‘Niu Lai’: How is a ‘disaster-level’ Chinese animated film rivalling ‘The Odyssey’ at the box-office?
A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a…
Laura Cardoso, legend of Brazilian soap operas, dies aged 98
Her death was confirmed by relatives via the actress’s official Instagram. On TV she shone in telenovelas including “Chocolate com Pimenta”, “Caminho das Índias” and “Gabriela”. Read More
New Lorca works emerge: a love letter cut short by Spanish Civil War and an unpublished poem
Scholars keep uncovering works by the Granada-born poet and playwright, shot 90 years ago by Nationalist forces for his politics and sexuality. Two feature films about him will premiere between…
Firefighters pushing to ‘definitively encircle’ east Belgium wildfire, authorities say
Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires. Read More
Leap of faith: Firefighter’s ladder too short, woman jumps from 11th floor blaze in Berlin
The video shows how the woman made the two-storey drop and land safely in the basket of the ladder next to a firefighter. Read More
FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino’s World Cup plans
The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino’s controversial investment plan could cost him his job. Read More
Foot-and-mouth disease: Lesvos cheese ban lifted amid tourist season
Free transport of cheese products by Lesbos visitors – tourists and locals can now take them off the island Read More
Y2K travel is the nostalgia-fuelled holiday trend taking millennials back to the 90s and 00s
New research reveals that 65% of millennials travel in search of “simpler times”, with everything from Lizzie McGuire Vespa tours in Rome to Barbie dream houses and retro gaming adventures…
Wladimir Klitschko says he is in ‘profound shock’ following death of ex-partner Hayden Panettiere
In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.” Read More
At least 10 killed in Russian strike in northeast Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, governor says
The Kharkiv region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces, has been hit heavily since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Read More