Hollow Knight: Silksong sinks to 'Mixed' Steam review status among Chinese gamers over its bafflingly bad translation, with Team Cherry promising to improve it

The extent of the issues makes it sound like a tall order.

Eladio Carrión Pulls Out All the Stops at Barclays Center

The rapper leveled up with explosive choreography and guest stars like Ty Dolla $ign, Rich The Kid, Young Miko, and more

Brendan Fraser Says Streaming Forces Actors to ‘Up Your Game’ and Choose Films ‘More Carefully’ Because Viewers Can Just Hit Skip: ‘I Welcome That Challenge’

Brendan Fraser is making the rounds to promote his new film, the theatrically-bound “Rental Family,” which is set to be released by Searchlight Pictures on Nov. 21. During an interview at Variety‘s TIFF studio alongside the film’s director and co-writer, Hikari, the actor

Brendan Fraser and Director Hikari on Bringing the Emotional Drama ‘Rental Family’ to TIFF: ‘The Villain is Apathy’

Brendan Fraser returns to the Toronto International Film Festival with “Rental Family,” a tender new drama co-written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Hikari that explores unconventional bonds and the meaning of belonging. Fraser, who last appeared at TIFF with Darren

Ross McElwee’s ‘Remake’ Wins Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at Venice Film Festival

Ross McElwee’s “Remake” has won the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at the Venice Film Festival. The prize, presented by Artemis Rising Foundation, honors a documentary feature film in Venice’s official selection that calls “attention to a key social issue with

Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5 billion to authors whose work trained AI in priciest copyright settlement in U.S. history

Anthropic agreed to pay 500,000 authors $3,000 each for copyright infringement.

‘Pragmatic move’: Taipei, Manila strengthen people-to-people ties amid China tensions

Such connections are important in building trust and confidence, say experts.

Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village

Many of those killed had recently returned to the village in Borno State, following years of displacement.

Strange new bacteria found in Amazon sand flies. Could it spread to humans?

A newly discovered species of Bartonella bacteria in Brazil’s Amazon sand flies shares DNA similarities with dangerous Andean strains. Scientists stress the need for further studies to see if it can infect humans and spread beyond its known regions.

Eugene Levy and Martin Short on How a 1972 Toronto Production of ‘Godspell’ Changed the Course of Their Careers and Comedy History

Would comedy be the same without the 1972 Toronto production of “Godspell”? So many of the performers who turned “SCTV” and “Saturday Night Live” into cultural phenomenons in the ’70s and ’80s and later cooked up Emmy-winning sitcoms like “Only Murders in the Building” and

Venice Jury Boss Alexander Payne Responds to Backlash Over Not Giving ‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ the Top Prize, Rejects Claim a Juror Threatened to Quit: Don’t ‘Believe Everything We Read Online’

After awarding this year’s Golden Lion for best film to Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother,” Venice Film Festival jury president Alexander Payne faced a flurry of questions from journalists about the decision. Many had expected Kaouther Ben Hania’s Gaza drama “The

James Vanderbilt on Pitting Russell Crowe Against Rami Malek in TIFF Thriller ‘Nuremberg’

The star-studded character piece about the Nuremberg Trials and showdown between a high-ranking Nazi and a psychiatrist, world premieres at Toronto: "We talked a lot about 'The Silence of the Lambs.'"

Zelenskyy rejects Putin's proposal to meet in Moscow and offers to talk in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Putin's invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy suggested Putin should come to Kyiv instead.

‘Beating Hearts’ Producer Hugo Selignac on Delivering His Biggest Movie With Venice Closing Pic ‘Dog 51’ and Luring Quentin Dupieux, Leos Carax (EXCLUSIVE)

The French box office market has been morose lately, but French producer Hugo Selignac has been somewhat immune to the ongoing gloom. A hip Parisian who speaks his mind, chain-smokes and loves to win, Selignac has often found himself behind every other local hit, with bold

Ryan Reynolds Enraged Denzel Washington When His Phone Rang During Emotional ‘Safe House’ Scene: ‘Who the F—‘s Phone Is That?’

