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Film Independent Spirit Awards drops genders acting categories

The awards which celebrates indie films has also upped its budget cap for eligible films.

Tech News

Twitter whistleblower claims company misled regulators about bots

The claims come as Twitter is locked in a legal battle with Elon Musk, who is trying to back out of a deal to buy the platform.

South Korea

South Korea and US begin largest war games in years amid North threats

The military exercises involving potentially tens of thousands of troops come amid increasingly hostile rhetoric and heightened weapons testing activity from Pyongyang.

Russia

Putin hits out at the US over Ukraine and Taiwan

Speaking at Russia's security council, Putin said that the US is seeking to prolong the war in Ukraine and fuel conflicts elsewhere in the world.

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Culture news

Ezra Miller apologises, but what have they actually done?

The star of the DC and Fantastic Beasts franchises has racked up a pretty long list of wild allegations in the past year.

USA

US lawyers sue CIA for allegedly spying on Julian Assange

The US intelligence agency is accused of recording lawyers' conversations with Assange and copying the data on their mobile devices.

Culture news

R. Kelly faces new trial over 2008 child pornography accusations

New evidence suggests that R. Kelly threatened a witness into not appearing at the original court case.

Russia

US basketball star Brittney Griner appeals nine-year Russian jail term

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted on 4 August after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage

My Europe Series

Afghans dream of America one year after the Taliban takeover

One year after the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban and the haphazard western withdrawal, some Afghans are still waiting for their visas to the US in the unlikeliest of places.

USA

Salman Rushdie 'on the road to recovery' after stabbing

The British author, who had a $3.3 million bounty on his head over accusations of blasphemy, is recovering, according to his agent.

Health news

'Breakthrough' saliva test can detect early oral and throat cancer

Most oral and oesophageal cancers aren’t detected early – but a new diagnostic tool that can be used at home could be game-changing for US patients.

Culture news

Want to listen to an orchestra take on TikTok hits?

We listen to a new album that has got some of the biggest stars of TikTok music to re-record their hits with the help of a German orchestra.

Tech News

How can countries protect themselves against cyber warfare?

The Former Chief Strategy Officer for Cyber Policy, US secretary for defence during the Obama administration, says why improving cybersecurity is paramount.

Money

Ethereum takes a big step to becoming greener

The Merge upgrade will make Ethereum less energy intensive and therefore a mightier competitor to Bitcoin.

Taiwan

China ramps up threat of military force to take control of Taiwan

The threatening moves were prompted by a visit to Taiwan last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chinese authorities say.

Europe News

Iran nuclear deal is 'yes or no', no renegotiations possible, EU says

"There is no more room for other compromises," a Commission spokesperson said.

Culture news

Olivia Newton-John, superstar singer and actress, dies at 73

The singer, a long-time resident of Australia, died on Monday at her southern California ranch, according to her husband.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: US announces another billion dollar military aid package

The US pledge of a massive new shipment of arms comes as analysts warned that Russia was moving troops and equipment in the direction of the southern port cities to stave off a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Europe News

Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal

Negotiators from Iran, the US and the EU resumed indirect talks over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal on Thursday after a months-long standstill in negotiations.

Travel News

Brits won’t have to pay €7 EU fee next summer after ‘e-visa’ delay

These are the European countries you’ll have to pay to enter, as the ETIAS scheme seeks to “increase security" across the bloc.