Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, whose “The Voice of Hind Rajab” is a contender in the 2026 Oscars for Best International Feature, will receive a special tribute at Italy’s Biografilm Festival, the unique event billed as a cinematic celebration of human lives. Ben Hania –
“Drink hot water” has become an unlikely life philosophy on TikTok, as countless users track their journey towards “being” or “becoming Chinese.” All of this is part of a broader social media trend dubbed “Chinamaxxing.” Out of context it may seem strange: thousands of
While at the center of a tug-of-war between Paramount Skydance and Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery reported its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings results Thursday. According to the David Zaslav-led company, WBD narrowed its losses to $252 million during the October-December quarter
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.
By Amina Ismail BRUSSELS - Feb 26 (Reuters) - Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as cuts in funding have hit humanitarian access and tracking
Thinktank proposes councils stop using private contractors in attempt to improve quality and spending Councils should train up their own workers to install insulation in England’s draughty houses, and offer home upgrades street by street, beginning in the most deprived areas,
As fish stocks dwindle, surf tourism may offer a lifeline to traditional caballitos de totora fishers, whose vessels are thought to be among the first ever used to ride waves Just before dawn, in a scene that has repeated itself over thousands of years on the north coast of
The Apple TV series is catching up with the movies while also trying to surprise viewers with a new threat.
People who prefer structured, rule-based explanations may find conspiracy theories appealing because they offer a clear, ordered explanation for events that feel chaotic. New research led by Flinders University has found that understanding how someone processes information can
Meta says it will help parents support their children - but safety campaigners have accused them of "passing the buck".
A major landmark has been reached in the construction of two of the Royal Navy’s new Type 31 frigates as one was rolled out of the build hall while the first steel was cut the other. Forces.net is reporting that HMS Active, the second vessel in the Inspiration-class, came out
Senior heads across the U.K.’s news landscape have come together to form a coalition in the face of AI’s growing influence. In an open letter, BBC director-general Tim Davie, Financial Times CEO Jon Slade, The Guardian CEO Anna Bateson, Sky News executive chairman David Rhodes,
Perikatan Nasional’s chairman Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar will however have an uphill battle to persuade non-Muslim voters to support the coalition, analysts tell CNA.
Iceland was supposed to vote on joining the EU in 2027. Now? That vote might happen this August. Why the sudden rush? Two words: Donald Trump.
The Oscar winning actor shared his prediction that Donald Trump “will never leave” office. He also attended a counter State Of The Union event during which he said he felt “betrayed by my country”.
A cosmopolitan community of digital nomads have been drawn to Bansko by its co-working spaces, high-end restaurants and active lifestyle.
"In an 1874 paper, Georg Cantor proved that there are different sizes of infinity and changed math forever. A trove of newly unearthed letters shows that it was also an act of plagiarism."
The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.
President Trump is pushing for a diplomatic solution with Iran while also warning of potential military action, as high-stakes talks take place in Geneva with the clock ticking on a potential deal.
HANGZHOU, China, Feb 26 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrapped up his two-day visit to China on Thursday hailing \"good cooperation\" with Beijing but pointing to overcapacity by Chinese exporters that have taken a growing share of German markets.
Scientists have used the tragic reality of roadkill to study the spread of invasive species, track animals’ dining habits and even discover new species
Experts say that to win a game like The Traitors, competitors should look for verbal clues over physical ones—and be friendly and open
Offering “peaceful coexistence or eternal confrontation,” North Korea’s leader said he would only restart talks if the U.S. ends “hostile” policies and accepts Pyongyang’s nuclear status.
Uber is teaming up with Irish drone company Manna, which already delivers small objects, such as phone chargers or medication, to people in Dublin and Ireland in roughly three minutes.
Despite overall tobacco use decline, vaping and novel tobacco products are driving increased use among young people in Europe, according to the World Health Organization.
The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective are “dissolutions” at dismantling extremist networks?
The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The University of Nairobi has officially launched the Africa Centre for the Study of Russia, a new academic hub aimed at deepening research, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement between Africa and the Russian Federation.
35 X accounts and nine Tumblr channels portrayed the Japan PM as illegitimate and militaristic.
This year’s announcement of the ten leading MEPs in European health policy was also an opportunity to reflect on what leadership means in 2026. MEP Tilly Metz said that while 2025 marked important legislative developments — from the pharma package to growing momentum on
[africancourt] The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Court) was established in terms of Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereinafter referred to as
By Francois Murphy VIENNA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The United States hopes talks with Iran in Geneva will produce an agreement to prevent Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons, and President Donald Trump has amassed forces in the Middle East to increase pressure on the Islamic Republic
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Posts claiming that tea made with the leaves of the neem plant can kill intestinal parasites and cure a host of other ailments are circulating on Instagram. But there is not enough evidence to support the use of these home remedies.