Europe’s airlines face jet fuel shift as safety concerns grow
Potential jet fuel shortages due to the war in Iran could force a shift in fuel types, raising operational and safety risks across airlines and airports.
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Indonesia detains over 200 foreigners over trading scam
Their victims were mostly located in Europe and Vietnam, said the authorities.
AMC Global Media Takes $4 Million Restructuring Charge in Q1, Streaming Revenue Rises
AMC Global Media (recently rebranded from AMC Networks) reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings Friday, showing streaming revenue rose even as overall paid subscribers ticked down. Per AMC, streaming subscribers were down 1% year-over-year to 10.1 million during the
Spanish Horror Label Noir Hollow Launches at Cannes, Presents First Feature With ‘Money Heist’ Star Jaime Lorente (EXCLUSIVE)
New Spanish horror film production label Noir Hollow is making its international debut at the Cannes Film Market’s Fantastic Pavilion with the premiere of “The House of Monsters,” starring Jaime Lorente of “Elite” and “Money Heist” fame and veteran actor Antonio Resines (“The
Louis Paxton’s Scottish Comedy ‘The Incomer’ Set to Open Edinburgh Film Festival, Lands at Focus Features for International
“The Incomer,” Louis Paxton’s debut feature starring Domhnall Gleeson, has been picked up by Focus Features for international rights and is now also set to open this year’s Edinburgh Film Festival. The Scottish folk-comedy-drama, focussing on the clash between a pair of
Hostages taken in bank robbery in western Germany, police say
The hostage takers and at least one captive were believed to be holed up inside the bank's vault, the Bild newspaper reported.
Andy Serkis says 'there has always been that snobbery' when it comes to videogame acting, but the times are changing thanks to games like Expedition 33
"I don't see any difference between that and acting in films or on stage or TV."
Hantavirus outbreak: what you need to know about virus risks at sea
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise in the Atlantic has raised questions about the health risks at sea.
‘Fiume o Morte!’ Wins First-Ever Documentary Grand Prix from International Film Critics Organization
“Fiume o morte!,” directed by Igor Bezinović, was awarded the FIPRESCI Documentary Grand Prix Thursday during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Millennium Docs Against Gravity, the second-largest documentary film festival in Europe. The award honors the best documentary film of
Massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Mandalay, says Myanmar
The Mogok rubies are the most expensive in the world.
‘Everything went black. Then fire poured down’: one man’s terror onboard a ship hit in the Iran war
In an exclusive interview, a seafarer describes the strike on the MKD Vyom in the Gulf of Oman that killed his friend and crewmate, Dixit Solanki The blast tore through the engine room of the tanker MKD Vyom without warning on the morning of 1 March. “There were immense shock
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City review - the best TMNT game in years
TMNT: Empire City, the first VR Ninja Turtles game, is an action-packed, immersive, nostalgic experience. Read our TMNT: Empire City review for more.
Brown bears rescued from harsh captivity conditions in Armenia
Bears rescued from captivity in Armenia are recovering at a wildlife refuge after being kept in poor conditions as status symbols.
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"On any given day I was seen as both valuable and disposable, sometimes oscillating between these in the same hour."
Domhnall Gleeson-Starring ‘The Incomer,’ Louis Paxton’s Debut Film, to Open Edinburgh Film Fest
Focus Features has picked up the international rights on the British comedy, which won Paxton Sundance's Next Innovator Award in January.
AI scamming ain't brain surgery, but even neurosurgeons get fooled
Americans lost more than ten billion dollars to fraud in 2023, and job scams are among the fastest-growing kinds.
US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
The price of jet fuel most European airlines currently use has jumped by half since the start of the war.
Transcript: Trump Cornered as Damning Leaks Expose Fresh War Blunders
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 8 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. The Washington Post is
Resident Evil Requiem free DLC Leon Must Die Forever is out now
Capcom stealth-launched an update for RE9 overnight, adding the new combat minigame mode which unlocks after completing the story.
Has Trump lost his appetite for war?
In today’s issue: ▪ U.S., Iran exchange strikes ▪ Court strikes down Trump tariffs ▪ Hantavirus concerns ▪ Clarence Thomas’s milestone President Trump's latest push for a relatively narrow peace deal with Iran has both supporters and critics asking if he’s really prepared to
Rotterdam Title ‘Roid’ Sold to Australia and New Zealand as Screenxcope, DeshiEvents Plan June Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Screenxcope has acquired Australian and New Zealand rights to “Roid,” partnering with DeshiEvents for a theatrical release slated for early June across both territories. The Bangladeshi drama had its premiere as a Tiger Competition selection at International Film Festival
After 20 rounds of sanctions, the EU finally sees cracks in the Russian economy
Europeans are taking credit for the growing signs of strain in the Russian economy. Does that mean sanctions are working? It's complicated.
