China artists quit South Korea exhibition over Taiwan row
It comes after organisers of the Gwangju Biennale allowed "Taiwan" to be used in the name of an exhibition.
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Ursula Meier on English-Language Debut ‘Quiet Land,’ and How Gillian Anderson Inspired Her to Tell an ‘American Story’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Swiss French filmmaker Ursula Meier (“The Line”) is prepping her long-gestating English-language debut, “Quiet Land,” a detective story-cum-romantic drama set in Big Sky country that she’ll be taking to the Venice Gap-Financing Market from Sept. 4 – 6. The film tells the story
Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved
The 29-week scheme for those aged five to 18 will run from February and is expected to cost £7.6m.
Politicians are letting AI write speeches and laws without telling voters, study says
Researchers found AI-written text in up to 15% of parliamentary speeches in the UK and Sweden, with zero disclosure to voters.
The Killers’ hit ‘Mr Brightside’ continues to break records and reaches 520 weeks in the UK Chart
More than 20 years since its release, this song remains the indie rock anthem that just won’t go away...
Jeff Goldblum to Host ‘SNL U.K.’ Season 2 Premiere
“SNL U.K.” has brought out a big gun to launch its second season, with “Jurassic Park” icon Jeff Goldblum set as host for the opening episode. Goldblum — a regular to the U.K., where he shot both “Wicked” films and toured earlier this year with his band — will take to the stage
Trump Somehow Mad at Stick Figure
Joel Shapiro sculpture removed at the Kennedy Center, how Snoopy unleashed America's imagination, the untold history of Black American dyeing traditions, and more.
Trump, AI industry go on offensive to counter data center backlash
President Trump and the AI industry are going on the offensive, attempting to bolster support for data centers as they contend with a groundswell of public opposition that has swept across party lines. Trump has not shied away from embracing the controversial server warehouses
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Jon Ronson
The author of The Castle likes his music in a time capsule and silence in his home—but definitely not in his stories.
Some Republicans are planning to skip Trump’s GOP convention
Republicans are cautiously approaching the party’s midterm convention next week as President Trump spirals in polls, with some candidates and lawmakers deciding to skip the gathering all together. The dynamic underscores how worried Republicans are about Trump’s own brand
Sand holds edge over Lahn in Iowa governor's race while Hinson leads Turek for Senate: Poll
Democratic state auditor Rob Sand is leading Republican businessman Zach Lahn in the tense Iowa governor’s race, new polling shows, while Democrat Josh Turek trails Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson in the wide-open Senate race. A new Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media Iowa
Lagos: US envoy counting on Nigeria to shape Washington’s Africa future
Returning to Nigeria’s commercial capital after three years away, the United States’ consul-general in Lagos, Brandon Hudspeth, eyes a billion-dollar trade relationship, Nollywood and Afrobeats to redefine Washington’s Africa playbook.
Jeffries faces tricky balancing act on Democratic defectors
This week’s stunning defection by two centrist Democrats has posed a dilemma for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) — now caught between liberals calling for scalps and others in the party urging restraint ahead of the midterms. From the left, Jeffries is facing
Hegseth headed for clash with GOP senators as frustrations grow
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is on a collision course with GOP senators as key lawmakers have major concerns about the turnover of senior staff, the lack of a clear plan for ending the Iran war, and the failure of the administration to reach out to Democrats to build
Democratic senators ask McMahon for details on student loan administration spending
Four Democratic senators sent a letter Wednesday to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, calling for her to share details on how her department used $1 billion in funding intended for student loan administration. The letter, authored by Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Jeff Merkley
CDC, Pennsylvania's growing feud over measles: 4 things to know
Pennsylvania health officials last week announced two unvaccinated people died from measles-associated conditions, including an infant. But the announcement was just the beginning of a growing political controversy that’s pitting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
China’s pressure campaign against Japan is backfiring badly
A few days ago, the Chinese government had the opportunity to reverse the current downturn in China-Japan relations, the worst in years. A delegation of Japanese lawmakers representing the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition parties Komeito and Centrist Reform
Third Way rolls out “new economic bargain” platform for Dems
The platform consists of what the group calls 20 “ambitious and ruthlessly pragmatic” ideas, shared first with POLITICO, targeting working-class voters.
Sandra Hüller to Play Male German Writer Wolfgang Herrndorf in Maria Schrader’s ‘Work and Structure’ for Studiocanal
Sandra Hüller will star in “Arbeit und Struktur” (“Work and Structure”), Maria Schrader’s adaptation of the acclaimed autobiographical work by German writer and artist Wolfgang Herrndorf. The movie will be produced by Komplizen Film (“Sentimental Value”) and co-produced by
Putin's autocratic regime not enough to freeze assets of Russia-linked companies, EU's court rules
Autocratic rule alone is not enough to freeze the assets of Russia-linked firms, the EU's top court has said in an influential ruling on Thursday. National authorities need solid, objective proof of actual control.
Lithuania will act fast to a war footing if Russia attacks it, Foreign Minister Budrys says
Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys was speaking on the sidelines of a European Ministers meeting in Ireland. EU ministers were joined by Ukrainian, British, Icelandic, Norwegian and Canadian counterparts where a deteriorating European security situation was top
Political courtship deepens between PAS and UMNO as both pressure Anwar for earlier polls
PM Anwar Ibrahim’s administration faces a critical test when the budget is tabled in October.
Malaysia wants ASEAN to rethink its haze pact, but here is why breaking the cycle could be tough
More than two decades after ASEAN adopted its transboundary haze agreement, experts say its 2030 haze-free goal could be hard to achieve without stronger enforcement and accountability.
'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
Philippines looks beyond US ties as Trump tests alliances
The Philippines’ foreign policy is “evolving”, says the country’s top diplomat.
Corsair HS35 v3 review
A very affordable mid-range headset that pulls off everything with aplomb, offering no surprises whether good or bad.
Bond markets are repricing Fed independence, not just inflation
By almost every explanation on offer for the bond selloff underway treats it as a familiar story wearing a new coat. Too much debt, too much deficit, inflation refusing to die down. All are true. But none of it fully explains why yields are climbing this fast and this broadly
Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
Seoul police uncover human fat, blood from cosmetic procedures dumped in sinks and toilets
In some cases, human tissue waste was mixed with general medical waste before disposal.
Movie Marketing and Publicity Expert Rob Deacon Sets Up Phoenix Film Finance (EXCLUSIVE)
Movie marketing and publicity specialist Rob Deacon has set up Phoenix Film Finance to leverage his expertise in the industry to make an impact on the independent production scene. Phoenix will seek to support British independent film production via cash flowing the Independent
Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Arashi Doc Leads Prime Video Japan Slate as Top Execs Unveil Country Strategy (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video is doubling its investment in Japanese original content over the next two years, according to three of the streamer’s top executives, who detailed a slate led by a documentary on boy band Arashi’s reunion tour and subsequent conclusion from Kore-eda Hirokazu, in an
Farming experts tout 'conscious' food systems to fix agriculture woes
Farmers around the world are struggling with the impact of climate change, financial pressures and depleted soil—and industry experts say bringing consumers closer to the people who produce their food could provide a solution.
El Niño to be 'very strong' and last until February, UN climate agency warns
El Niño tends to peak late in the year but heat in the oceans releases more slowly into the atmosphere, pushing up global temperatures the following year.
West Nile virus: 290 cases and 24 deaths in Greece — Cyprus calls for calm
Pressure on Greek hospitals remains high. In Cyprus, figures still stand at four confirmed West Nile virus cases, with two more under investigation.
China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and Temu
Beijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.
