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North China building fire kills 14
BEIJING, Nov 9 - A fire on Sunday at a high-rise building in Taiyuan, in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, killed 14 people, the state-run Xinhua news agency said on Monday.
G7 allies to assess impact of Trump's midterm setback at Paris talks
By John Irish PARIS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A G7 foreign ministers gathering in Paris on Monday will provide the first opportunity for Washington's allies to gauge whether a US midterm defeat for President Donald Trump alters the administration's approach to Ukraine, the Middle East
Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina seeks new passport in clearest sign of return
She previously said she plans to return to surrender before a court.
US big-deck amphibious push risks a Chinese missile trap
The US Navy and Marine Corps’ push to expand the amphibious fleet has reignited a fundamental strategic dilemma: whether big-deck amphibious assault ships remain indispensable power-projection assets or high-value liabilities in an era of precision strike. This month, The War
Goldwyn Bets on French WW2 Epic ‘De Gaulle’ Crossing Over to U.S. Audiences: ‘It’s the Story of an Ally’
Antonin Baudry’s two-part World War II epic about Charles de Gaulle made its U.S. premiere Saturday at the American French Film Festival in Los Angeles, drawing a seven-minute standing ovation after both installments, each running more than two and a half hours, played
Kirk finds Dave Chappelle's joke about husband's murder 'beyond disgusting'
Erika Kirk, the widow of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, condemned comedians and political commentators for joking about political violence after Dave Chappelle said during a stand-up performance that he had been in a “good mood” since her husband’s assassination.
Japanese man with ‘grudge against society’ stabs bookshop worker, police say
The 33-year-old male suspect in Osaka allegedly used a kitchen knife to stab a bookshop worker, who called police immediately afterwards.
China Box Office: ‘Traces of Justice’ Reclaims Top Spot as Local Debuts ‘Embers’ and ‘The Coffin Swap’ Arrive
New Classics Pictures’ crime procedural drama “Traces of Justice” rebounded to first place at the mainland China box office during the Nov. 6–8 weekend, collecting RMB21.5 million ($3.2 million) over the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. The performance
‘Wanted’ Broadway Review: Dazzling Cast Can’t Elevate the Musical’s Muted Narrative
One of the most beautiful things about legends and myths is they often stem from the truth. Written by playwright and lyricist Angelica Chéri and directed by Stevie Walker-Webb, the new Broadway musical “Wanted” is inspired by Chéri’s great-great aunts, Mary (Solea Pfeiffer)
‘Love Is Blind’ Creator on Protecting the Cast and Why He Chose to Keep Rob’s Attack on Production in the Final Cut
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for Season 11 of “Love Is Blind,” including the reunion, now streaming on Netflix. Another season of “Love Is Blind” has wrapped up. The Season 11 reunion dropped on Netflix on Sunday, revealing that the one couple who did say “I do”
China’s a green-tech superpower, but not yet a green civilization
At the UN climate conference in Antalya, which runs from November 9 to 20, China is the world’s clean-technology superpower. It makes most of the planet’s solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles. Its emissions have stopped rising. Few delegations carry more weight. On
Japan works to shield PM Takaichi from any Xi snub at China’s APEC summit
Tokyo will protest anything unusual planned for the conference on Nov 18 to Nov 19.
Cruise ship pianist rescued from sea after nine hours in Pacific Ocean
Two US fishermen say they spotted the man treading water around 20 miles (32km) off the Californian coast.
Trump says ‘hatred’ between Zelensky, Putin is main obstacle to ending war
President Trump said during a Sunday appearance on "60 minutes" that the "hatred between" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the primary obstacles toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News's Ross Douthat questioned
Asian stocks steady as AI, Middle East jitters recede
Asian markets and US equity futures made a steady start on Monday (Nov 9), after a wild week where doubts about demand for computer chips sent tech-heavy markets in Asia into some of their steepest falls in years.
