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The 2025 film festival season is underway, with events taking place across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts can now plan submissions and attendance with the latest schedules. Several festivals are already running. Jakarta World Cinema in Indonesia continues from September 4 to October 4, while the 100% Manusia Film Festival runs September 4-14. The Toronto International Film Festival in Canada also runs through September 4-14. Other ongoing events include the Jakarta International Documentary Experimental Film Festival (September 5-13) and the Deauville American Film Festival in France (September 6-14). Cinehealth International Film Festival in the US takes…
French anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier went on trial in Besançon, accused of poisoning 30 patients between 2008 and 2017. Authorities linked 12 deaths to contaminated infusion pouches allegedly prepared by Péchier at two clinics. Prosecutors Claim Deliberate Sabotage Prosecutors allege Péchier poisoned medicine to damage colleagues’ reputations, then intervened during resuscitations. Victims, aged 4 to 89, suffered cardiac arrests. The case began in 2017 after Sandra Simard collapsed during routine surgery, when tests revealed a lethal potassium dose in her anaesthesia bag. Péchier Denies All Charges The 53-year-old father-of-three, banned from practising, continues to maintain innocence. His defence insists he will…
District court block overturnedThe Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration a victory by allowing federal agents to continue immigration raids in Southern California. The ruling suspends a July 11 decision from Judge Maame Frimpong, who had concluded the tactics likely violated constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment. Claims of profiling and abuseThe lawsuit alleged that federal enforcement teams—often masked and carrying heavy weapons—conducted patrols where individuals were singled out based on skin color, ethnicity, or speech. Plaintiffs said the confrontations resembled daytime kidnappings. One man, Jason Gavidia, stated he was assaulted when agents rejected…
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume said the company is close to a US tariff deal as it targets affordable electric cars in Europe. Trump-era tariffs and a turbulent market have already cost the group “several billions.” Even with a planned reduction from 27.5% to 15%, Blume said the tariffs remain a burden. Volkswagen Plans US Investments The company plans major US investments to secure a further tariff reduction and may localise Audi production. Blume emphasized ongoing talks with the US government to find a solution. Porsche Hit Hard Porsche faces heavy impact from tariffs and weak Chinese demand, as most US-bound…
Microsoft confirmed that its Azure cloud platform faced disruptions after undersea cables in the Red Sea were damaged. The company said users experienced slower connections as internet traffic through the Middle East was delayed. Microsoft reroutes traffic to ease delays Microsoft did not disclose the cause of the cable damage but said it redirected data through alternative paths. It emphasised that services outside the Middle East remained unaffected. Reports over the weekend indicated that the disruption also affected the United Arab Emirates and parts of Asia. Seabed cables vital for global internet Undersea cables carry most international data and form…
Government announces sweeping support for families Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has introduced a €1.6 billion program aimed at addressing Greece’s declining population. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair, he emphasized that the initiative is designed to relieve financial pressures on households and provide incentives for young people to remain in the country. Scheduled to start in 2026, the plan combines broad reductions in income taxes with targeted support for larger families, property tax cuts in rural and island communities, and extra assistance for pensioners and families most affected by rising living costs. Falling birth rates intensify concerns The measures come…
US President Donald Trump delivered his “last warning” to Hamas on Sunday, urging them to accept a US-brokered ceasefire. He declared Israel already agreed to the proposal, which he claimed could end the conflict. Social Media Message Raises Pressure Trump posted on Truth Social, writing, “Everyone wants the hostages HOME. Everyone wants this war to end! This is my last warning. There will not be another one.” His words intensified global attention on Hamas’ response. Ceasefire Proposal Details Emerge US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff reportedly sent the proposal to Hamas on Sunday. The plan allegedly promises that the US will…
This Sunday, 7 September, Europe will witness a blood-red full moon during a total lunar eclipse, the longest since 2022 at around 82 minutes. The Earth will pass directly between the sun and moon, casting its shadow and allowing only refracted red light to reach the lunar surface—hence the “blood moon” glow. Historically, blood moons carried weighty symbolism. Across Babylon, China, and Central America, they were often seen as omens of death, war, or divine punishment. In contrast, some African cultures, such as the Batammaliba of Togo and Benin, view the eclipse as a chance for renewal, resolving conflicts, and…
Ludrick Cooper, an eighth-grade teacher in South Carolina, once resisted using artificial intelligence in his classroom. Over time, he changed his mind. “This is the new encyclopedia,” Cooper said, recalling his childhood fascination with reference books. He now joins a growing number of teachers integrating AI into lessons. The trend shows how quickly schools adopt the technology, even as debates continue over its benefits and risks. A Walton Family Foundation and Gallup survey found six in ten teachers used AI tools during the 2024-2025 school year. On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump launched the Presidential AI Challenge. The initiative encourages…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Vladimir Putin’s offer to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic and insincere. He told ABC News that he would not travel to “the capital of this terrorist” while Ukraine faced daily missile strikes. Zelenskyy instead urged Putin to travel to Kyiv if he truly wanted negotiations. Trump Pushes for Direct Talks Amid Tensions US President Donald Trump promoted face-to-face talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, framing them as a priority during his Alaska summit with Putin. Trump later suggested the two leaders would meet after Zelenskyy visited Washington and held talks with European allies. Moscow complicated…