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Kenyan doomsday cult leader given life sentence for murdering 191 people
Paul Mackenzie ordered his followers to starve their children to death in a forest so they could "meet Jesus".
Bear Grylls Speaks Out on Russell Brand Verdict After Helping Baptize Him: ‘Justice Has Now Been Served’ and the Victims Are ‘Heroes’
Bear Grylls, the adventurer and TV host known for “Man vs. Wild,” has spoken out about Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction after he helped to baptize him in 2024. Brand was found guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in his
Golshifteh Farahani, Renate Reinsve and Alicia Vikander Lead Torino’s Female Talent Charge
Known for championing first and second features, the Torino Film Festival has increasingly become a showcase for rising female talent. For the second year running, 10 of the 16 films in Torino’s feature competition are directed by women, a proportion now matched by this year’s
Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake reportedly running at 60 fps on PC just hours after game's official Nintendo Switch 2 release
Visual and performance issues not quite ironed out yet, which will be music to Nintendo's ears.
Zelnick doesn't regret GTA 6's delay because shipping an unfinished game rarely ends well: 'There was a very high profile release that fell into this category'
Oh boy, I wonder who that could be.
It's Official: The PlayStation Blackout Protest Did Nothing
Sony's fiscal quarter reports officially confirm that it continues to thrive after announcing the end of physical media on PlayStation.
Five people rescued off Kiribati after months drifting at sea
In a statement shared on Sunday, the governor of Micronesia's Chuuk state, Alexander Narruhn, said he was in talks with the Kiribati government to bring the survivors home.
WoW: Forever is working on its server tech to make cities less empty, say devs
Stormwind's been feeling a li'l lonely.
Scientists just found dinosaur blood that survived 115 million years
Scientists have discovered chemically confirmed traces of ancient blood inside 115-million-year-old dinosaur bones, challenging assumptions about how long biological molecules can survive. The extraordinary preservation could unlock new clues about dinosaur physiology and even
Parents sue Google after 13-year-old allegedly used AI to plan suicide
The case raises further concerns about AI safety for children as tech companies face more lawsuits over their technology.
Italian prosecutors target China-linked network accused of tracking dissident
MILAN, Nov 6 - Italian prosecutors have wrapped up an investigation into a network they say is linked to Chinese authorities and spent years tracking, intimidating and harassing a prominent Italy-based critic of Beijing.
Big Tech and green groups meet to discuss the future of data centres in the US
As artificial intelligence drives demand for more data centres, some of the world's biggest technology companies are joining forces with environmental groups to address concerns over their impact on local communities in the United States.
EU prosecutors probe fraud claims over funds for Spanish rail line hit by deadly crash
EU prosecutors have opened a fraud investigation into funds for upgrading Spain’s Madrid–Seville high-speed line, where a 28 October crash near Urda killed 69. A similar probe began in March after a January crash on the same line killed 46.
She lost her sight - now she is fighting to make history for Africa
After losing her sight in 2009, Nigeria’s Rukayat Suleimon has overcome isolation and limited support to make history as the first blind woman to win gold at the World Sambo Cup.
Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.
Hormuz standoff ‘not sustainable’, senior Iranian lawmaker tells Euronews
MP and foreign minister under Ahmadinejad, Manouchehr Mottaki, told Euronews that multiple ships a day were being disabled as the IRGC Navy worked to bring unauthorised transit to zero. He called on Washington to lift its naval blockade strangling the Iranian economy before
Transformers Company Announces New Indie Publishing Label Focused On Toy-Like Games
The Japanese indie gaming scene is booming, with Takara Tomy the latest to get in on the action
‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
Mild autumn temperatures causing premature flowering and raising concerns for pollinators, say experts Trees are experiencing an “early spring” because of mild UK temperatures this autumn, with experts warning this could cause long-term harm to pollinators. Last month was
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Producer Doesn’t Want Nintendo’s Next Generation To Rely on BotW’s Ideas
Zelda producer Hidemaro Fujibayashi told Polygon why the series so often changes from game to game.
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“Saviors of Cinema” and “Money Machine”: Tallinn Puts Spotlight on Kids, Youth Films and Social Media Bans
Kärt Väinola, the head of the Just Film Industry Days, taking place during the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, also previews how AI and labels will be debated during its fourth edition.
Vance takes GOP hits as DeSantis, Cruz emerge as early GOP winners for 2028
The fight for the 2028 Republican primary is beginning to take shape on the heels of the GOP's devastating midterm losses, with Vice President Vance facing criticism for blaming the losses on the Iran war and other big-name Republicans appearing to stake out their own
Trump’s Vaunted Multiracial Coalition Is Dead
After Donald Trump’s victory in 2024, one narrative in particular was pervasive throughout the pundit class: Democrats were declining among voters of color. The Republicans were becoming a more multiracial party, many political experts claimed, and it had been silly to assume
The New House Will Have Genuine Working-Class People. Will It Matter?
The 2026 midterms were a referendum on President Trump’s economy, but anyone who says that means only gas and grocery prices has misread the mood. From data centers to the Trump family raking in billions to the corruption at the center of the ballroom construction site Trump
The Cooler-Than-You-Think History Behind the Kansas We Saw Tuesday
“Kansas, get ready to learn what a polycule is,” read one Tuesday night tweet . All in due time. Let Kansans rest up. (This includes the ethically nonmonogamous community in Lawrence .) Kansas must be exhausted. It swung left 21.06 points Tuesday. As everyone now knows, the
The CIA Men of Wild Horse Nine Are Sorry
In writer-director Martin McDonagh’s debut film, In Bruges , two hit men hide out in the eponymous Belgian city, waiting for a call from their boss. The older man, Ken (Brendan Gleeson), loves playing the tourist. “Bruges is the most well-preserved medieval town in all of
Met Gala’s New Theme Is So Basic
Brancusi at MoMA, trouble at Pace, a rediscovered Georgia O'Keeffe painting, and The Met presents the biggest rescission indicator yet.