Taiwan and South Korea Join Forces on Musical Theater Co-Productions
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) and the Korean Association of Musical Producers (KAMP) signed a memorandum of understanding at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei to expand musical theater collaboration between Taiwan and South Korea and open up new
Don’t mention the war: how Iran broke Trump’s winning coalition
In the classic Fawlty Towers episode, Basil Fawlty, hotel proprietor and concussed anglophile, spends an evening ordering his staff not to mention the war in front of his German guests, and then mentions it in every other sentence. Watching the Republican Party’s 2026 campaign,
‘You Can See Everything’ Sweeps Critics Choice Documentary Awards
Ron Howard and Jehane Noujaim were honored at the 11th annual celebration of nonfiction filmmaking in New York.
The Iran war may end, but Tehran's threat to the Gulf won't
Even if Washington reaches a deal with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran will retain its network of regional proxies and strategic strongholds
Trump says he was 'kidding' about Dana White for press secretary
President Trump said on Sunday that he offered UFC CEO Dana White the White House press secretary role as a joke. “I will tell you, I was only kidding,” Trump told reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida. “But Dana loves the idea, and there's only one Dana, and he's great.” The
Microdrama Makers From Turkey and Japan Bet on Emotional Hooks and Infuriating Villains at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
Microdramas compete for attention in crowded mobile feeds, but a strong opening hook does not always need a dramatic twist, İlkin Kavukcu, founder and CEO of Turkish studio İki Dakika Creative House, said at a Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) session on microdramas in
South Korea’s low birth rate fuels $5.1 billion baby goods retail boom
The dwindling number of children are becoming what Korean marketers dub VIBs – “Very Important Babies”.
One killed in Indonesia helicopter crash during firefighting operation
An Indonesian crew member was killed, while an Australian and New Zealander were rescued after the crash.
Mike Flanagan’s 10-Episode Netflix Thriller Masterpiece Is Everything ‘Carrie’ Should Have Been
Mike Flanagan’s Carrie is missing one thing: fear. Luckily, his ghost-packed Netflix series has it in spades.
New Zealand’s PM Luxon faces deadline in finance minister search
Nicola Willis, who has held the role since 2023, failed to win a seat in Parliament.
Trump to meet Qatar's prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles
Nov 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will meet with Qatar's prime minister at the White House on Monday, according to the White House schedule, as the conflict with Iran drags on and diplomatic efforts to end it face significant obstacles. Trump is due to meet with Sheikh
COP31 to open in Turkey, with climate goals under pressure from war and AI
By Valerie Volcovici and Simon Jessop ANTALYA, Turkey, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Representatives from nearly 200 countries will gather on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on Monday for two weeks of climate talks, as war-driven energy security fears, surging AI power demand and US
A little-known protein could be a major culprit in type 2 diabetes
Scientists have discovered that a buildup of a protein called Miro1 may be a hidden driver of insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes, with preclinical experiments showing that removing it restores the muscles’ response to insulin. Exercise was also found to lower Miro1 levels in
‘Gangs of London’ Director Kim Hong-sun Shoots Korean Martial Arts Action Film ‘The Hit List’ With Jung Woo-sung, ‘Squid Game’ Star Wi Ha-jun
Kim Hong-sun, the Korean director of “Project Wolf Hunting” and Season 3 of British crime drama “Gangs of London,” is shooting “The Hit List,” a martial arts revenge actioner set during Korea’s Joseon era, with Jung Woo-sung and “Squid Game” star Wi Ha-jun. “The Hit List”
A new clinical simulation model strengthens the empowerment and autonomy of nursing staff
To date, many of the methods used in clinical simulation have focused primarily on assessing technical skills and compliance with medical standards, often from a generic, interprofessional perspective. Although technical skills are essential, this approach overlooked key
Remembering Sebastián Lelio, an Auteur Who Centered Women’s Stories With Style and Sensitivity
When it was announced, in 2017, that the Chilean writer-director Sébastian Lelio was to helm a U.S. remake of his 2013 breakout film “Gloria,” admirers of the original — and indeed of Lelio himself — had cause for concern. English-language do-overs of world cinema successes
Trump says his immigration crackdown ‘might be too tough’ after midterm losses
President Trump on Sunday said his deportation policies might have been “too tough” and led to the GOP’s historic losses in this year’s elections. CBS News’s Ross Douthat asked the president on “60 Minutes” if his immigration policy lost his party the midterms. “I think it
Hidden climate superpower: Why some ocean “snow” carries six times more carbon
Scientists have discovered that the stickiness of underwater “marine snow” plays a surprisingly important role in how much carbon reaches the deep ocean. Gooier particles resist bacterial breakdown and can transport more than six times as much carbon to the depths, revealing an
New Zealand’s centrist kingmaker says populism failing voters worldwide
Qiulae Wong said her win represented a sea change after a decade of rising populism and extremism worldwide.
