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Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Democrat poised to become House speaker?
Likely to become the first Black House speaker, Jeffries faces pressure from progressives over Trump and Israel.
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Here’s How to Watch WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Live Online
After an epic Money in the Bank event with Roman Reigns defeated LA Knight to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, WWE travels to Saudi Arabia for WWE Crown Jewel 2026, a premium live event on Saturday, Nov. 7. The event features four bouts, including three title matches for the Crown Jewel Championship, Women’s Crown Jewel […]
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Why are oil traders refusing to buy Russian diesel after Trump-Putin deal?
Zero Russian diesel has reached the US as tankers divert and buyers fear legal action.
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Pro-Russian hackers leak Italian foreign minister’s data on dark web
The prime minister blames pro-Russian hackers for the leak, as her top diplomat says the cyberthreat was ongoing.
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Rains flood 70,000 displaced families’ tents in Gaza
Initial losses are estimated at about $3m, according to Gaza's Government Media Office.
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Sudan war and climate change see parents struggle to feed their children
War, poverty and climate change are all affecting Sudanese, with increasing cases of child malnutrition.
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‘3 Body Problem’ Director Derek Tsang Boards DEA True-Crime Series ‘Group 41’ From Zhang Yimou’s ‘Shadow’ Producer Jonah Greenberg (EXCLUSIVE)
“3 Body Problem” and “Better Days” filmmaker Derek Tsang is attached to direct and executive produce “Group 41,” a true-crime drama series about the first Asian-American squad at the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The project, from Jonah Greenberg’s Salty Pictures, is at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei. The 10-episode series, with […]
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Pakistani astronaut to join China’s next space station mission
The unnamed individual will be the first foreign national to visit China's space station as part of Shenzhou-24 mission.
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US Senator Abdul El-Sayed launches ‘Habibi’ political action committee
The first Muslim senator's new committee will let him raise money for other candidates.
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Will Trump strike nuclear sites again as Iran engages ‘cognitive warfare’?
The US president has been sending mixed messages after his party suffered a defeat at the midterm elections.
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‘Triplets of Belleville’ Director Sylvain Chomet Fires Back at AI Accusations Over Dior Film Featuring Robert Pattinson’s Voice: ‘Everything Was Drawn by Hand’ (EXCLUSIVE)
French animation filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, the four-time Oscar nominee behind “The Triplets of Belleville” and “The Illusionist,” is pushing back against accusations that generative AI was used to create his animated short for Dior featuring a voice cast led by Robert Pattinson, Rihanna, Josh O’Connor, LaKeith Stanfield, Louis Garrel and Camille Cottin. The whimsical six-minute […]
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AI Filmmaking Platform Core Studio Launches at Taiwan Creative Content Fest With 24 Specialized Agents
Taiwanese technology company imCore Corp. launched Core Studio, an AI filmmaking platform that aims to cover the full production process, from script development and storyboarding to image generation, editing and color grading, at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) in Taipei on Saturday. Built by a Taiwanese team with roots in animation and visual effects, […]
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Davika Hoorne Returning for ‘Inherit’ Sequel, Director Banjong Pisanthanakun Confirms (EXCLUSIVE)
Banjong Pisanthanakun, the Thai director of horror hits “Shutter” and “Pee Mak,” tells Variety his new psychological horror film “Inherit” will get a sequel, with star Davika Hoorne set to return. “Inherit,” a Centrepiece selection at the Toronto Film Festival, where it world premiered in September, is closing the Jakarta World Cinema festival. Pisanthanakun and […]
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Houston mayor curbs cooperation of US city’s police with ICE
People stopped for minor traffic violations will no longer be referred to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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‘Every person has their luck’: Morocco’s beach metal detectorists
For many, the search is driven less by profit than by the thrill of an unexpected discovery.
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‘Alien-cortical’ mice: Can human brain cells grow inside animals?
Modified mice with human brain cells ignite debates over neurohybrids and the future of cross-species medical research.
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Two main parties neck and neck after New Zealand vote, near complete count
New Zealand's National and Labour parties secure just short of 30 percent of the popular vote.
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‘One less gang leader’: Haiti’s prime minister celebrates police operation
Haiti's National Police announced that alleged gang leader Mathias Saintil was killed in an exchange of gunfire.
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Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv, injuring residents
Air strikes damage buildings and injure two civilians after Zelenskyy warns of potential for new attacks.
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President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
Eisenkot's bloc and Arab-led parties seek to oust Netanyahu, but failure to form government could leave him in power.