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Daisy Edgar-Jones Reveals She Might Be “Slightly Deaf” in One Ear After Filming ‘Twisters’
Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones disclosed that she may have sustained hearing loss in one ear during the filming of ‘Twisters,’ attributing the injury to prolonged exposure to high-intensity wind and debris on set.
Dogmatic Nordic liberals v eastern family values: culture-clash drama Fjord touches nerves in Norway and Romania
Cristian Mungiu’s film Fjord, inspired by a 2015 Norwegian child welfare case involving a Romanian family, has sparked intense debate in Romania and beyond about clashing values on parental discipline and institutional authority within the EU.
‘A tipping point of ickiness’: Welsh star Tom Rhys Harries on playing eyelid-snipping DC supervillain Clayface
Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries plays Clayface, a disfigured DC Comics supervillain in an upcoming Batman universe film directed by James Gunn and Matt Reeves.
Bernie Orenstein, Co-Writer of ‘That Girl’ and ‘The New Dick Van Dyke Show,’ Dies at 95
Bernie Orenstein, co-writer and co-producer of television hits including “The New Dick Van Dyke Show” and “That Girl,” died September 14 at age 95.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says world ‘right to be afraid’ but ‘should trust’ AI firms
OpenAI’s Sam Altman says the world is justified in fearing AI but should trust tech firms to self-regulate safely, though critics call for government oversight.
South Africa-Trump row: US limits visas for officials over alleged anti-white discrimination
The US has imposed visa restrictions on South African officials, citing alleged discrimination against the white minority, escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Pretoria.
ICC: Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte makes first in-person appearance at The Hague
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first in-person appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his drug war campaign.
Olu Jacobs: Legendary Nollywood actor dies in Nigeria aged 84
Olu Jacobs, a legendary Nigerian actor whose career spanned over five decades in theatre, television, and film, has died at age 84, his wife announced.
Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental defenders, report says
Colombia and Brazil recorded the highest number of killings of environmental activists in 2025, with 39 and 26 deaths respectively, according to a Global Witness report.
Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says
A professional medical society states that abortion restrictions in 41 states prevent physicians from delivering standard evidence-based maternal care, calling for expanded abortion access within legal limits.
Russia seizes Ukrainian POWs, then it demands favors from their relatives
Russia contacts relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war through social media, demanding they gather intelligence or conduct espionage in exchange for favorable treatment of captives, according to Ukrainian officials and families.
EU moves closer to social media ban for under 13s
The EU is moving toward banning social media for children under 13, with supervised “mini accounts” for ages 13-15, according to European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen.
Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over his future
Eight German state CDU leaders publicly back Chancellor Friedrich Merz amid mounting speculation about his political viability, as the far-right AfD surges in recent elections.
US opts not to back Saudi Arabia in Yemen after meeting Houthi leaders
The US met Houthi leaders and decided against supporting Saudi Arabia’s military operations in Yemen, after the Iran-backed group reaffirmed its 2025 ceasefire commitment and pledged not to target American shipping.
Mice with human brain cells offer a tool to study disease. Ethicists ask: What’s next?
Researchers have engineered mice with millions of human brain cells to create better models for studying neurodegenerative diseases, raising both scientific opportunities and ethical questions about future applications.
Charlie Kirk’s family alleges ‘stunning failures’ by Utah officials led to his shooting
Charlie Kirk’s family filed a legal notice alleging Utah Valley University and state officials made “stunning failures” in security that led to the conservative activist’s 2025 assassination during a campus event.