Pawel Pawlikowski, Lukas Dhont, Rodrigo Sorogoyen Among 4,700 Signatories of Open Letter Sounding Alarm Ahead of Cannes Over Planned EU Film Funding Overhaul
Cannes-bound directors Pawel Pawlikowski (“Fatherland”), Lukas Dhont (“Coward”) and Rodrigo Sorogoyen (“The Beloved”) are among the more than 4,700 film personalities who have signed an open letter calling for the European Union to backpedal on its plans to make major changes
Iran seizes oil tanker Ocean Koi in Gulf of Oman, state media says
DUBAI, May 8 - Iran has seized the oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman over an alleged attempt to disrupt Iran's oil exports, Iranian state media said on Friday, quoting an army statement.
Scientists make AI play Battleship to help it do science better
AI models and people played “collaborative” Battleship to test strategies for efficiently solving problems
Is Pluto a planet? That’s asking the wrong question
The problem with Pluto isn’t its planetary or nonplanetary status—it’s our insistence on declaring the world must be one or the other
A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys
A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects millions and often leads to dialysis. In a clinical trial involving 150 patients, researchers found that lubiprostone, a medication normally used to
Portuguese man's body found inside crocodile in South Africa
South African authorities shot the animal and hoisted it from a river in order to recover the man's remains. The identity of the man, a Portuguese businessman, was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Microsoft exec. confirms Windows 11 is just as full of old code as you suspected: 'We were thinking flying cars and moon stations by the year 2026, not Win32'
"Did anyone in the '90s expect Win32 to still be a first-class API surface in the year 2026? And I think I can safely answer, no."
Africa: Opinion - Pragmatism Driving Africa's Quiet Yuan Shift
[Capital FM] Across much of the Western financial press, Africa's growing use of China's renminbi (RMB) is often framed through the lens of geopolitics, expanding Chinese influence and shifting global alliances. Yet beneath the political framing lies a far more practical story,
Instagram is dropping end-to-end encrypted chats. This is what is changing
Instagram is ending end-to-end encrypted chats amid child safety concerns, but what does the change actually mean for your DMs?
Putin is ready to talk with EU but won't make the first move, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, May 8 - Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to negotiate with \"everyone\", including the Europeans, the Kremlin said on Friday after the Financial Times reported that European Union leaders were preparing for potential talks.
Switch 2 price increase to $500 coming in September
Nintendo has announced that it will raise the cost of the Switch 2 to $499.99 from Sep. 1 in the US, along with increases in Canada, Europe, and Japan
Kyoto murder suspect says he killed adopted son after being told he is ‘not real father’: Sources
The police said they obtained information indicating the suspect and victim had been on bad terms.
Charli xcx Releases ‘Rock Music’ Video — Is It Rock, or Is It Not Rock? Fans Agree: The Answer Is Yes
Charli xcx has released her new single and video, “Rock Music,” and at two minutes, its brevity stands in stark contrast to the outsize amount of discussion it will spark about her new direction in the post-“Brat” era. Most crucially, fans now have a chance to decide whether
Meloni meets Rubio as Iran war strains Italy-US ties
By Crispian Balmer ROME, May 8 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday at a moment of unusual strain between her government and President Donald Trump's administration, driven largely by the war with Iran. Rubio is in
South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
Airline emissions in Europe top pre-Covid levels despite pledge to decarbonise
Promises to cut emissions and use more fuel-efficient planes fail to stop rise, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% up on 2019 Emissions from flying in Europe have now passed pre-pandemic levels, with Ryanair’s carbon footprint 50% higher than in 2019, research has shown. Total
Gulf clash threatens hopes for quick US-Iran deal
A new clash between US and Iranian forces in the Gulf dented optimism for a negotiated peace Friday, despite President Donald Trump insisting a shaky truce was still holding while the sides inch towards a deal. US Central Command said Iranian forces had launched missiles,
Dublin to Belfast train journeys set to drop below two hours in €700m rail overhaul
A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.
Music meets wellness: Edinburgh Fringe 2026 will have theatre inside UK’s biggest sauna
The “Sauna Theatre” will be the first of its kind in the UK, providing an immersive experience for wellness and culture fans alike.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Victory Day ceasefire
The two sides report responding to hundreds of drone attacks, just hours into a truce to cover celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
What is happening on the hantavirus ship? Passengers speak out as ship approaches Europe
Passengers aboard the hantavirus-affected ship report on life on board, describing conditions during the ongoing situation.
Commerzbank axes 3,000 jobs in an attempt to fight off UniCredit takeover bid
Commerzbank wants to cut a further 3,000 jobs and at the same time significantly increase its profit targets. The reorganisation is the bank's response to the takeover ambitions of the major Italian bank UniCredit.
Africa: Emma Wenani Named Among Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2026
[Ghanaian Times] Emma Wenani, Chief Director of Global Media Alliance, has been named among the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa 2026, a recognition by Ascent Club that celebrates bold, audacious and high-impact women shaping the continent's corporate landscape.
Even seven-year-old GPUs will be able to run Subnautica 2, according to its latest system requirements
And launch is only a week out.
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".
China's foreign ministry denounces UK spy convictions as 'political farce'
The high-profile case exposed how ex-police superintendent Bill Yuen and Peter Wai conducted "shadow policing" operations on British soil targeting Hong Kong dissidents.