Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes between the army and Kurdish fighters forced thousands of civilians to flee. The violence, which has killed at least 21 people, is the worst to erupt since the Islamist authorities
Comedian John Mulaney has decided to postpone his shows in Minneapolis scheduled for this weekend in the light of Wednesday’s shooting by an ICE officer. The city has seen large demonstrations after an ICE officer shot and killed a local mother and poet, Renee Nicole Good,
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 2 premiere of “The Pitt,” now streaming on HBO Max. The first season of “The Pitt” took off in a way that nobody expected — but the daunting question then became how to top it in Season 2. Luckily, its star and
MANILA, Jan 9 - Hundreds of thousands of Philippine devotees joined an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ on Friday, one of the world's largest displays of Catholic faith that this year served as a platform to criticise corrupt officials in the
"Being in the spotlight from that age, when you’re already insecure, was difficult, to say the least," Katie Leung said of being cast as Cho Chang in the blockbuster franchise.
Dominic Fike is kicking off 2026 with a cover of Primus' "South Park Theme." The musician and actor stopped by Australian radio station triple j to perform it for the Like A Version series and discuss his appreciation for the cartoon. The post Dominic Fike Covered Primus’
SEOUL, Jan 9 - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will visit South Korea between January 17 and 19 for a summit with President Lee Jae Myung, South Korea's Blue House said in a statement on Friday.
The Secret Traitor is forced to work alone, risking the lives of their fellow Traitors if one wrong move is made
SYDNEY, Jan 9 - Three people are unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires rage in the Australian state of Victoria, destroying homes and burning through vast swathes of bushland, authorities said on Friday.
During heat waves, everyday life tends to feel more difficult than on an average day. Travel and daily movement are no exception.
Dame Helen Mirren was honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award during “Golden Eve” on Thursday evening, a kickoff show to Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony. Harrison Ford served as the presenter for the honor, a perfect selection due to their longstanding relationship.
Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” is both ambitious and radical, according to the film’s composer and musician Kangding Ray. “Sirât” is Oscar shortlisted across numerous categories, including casting, cinematography, international feature, sound and original score. The film follows Luis
Two people were hospitalized on Thursday after a shooting involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in Portland, Ore., according to officials. Local police said they responded to a call from one of the people wounded at around 2:24 p.m. local time. “Officers applied a tourniquet and
Thirty years after it initially debuted in London, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts’ “Bug” is finally getting its Broadway bow. Directed by Obie Award winner David Cormer, the disturbing psychological horror thriller is an intense and unnerving examination of
"It's impossible to overstate how stupid this is," said reporter Jason Schreier, whose remarks were misconstrued.
China is the world’s fifth-largest music market, ranking two places above South Korea.
Volunteers at Farewell Spit are racing against time to get 15 live whales back into sea.
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “Maxine Hears a Confession,” the Jan. 7 episode of “Palm Royale,” now streaming on Apple TV. Through two seasons, and 18 episodes of “Palm Royale,” the single lie that brought years of cheating, stealing, marriages of convenience
A broader response is needed, with scam crimes becoming more complex and technologically driven.
It was a “Sex and the City” celebration when Sarah Jessica Parker was honored with the Carol Burnett Award during “Golden Eve: The Golden Globes Honor Helen Mirren & Sarah Jessica Parker,” which aired on Thursday night on CBS. In addition to her husband and children, Parker was
The Hollywood unions are penciling in bargaining dates for the coming months, as they prepare to negotiate with the studios about thorny issues like artificial intelligence and health coverage. SAG-AFTRA told members last month that its negotiators will sit down with the
The leaders will hold the summit in Nara City on Jan 13, followed by a dinner.
A research team led by Hiroshima University and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology have proposed a neuroendocrine mechanism in bony fish that signals ovulation from the ovaries to the brain, using the medaka fish as a model; the first step to elucidate the neural
Set against the picturesque Rocky Mountains is a city-like maze of metal and fire, where towering flare stacks glow against the dark. A deep industrial hum drifts through the night, lulling nearby residents to sleep as its presence gnaws at their health. For the people of
It’s tough to keep people on track with their medications, but a tiny radio antenna could help The post These Pills Talk to Your Doctor appeared first on Nautilus .
People in rural hamlets were urged to evacuate while they still could.
SEOUL, Jan 9 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan on January 13 and 14 for a summit with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Lee's office said in a statement on Friday.
President Trump on Thursday said his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping, would have to determine himself if he will use military force against Taiwan. The president told The New York Times regarding a potential operation led by Beijing that Xi considers Taiwan "to be a
All regions in Victoria are facing 'catastrophic' or 'extreme' fire warnings
White House officials have weighed possibly giving lump sum payments to Greenlanders in an attempt to sway them into seceding from Denmark, as the Trump administration brings back its calls to have Greenland join the U.S., Reuters reported. Government officials, including White
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate wins symbolic victory to block Trump from using military in Venezuela Five Senate Republicans voted Thursday to advance a bipartisan
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he felt “true comradely relations” with Russian president Putin.
It is a sign that Cambodia is starting to yield to pressure from China to take action against cyberscammers.
BEIJING, Jan 8 - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday and called for greater cooperation with Africa's fastest growing economy, including in infrastructure, green industry, and the digital economy.
Conventional vaccine adjuvants primarily rely on molecular binding and biochemical stimulation to activate immune responses, which often leads to limited efficacy in elderly or low-responsive populations. How to introduce physical regulation into immune activation remains an
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on Thursday slammed Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) for not casting a vote to check President Trump’s war powers two months ago after she helped advance a bipartisan resolution Thursday to block Trump from using military force against Venezuela. “Susan
Fetty Wap has been released from prison after serving three years of a six-year sentence, his rep tells Variety. The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, also confirmed on social media that he was freed from incarceration. “Home,” he wrote on Instagram Stories.
As millions of us embark on New Year pledges to eat better, exercise more and learn something new, research published today suggests hobbies could do more than improve your personal life, they could make you better at work.
Director Clint Bentley explains the origins of the song that Cave co-wrote with composer Bryce Dessner for the Netflix feature: "It surpassed anything I felt like it might be."
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump orders $200 billion mortgage bond purchase President Trump said Thursday he ordered the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds with the goal of easing
He made it to the Great White Way 15 times and worked in films including ‘Mystic Pizza’ and ‘In & Out,’ where he helped Kevin Kline “be a man.”
New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry is happy to own her reputation as a merchant of breezy, disposable beach reads, to the point that her first adult novel was plainly titled “Beach Read.” The first film adaptation of a Henry title to reach the screen, beating at
Canadian cultural resource management archaeologists—professional consultants involved in environmental assessment and compliance processes—are increasingly finding themselves in the public eye when their work intersects with the development or disaster response related
Republicans dealt the president a series of rebukes Thursday that cast fresh doubt about his sway on Capitol Hill.
Conan O’Brien recently took part in a nearly hour-long discussion with Oxford Union and criticized comedians whose material have become dominated with serious, anti-Trump commentary. The former late night host said Trump is not good for comedy at large because “comedy needs a
"How the gift of a plant helped Emma Freud finally get to know her great-grandfather."