The Bayreuth Festival's 150th anniversary opening features unprecedented commemoration of Jewish artists murdered under Nazi rule and explicit warnings against rising antisemitism and far-right threats to German democracy.
A new Jamaican film 'Stew Peas' explores the outlawed obeah spiritual practice and its cultural significance, sparking dialogue about African heritage versus colonial Christian imposition in Jamaica.
Josefina Molina, a revolutionary Spanish film director who pioneered pathways for women filmmakers, has passed away. Her visionary and feminist work transformed Spanish cinema.
Vivid Sydney cancelled remaining drone shows after approximately 90 drones plummeted into Darling Harbour during a performance, citing technical failures and prioritizing public safety.
Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce EV, has shocked the brand's devoted fanbase who view the design as betraying the marque's heritage, though analysts suggest limited production means few wealthy buyers are needed.
Vivid Sydney cancelled all remaining drone shows after 83 drones fell into Darling Harbour due to radio frequency interference. Fireworks will replace the aerial displays for the festival's remaining two weeks.
The Waldorf Astoria Osaka, Hilton's first Japan property, opened in April 2025 with striking art deco design and impressive facilities, earning Asia's Leading New Hotel award but falling short of being Osaka's best overall.
US tariff uncertainty is forcing companies to fundamentally restructure supply chains through nearshoring, technology adoption, and collaborative risk-sharing models across North America.
A national film criticism workshop in Camagüey examines Fidel Castro's influential relationship with cinema, from his role as cinephile to his support for Cuban film institutions and Latin American cinema.
Edgar Morin, a prominent French philosopher and author of approximately 70 books, died at 104. Known for developing a philosophy of complexity integrating compartmentalized knowledge across science, politics, and environment.
Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning film editor who shaped the original Star Wars trilogy, has died at age 80. Her innovative editing work defined the sci-fi epic and influenced generations of filmmakers.
A fully AI-generated movie titled "Dreams of Violets" was created for $2,000 in two months with no traditional production elements, premiering next month and demonstrating dramatic cost reduction in filmmaking.
Costa Rica's renamed Reading Festival launches its 2026 edition with a restructured three-pillar format and Qatar as guest country, aiming to strengthen the entire book industry value chain and cultural exchange.
Antequera's 'Qué Bien me Sabe con Sabor a Málaga' festival launches with 25 producers showcasing over 250 artisanal products and family-friendly programming.
Billboards featuring Taylor Swift references have reignited speculation about the singer's involvement with Toy Story 5, though filmmakers confirmed she is not performing the ending song.
Rescue teams successfully extracted the first of five men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos after a week underground. Panic risk is identified as a major challenge in the ongoing rescue operation.
Cave rescue experts warn that panic poses the greatest danger to trapped individuals learning to dive out of a flooded Laos cavern, with conditions described as extremely difficult even for experienced divers.
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she regrets retaining her now-estranged husband Peter Murrell as SNP chief executive in 2014, despite his later embezzlement of over £400,000 from the party.
The Backrooms, a 2019 internet meme about eerie abandoned spaces, has been adapted into a major Hollywood horror film by A24, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons who created the original YouTube series.
Empresária é suspeita de torturar e matar animais para vender vídeos no Discord. Caso expõe vulnerabilidades da plataforma de comunicação digital usada por criminosos.
The 29th Max Awards ceremony takes place in Mérida, Spain, highlighting classical theater, dance, and choral performances. Sara Baras's 'Vuela' wins the public audience award.
New film 'Pressure' dramatizes the critical role meteorologists played in D-Day planning, exploring tensions between military commanders and weather forecasters during the Normandy invasion.
El Senado mexicano aprobó una reforma constitucional que permite anular elecciones si se comprueba intervención extranjera, con 85 votos a favor impulsados por Claudia Sheinbaum. La medida ahora requiere respaldo de 17 congresos estatales para entrar en vigor.
Spain's 85th Madrid Book Fair opened with Queen Letizia's traditional inaugural walk, drawing attention for her protocol-breaking interactions and book purchases at the event.
Irish singer CMAT responded to online abuse about her body after a BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance, highlighting the gendered disparity in how female artists are treated online.
