A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approach Earth is a single woman with a lot to give; Humanity is a charismatic bad boy who turns out to be an inveterate taker. Their toxic relationship is told in Hot Mess ,
The second feature from Cypriot writer, director and producer Tonia Mishiali, world premiering in the Crystal Globe competition at Karlovy Vary, shows that family feelings can blossom in unlikely places.
BAGHDAD, June 25 (Reuters) - Iraq will be compelled to consider all available options if its OPEC quota is not significantly increased, a senior Iraqi oil ministry official told Reuters on Thursday. Separate sources told Reuters Iraqi officials had considered leaving OPEC, but
UK June heat record could be broken for the second consecutive day Paris mayor Emmanuel Gregoire said there had been an “increase in mortality” in the capital owing to the heatwave, without giving any figures, AFP reported. He said “pretty much all our indicators are in a
Previous targets at the site include an aircraft carrier and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
The musician kicked off his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire in St. Paul on Wednesday night
BAGHDAD, June 25 - Iraq will be compelled to consider all available options if its OPEC quota is not significantly increased, a senior Iraqi oil ministry official told Reuters on Thursday.
The US-China technology rivalry is expanding into biotechnology, with export controls and investment restrictions opening a new front in strategic competition. East Asia’s push for biotech autonomy is gaining momentum — but it risks slowing innovation. A turning point came in
By Khalid Abdelaziz and Nafisa Eltahir June 25 (Reuters) - Newly issued Sudanese pounds have begun circulating in territory controlled by a paramilitary group fighting the national army, raising questions about the source of the notes and potentially deepening the country's de
The high-level talks allowed both sides to deepen environmental engagement and coordinate positions ahead of crucial global summits. The EU and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on key global environmental challenges on Tuesday (23 June), ahead of
The lineup of country music heavyweights due to receive special awards from the Academy of Country Music this summer has been set, with Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley and Eric Church among the stars being feted at the 19th annual ACM Honors program. It will take place Aug. 19 at
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to
[allAfrica] The first thing you notice is the size of the Dr Fridtjof Nansen. It towers over the quay as it is docked at the Port of Mombasa under the fluttering Kenyan flag.
They were convicted of “supplying a foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence".
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- On a lawn overlooking the Indian Ocean, a group of women leaders from coastal Kenya sat together for a special conversation to share stories from their communities, discuss the challenges they face, and explore locally led solutions for protecting
June 25 - Cambodia's Supreme Court has upheld the sentences of two journalists jailed last year on charges of revealing military secrets during the country's border clashes with Thailand, their lawyer's office said on Thursday.
Energy prices have been on a wild ride since Iran responded to US and Israeli attacks by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
The two quakes have killed at least 32 people and injured around 700.
The “Baahubali” universe is one which has been continually transformative for mainstream Indian cinema and the latest entry, the animated feature “Baahubali: The Eternal War – Part 1,” might be on the verge of doing it again. A co-production between India’s Arka Mediaworks and
A programme of more than 25 Irish focused cultural events throughout Belgium will mark Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Cultúr 2026: Sharing Ireland’s Culture, an extensive programme of Irish focused cultural events in Belgium, and across Ireland and
Images showing cracked walls, collapsed ceiling panels and debris strewn across parts of Simón Bolívar International Airport highlighted the scale of damage after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026.
Today, foreign ministries across the world are drowning in information — news reports, intelligence assessments, social media posts, satellite imagery, economic data, speeches and diplomatic cables. AI can summarize thousands of documents in minutes, track political sentiment
Six emerging female animation directors in Spain, some with a considerable career in cinema such as IDFA Audience Award winner Lucija Stojević (“La Chana”), will unveil their latest projects at Annecy June 25 at Women in Animation from Spain. The titles say much about the state
"You have to say he's courageous, he's got great equipment, he's got great men, he's got fighters," Trump said of Zelenskyy.
Within the next week, Congress is preparing to vote on the KIDS Act , a sprawling package of legislation that seeks to control Americans’ web browsing and private messaging. The package includes a revised version of the Kids Online Safety Act , or KOSA, combined with a
In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils "Trump Trillion" charts while at the Oval Office, and a Commissioner heads to Malta to address corruption.
[CAF] The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 has opened the door to a potentially historic campaign for Africa, with as many as five teams still on course to reach the knockout stage - a feat that would surpass the continent's previous best.
Educate yourself, welcome life's messiness, read Chekhov, avoid becoming an architect at all costs.
TOKYO, June 25 - Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Thursday he had discussed the advanced fighter jet programme being pursued by Japan, Britain and Italy with his Japanese counterpart to learn more about what he described as a \"promising initiative\".
Protesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.
Lionel Richie fell ill during the opening night of his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, cutting his set short after about an hour on stage at St. Paul, MN’s Grand Casino Arena. Several videos circulating on social media showed Richie, 77, sitting down on the stage several
Ahead of Karlovy Vary's 60th edition in 80 years, the Czech TV personality and musician shares how he joined the fest in time to chat with Gregory Peck and the two big names he'd love to interview.
The European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) has backed a Renew Europe-initiated report seeking to address long-standing and systemic gender inequalities in medical research, diagnosis and treatment that continue to affect health outcomes
The authorities have advised the public to reduce outdoor activities between 11am and 3pm.
In a bid to streamline transport and logistics — and spare attendees from spending half the festival shuttling up and down the Italian Riviera — this year’s Italian Global Series Festival has drawn a clearer line between its two host cities. Rimini takes the opening days (July
Wang Yicheng had been charged in November with theft as well as under the Computer Crimes Act.
Popular Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been named in major Spain-US drug trafficking case. He is the alleged “mastermind” of an international drug trafficking network, and faces a nine-and-a-half prison sentence.
As Africa’s largest refinery prepares to go public, investment bankers, institutional players, and retail investors are jostling for position in what could be Nigeria’s most transformative listing — with ripple effects across the continent.
TAIPEI, June 25 - Heavy rains from a passing typhoon caused localised flooding in Taipei and parts of southern Taiwan on Thursday, while more than 200 people on the east coast will be evacuated ahead of a possible breach of a barrier lake in the mountains.
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances.
Running July 3–11 along the Adriatic coast, the Italian Global Series Festival returns for its sophomore edition with a leaner lineup and sharper focus. As international attendees hit up Rimini and Riccione, the showcase once again transforms the Riviera Romagnola into a
The NGO says European countries missed the chance to back renewables and cut fossil dependence exposed by the Strait of Hormuz’s closure, calling Spain’s action ‘one of the best bets’.
European Liberals and Democrats welcome the 22 June agreement with the Council on the long-awaited revision of the Child Sexual Abuse Directive. For the first time, manuals that instruct people how to sexually abuse children are explicitly criminalized across the European
Actor-producer Anshuman Jha’s First Ray Films has come on board as a co-producer on “Error#404,” an Indian animated feature from Bauddhayan Mukherji and Monalisa Mukherji’s Little Lamb Films, marking the first foray into feature animation for both companies. The film is among
