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Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The US State Department has ordered diplomats and government employee families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks that have killed at least three people at civilian infrastructure sites.
Alberta welcomed migrant workers. Now, it wants to restrict their rights
Alberta held a referendum on restricting migrant workers’ access to healthcare, education, and social support. Immigration-related questions are likely to succeed despite concerns from workers and advocates about potential harm.
Apple changes full-disk access permissions to curb abuse from AI agents
Apple announced changes to macOS privacy settings aimed at restricting third-party app developers’ access to sensitive user data through full-disk access permissions, citing concerns about AI agents’ potential to misuse such privileges.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
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‘Wild Horse Nine,’ With Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, Gets Venice’s First Rapturous Reception of 2026
Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine,’ starring Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, premiered at the Venice Film Festival, earning a 14-minute standing ovation, the longest at the 2026 edition.
Radu Jude’s ‘The Diary of a Chambermaid’ Secures U.S. Distribution With Film Movement (EXCLUSIVE)
Film Movement has secured U.S. distribution rights to Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude’s French-language debut “The Diary of a Chambermaid,” following its Cannes premiere.
Asia Surpasses North America and Europe to Lead in Streaming Scripted Series Orders
Asia surpassed North America and Europe in the first half of 2026 to lead global streaming scripted series orders, with 70 commissions compared to 46 and 44 respectively.
Dark Comedy ‘Down to Die’ Marks Actress Marta Pozzan Directorial Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
Actress Marta Pozzan makes her directorial debut with dark comedy short ‘Down to Die,’ which explores themes of aging, ambition and mortality through a conversation between two friends at an exclusive club.
‘The Gentlemen’ Producers on Balancing Quirkiness With Crime in ‘Glamorous’ Season 2: ‘We Are Always Looking for New Ways To Murder People’
The second season of Netflix’s ‘The Gentlemen’ premiered, following a Duke and gangland heiress as they expand their criminal operations internationally while maintaining the show’s blend of glamor, action, and dark humor.
It’s ‘John Wick’ Meets Bigfoot as Genre Banner Badlands Picks up Horror Script ‘Wildman’ (Exclusive)
Badlands, a genre label backed by John Wick producers, has acquired a spec script titled Wildman about a vengeful Bigfoot hunting down hunters responsible for his brother’s death.
BP boss urges Burnham to prioritise UK oil and gas even as firm exits North Sea
BP’s chief executive urged the UK prime minister to prioritize domestic oil and gas production even as the company prepares to exit the North Sea after 60 years.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm denies being anti-union and says there is no current staff demand for unionization.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s ocean currents may be weakening due to climate change, potentially bringing more extreme weather swings to Britain and north-west Europe.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action?
China published a five-year coal development plan covering 2026-2030 that emphasizes coal’s role in energy security without setting a specific year for consumption to peak, reflecting broader prioritization of stable energy supply amid geopolitical concerns.
Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’
A Conservative-backed report proposes abandoning UK net-zero targets to reduce electricity costs, but analysis shows the alternative scenario would increase emissions by 524 million tonnes and reduce electrification of heat and transport.
At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
Europe recorded at least 35,000 excess deaths during consecutive record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with Germany, France, and Spain accounting for over 25,000 deaths combined.