‘I Am Frankelda’ Filmmakers Roy and Arturo Ambriz Take ‘Ballad of the Phoenix’ to Venice, Share Guillermo del Toro’s Advice to ‘Go Bigger’
Mexican animators Roy and Arturo Ambriz, the groundbreaking duo behind their country’s first-ever stop-motion animated feature, are hoping to hit a high note with “Ballad of the Phoenix,” which the brothers are taking to the Venice Gap-Financing Market running Sept. 4 – 6. A
China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasures
France’s new law imposes fees on certain ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost 20 euros per garment.
What it is like to be a dog?
We have no idea. Of course, there’s plenty of behavioral data. Say this phrase, or offer that treat, and this particular dog is likely to act in a certain way. But our inclinations about what it’s actually like to be a dog are all inventions, reverse-engineered to give us a
Norway seizes Russian ship in the Arctic over Ukraine's $4.2 billion Crimea claim
Norwegian authorities have impounded a Russian-owned expedition cruise vessel in Svalbard on behalf of Ukraine's state energy company, Naftogaz, which is hunting Russian assets worldwide to collect on an arbitration award stemming from Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea.
France TV Distribution’s Mystery Drama ‘Our Missing Sons’ Set for Unifrance Rendez-Vous Market Debut
“Our Missing Sons,” a politically charged French mystery series inspired by true events, is making its international market debut at this year’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Le Havre ahead of its premiere at the Festival de la Fiction in La Rochelle. Directed by Safy Nebbou and
Bring on the drones: how a technology revolution is being rolled out across Africa’s nature reserves
As graduates of an online training course gather from across the continent, the consensus is overwhelming: computers and saving animals go together On a bitingly cold night in Lapalala Wilderness nature reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo province, Duncan Kanyakera watches as
Wes Anderson Picks Nine of His Favorite Criterion Films
Many an internet cinephile has wondered aloud if the Criterion Closet is a real place, or just a set thrown together to make videos when famous directors like Christopher Nolan, Francis Ford Coppola, or Jim Jarmusch drop by. It turns out indeed to exist, not only at Criterion’s
Electron spin unlocks magnetic control of hydrogen surface reactions
Chemical reactions at surfaces play a central role in many processes, including catalysis and materials synthesis. It is well known that the outcome of these reactions is influenced by the translational, vibrational and rotational motions of atoms and molecules. Now, a study
Heavy water's atmospheric fingerprints boost weather forecasts for up to five days
Weather forecasts rely on many different kinds of data, including temperature, humidity and wind. For the first time, researchers, including those at the University of Tokyo, have demonstrated that a long-theorized improvement to weather models—adding data on water isotopes in
‘Eklipse’ Mixes the Autobiographical and Fictional to Explore AIDS Taboos and Fear of Social Exclusion
Manuel Wetscher discusses his Venice-premiering feature directorial debut about a boy whose father is in hospital with "the gay disease" and his team's focus on giving audiences a really sensory experience.
See-Saw Films Taps Fifth Season’s Ben Irving for Joint Managing Director Role as Helen Gregory Steps Down From ‘Slow Horses’ Banner
See-Saw Films, the multi-award winning Brit TV and film banner behind “Slow Horses” and upcoming Apple original feature “Tenzing,” has hired Ben Irving as managing director. Irving joins from Fifth Season, where he is currently creative director of international scripted, and
Ena Sendijarevic’s Witch Hunt Drama’ ‘The Possessed’ Rounds Out Cast as Trio of Rising Stars Join Ariane Labed (EXCLUSIVE)
“The Possessed,” the third feature by Bosnian-Dutch writer/director Ena Sendijarević, has completed casting as the film moves toward principal photography, with a trio of hot talents boarding the project. Suzy Bemba, Khalil Gharbia and Ji-Min Park, whose credits span the
Microsoft discloses Azure revenue as part of major financial reporting changes
Microsoft is changing how it reports its finances to investors by splitting its businesses into two segments and disclosing quarterly revenue for its Azure cloud business for the first time. The changes are meant to reflect the ongoing impact of AI on Microsoft and how the
China urges France to ‘halt’ fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasures
The law, which came into effect on Sept 1, imposes fees on certain items.