Ryan Reynolds took the stage at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 5 for a discussion about his career following the premiere of the documentary he produced, “John Candy: I Like Me” (via Entertainment Weekly). Among the “Deadpool” star’s many anecdotes as an actor

Biden selects Delaware as site of presidential library, begins fundraising push

Former President Biden selected his home state of Delaware as the site for his presidential library, tasking a group of friends and former aides with beginning a fundraising push to complete the venture. The library’s governing board, greenlighted by the Joe and Jill

Final Fantasy Tactics remake director reveals the NES game he can’t put down

Final Fantasy Tactics remake director Kazutoyo Maehiro loves a truly deep-cut NES game starring a '90s Disney duo.

NSW locks in great koala national park and brings in immediate ban on logging

Minns government to create one of the largest national parks in the state as forest advocates welcome ‘historic’ victory Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Minns government has confirmed its long-awaited great koala national park, announcing it

Loss of koala habitat shows ‘total failure’ of nature laws, conservationists say

More habitat has been given up legally in 2025 so far than any other year since the animals were listed as threatened, analysis shows Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More clearing of koala habitat has been approved under Australia’s nature laws in

Crossing Bass Strait in a boat made entirely of rubbish – video

Samuel McLennan has spent two years salvaging fish farm waste and other marine debris from Tasmanian shores for his oceangoing vessel. McLennan's boat, which he named Heart, has slowly made its way across the Bass Strait to Victoria. Otis Filley joined McLennan aboard for part

As US retreats from global health, corporations must fill the void

Corporate America has the opportunity to step up and fill the void left by the US government's retreat from global health leadership, creating a healthier world and securing market positions for generations to come.

Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy on Filming at an Active Volcano for Their Gonzo Action-Adventure ‘Sacrifice’

Chris Evans and Anya Taylor-Joy began most days filming their new movie, “Sacrifice,” by hiking up the side of a volcano in Santorini, Greece. “You’re just looking around at the majesty of the world,” Evans says of the panoramic view. “It’s easy to completely lose yourself, as

Cable snapped before Lisbon funicular crash, investigators say

The rest of the mechanism worked properly, says a preliminary statement into the crash which killed 16 people.

Please Don’t Destroy Reunites For First Time Since John Higgins’ ‘SNL’ Exit, Confirms Staying Together: ‘It’s PDD Forever Baby!’

Please Don’t Destroy isn’t going anywhere. The “Saturday Night Live” comedy trio, comprised of Ben Marshall, Martin Herlihy and John Higgins, reunited Friday night in Portland for the first time since “SNL” disbanded the group in a major cast shake-up. However, according to an

March descends on DC against Trump takeover

Thousands of people descended on the White House during a Saturday march from Malcolm X Park to Lafayette Park in protest of the Trump administration’s crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital. Demonstrators entitled the effort “We Are All DC,” representing the potential

Indie favourite Jarmusch beats Gaza war film to Venice top prize

A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched the top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docudrama about the Gaza war took second. Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" starring Cate Blanchett, Adam

Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize

A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second. Jarmusch's "Father Mother Sister Brother" starring Cate Blanchett, Adam

I’m middle class, but feel like I’m always on the brink of financial collapse — how do I finally pull ahead?

‘I Wanted to Live on for Hamnet’: Jacobi Jupe Breaks Down in Tears, Consoled by Co-Stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal

Twelve-year-old Jacobi Jupe, who plays the title role in “Hamnet,” broke down in tears mid-interview at the Variety studio at the Toronto Film Festival, describing the devastation of embodying William Shakespeare’s ill-fated son, and calling the experience “life-changing.” “It

Goldman Sachs revamps S&P 500 target for 2026

Venice Film Festival 2025: Golden Lion to ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ by Jim Jarmusch

‘Father Mother Sister Brother,’ Jim Jarmusch’s elevated cringe comedy, wins the Golden Lion in Venice Film Festival 2025.