If Democrats Can Tell the Right Story, They’ll Keep Winning
Well before the final tally of the 2026 midterms had been registered, begun, the Narrative War had . As far as the White House was concerned, Tuesday wasn’t a verdict on President Trump. It was a brief, almost spasmodic reaction by voters to an uptick in gas prices—which,
How The Oligarchs Lost in the Midterms
If you want to know who the biggest midterms loser is, that is, of course, Donald Trump. But the second-biggest loser is the oligarchy. Democrats aren’t strangers to the oligarchy, especially in Silicon Valley, but lately even tech billionaires heavily favor Republicans, on
House Republicans divided over how to move forward after brutal election losses
House Republicans are divided over how to move forward after the party’s devastating election losses, with some calling for an overhaul of the current leadership team and others arguing that President Trump bears much of the blame. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told staff on a
Gen Z men split from GOP in midterms, and broke hard for Democrats
Tuesday was a big night for Democrats, and Gen Z was a big reason why. Young voters aged 18-29 broke hard for Democrats, including young men, who had been an important constituency for President Trump in 2024. The voters were also a big part of the winning formula for the party
GOP's final sprint on Trump agenda loses steam after election rout
Republicans’ hopes of finishing a big chunk of President Trump’s agenda in the lame-duck session of Congress are rapidly deflating in the wake of the blow-out losses their party suffered in Tuesday’s election, say Republican aides on Capitol Hill. Senate Republican sources say
Did Data Centers Make the Difference for Democrats?
Democrats expected these midterms would be good for them. What they got was nothing short of a blowout. So far, the party has secured 54 Senate seats and 259 in the House, sailing to its biggest congressional landslide in half a century. If Democrats’ lead holds in states that
Democrats rode rural frustration to Senate wins. Now farmers want results
Democrats flipped Senate seats in previously deep-red territory such as Kansas and Texas in part by criticizing Trump administration policies that helped create high diesel and beef costs. Now they're going to be under pressure to deliver for farmers, who want the party to put
Celestial nuisance
The cosmos has become a lab for the Big Questions in physics. Along the way, we’ve lost sight of its glorious messiness - by Dylan Jow Read on Aeon
Marilyn Monroe Retrospective at Torino to Portray Her as a ‘Female Marlon Brando’: ‘She Was So Profound’
The dust had barely settled on last year’s Torino Film Festival when artistic director Giulio Base began plotting his next move. 2026 would mark the centenary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, and Base was determined not to be beaten to it. “I really wanted to be the first to announce
Major trial challenges how doctors decide who really needs statins
A study of nearly 5,800 adults found that heart scans measuring calcium buildup in the arteries led to the same observed rate of major cardiovascular events as traditional risk assessments, despite recommending statins to far fewer patients. Surprisingly, patients advised to
Tokyo rail station’s weed-munching goats chew their way to stardom
The animals have become a major attraction for local schoolchildren and professionals, as well as a hit on social media.
EU and UK set to link carbon markets in major post-Brexit deal
The agreement to link EU and UK carbon markets, expected to be announced at the 20 November summit, could spare manufacturers additional carbon border charges, but critics warn that closer alignment could drive up costs for British industry.
Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial
Russell Brand’s marriage to Katy Perry was reportedly blocked from being mentioned in the prosecution’s opening arguments in his London rape and sexual assault trial following objections from the comedian’s legal team. Brand, 51, was found guilty of one count of rape and three
Analysis-Pakistan's leaders dread US Democrats' win but its households are praying for it
By Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Pakistan's leaders spent two years courting US President Donald Trump, but after the Democrats' win in Tuesday's congressional vote, they are preparing for scrutiny of their access to the White House. Ordinary Pakistanis see the
Pakistan's leaders dread US Democrats' win but its households are praying for it
ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 - Pakistan's leaders spent two years courting US President Donald Trump, but after the Democrats' win in Tuesday's congressional vote, they are preparing for scrutiny of their access to the White House.
Irish media outlets evacuate staff in Dublin following bomb threats
It comes amid a flurry of bomb hoaxes targeting European airlines and around a week before Dublin is due to host a meeting of the European Political Community.
Africa: Fighting Somali Piracy Needs Local Leadership and Foreign Naval Backing
[ISS] Coordination among foreign navies and Somali security forces is key, as is the judicious use of external military operations.
Bomb threats continue to target aircrafts across Europe
The latest incidents follow a wave of bomb scares that affected at least 25 flights across Europe on Thursday.
Malaysia halts transfer of ex-PM Najib to house arrest, says legal review needed
The attorney-general’s office said it needed time to review a pardon issued by the king and a court order allowing the move.
South Africa elections: ANC continues decline but vows to bounce back like Brazil’s Lula
Support for the African National Congress continued its steep downward trend in South Africa’s local government elections. However, the ANC remains the biggest party and some leaders believe it could bounce back.
Producer Accused of ‘Laughing’ During Russell Brand Assault ‘Steps Back’ From Head of Comedy Role
A producer who is alleged to have laughed while Russell Brand put his head on a woman’s groin has stepped back from his role as head of comedy at the London production company behind Michaela Coel’s sexual assault drama “I May Destroy You.” Jack Bayles, head of comedy at
Emergency services deployed after school bus crash kills two in France
A minor and a young adult were killed when a bus carrying pupils crashed in eastern France on Friday morning. Emergency services deployed helicopters to the scene as authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances.