a politician for less than a year, but the 38-year-old could hold the balance of power in New Zealand's parliament after initial counting in Saturday's general election ended without a clear victor.
From K-dramas to BTS: How pop culture is reshaping tourism in South Korea
Fans are travelling to South Korea to experience the worlds of their favourite K-dramas and K-pop stars, creating new tourism opportunities and offering hope to communities grappling with population decline.
Chess is immediately more fun if you jettison most of the rules and replace them with weapons-grade Game Boy Advance
"Pawn Chess" is whatever you want it to be in Rulehouse.
Can the Zelda remake capture the magic of the original?
Nintendo has released its remake of what is considered one of the best games ever made - the BBC's Tom Gerken gives his verdict.
Sylvester Stallone Says His 20-Year Rivalry With Arnold Schwarzenegger Only Ended When He Ran for Governor and Wasn’t ‘Doing Movies Anymore’
Sylvester Stallone is reminiscing about his now-infamous rivalry with fellow action star Arnold Schwarzenegger through the 1980s and 1990s — and why they only laid down the hatchet when the latter ran for governor of California. In a recent interview on “The Rest Is
AI Could Make Filmmaking Costlier Than the 35mm Era, Korean Pioneers Warn at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
AI is already slashing the cost of commercials, but runaway token fees and piecemeal revisions could leave feature producers paying more than in the days of 35mm film, a Korean AI production pioneer told Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. Kim Kwang-jib, founder and
Camerimage Founder Marek Zydowicz on AI, Aronofsky and Why “Cinematographers Are Artists, Not Technicians”
As Camerimage turns 34, its director explains how the world's leading festival on the art of cinematography continues to embrace new technology while drawing the line on fully AI-generated films.
Cyberpunk 2077 Meets Papers, Please in Steam’s Latest Surprise Viral Hit
Probably Stolen is the latest indie game to explode in popularity on Steam, pulling in over 150,000 concurrent players, and it's showing no signs of s
Papua New Guinea’s Most Expensive Film, ‘Mussau: The First Song,’ Wraps Shoot, Unveils First Looks (EXCLUSIVE)
Papua New Guinea’s most expensive film to date, the $4.5 million historical drama “Mussau: The First Song,” has wrapped principal photography after a 40-day shoot across two provinces. Filming took place on Mussau Island in New Ireland Province and in Goroka, in Eastern
Trump says 'a few' cabinet changes are in store after GOP midterm blowout
President Trump said he will be making a “few changes” to his cabinet following the midterm elections where his party suffered major losses at the hands of the Democrats who took control of the House and the Senate. “I love my Cabinet. I think they're good. But I'll … be doing
What happens next after New Zealand’s vote?
New Zealand’s governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count.
Explainer-What happens next after New Zealand's vote?
WELLINGTON, Nov 8 - New Zealand's governing coalition hoped to hang on to power based on an initial vote count in the general election on Saturday, but the shape of the next government will not become clear until official results are announced on November 27.
‘Pokemon’ Anime Studio OLM Trains AI Coloring Tool on Just Three Frames in Japan Government-Backed Project
OLM, the Japanese animation group behind the “Pokemon” anime series and films, has developed an AI coloring tool that picks up a show’s look from just three hand-painted frames, OLM Digital board director Yotsukura Tatsuo said at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in
Personalized savings reminders can help boost retirement savings
Private retirement savings are an increasingly important topic in public debate. One popular idea is to phrase savings reminders in one of two ways: either you emphasize what someone stands to lose if they don't save, or you emphasize what they stand to gain if they do. To
Sunday shows preview: Democrats lay out legislative agenda; Congress leadership sparks infighting
With Democrats set to take control of both the House and Senate following sweeping victories in the midterm elections, sitting lawmakers have already begun to lay out plans for the lame-duck period and the latter half of President Trump's second term. Democrats secured big wins
One of the buggiest D&D games ever released, Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, is back and actually playable again
But did anyone ask for this?
U2’s The Edge Wrote an ‘Elf’ Sequel, But It ‘Petered Out and Never Happened,’ Says Andy Richter
According to Andy Richter, U2’s the Edge penned a script for a sequel to “Elf” — but fans will likely never get to see (or read) it. On a recent episode of “Obsessed: The Podcast,” the actor explained that Shauna Robertson, who’d produced the original film, once received a
Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying
Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.
‘Club Kid’ Scene-Stealer Kirby Howell-Baptiste on Playing a Drugged-Up Party Girl Who Turns Jordan Firstman’s World Upside Down: She’s ‘A Complete Tornado’
“Should we do a bump?” It’s a line said, in various forms, numerous times across the first half of “Club Kid,” Jordan Firstman’s hedonistic and heartfelt coming-of-age comedy drama about a hard-partying New York club promoter suddenly forced to grapple with life and
French Cinema Is Thriving at Festivals but Facing an Uphill Battle in U.S. Theaters as Distributors Navigate a Shrinking Market
French cinema may be enjoying a golden run on the festival circuit and in the awards race, but getting those films into U.S. theaters, and persuading American audiences to buy tickets, has become an increasingly uphill battle. That paradox was at the heart of a lively
NASA reveals new lunar rover, PROMISE, to launch to moon in 2028
At a press event on Saturday, the agency’s officials stressed that rovers and other infrastructure will be critical to ensuring human survival on the moon
5.7-magnitude quake strikes central Japan, over 20 injured in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures
No tsunami warning was issued.
Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
Meet the Rising Stars Competing for Best New Artist at the Latin Grammys
Aria Vega, Delilah, Fabian, and Sofia Monroy are among this year's contenders for one of the ceremony's most coveted awards
Bill Skarsgård Says He ‘Wasn’t Even Thrown Into the Mix’ to Be James Bond: ‘Maybe They Were Like, “We Can’t Do a Swede”’
Bill Skarsgård won’t be the next 007, but he would play a Bond villain. In a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Skarsgård revealed he wasn’t asked to test for Denis Villeneuve’s reboot. “They didn’t call me about James Bond. I don’t know what
For This Year’s N7 Day, Fans, Alumni And Policy Makers Fought For Mass Effect’s Future
While previous years brought hope of updates on BioWare's beloved Mass Effect saga, this November had incensed fans pushing EA towards a course correction
Poland: Footage shows people taking cover as a gunman opens fire in Krakow
Footage shows people fleeing as cars speed away during a deadly shooting at Krakow's Main Market Square, which left six people dead and about 15 injured.
Student finds proof of rare wild cat in northern New Mexico
Armed with dozens of motion-sensing cameras, William Grooms spent this past summer documenting wildlife across Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. It was his first field season collecting photos for a two-year study to understand how forest structure influences
China's 'potato capital' cultivates new crop of data centres as AI boom takes root
On the windswept plains of China's Inner Mongolia, potato farms are making way for sprawling AI data centres. CNA visited Ulanqab, where the boom is transforming livelihoods and raising questions about water sustainability in a drought-prone region.
After Trump made inroads, Latinos help Democrats deliver blue wave
Hispanic Americans helped deliver a historic blow to the GOP in Tuesday's contest, diminishing gains President Trump made with Latino men while augmenting the ranks of Democrats in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Exit polling data from polling firm BSP showed
Ukraine: Russian strikes hit Kyiv region, damaging infrastructure
Russian strikes have damaged infrastructure in the Kyiv region and left a kindergarten in ruins in the Ukrainian capital. Firefighters battled a major blaze as Ukraine faced renewed attacks on its energy network.
Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay'
Fans and players are delighted at the new "activation space" in the town centre.
'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years
The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.
AI Stuffy Says ‘I Can’t Help With Killing You’ Completely Unprompted
Cross that one off the Christmas list
Liverpool FC targets counterfeit pro-Palestinian shirts using altered club crest
On the internet, fake Premier League shirts with pro-Palestinian slogans are on sale, affecting, among other clubs, Liverpool F.C. The Reds are now taking action.
Zohran Mamdani and Puerto Rican Band Chuwi Discuss Gentrification, Music, and Making Change
The New York mayor sat down with one of the island's most outspoken new acts for a conversation about Puerto Rico's future
Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to form new government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, to try to form a new government following the parliamentary elections last month. Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority in the Oct. 27 elections, and no party received
5 Incredible Anime Arcs That Are 10/10, No Notes
These anime storylines elevate these five series with thrilling character developments and satisfying resolutions.
New Stellar Blade Ad Gives Fans Plenty To Talk About With Therapist
A live action, throwback ad campaign features Eve tucking people in, reading bed time stories, and YouTube commenters wishing it were them
Commander Shepard’s Actor Accidentally Immortalized One Mass Effect Race as Steve Buscemi
Polygon spoke to Mass Effect's Mark Meer about how he joined the series and how he and fellow Shepard Jennifer Hale defined the character.
The hidden ways insects support animal life—from habitat to health—go way beyond being food
There are at least 14 million insect species on Earth, and they play highly diverse roles in sustaining the natural world. Insects provide many well-known benefits—what scientists often call "ecosystem services." For example, you can thank a bee or a hoverfly for pollinating
Bollywood’s latest Ramayana is a careful spectacle in polarised times
With a US$500 million budget, it is India’s most expensive film ever.
Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government
Nov 7 (Reuters) - Israel's president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving
Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes kill 33 near Yemen capital
Nov 7 (Reuters) - At least 33 people were killed and 39 wounded in what the Houthi-run Saba news agency said were Saudi airstrikes on a village near Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday, in one of the deadliest reported attacks since fighting between Saudi Arabia and the
Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes it blames on Saudi Arabia kill 27 near Yemen capital
Nov 7 (Reuters) - At least 27 people were killed and 36 wounded in what the Houthi-run Saba news agency said were Saudi airstrikes on a village near Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday, in one of the deadliest reported attacks since fighting between Saudi Arabia and the
Rep.-elect Ojeda posts tribute to father who died after midterms: 'He held on'
Democratic North Carolina Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda on Friday posted a tribute for his late father who passed away following the Democrat’s win in the midterm elections. “For years, my dad battled Parkinson’s disease. On Election Night, I got to tell him, “Pop, we won.” This
The No. 1 Horror Movie of 2026 Is Officially Leaving Peacock
Unless you have a One Wish Willow handy, you'll want to get in a final watch soon.