UK police arrest 150 people in latest Palestine Action demo

Some 150 people were arrested in London on Saturday during a tense protest in support of the Palestine Action group, which has been banned under terror laws, police said. Several hundred people demonstrated in front of the UK parliament, with some holding placards that read: "I

Here's how you can get tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the first phase of ticket sales open for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The CDC needed a thorough housecleaning to restore trust

The CDC has been accused of manipulating data, censoring debate, and colluding with Big Tech to silence dissenting physicians, betraying its mission to protect Americans from infectious disease and necessitating a top-to-bottom house cleaning to restore trust.

Scott Perry calls drug trafficking 'acts of war' in defense of US moves in Caribbean

Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) on Saturday defended the Trump administration's moves in the Caribbean, suggesting Venezuela is working with Russia to traffic drugs into the U.S. "One of the biggest concerns I think is, of course, that Venezuela is now a puppet state for Russia, and

Life is Strange is finally getting the streaming TV show treatment a decade after it came out

Amazon has officially greenlit a Life is Strange TV series for Prime Video.

Elite Amazon sellers explain how they pick which high-upside products to focus on

Christopher Woodrow Tapped as Chairman of Eli Roth’s The Horror Section (EXCLUSIVE)

Christopher Woodrow has been appointed chairman of the board of Eli Roth’s The Horror Section. In his new role, Woodrow will work alongside Roth and CEO Jon Schnaars to shape the company’s strategic vision and drive growth. He will lead efforts to secure significant investment

Cillian Murphy Is Taking a Christopher Nolan Break for ‘The Odyssey’ but Is ‘So Excited to See It’ and Jokes: ‘I Have ROMO: Relief of Missing Out’

Cillian Murphy has appeared in six Christopher Nolan movies, including 2023’s “Oppenheimer,” which earned them both Oscars. But the cinematic collaborators are taking a break, as Murphy won’t appear in Nolan’s next epic, his upcoming adaptation of “The Odyssey.” While Murphy

MIT scientists uncover shocking origin of the moon’s magnetic scars

For decades, scientists have puzzled over why lunar rocks show signs of strong magnetism when the moon itself has no global magnetic field today. New simulations suggest the answer may lie in a powerful asteroid impact billions of years ago.

West Point Association of Graduates Cancels Award Ceremony Intended to Honor Tom Hanks

The West Point Association of Graduates has canceled an award ceremony intended to honor two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, according to the Washington Post. The move comes as President Donald Trump has continued to intervene with Ivy League institutions and military academies

Austin parents whose daughter died at Camp Mystic speak out

EXCLUSIVE (KXAN) — An Austin family whose eight-year-old daughter Linnie was killed at Camp Mystic in Texas two months ago amid deadly flooding, is speaking out in an exclusive interview. "Linnie was so special," her mom, Callie McCown, told KXAN Investigates, describing their

Jim Cramer flips the playbook on the S&P 500

Pritzker hits Trump over deportation meme: 'This is not a joke. This is not normal'

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) lambasted President Trump on Saturday for joking about immigration enforcement efforts, including plans to target Chicago, calling the president a "wannabe dictator." "The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American

Treasury bonds aren’t the safe haven they’ve been in the past — and taxpayers will pay a price

I almost lost a D&D player by forgetting a fundamental Dungeon Master rule

As a Dungeon Master, sometimes you'll have to take stuff away from your players. How do you handle something that could shatter your DnD group?

Extra-judicial military killing is not a legitimate answer to drug trafficking

President Trump has just made perhaps his most dangerous assault on the rule of law. He proudly announced that he directed the U.S. military to kill 11 alleged drug smugglers in their boat on the high seas of the Caribbean, excitedly showing a video of the lethal strike. The

Trump has ‘iron-clad’ stomach for political risk: UK ambassador Peter Mandelson

British Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson praised President Trump for having an “iron-clad” stomach when taking political risks, arguing that Brexit has allowed the U.K. to forge closer ties with the U.S. “The President may not follow the traditional rulebook or