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Israel pushes its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into Gaza
Israel pushes its ‘Yellow Line’ deeper into Gaza
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At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
Authorities urge villagers to move to safer places after a river in the central part of the country bursts its banks.
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Javier Bardem on Adding Homoeroticism to 007 and Telling Sam Mendes That His ‘Skyfall’ Villain Should Be Someone Who ‘Wants to Have Sex With Bond’
Javier Bardem’s “Skyfall” villain Raoul Silva is widely considered to be one of the best James Bond baddies across the entire franchise, a sadistic and flirtatious cyber-terrorist with bleached-blond locks who gave 007 arguably his most homoerotic scene to date. “We are the last two rats. We can either eat each other, or eat everyone […]
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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
The 71-year-old spiritual leader informed pilgrims during his weekly Sunday blessing at St Peter's Square.
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia agree to ‘energy ceasefire’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he was unaware of the deal, but that Ukraine would back it.
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Why are Houthi missiles breaking through Saudi Arabia’s air defences?
Repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport reveal the limitations of even high-tech air defences.
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Oval Office spat to public rebukes: A timeline of Trump-Zelenskyy ties
Trump has long criticised US military support for Ukraine and has lambasted Zelenskyy since his first term.
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Hormuz attacks intensify as efforts to end war on Iran stall
IRGC warns against ignoring waterway's 'security and rules' as CENTCOM says US disabled vessel trying to run blockade.
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Ethiopia, Eritrea ramp up rhetoric: Are they inching towards war?
Allegations of Eritrean troop incursions into Tigray deepen the rift with Ethiopia, threatening fragile peace in the region.
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Overtakes ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ as Korea’s Biggest International Film of All Time (EXCLUSIVE)
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has overtaken “Avatar: The Way of Water” in local-currency terms to become the highest-grossing international release in Korean box office history, with a cumulative KRW139.2 billion ($101.5 million) as of Oct. 11. The Universal release now ranks as the top Hollywood title ever in the territory. Only two Korean films have […]
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Disney Broadens Super Bowl LXI Plans With Pat McAfee, Next-Gen Stats
Pat McAfee has been turning up in more places on ESPN. Add Super Bowl Sunday to the list. McAfee will lead a growing number of so-called “alterna-casts” built around Disney’s 2027 Super Bowl plans. The outspoken host has been tapped to anchor “Field Pass,” a commentary-driven option that will play alongside a traditional broadcast of […]
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‘Wildwood’ Director Travis Knight Reflects on Animated Feature’s 16-Year Journey at London Premiere: ‘When We Started This, Barack Obama Was a Fresh-Faced President’
Stop-motion animation is a notoriously time-consuming method to make a film, with most features taking several years of painstakingly detailed work by vast teams of creatives. But few have likely taken as long as Laika’s sweeping fantasy epic “Wildwood,” which had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday. Speaking on stage […]
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John Malkovich Says the Oscars Race Was a ‘Different World’ When He Was Last on the Campaign Trail: ‘Now, That’s the Only Way to Get People to Go to Theaters’
John Malkovich has been highly tipped for an Oscar nomination for his performance in Martin McDonagh’s CIA black comedy “Wild Horse Nine,” making it his first real shot at an Academy Award in three decades. The 72-year-old actor was previously nominated for best supporting actor in “Places in the Heart” (1984) and “In the Line […]
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India’s crackdown on youth protesters: What next?
India's 'cockroach' movement and student groups have said protests will continue despite detentions.
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Polish police probe alleged plot to assassinate PM Tusk, defence minister
Security officials hold emergency meeting after police receive information about potential attack.
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Sweet protein brazzein shows promise in reducing blood sugar spikes: Study
Russian research reveals that the protein brazzein could help reduce blood sugar spikes.
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AI-Native Studios Can Create Original IP While Traditional Studios Keep Their Edge, VFX Veteran Hong Jae Cheol Says at Busan
Small, AI-native companies running automated pipelines can develop their own intellectual property, while traditional studios hold on to their advantages in established franchises, production infrastructure, talent and distribution, according to VFX veteran Hong Jae Cheol. Hong, a producer-director at Viscode who began his career at Industrial Light & Magic and worked on films including “Iron […]
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At least 139 dead, 84 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Search and rescue operations conducted after vessel carrying more than 300 people capsizes near Guhere.
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Yemen fighting expands as Houthis attack Saudi airport: What to know
Saudi coalition blames Houthi group for the missile attack on the main international airport in Riyadh.
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Todd Haynes, Zhang Ziyi and Daniel Brühl Lead a Star-Studded Lumière Fest Opening With Haynes Teasing ‘De Noche,’ Starring Pedro Pascal
LYON, France — Todd Haynes, Zhang Ziyi, Daniel Brühl, Tsui Hark and Andrey Zvyagintsev attended the opening gala of France’s Lumière Festival Saturday night where Haynes teased his anticipated ‘De Noche,’ starring Pedro Pascal. It also saw Lumière Fest chief Thierry Frémaux, also head of the Cannes Festival, take a well-received swing at U.S. President […]