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OpenAI caught Russians and Iranians using ChatGPT for influence campaigns
OpenAI banned Russian and Iranian accounts using ChatGPT for coordinated influence operations across multiple countries, with campaigns targeting Latin America, U.S.-Iran relations, and European politics.
Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Virgin has unveiled designs for its future cross-Channel train service launching in 2030, featuring upscale interiors and food offerings to compete with incumbent Eurostar for the first time since the Channel tunnel opened.
Janet Davies obituary
Janet Davies, who died at 89, dedicated her career to international development and ecumenical partnership through roles at Christian Aid and various religious organizations across multiple decades.
Pope Leo urges healing of ‘deep wounds’ before meeting child sexual abuse survivors in France
Pope Leo XIV called on the Catholic Church to heal from “deep wounds” and “painful errors” during a visit to France, meeting privately with seven survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
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Chile Film Industry Surges 20.5% Compared to Previous Season, New Catalog Reveals (EXCLUSIVE)
Chile’s film industry grew 20.5% to 188 titles, with eight films screening at San Sebastián Festival, including Pablo Larraín’s Netflix series competing for the Golden Shell.
Spanish Government Pledges to Continue Audiovisual Hub Through Spain Crece Fund
Spain’s government pledges continued funding for its audiovisual sector through the Spain Crece Fund, citing record growth and international success as the industry expands across production, streaming, and broadcasting.
Tobias Forge’s ‘V/H/S Mixtape’ Segment, Swedish Horror ‘Trespassers,’ ‘The End’ by ‘Midsommar’ Production Designer on Mylla Films Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Mylla Films, a Nordic genre specialist, is developing multiple projects including a music video segment by Ghost frontman Tobias Forge for the horror anthology ‘V/H/S/ Mixtape’ and the Swedish horror film ‘Trespassers.’
San Sebastian Winner Yesim Ustaoglu Returns to Competition With ‘What Remains’ (Exclusive Clip)
Turkish filmmaker Yeşim Ustaoğlu’s competition entry ‘What Remains’ premieres at San Sebastián on September 22, following her Golden Shell win at the festival in 2008.
Sean Hogan’s ‘The Dark Gets In’ Boarded for Worldwide Sales by Blue Finch Films Ahead of Beyond Fest Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to supernatural thriller ‘The Dark Gets In,’ directed by Sean Hogan, ahead of its Beyond Fest premiere later this month.
Bestselling Japanese Novelist Maha Harada Says ‘If This Is a Dream, I Hope I Never Wake Up’ About Her San Sebastian – and Busan – Bound Directing Debut ‘In My Father’s Room’
Japanese author Maha Harada makes her feature directorial debut with “In My Father’s Room,” adapted from her own short story, competing at San Sebastian and Busan film festivals.
Pablo Larraín Ventures Into Argentina With His San Sebastián Golden Shell Contender ‘My Sad Dead’
Director Pablo Larraín brings his first Argentine feature film “My Sad Dead” to San Sebastián’s Golden Shell competition, adapted from stories by Mariana Enriquez.
‘A Teacher’s Gift’ Lands U.K. Distribution Deal With Peccadillo Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
British South Asian drama “A Teacher’s Gift” has secured U.K. theatrical distribution through Peccadillo Pictures, qualifying it for the British Independent Film Awards with a mid-November release planned.
Red Sea Film Festival Cancels 2026 Edition, Vows to Return Next Year With “Renewed Vision”
The Red Sea International Film Festival has postponed its 2026 edition originally scheduled for December in Jeddah, moving it to the fourth quarter of 2027 amid regional security concerns.
Big Oil’s Production Keeps Soaring Despite Deep Spending Cuts
Major oil companies have cut capital spending sharply while maintaining record production levels through efficiency gains and technology, though reserve replacements have declined for the first time in five years.
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts
European farmers face significant crop losses this summer due to extreme heat and drought, with cereal production declining across most EU countries and global food prices reaching their highest levels since early 2023.
Q&A: What can – and cannot – be said about global warming’s role in the 2026 Himalayan floods
Flash floods in the Himalayan region killed over 1,300 people after a bedrock collapse triggered a cascading disaster. Scientists debate climate change’s role while confirming warming factors likely increased vulnerability.