BRUSSELS, Feb 26 - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Wednesday asked the EU for a \"fact-finding mission\" to assess damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline in Ukraine, and suggested this could help unblock new EU funding to Ukraine, a letter seen by Reuters showed.
The governing body of the Berlin Film Festival has failed to reach a decision on whether to continue the contract of its festival director, Tricia Tuttle. More to follow.
Iran and the United States began indirect talks in Switzerland on Thursday, a last-ditch bid to avert war following the biggest American military build-up in the Middle East in decades. The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with
Barcelona's visitor fee is now one of the highest in Europe.
Avantris Entertainment's new D&D project is a massive space opera fueled by '80s nostalgia and Synthwave tracks.
Game and advertising companies have been told to 'get their houses in order' and be more transparent about the presence of loot boxes in mobile titles.
AI-related layoffs could trigger a vicious cycle of higher unemployment, less consumer spending and social upheaval, according to a thought experiment scenario.
French director Alain Gomis‘ “DAO,” a sprawling family epic which world premiered in competition at the Berlin Film Festival, has been acquired by Janus Films for North American distribution. Represented internationally by The Party Film Sales, the film marked Gomis’ return to
Berlinale staff have come out in support of Tuttle, who is under fire for pro-Palestinian statements made by filmmakers at this year's fest: "Discussions about the direction of the Berlinale will continue in the coming days."
DAMASCUS, Feb 26 - The Syrian government and Druze factions controlling the southern city of Sweida carried out their first prisoner exchange on Thursday since deadly clashes last summer, the Syrian government's Sweida media office said.
Theatre says it will harness art ‘to inspire societal shifts towards restorative relationship with nature’ From “shall I compare thee to a summer’s day” to “one touch of nature made the whole world kin”, some of the most famous lines in William Shakespeare ’s works are about
Iron fertilisation has long been touted as a glimmer of hope amid rising emissions – but a new study has seemingly debunked the theory.
For scientists who study the Southern Ocean, a long-standing silver lining in the gloomy forecast of climate change has been the theory of iron fertilization. As temperatures rise and glaciers in Antarctica melt, ice-trapped iron would feed blooms of microscopic algae, pulling
Water droplets have a unique ability: They can leap from a surface on their own. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as when a surface repels water or when heat is involved, such as a water or oil droplet skittering across a hot pan.
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising new target for antimalaria drugs. The discovery centers on a molecule named
On Wednesday, Donald Trump exploded wildly on Truth Social, ripping into Democrats Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, who attacked him during his speech. He called them “Low IQ,” “mentally deranged,” and “LUNATICS,” and even savaged Robert De Niro, who also criticized the speech, as
The German government is set to hold an “extraordinary meeting” today over the “future direction” of the Berlin Film Festival. It has been reported that Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle could be fired following outcry over pro-Palestinian speeches during Saturday’s award
The League of Legends maker has eliminated around 12 roles across three publishing teams.
Catherine Deneuve has co-authored a book dedicated to the late icon, “Marilyn chérie,” which will come out in May to mark the centenary of her birth. In the book, which she wrote with collector Sébastien Cauchon, Deneuve delivers a personal look at photographs of Monroe,
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.
Higher temperatures in March are expected to boost electricity demand.
Germany is expanding its IRIS-T air defence system. Could the new SLM/X variant be Europe's answer to the US Patriot system?
There’s little new in the look of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Instead, Samsung says the real upgrade is AI. But will it be enough to stand out in a smartphone market already packed with AI?
Evacuation numbers are expected to rise.
The US and China have said Mr Modi's use of subsidies for the manufacturing sector breaches global trade norms.
The child is seen posing for the camera moments before being knocked over by a fellow pedestrian.
TenSura is back with season 4 of the anime premiering this April on Crunchyroll, while the franchise's second movie hits theatres in May.
Several sectors in the EU have struggled to fill vacancies in the post-COVID period, while others have seen their vacancy rate shrink, suggesting fewer recruitment difficulties.
Myanmar’s information war is now as decisive as the ground war. The generals fight it with a 64‑year‑old propaganda machine, Russian and Chinese “cognitive warfare,” Western lobbyists dangling access to natural resources and a growing ecosystem of enablers, while the opposed
Semiconductor and research hubs like imec are training talent and supporting startups in computing, AI and life sciences.
Experts warn that funding would need to grow at twice the pace of charitable contributions in order to meet India’s vast social needs.
Myanmar has been roiled by conflict that ignited after generals seized power in a 2021 coup.
One was sentenced to 11 years, while the other landed a term of nine years.
"If these interviews were on Hunter Biden's laptop we'd know every word of them," the late-night host quipped
The startup has also identified misdeeds of romance scams targeting Indonesians.
A new study spanning 11 years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These findings represent the first direct causal evidence that short-term exposure to wildfire-driven air pollution can increase
Joshua (Josh) Berger has joined the board of Two Daughters Entertainment as non-executive director and strategic advisor. The appointment brings one of the U.K. entertainment industry’s most experienced executives to a company expanding beyond its TV roots into features and
The Royal Shakespeare Company has unveiled its 2026-27 season, headlined by Tony Award-winning Broadway star Jonathan Groff making his RSC debut as Rosalind in an all-male staging of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” directed by RSC co-artistic director Daniel Evans. Groff, who
Joko Anwar’s horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” has secured distribution across multiple territories following its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, with Barunson E&A unveiling sales from the European Film Market. Well Go USA has acquired North American rights to the
Writer-director Kai Stänicke's first feature, starring Paul Boche, won the Teddy Jury Award in the Berlinale's Perspectives section, which puts a spotlight on rising talents.
Avoiding meat might slightly lower the odds of reaching 100 — but only for frail, underweight seniors. In very old age, staying strong and maintaining muscle matters more than long-term disease prevention. Older adults who included fish, eggs, or dairy were just as likely to
Indonesia’s naval posture is on the cusp of a significant upgrade. As of February 2026, it is increasingly certain that Jakarta has accepted Italy’s offer to transfer the light aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi as a strategic grant. Named after the legendary unifier of
As the fate of Berlin Film Festival chief Tricia Tuttle is being debated at an extraordinary meeting convened by Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer on Thursday, staffers of the festival have penned an open letter to voice their support for Tuttle. Tuttle, who succeeded
An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.
Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.
CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse will release Atlanta , their third and final album as Gnarls Barkley, in March
The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria opened negotiations today for a bilateral Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement. The goal is to boost cooperation on research and innovation, in line with the conclusions of the 2023
Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.