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‘Alice in Borderland’ Star Isomura Hayato on the Role He Was Warned Off, Judging Tokyo’s Ethical Film Award and Why Japanese Cinema Needs Government Backing
Actor Isomura Hayato won a Japan Academy Film Prize for his role in “The Moon” despite warnings it could damage his career, and recently judged the Ethical Film Award at Tokyo International Film Festival.
Eugene Becomes 5th Oregon City to Adopt Home Energy Score Requirement
Eugene adopted a Home Energy Score requirement in a 6-1 vote, becoming the fifth Oregon city with such a policy, aimed at supporting residential energy efficiency upgrades and emissions reductions.
Teesdale residents say heating oil price ‘more than double’ last year
Heating oil prices in Upper Teesdale have more than doubled compared to last year, with households now paying around £1.19 per litre amid winter preparations.
The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
A recruitment entrepreneur’s business has collapsed twice in insolvency proceedings since last September, leaving creditors owed over £3m, yet a similar operation has now emerged for a third time.
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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes passes 6,000
Venezuela’s confirmed death toll from June earthquakes has reached 6,125, with 61,000 hospitalized. The government faces criticism over its disaster response as recovery efforts continue.
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
Twenty-five Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners, claiming the president exceeded his legal authority to implement the levies.
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Captain Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in Burkina Faso in 2022, has become Africa’s most recognizable leader by championing sovereignty and resisting foreign influence, but faces mounting pressure to deliver security improvements and address governance concerns.
Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre
A 41-year-old Salvadoran man died at a New Jersey immigration detention facility, marking the second death at Delaney Hall in less than a year.
Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Colombia’s outgoing president Gustavo Petro has reiterated claims that June’s election was rigged, rejecting the legitimacy of his right-wing successor days before the presidential transition.
Cancer survivors need protection from future discrimination, say German politicians
German politicians who survived cancer are pushing legislation to protect long-term cancer survivors from discrimination in insurance, loans, and employment, citing a 5.5 million-person population facing such barriers.
Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero
Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to match its traditional spelling and pronunciation in the national language, returning to its heritage identity.
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption by businessman Yorgen Fenech and government officials when she died in a car bombing in October 2017, a court heard during the murder trial.
Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
At least five people were killed and 10 injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on a warehouse near Moscow overnight Monday, according to the region’s governor. Ukraine has been targeting facilities operated by Wildberries, which Kyiv says supply the Russian military.
What is Trump Media’s Truth API and why is it controversial?
Trump Media launched a paid data service offering Wall Street firms faster access to posts from influential Truth Social accounts, raising legal and ethical concerns about presidential profiteering.
Colombia’s elephant-costumed anti-corruption activist sworn in as senator
Colombia’s newest senator, Luis Carlos Rúa, was sworn in while wearing a white elephant costume, having campaigned anonymously for five years as an anti-corruption activist exposing wasteful public works projects.
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of the devastating Spokane wildfires
Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire in eastern Washington. Multiple devastating wildfires have destroyed at least 700 structures and forced approximately 67,000 evacuations in the Spokane area.