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Locarno Winner Edwin Turns Factory Floor Horror Into Capitalism Critique With ‘Sleep No More’ at Berlinale
Indonesian filmmaker Edwin makes his first proper foray into horror with “Sleep No More,” a darkly comic supernatural thriller that transforms labor exploitation into the source of terror itself. The film has its world premiere in the Berlinale Special Midnight section. The
China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology
The court referred to the case of a man relying on assisted driving while drunk at the wheel.
Alex Kahuam Wraps Production on Latest Horror Pic, ‘House of Holloway,’ Starring Laura Marano, Doug Jones (EXCLUSIVE)
Alex Kahuam has wrapped production in Kentucky on his slasher horror pic “House of Holloway,” starring Laura Marano (“The Perfect Date”), Doug Jones (“The Shape of Water”), following a difficult winter shoot. The film, which also features Orlando Piñeda (“Griselda”) and Bonnie
Bangladesh Islamist party concedes defeat in election
The elections on Feb 12 were the first since the deadly 2024 uprising.
Meet the Inuit scientist kayaking around Greenland to highlight just how far microplastics travel
One scientist is on a mission to reveal the far-reaching spread of microplastics after kayaking around a remote glacier in Greenland.
Race to find source of carcinogenic Pfas in Cumbria and Lancashire waters
Exclusive: High levels of banned ‘forever chemical’ have been detected in rivers and groundwater at 25 sites A string of toxic pollution hotspots has been uncovered across Cumbria and Lancashire, with high levels of the banned cancer-causing “forever chemical” Pfos detected in
Latest news bulletin | February 14th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this February 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Watch: 'I am a survivor' Gisèle Pelicot tells BBC Newsnight in an in-depth interview
Ms Pelicot reveals it is "inconceivable" that the man she shared her life with "could have committed these horrors".
Software sector sell-off: Which European companies are hit?
AI anxiety is reshaping the software sector's landscape. What started as a US sell-off has become a reckoning for Europe's tech giants.
Philippines senators named ‘co-perpetrators’ in Duterte ICC case
One senator was an enforcer of Duterte's drug war, while the other served as his key lieutenant.
Lost for words? The 45 best WhatsApp messages to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day
Know how you feel but stuck over how to show it? Whether you're a raging romantic or rather reserved, look no further. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Euronews Culture has compiled options for you to pick or mix on WhatsApp to silently share your thoughts about L.O.V.E.
The Rich Fall – and ‘Melt Down Like Icarus’ – in Anke Blondé’s ‘Dust’ but Today’s Reality Is ‘Much More Absurd’
Greed is good? Not in Anke Blondé’s “Dust.” Premiering in Berlinale’s main competition, it sees two 1990s Belgian entrepreneurs, Luc and Geert (Jan Hammenecker and Arieh Worthalter), who suddenly lose everything when their many lies are about to be exposed. Panicked, they try
Global Constellation Secures Pre-Sales for Upcoming World War II Drama ‘Crux’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sales and finance outfit Global Constellation has secured a first wave of pre-sales on its upcoming World War II drama “Crux” as it debuts first footage at the European Film Market. Helmed by Ulrike Toni Vahl in her feature debut and produced by Martina Haubrich (“Michael
‘A Dance With Rainbows’ Director Lee Yi-shan Developing Supernatural Thriller ‘Ghostbusters Club’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Following the breakout success of her debut feature, “A Dance With Rainbows,” director Lee Yi-shan is developing supernatural crime thriller “Ghostbusters Club” (working title), Taiwan’s Flash Forward Entertainment revealed at Berlin’s European Film Market. The announcement
Mahnaz Mohammadi on Depicting Iran’s Evin Prison in Berlin Film ‘Roya’: ‘You Have to Tell the Story Through the Displacement, Silence and Rupture’
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi — known internationally for works such as “Women Without Shadows,” “Travelogue” and “Son-Mother” — is at the Berlinale with “Roya,” about a woman who, just like herself, has been detained in Tehran’s Evin prison for political
More resignations to rock Malaysia’s Bersatu as associate wing chief and Rais Yatim leave party
Bersatu is currently facing an upheaval after the disciplinary board axed 17 people.
US, China embracing risk in Pakistan’s violent mineral frontier
For much of Pakistan’s modern history, Balochistan has been described in terms of risk and security, political grievances and stalled development. Its immense mineral wealth, long noted in geological surveys and policy debates, has yet to translate into sustained, meaningful
'Canadians are with you,' says PM at Tumbler Ridge vigil
The Canadian prime minister attended a vigil with federal leaders and paid tribute to the eight victims.
Berlinale Talents Winner ‘Kurinji’ From ‘Delhi Crime’ Producer FilmKaravan Sets International Co-Production With France’s Blue Monday (EXCLUSIVE)
France’s Blue Monday Prods. has boarded Kerala-set drama “Kurinji” as a co-producer alongside U.S.-based FilmKaravan and India’s Eastern Eagle Production. The partnership was unveiled at Berlin’s European Film Market. The project, helmed by filmmaker Payal Sethi, was presented
US homeland security shutdown could mean airport delays, travel groups say
The shutdown won't affect air traffic controllers but some TSA workers may go without pay.