Trump on ’60 Minutes’ Reflects on Midterm Loss, Death and Forgiveness: ‘I Do Hate Some of My Enemies’
President Trump told “60 Minutes” that he blames Republican candidates and the war in Iran for the party’s midterm defeat, and acknowledged that his mass deportation policy was “too tough.” Sitting down with correspondent Ross Douthat, Trump was also asked about corruption,
Zelda: Ocarina of Time and WoW: Forever Are the Good Kind of Remakes
Nintendo and Blizzard's new versions of The Legend of Zelda: OoT and World of Warcraft are different from other remakes
Radiocarbon analysis uncovers possible traces of hidden earthquakes off Japan's coast
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have used a new type of radiocarbon analysis to study a sediment core taken from the Kumano Sea off the coast of Japan. This has revealed multiple "hidden" traces of previously unknown earthquakes in the Nankai Trough, where the country's
K-Pop Concert Film ‘Twice: This Is For… You’ Acquired by Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk and Universal Pictures International
Bleecker Street’s event cinema division Crosswalk and Universal Pictures Content Group have acquired North American and international rights, respectively, to “Twice: This Is For… You.” The film captures K-pop phenomenon Twice at London’s O2 Arena during their “This Is For”
North Korea’s weapons tests surge to twice Trump first-term pace
The number of launch events in 2026 has topped 20 as at Nov 8, second only to the pace in 2022.
Nicolas Cage Calls ‘Spider-Noir’ Season 1 ‘Perfect’ and Says He Felt Relieved When It Was Canceled: ‘You Never Wanna Get Stuck Repeating a Character’
Prime Video canceled “Spider-Noir” after just one season, and while fans were shocked, it was good news for star Nicolas Cage, who has no desire to keep telling Ben Reilly’s story. Speaking with IGN in a recent interview, the “National Treasure” actor responded with a simple
Trump thinks he will meet Xi and Putin at China APEC summit
Nov 8 - President Donald Trump said on Sunday he thinks he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an APEC leaders' summit in China next week and discuss ending the war in Iran and denuclearization.
Israel’s Eisenkot, tasked with forming government, moves to oust Netanyahu
He said building a governing coalition would require “creative and unconventional political steps” and added that change was needed to restore “sanity.”
Rep.-elect says Democratic majority is an 'opportunity' for Trump
Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda (D-N.C.) said Sunday that the Democrats’ upcoming majority in Congress provides a chance for President Trump to work with the party to improve Americans' lives. “But make no mistake about it, if we don't get to Washington, D.C., and we don't start
Small histone differences help shape gene regulation during sperm development
Researchers from Kyushu University have found that H3mm15, a histone H3.3 subvariant, contributes to normal sperm development in mice by helping regulate gene expression during spermatogenesis. The findings show that H3mm15 cannot be interchanged with conventional H3.3;
Doing these things now will help you save money at Christmas
Small decisions made now can make a big difference to your festive finances, charities say, so here are some tips.
Sega’s Most Influential Platformer Deserves Its Big Remake Moment Next
Not every remake has to be for a huge game. Some quicker plays from yesteryear could also benefit, like one all-time great from Sega.
‘Cheers,’ ‘Taxi’ Showrunner Ken Estin and Mentalist Banachek Take Psychic Fraud Series ‘Psychic Predators’ From Taiwan Creative Content Fest to American Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Two-time Emmy winner Ken Estin, showrunner of “Taxi” and “Cheers,” is steering “Psychic Predators,” a paranormal dramatic comedy starring mentalist Banachek as himself. Organic Media Group (OMG) unveiled the series at Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei, and it is
