Indonesia eyeing e-commerce ban for those under 16, says minister
The Indonesian ban initially targeted eight “high risk” platforms.
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‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Byung-hun Boards Martial Arts Film ‘Nambeol’
Lee Byung-hun, known internationally for “Squid Game” and “No Other Choice,” has been cast in the lead role of “Nambeol” (working title), a martial arts action film set in the early Joseon Dynasty that will mark the feature directing debut of veteran DP Lee Mo-gae. Hive Media
Chrome’s AI features may be hogging 4GB of your computer storage
Google Chrome may be taking up more of your storage than expected thanks to a large on-device AI model file that, in some cases, is being automatically downloaded to the browser's system folders. Users who have noticed unexplained drops in their available desktop device storage
G7 trade talks target critical minerals as US-EU tariff rift strains unity
PARIS, May 6 - Group of Seven trade ministers meeting in Paris on Wednesday sought common ground on securing critical mineral supplies that are dominated by China, but fresh U.S. tariff threats against European Union-made cars risked straining unity.
Cannes Best Director Winner Miguel Gomes’ Long-Awaited War Drama ‘Savagery’ Brought to Market by Luxbox (EXCLUSIVE)
Finally. First announced in 2020, “Savagery” (“Selvajaria”) the most ambitious and long cherished project of Cannes Best Director Award winner Miguel Gomes (“Grand Tour, “Arabian Nights,” “Tabu”) will be brought to market at next week’s Cannes Festival by Paris-based sales
UAE denies involvement in Sudan airport attack
CAIRO, May 6 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates denied allegations by Sudan that an Emirati drone had been used in an attack on Khartoum airport on Monday launched from Ethiopia, according to a statement by a UAE official late on Tuesday. Sudan has long accused the UAE of
Life is Strange director says her official adaptation will honor the game
Horror director Karyn Kusama (The Invitation, Jennifer's Body) shares her approach to bringing Don't Nod's narrative time-travel game to TV.
‘John Wick’-Style Belgian Thriller ‘Paradise’ Gets Cannes Market Sales Push With Blue Finch (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has boarded worldwide sales rights – excluding Benelux – to “Paradise,” a Belgian action crime thriller directed by Bob Colaers, ahead of the Cannes Film Market. The film is currently in production and is expected to wrap in late Q3 2026. Kinepolis Film
Xbox appoints new internal leaders and ditches Copilot AI
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said Copilot does not 'align' with where the division is heading.
Art Workers Plan Venice Biennale Strike
Cultural groups call for a “boycott of the genocide pavilion,” shows to see in Los Angeles, memes from the out-of-touch Met Gala, and more.
US pauses guiding ships through Hormuz, cites Iran deal hopes
President Donald Trump said he was pausing the US military operation to guide stranded commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz shortly after it began, citing a chance to seal a deal that would end two months of war with Iran. The US leader said Washington's blockade of
Mubi Acquires Lukas Dhont’s WWI-Set Cannes Competition Film ‘Coward’ for Multiple Territories
With the Cannes Film Festival’s red carpet carpet still almost a week away from being laid, Mubi has swooped on another film set to compete for the Palme d’Or. The arthouse distributor and production company has acquired all rights to Lukas Dhont’s “Coward” for the U.K.,
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Expands KVIFF Industry Days, Its Program for Film Professionals
The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival has expanded its program for film professionals, KVIFF Industry Days, which runs July 5-8 at Kaiserbad, an elegant venue in the Czech spa town. KVIFF Promises Broadens Its International ScopeThe platform formerly known as KVIFF Eastern
Karlovy Vary Fest Expands Industry Days With Book-to-Screen Program, Broadens Scope of Renamed KVIFF Promises
Topics discussed in various industry sessions will include the likes of high-quality production values, the ethics of true crime stories and alternative film distribution.
China condemns Eswatini for being 'kept and fed' by Taiwan in travel row
China and Taiwan have long traded accusations of "dollar diplomacy" to win support from developing countries.
Pro-Kremlin lawyer’s turn against Putin reveals rift in Russian power circles
Ilya Remeslo was put in a psychiatric hospital after criticizing Vladimir Putin. Now free, he said that he will not stop his crusade against the Russian president.
Joan Chen Thriller ‘The Evil Inside’ Boarded by Vorteks for Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Vorteks, the genre arm of Dubai-based sales outfit Cercamon, has boarded international rights outside Taiwan for “The Evil Inside,” a psychological thriller directed by Lingo Hsieh and starring Joan Chen. The film, currently in post-production, will be shopped to buyers at the
US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports
May 6 (Reuters) - The White House believes it is getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. officials and two other
Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea
Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired an anti-ship missile at a decommissioned Philippine Navy ship about 75km off the coast of Paoay in the northern Philippines, which faces the South China Sea.
China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.
Cambodia says strife in South-east Asia could crimp energy crisis response
Internal friction over tension between Thailand and Cambodia has complicated the energy crisis.
China condemns Eswatini for being ‘kept and fed’ by Taiwan in travel row
Former Swaziland is one of just 12 countries with formal diplomatic ties to Taiwan.
Japan fires missile in joint drill with US, allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea
The drill took place as Manila and Tokyo began talks on a potential defence equipment transfer.
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war: - China calls for 'complete' end to war - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an end to hostilities in the Middle East and for the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz "as soon as possible", during talks
Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what visitors need to know
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s centuries-old heritage and a growing, creative hospitality scene are helping to establish the Balkan nation as one of Europe’s emerging travel destinations.
Rubio is right about Iran’s economic nuke — that’s the problem
A German naval vessel named the Fulda is in the Mediterranean, ready to do the one thing without which the Strait of Hormuz cannot physically reopen: find and clear the mines Iran planted and has since lost track of, the ones the US Pentagon told Congress could take six months
Middle East conflict set to test ASEAN unity as leaders gather in Cebu for summit
Tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted energy supply chains, raising fresh risks for Southeast Asia.
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Five short entries a day. It’s easy to imagine that if you do this 200 workdays in a row, your career will advance. And it makes it easier to prepare for your annual review or that next job interview. Like most habits, the hardest part is committing to begin.
1,000 Years of Medieval European History in 20 Minutes
More than a few medievalists object to the term “Dark Ages” as applied to the period in which they specialize. That can seem wishful in light of most comparisons between medieval times and the Renaissance that came afterward, or indeed, the era of the Roman Empire that came
When strength in numbers stops working: Climate extremes rewrite monkey society in Costa Rica
As climate change intensifies, scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about how animals will cope with a more unpredictable world. One way to gain insight is by studying how animals have already responded to natural climate fluctuations. But for long-lived, social
Radical shifts to sustainability call for a new kind of legal thinking, researchers argue
Individual environmental laws, such as those related to the climate or nature conservation, are not sufficient on their own to resolve environmental crises. A new international study led by the University of Eastern Finland calls for decisive changes to the core structures of
'Indian Niño' drove record heat in 2023 and 2024, new study finds
In 2023 and 2024, Earth's average global surface temperature spiked nearly 0.3 degrees Celsius above what was already expected from climate change. Each year was declared the hottest on record and coincided with deadly wildfires, heat waves and historic numbers of
Nicholas Galitzine and Ella Purnell Thriller ‘The Return of Stanley Atwell’ Reveals First Look as Damian Lewis Joins Cast
Ella Purnell and Nicholas Galitzine give their best aristocratic snarls in the first look from the “seductive” thriller “The Return of Stanley Atwell.” Now in production in the U.K. and Malta, the film has also welcomed Damian Lewis to the cast, the “Band of Brothers” and
