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Can Ethiopia’s seven-group rebel alliance challenge Abiy Ahmed?
The alliance brings together movements with different enemies, claims and histories as tensions with Abiy rise.
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Russia’s attacks on Ukraine kill six after Zelenskyy-Trump talks
Ukraine's Zelenskyy met Trump on Tuesday and discussed a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.
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How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?
UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.
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‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism
From street attacks to political rhetoric, xenophobia is becoming quotidian.
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ICC convicts former Central African Republic militia leader
Mahamat Said Abdel Kani oversaw brutal detention tactics, including torture, at Bangui facility, ICC judges rule.
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UN General Assembly live: Iran ‘victim of terrorism – Pezeshkian to Trump
Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.
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Tigray forces launch offensive against Ethiopian government
Tigray People’s Liberation Front seizes control of airports, targets government positions in Afar and Amhara regions.
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World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
World leaders say UN Security Council failing to function
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Yemen government forces claim control of Mount Qarfan in Taiz
Major General Abdulaziz al-Majidi says five Houthi fighters killed and 20 wounded after 'fierce battles'.
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UN General Assembly quiz: Who said these 10 famous quotes?
With world leaders at the UN General Assembly podium this week, play our quiz matching famous quotes to who said them.
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‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.
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Argonon Unveils Major Leadership Changes as Amanda Goddard Upped to President and Global CEO
Argonon, super-indie production group behind shows including “The Masked Singer U.K.,” has unveiled its biggest leadership changes since it was founded in 2011. Amanda Goddard, previously chief commercial and legal officer for Argonon, has been promoted to president and global CEO with a worldwide strategic remit across Argonon and its seven production companies. Goddard takes […]
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MIP London Ending After Two Years as Organizers Launch New Event at London Book Fair
MIP London will not be returning in 2027, with organizers RX France instead launching a new event alongside the London Book Fair. Titled MIP Talks, the two-day conference will take place March 16-17, 2027 — concurrent to the book fair — with the aim of “bringing together leading voices from across the increasingly connected worlds […]
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Yemeni-Scottish Director Sara Ishaq’s Civil War Drama ‘The Station’ Set as Doha Film Festival Opener
The Middle East premiere of Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq’s timely drama “The Station” will open the revamped Doha Film Festival, which will run Nov. 19–27 in the Qatari capital. The film centers on Layal, who runs a women-only gas station in Yemen which is a safe haven during the country’s civil war. “When Layal’s younger […]
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Oscars: Italy Selects Paolo Strippoli’s Thriller ‘The Spiral’ for International Feature Race
Paolo Strippoli’s “The Spiral” has been designated as Italy’s candidate in the best international feature film category of the 2027 Academy Awards. The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact. The film, which premiered in […]
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Why the ‘Anomaly’ and ‘Surprise’ of ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Shouldn’t Guide Where the Industry Looks Next
This year’s back-to-back phenomenon of “Obsession” and “Backrooms,” two low-budget horrors that have now earned in excess of $900 million globally, sparked a predictable frenzy in the industry as producers and studios began looking for the next YouTube genre stars ready to make the leap to feature film. But for a group of sales execs […]
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Qatar says ‘no alternative to diplomacy’ as Belgium and Rwanda restore ties
Doha lauded for mediating Brussels-Kigali rupture, showcasing its trusted role in international peace efforts.
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Pakistan’s latest Trump bet is on drone firm already selling to India
The company's cofounder is also an ex-Israeli soldier. Pakistan does not recognise Israel.
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At least 11 people killed in South Africa township shooting
Armed men open fire at a house party in a Durban township, killing a pregnant woman and 10 others.
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Finnish Film Affair: Survival, Horror, Dystopian Pics Unpacked by Nordic Genre Lab Participants: ‘The Base of Nordic Talent Is Deep’
Home to some of the Nordics’ hottest genre talents making waves at top international festivals – Hanna Bergholm and Ilja Rautsi whose respective “Nightborn” and “Red Snow” were snagged by Shudder – Helsinki will no doubt vibrate this week to the beat of some of the most jaw-dropping and entertaining genre projects taking part in […]