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Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support
BERLIN, April 23 (Reuters) - The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit to Berlin on Thursday. Reza Pahlavi, whose father was deposed in the
Lebanon leaders accuse Israel of war crime after journalist killed
Lebanon's leaders accused Israel on Thursday of committing a war crime, after an airstrike killed a Lebanese journalist in the country's south, with the Israeli army saying it was reviewing the incident. Rescuers and the reporter's employer on Wednesday confirmed the death of
The Expanse creators don't want to fall into a Star Wars rut
The Faith of Beasts, the second Captive's War novel, is out now. Ty Franck and Daniel Abraham, aka James S.A. Corey, explain why they'll stop at three
Orbitals preview: anime co-op game features 'a lot of the same design' as It Takes Two
Orbitals, the upcoming co-op retro anime indie from Shapefarm, is looking fantastic, and the devs told us about their inspirations and influences.
Rising urban populations — how can WUF13 support cities?
Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are under way, highlighting the need for global dialogue, cooperation and knowledge sharing to address shared challenges in housing, climate resilience and urban growth.
Why the Michael Jackson Movie Doesn’t Cover Sexual Abuse Allegations
An early storyline centered on allegations made by 13-year-old Jordan Chandler was nixed after the filmmakers learned it violated the terms of a $20 million settlement
Imagination is not just replaying what we see and hear
The findings differ from prior work, showing it's tough to disentangle how similarly our brains register imagined thoughts and real sensations.
David Byrne Teaches FKA Twigs His Signature Moves in Coachella’s New ‘Artist on Artist’ Series
The new series debuts today with a conversation between Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer, while Twigs and Byrne's episode will air next week
Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194
The government said it launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began.
Diego Luna’s ‘Ashes’ Boarded by Luxbox Ahead of Premiere at Cannes in Special Screenings Section (EXCLUSIVE)
Luxbox has come on board to handle world sales on “Ashes” (Ceniza en la boca), directed by Diego Luna, which has its world premiere in the Special Screenings section at the Cannes Film Festival. The drama centers on Lucila. She leaves Mexico with her younger brother to reunite
Mecas 2026 Returns to Las Palmas With 14 Projects and a More Targeted Selection
Mecas returns to Las Palmas this year with a lineup that reinforces its preference for auteur-driven projects moving across fiction, nonfiction and hybrid terrain. Held at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival, the ninth edition brings together 14 titles
Senate GOP Rams Through Plan to Cut Out Democrats and Bankroll ICE
Senate Republicans held a budget reconciliation “vote-a-rama” in the wee hours of the night to kickstart their Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol funding process. The controversial move, which wrapped up just after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, resulted in a 50-48
Control Ultimate Edition is now available on iPhone and iPad
Remedy Entertainment's Control Ultimate Edition is now optimized for iPhone and iPad.
Bangladesh’s fuel crunch is largely the government’s fault
Bangladesh’s current fuel crisis is being described by parts of the government as a problem of panic buying or syndicates. Those factors exist. But they are secondary. The core of the crisis is supply-side mismanagement, sharpened by delayed price correction. And the delay
Hackers steal $3.2 million from Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry
This is the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in Sri Lanka.
China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn
These include internet-connected devices such as home routers and smart devices.
Incomes outpacing rent hikes for first time in years: Zillow
Rent growth was 1.8% in March, the slowest annual pace since 2020, Zillow says.
Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The order shifts the designation of licensed medical marijuana from a high level of regulation to a much looser level. It also provides a tax
Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff
April 23 - Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine.
A family affair? Michael Jackson family and biopic stars defend ‘Michael’ despite very poor reviews
It could be the film to beat for the title of 2026's most soulless release... But (most of) the Jackson family are defending the MJ biopic 'Michael', which could beat box office records this weekend despite overwhelmingly negative reviews.
Republican Member of Congress Has Gone Missing for Weeks
A Republican representative in New Jersey facing a tough reelection fight is nowhere to be found. Representative Tom Kean Jr. represents the Garden State’s 7th district, its most divided. President Trump carried it by one point in 2024, and Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill
Crimson Desert Gets Even Better In Its Largest Update Yet: ‘They Just Added so Much Random Sh*t, I Love It’
Patch 1.04 is another laundry list of improvements
Las Palmas at 25: Spanish Festival Sharpens Bet on Discovery and Film History
The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival heads into its 25th edition with a lineup that plays to its long-established strengths: auteur discovery, film buff rigor and a programming vision that keeps new work and film history in constant dialogue and gives an
Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO/GAZA, April 23 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said. One person was killed in a strike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis in which several others were wounded, local medics said. Israel's
Africa: Prime Minister Abiy Pledges Ethiopia's Commitment to Sharing Ai Experience Across Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia's commitment to sharing its artificial intelligence (AI) experience across Africa and strengthening continental partnerships to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
‘Our incomes seem to have fallen’ - Indian workers struggle with stagnant wages amid rising costs
Surging costs are leaving workers with little for their sustenance and to provide for their families.