‘Emilia Pérez’ controversy escalates: Is it all over for the Oscars?
French director Jacques Audiard has spoken out and criticised his star Karla Sofia Gascón’s “inexcusable” tweets, while Zoe Saldaña has also gone on record to express her sadness at ongoing…
Bright red river outside Buenos Aires sparks fears of pollution
Sarandi River, which is located in a suburb of Buenos Aires, has turned bright red, sparking concerns amongst residents over possible contamination. Read more at Read More
Simong & Schuster bans blurbs: Will book blurbs become a thing of the past?
As a major publisher stops forcing books to have author endorsements, is this the end of the road for the common cover practice? Read More
‘Gives you the shudders’: More than 100 snakes found in Australian man’s backyard
Reptile handlers recovered 102 venomous red-bellied black snakes from a mulch pile at a property in Sydney, a discovery that has baffled experts. Read more at Read More
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War-ravaged landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul are reopening after UNESCO-led restoration project
A UNESCO-led project is restoring historic landmarks in Iraq’s Mosul, including the Al-Hadbaa Minaret and key churches, after being destroyed by ISIS. Read More
Trump’s sanctions against ICC threaten search for justice in Ukraine, EU warns
The executive order signed by Donald Trump targets ICC officials who work in investigations related to the US and its allies, such as Israel. Read More
Russia and Belarus cheer dismantling of USAID as rights groups voice concerns
Musk-led cuts to the US foreign aid agency have impacted rights groups, independent media, and election monitoring campaigns in Russia, Belarus and Moldova. Read more at Read More
The rare Stradivarius violin putting the spotlight on an unknown Polish composer
Janusz Wawrowski, a professor of music and a violinist, is using the only Stradivarius violin in Poland to showcase the works of composer Grażyna Bacewicz. Read More
One dead in fourth shooting linked to gang violence in Brussels this week
Authorities in the Belgian capital are trying to combat drug-related violence. Read More