Hollywood’s franchise frenzy: More than half of top studios’ 2025 movies are existing IP
The 2024 box office has been inundated with sequels, prequels and remakes. That trend will…
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Boy ‘stabbed 50 times’, burned alive in suspected drug turf war in France
Prosecutor says slain teenager was allegedly hired by a 23-year-old prisoner to intimidate a member…
Palestinians in Lebanon, refugees living in fear of Israeli air strikes
Israel has expanded its war, targeting Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, raising fears of an…
Israel kills 26 in attack on Gaza mosque, school; orders more evacuations
Dozens of Palestinians killed and wounded as the Israeli army announces new evacuation orders for…
Massive Israeli air strikes pound Beirut
Huge explosions were seen in the Beirut skyline as Israel carried out more than 30…
Al-Shabab in Somalia: Bullets and bombs can’t bury ideologies
The Somali government’s offensive against al-Shabab is faltering because of the divisive tactics deployed.
Video: Protesters worldwide demand end to Israel’s year of war on Gaza
Protesters have marched this weekend in cities around the world to demand an end to…
Thousands march across the world for Gaza and Lebanon
Thousands gathered in cities across the world to demand an end to the conflict in…
Pro-Palestine rallies held globally to mark a year of Israel’s war on Gaza
Tens of thousands demonstrate across the world as Israel’s devastating war in Gaza approaches the…
France’s Macron calls for arms sales ban on Israel as Gaza war nears a year
French leader also criticises Israel’s decision to send troops to Lebanon, saying regional ‘escalation’ must…
Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP, cuts Martin’s championship lead to 10 points
It was the eighth Grand Prix victory of 2024 for Ducati Lenovo rider, who is…
‘Taking sides’: A brief history of international solidarity with Palestine
US Turkish woman’s killing last month puts a spotlight on international activists’ efforts to expose…
‘Living to death’: Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Gaza’s trauma, one year on
On the first anniversary of the current war on Gaza, poet Mosab Abu Toha wants…
Netanyahu calls French call to stop weapons sales used in Gaza ‘a disgrace’
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has once again cast his war on Gaza as ‘defending civilisation…
Tunisia polls open with President Kais Saied set for re-election
Electoral body says about 9.7 million people are eligible to vote, but key presidential contenders…
‘Most violent night’: Massive Israeli bombardments shake Lebanon’s capital
Lebanese media say Israeli forces carried out more than 30 air raids across the capital…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 954
As the war enters its 954th day, these are the main developments.
Locked out: Palestinians in Jordan still waiting to return to stolen homes
Keys belonging to Palestinians forced from their homes have become symbols for their right to…
Trump holds Pennsylvania rally at same venue of first assassination attempt, joined by Musk, Vance
Elon Musk spoke at Donald Trump’s second Butler rally, marking the latest sign of support…
DRC launches first mpox vaccination drive in efforts to curb outbreak
The vaccine will first be given to health workers and those with existing health issues.
