Taiwan indicts nine over alleged illegal export of AI servers to China

Semiconductor powerhouse Taiwan is the world’s largest producer of advanced chips used in AI applications.

Japan lawmakers visit China seeking to patch up ties

Paramount's Near-Perfect Western Crime Thriller that Swept the Oscars Is Officially Free to Watch

The 2007 Coen brothers film No Country for Old Men was cited by Lanterns director James Hawes as an influence. Check out the gritty masterpiece

Netflix's 5 Biggest Sci-Fi Flops, Ranked by Their Rotten Tomatoes Scores

From IO to The Electric State, these ambitious Netflix originals had franchise potential but failed to make a lasting impact.

‘I Plant My Hand in the Garden’ Blurs the Line Between Autobiography and Fiction to Explore Identity and Family (Exclusive Venice Trailer)

Hoda Taheri and Boris Hadžija's feature debut, premiering in the Venice Days competition, asks "how institutions, such as marriage, nationality and gender, assign roles that feel both real and constructed."

Ghana’s opposition NPP turns to COKA to rescue its leaking Ashanti fortress

Once the NPP’s safest electoral bank, Ghana’s Ashanti region is leaking votes. The new chairman must rebuild trust, win back young voters and stop the NDC turning erosion into revolt.

Astana Finance Days 2026 to bring global investors and financial leaders to Kazakhstan

More than 5,500 participants from over 80 countries are expected to gather in Kazakhstan’s capital on 9-10 September for the ninth Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2026 forum, hosted by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The forum will bring together investors,

Iran warns vessels violating Hormuz transit rules of fines, detention

Aug 24 (Reuters) - Iran has issued a warning that vessels violating its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz could face restrictions, including fines, detention, or confiscation, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority wrote in a post on X. The warning heightens risks for

Could one attack underwater disrupt the EU? Take our poll.

The next battlefield could be underwater. Every day, the cables, pipelines and shipping lanes crossing Europe's waters quietly power the global economy, carrying everything from internet traffic and financial transactions to energy and trade. Keeping them safe is becoming

Norwegian King Harald's health 'deteriorated' over the weekend, palace says

Europe's oldest reigning monarch is being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blood cells which leads to fatigue, paleness and shortness of breath.

‘Emomee,’ Indian Kids Life-Skills Series, Lands on Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)

An Indian children’s entertainment company has brought its debut original animated series to Netflix. “Emomee: Big Skills for Little Ones, Minis,” from the Mumbai-based brand Emomee, features 20 episodes of some 11 minutes each, centered on characters E, Mo and Mee as they

Conserving seagrass meadows is crucial for ‘blue carbon’ climate strategies

Issue 639: A study shows that seagrass meadows have the capacity to be one of the largest carbon sinks among plant ecosystems, with the Mediterranean holding the highest seagrass biomass carbon stock per hectare. Seagrass meadows, formed by densely growing flowering plants such

China says unmanned moon mission delayed over 'launch conditions'

China's manned space agency said Sunday it is delaying a research moon mission that is part of Beijing's efforts to land a crew there by 2030, less than two weeks after a rare launch failure.

Beijing Robot Games: humanoids take on sprints, football and tai chi

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.

Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death

Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, which has sparked discussions regarding the way the film industry treats child stars. "It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specifically pre-sexualized female, child ‘stars’ have profoundly sad lives

Ukraine launches drone strikes on Russian e-commerce giant Ozon

Four logistics hubs in southern Russia were attacked as Kyiv expanded its campaign against supply networks it says support Moscow's military.

Syrian criminal clans: How is Germany attempting to address the problem?

Criminally organised groups pose a consistently high threat, a federal report has found. Some states, including Saxony, have a "Taskforce Clan" as one group there has recently attracted particular attention.

The 20th edition of the Mediterranean games promotes values and objectives supported by the Pact for the Mediterranean

The 20th edition of the Mediterranean games began in Taranto (Italy) in the presence of the Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Raffaele Fitto. From 21 August until 3 September, delegations involving thousands of athletes, technicians, volunteers, official

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Busan Film Festival Sets 23 Titles for Vision Korea, Vision Asia Sections

Busan has selected 12 Korean indies and 11 films from emerging directors from across Asia for its 2026 edition, with the main competition lineup still to come.

Deauville American Film Festival Reveals Industry Lineup

The Deauville American Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the industry section of its 2026 edition. The Deauville Industry Days sidebar, taking place over two days at the festival being held at the French seaside town, will incorporate various talks, panels and sessions.

Africa: All of Africa Today - August 24, 2026

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US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints

SEOUL, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The United States cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea, Seoul's Marine Corps said on Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the availability of U.S. forces due to the war in Iran. The U.S. Marine

Analysis-Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia

By John Geddie, Yukiko Toyoda, Ben Blanchard and Aftab Ahmed TOKYO/TAIPEI/NEW DELHI, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's olive branch to North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the expense of a long-standingally comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. security ties in Asia, as partners from

Pro-presidential party in Kazakhstan won 71% of votes in weekend election, electoral commission says

ALMATY, Aug 24 - Adilet, a newly-formed pro-government party in Kazakhstan, has won just over 71% of the vote in a parliamentary election held on Sunday, the electoral commission said on Monday, in a result likely to consolidate President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's power.

‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kristofer Hivju Turns to Rom-Com With ‘True Love’ by ‘Little Did I Know’s’ Martina Haag (EXCLUSIVE)

Norwegian star actor Kristofer Hivju (“Game of Thrones,” “Red One”, “Beck”) will play opposite Frida Hallgren (from Oscar-nominated “As It Is in Heaven”) in the upcoming Swedish-Croatian rom-com “True Love” (working title). Helmed by actor-turned writer, director and

Call for feedback on the energy products omnibus

The Commission adopted a legislative proposal to simplify Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 on Energy Labelling and Regulation (EU) 2020/740 on Tyre Labelling on 24 June 2026 (COM (2026) 565 final). The objective of this proposal is to ensure simpler and more effective implementation

Thai PM meets security chiefs after coordinated attacks in three southern provinces

As has often been the case with such incidents, no group was immediately publicly blamed or claimed responsibility for the actions.

China Moon mission to find water ice: unlike anything NASA’s done

How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China’s space program will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration missions in recent years. We’ve known for nearly two decades that some form of water exists on the Moon. What we still don’t know is

Micron: Don't Get Shaken Out

China’s netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of ‘welfare’

The term 'flexible employment' has gone viral in China.

Gripped by El Nino, Indonesia battles intensifying wildfires

El Nino and dried out peatlands have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons.

Erik Poppe Talks Haugesund Opener ‘Beloved,’ Written by Nobel Prize Winner Jon Fosse: ‘People Long for Something Honest and Truthful’

In “Beloved,” opening the Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund, Erik Poppe takes on a script by Nobel Prize winner Jon Fosse. “It’s a project that has been on my desk for many, many years. Jon Fosse wrote it almost 20 years ago. After he received the Nobel Prize in

Owner of Swiss bar in deadly New year blaze held for domestic abuse, media say

French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti have been the focus of intense scrutiny since the fire ripped though their bar Le Constellation, in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours of 1 January.

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How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way

Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kind Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 1,000 little penguins

Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia

TOKYO/TAIPEI/NEW DELHI, Aug 24 - Donald Trump's olive branch to North Korea's Kim Jong Un at the expense of a long-standing ally comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. security ties in Asia, as partners from Japan to India reassess how much they can rely on Washington.

Korea Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Outmuscles ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to Hold Top Spot

“The Odyssey” maintained its commanding position atop the South Korea box office during the weekend of Aug. 21–23. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the Christopher Nolan-directed tentpole generated $10.6 million from

Wild beaver kits born in Norfolk for first time in more than 500 years

Pair are offspring of two beavers who mysteriously arrived in Pensthorpe nature reserve near Fakenham in December Wild beaver kits have been born in Norfolk for the first time in more than 500 years. The pair of newborns are the offspring of two free-living beavers who

Is the EU ready to fight underwater threats? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

Underwater sabotage and threats are challenging Europe's security. In June, the Commission proposed €325 billion for five defence projects, including one on maritime and seabed surveillance. But what is the EU’s strategy to ramp up maritme defence? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Iceland's moment of reckoning: What the referendum means for the EU

Iceland votes Saturday on resuming EU membership talks. A "Yes" would restart negotiations with Brussels, with fisheries likely to emerge as the key sticking point. A "No" could provide a setback for the EU's enlargement drive.

Nigeria: How Subomi Balogun’s four sons are expanding the family’s influence

More than four decades after their father built Nigeria’s first indigenous merchant bank from scratch, Bolaji, Jide, Ladi and Gboyega Balogun preside over institutions spanning banking, capital markets, infrastructure finance, real estate and cross-border payments — from Lagos

Internal Audit in motion: Keeping pace with a changing Europe

Register for the 2026 Internal Audit Service Conference Registration is still open. Join us on 11 September 2026 in Brussels and experience face‑to‑face networking opportunities with with Europe’s leading internal‑audit professionals. The European Commission’s Internal Audit

Africa: Weah Warns West Africa of Tyrants Elected At the Ballot Box

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA - Elected presidents in West Africa are sliding into dictatorship by bending courts to their will and reducing legislatures to echo chambers, former President George Weah told Africa's largest bar association on Sunday, warning that a leader who

Arson and bomb attacks hit more than 70 locations in Thailand’s deep south, authorities say

At least three people were injured in a coordinated series of arson attacks.

Arson and bomb attacks hit Thailand's deep south, authorities say

BANGKOK, Aug 24 - Suspected insurgents set fire to government buildings, shops, cars and utility poles in more than 70 locations across four of Thailand's southernmost provinces over the weekend, injuring at least three people in a coordinated series of arson attacks,

Migrants and rescue ships face threats and harassment at sea from Libyan groups, NGO says

The International Organisation for Migration said this month that the number of deaths in the Mediterranean had increased, while the number of migrants attempting the crossing had fallen because of tougher European policies.