DHS funding lapses as Democrats demand ICE reforms
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ran out at midnight, marking the third — but smallest — government shutdown of President Trump's second term as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement practices. The shutdown is likely to last longer than the
Casey Wasserman to Sell His Talent and Marketing Agency Amid Epstein Files Fallout
Casey Wasserman has decided to put his namesake talent agency and marketing firm up for sale while he grapples with the intense fallout from the revelations of his past relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell as detailed in the Epstein files disclosure. Wasserman confirmed his plan
Thousands of smoke detectors sold on Amazon recalled due to potential fire hazard
The products were sold on Amazon from February 2024 through December 2025 and cost about $30.
Casey Wasserman Selling His Talent Agency After Epstein Debacle: ‘I Have Become a Distraction’
A wave of talent severed ties with the agency after the revelation of emails exchanged between Wasserman and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell
Steyer ribs Swalwell for missing votes in California governor race ad
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer on Friday mocked fellow Democratic candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (Calif.) in a campaign ad for missing House votes. "Call me old-fashioned, but you typically need to show up to work to get a promotion," Steyer wrote on a post on the
Why Lee Sang-min and Han Duck-soo received such different sentences in S. Korea insurrection cases
South Korea's former interior minister and its former prime minister were convicted on the same charge.
Food worth flying for: Unique in-flight meals from around the globe
From Malaysian satay skewers to Korean bibimbap, these airline dishes are not your typical in-flight fare.
Noem says she's 'still in charge' of DHS
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said she's "still in charge" of her department as White House border czar Tom Homan has taken more control over President Trump's immigration agenda. Noem has come under fire after two deadly shootings by
ByteDance in talks to sell gaming unit Moonton for more than $7.5 billion, sources say
Moonton Technology is the studio behind mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang.
New Zealand readies itself for further storm damage after floods kill one person
About 80 people had been evacuated by Feb 14 and the authorities set up an emergency centre in a church.
New Zealand readies for further storm damage after floods kill one person
Feb 14 - New Zealand was bracing for more heavy rains on Saturday after floods swept through one regional centre, causing power outages, road collapses and home evacuations while a man's body was found in a vehicle submerged on a highway.
US redeploys USS Gerald R. Ford from Caribbean to Middle East amid Iran pressure
The United States is shifting the USS Gerald R. Ford, its largest aircraft carrier, from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East in a move that would place two US carrier strike groups in the region as President Donald Trump presses Iran to reach a deal over its nuclear programme.
Thailand reports first rabies death of 2026 after man ignores puppy bite
After being bitten, the man did not clean the wound and did not see a doctor to receive a rabies vaccine.
Oil refinery ablaze in Cuba as fuel crisis deepens
The fire, which Cuban officials say was contained quickly, comes as electricity and fuel supplies dwindle.
Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: Media
The boat was seized on Feb 12, 2026, after it was found inside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
‘Matchless bravery’: North Korea’s leader Kim praises bravery of soldiers fighting for Russia
At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed and thousands more wounded fighting for Russia.
Adam Sandler Says His Daughters Inherited His Love for Music: “They Jam in the House All Day Long”
The star, who received the ASCAP Founders Award in recognition of his musical accomplishments, also reminisced about his salad days of busking on subway platforms.
CBP official charged with harboring girlfriend who is in US illegally
Wilkinson faces up to 10 years in federal prison as well as a possible $250,000 maximum fine if convicted.
Texans must prove legal status to register vehicles after new DMV rule
The board of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles unanimously voted Thursday to pass new identification requirements.
Wendy's to close about 300 more locations
The fast food chain expects to close between 5% and 6% of its U.S. restaurants – or 298 to 358 locations – in the first half of this year.
New research uncovers how microbes shape ecosystem resilience
Most people think of microbes in simple terms: Some make you sick, while others help keep you healthy. But microbes' influence stretches far beyond human bodies. These astonishingly complex organisms regulate the health of forests, oceans and grasslands and determine how
Santa Barbara Film Fest: Honoree Michael B. Jordan Says Chadwick Boseman “Was With Me” on ‘Sinners,’ ‘Creed 4’ “Definitely” Coming
The A-lister participated in a career-retrospective conversation and then collected the fest's Outstanding Performer of the Year Award from his costar and fellow first-time Oscar nominee Delroy Lindo.
Hong Kong university expels student who called for fire accountability
The student said he had completed his studies and was set to graduate in March.
Prabowo defends free meals as growth driver amid fiscal concerns
The programme is funded by cutting wasteful spending amounting to hundreds of trillions of rupiah.
Why writer Arundhati Roy's cult classic film is still relevant in India
Nearly 40 years on, the Booker prize-winning writer's debut campus satire is set to be screened in Berlin.
Officials investigate DNA found in Nancy Guthrie's home
The sheriff's department says it is working to identify who the DNA belongs to, but would not disclose where it was found.
Some glaciers can suddenly surge forward—with dangerous consequences
It's difficult to forget standing in front of a glacier that is advancing toward you, towering ice pillars constantly cracking as they inch forward. The motion is too slow to see in real time but is obvious from one day to the next.
Final Fantasy 14's Valentine's Day event is a Mario Party-lite encounter that reminded me it's actually quite fun to do some socializing in an MMO
I am become Cake Boss.
