A French jihadist presumed dead is to be tried in absentia Monday accused of "genocide" in the first such trial in France over Islamic State group crimes against the Yazidi minority in the Middle East. IS seized large swathes of Syria and neighbouring Iraq in 2014, declaring a
In 2013, Valery Gerasimov, the current chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, published an article entitled "The Value of Science in Foresight". In it, he described modern conflicts as "non-linear", where non-military means - political, economic, informational
Following his victory for best actor, the 'Sinners' star said backstage, "I'm just walking my path."
The annual event ditched competitive categories this year, opting for a “dignified and minimalist” program after Hong Kong’s deadly apartment fire.
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - War in the Middle East is disrupting the flow of critical medicines to the Gulf, imperilling supply routes for cancer drugs and other treatments that require refrigeration and forcing companies to reroute flights and find overland access into the
Like many frequent travellers between the UK and the EU, I not infrequently find myself in conversations about how the everyday relationship between the UK and the EU has changed since Brexit. The introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorization System — ETIAS
The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.
The local authority said it was a "difficult decision" but other support would still be available
Beijing tamped down its GDP growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.
The statistics bureau said that China's energy supply is "relatively strong," while announcing an uptick in domestic production.
SYDNEY/KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Reuters) - A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team has withdrawn her claim for asylum in Australia, Australian media reported on Monday, and will be rejoining the rest of the squad in Malaysia. The latest withdrawal leaves only two
A leaked draft of the European Commission’s new cardiovascular health plan sets out broad ambitions for preventing heart disease, including a proposal for an EU-wide tax on sugary drinks such as sodas. According to the draft, seen by EU Reporter, the Commission argues that
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, March 16 (Reuters) - The disruption to energy markets caused by the Iran war is an "abject lesson" in the risks of relying on fossil fuels, and underscores the case for governments to wean their economies off oil and gas, the U.N. climate secretary will
The 'Marty Supreme' star was up for his third Academy Award nomination Sunday night.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country and Venezuela will seek admission to Mercosur as full members, one day after a ministerial meeting in Caracas that he described as “extremely successful,” according to EFE. In a message posted on X, Petro said: “We will ask for
Argentina’s judicial investigation into the collapse of the $LIBRA cryptocurrency has added a new and potentially damaging element for President Javier Milei. A draft recovered from businessman Mauricio Novelli’s phone describes an alleged US$5 million agreement in exchange for
Though 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' dominated the ceremony as expected, with six and four wins, respectively, the titles traded wins sometimes defying experts' predictions.
In the best of all worlds, the Oscars are exciting: fun and suspenseful, moving and meaningful. At their most supreme, they leave you with the feeling that movies matter. In the worst of all worlds, the Oscars are boring: blasé and predictable, overrun by kitsch, with no
[The Conversation Africa] The cost of electric vehicles (EVs) has long looked like a barrier to adoption in Africa. Most researchers didn't expect battery power to become affordable enough to replace petrol or diesel on the continent before 2040.
[Daba Finance] Yazi, a South Africa based research technology startup that operates through WhatsApp, raised its first institutional funding round at a pre money valuation of 30 million rand, or about $1.6 million.
[Daba Finance] Fintech remained the largest recipient of startup investment in Africa in early 2026, but funding data shows investors expanding into logistics, transport and energy. African startups raised $575 million across 58 deals between January and February 2026,
[Daba Finance] Prembly, a Nigeria-based digital security and identity verification company, launched FraudLens, an open-source fraud intelligence platform designed to help financial institutions and digital businesses detect and prevent fraud.
[Daba Finance] Africa's sovereign credit outlook is improving as economic growth stabilizes and fiscal reforms take hold across several countries, according to recent sovereign rating assessments. S&P Global Ratings shows African sovereign ratings at their highest level
There’s only one hole in “The Fox,” a shrewdly conceived and meticulously plotted black comedy in which a magical ditch exists where people can deposit their lovers and have them come out the other side far more malleable in terms of the partners they’d want them to be. The
[RFI] As oil prices soared to more than $100 a barrel this week, what will the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East be for African countries? Which sectors are most at risk? RFI spoke to Guinea-Bissau economist Carlos Lopes, former executive secretary of the
Actress Wendi McClendon-Covey is being characteristically blunt about why she did not take part in Sunday’s “Bridesmaids” reunion on the live Academy Awards telecast. “I had a neck lift last week because I’m tired of looking like a melting candle. So I had to skip the Academy
By Tim Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw TOKYO/PALM BEACH, Florida, March 16 (Reuters) - Japan and Australia said on Monday they were not planning to send navy vessels to the Middle East to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. President Donald Trump called on allies to
Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.
The filmmaker responded to some longtime discourse around his film after winning three statues, including best picture, at Sunday's show.
“One Battle After Another” was the big winner at the 2026 Academy Awards, picking up six Oscars, with “Sinners” close behind with four — making it a huge night for Warner Bros., the studio behind both films. But it was also a big night for Variety, the authoritative media
A French initiative offering Lebanese recognition of Israel in exchange for a cease-fire and limited IDF withdrawal is under review in Jerusalem, with Washington's support seen as key to advancing direct negotiations
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film won six trophies while Ryan Coogler’s earned four to help their studio top the scorecard for most wins by a Hollywood major on Sunday night.
The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.
From Anna Wintour channeling 'The Devil Wears Prada' to Jimmy Kimmel taking digs at Trump and CBS, here are some of the highlights from the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Japan said Monday it was not currently thinking about ordering maritime security operations, after US President Donald Trump called for other countries to send warships to help protect the Strait of Hormuz. "In the current Iran situation, we are not at the moment considering
“These snacks may not look like much but in any movie theater they would run you $85,” a note from host Conan O’Brien read with the snacks.
Historical drama “The King’s Warden” continued its exceptional run at the South Korean box office, crossing the 13 million admissions threshold during the weekend of Mar. 13–15. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film
The veteran auteur ended his Academy Awards dry spell in epic fashion by seeing his film win a total of six Oscars during the ceremony, including trophies for best picture, director and adapted screenplay.
Racing comedy “Pegasus 3” maintained its hold on the top spot at the China box office during the March 13–15 weekend, earning RMB77.7 million ($10.9 million) in its fourth weekend of release, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Produced by PMF Pictures, the film has now
Diane Warren is taking her latest Oscar loss in stride, posting on social media after the ceremony: “Well at least I’m consistent! And I set a new record tonite!! But U know me, I will be back if you’ll have me!!!” Surely they will — Warren has not not picked up a nomination
The Oscars are the latest in a string of accolades for the film, which include Golden Globe and Grammy awards.
The 98th Academy Awards have wrapped, and like so many times during award season, there were moments that took both creatives and audiences by surprise. Read about the night’s biggest shocks below. Surprise: “One Battle After Another” won best picture. After a tight race this
Debutantes including Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler and Amy Madigan also blanketed the show Sunday night, contributing to a celebratory feel amid a mostly unspoken gloom.
March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is working to assemble a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is hoping to announce it later this week, Axios reported on Sunday citing four sources. (Reporting by Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by
By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO, March 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Iran of using artificial intelligence as a “disinformation weapon” to misrepresent its wartime successes and support. “AI can be very dangerous, we have to be very careful with it,”
March 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump called on allies over the weekend to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces continue attacks on the vital waterway amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, now in its third week. Trump said his administration has already
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 15 (Reuters) - The darkly comic thriller "One Battle After Another" claimed the coveted best picture prize at the Oscars on Sunday, winning a close contest with the vampire story "Sinners" at the highest honors in the film business. Michael