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Entertainment
Stelana Kliris and Luca Pasqualino discuss their new film Apart, a 1970s-set romance that follows a Cypriot woman’s journey from war-torn Cyprus to Apartheid South Africa ahead of its Tallinn Black Nights premiere.
Others
The Elie Khouri Art Foundation is transforming a Jumeirah 1 villa into a permanent contemporary art space, with Johannesburg firm Counterspace leading the design ahead of a 2028 opening.
Politics
Baroness Louise Casey says successive governments have failed to properly design England's adult social care system, leaving a postcode lottery and forcing self-funders to pay far more than council-arranged rates.
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News
Staffing shortages at the East Orange VA Medical Center have forced dangerous delays in emergency surgery, cancer treatment, and wound care, leaving veterans waiting as the hospital loses doctors, nurses, and support staff.
Entertainment
Discover Ed Sheeran’s most memorable quotes on songwriting, red hair, love, and resilience—plus what they reveal about the singer’s journey from bullied teenager to global star.
Others
Discover a curated collection of over 200 motivational quotes designed to encourage resilience, spark action, and support your journey toward success every single day.
Others
In Random Show #886, Tim Ferriss and Kevin Rose reunite in Los Angeles to discuss AI super assistants, dream engineering, beta-alanine, walnuts, and more. Here's what you need to know.
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Politics
The U.N. Human Rights Council delayed its U.S. rights review until January after the Trump administration refused to take part, marking a rare standoff between Washington and the Geneva-based body.
Politics
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow told Jon Stewart she wants Congress to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Todd Blanche, while also calling for ICE defunding and new ethics bans.
Others
Tom Brady has ended his three-year role as a minority investor in English Championship club Birmingham City, leaving his stake unresolved as the team leads the league standings.
Politics
House Republicans used a procedural maneuver to halt an impeachment vote against Pete Hegseth, stopping the effort before it reached the House floor.
Across the newsroom
Business
Business
UAE banks are moving beyond AI experiments and embedding the technology into core operations, from customer service to cybersecurity, as national agentic AI targets loom.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Stelana Kliris and Luca Pasqualino discuss their new film Apart, a 1970s-set romance that follows a Cypriot woman’s journey from war-torn Cyprus to Apartheid South Africa ahead of its Tallinn Black Nights premiere.
News
News
Staffing shortages at the East Orange VA Medical Center have forced dangerous delays in emergency surgery, cancer treatment, and wound care, leaving veterans waiting as the hospital loses doctors, nurses, and support staff.
More stories
Politics
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan, a founding member of the Freedom Caucus and longtime Trump ally, will lead House Republicans when the new Congress convenes in January.
News
Federal prosecutors have charged three men in an alleged Iran-backed campaign that included a plot against a British air base used by U.S. forces. A separate espionage case involving a U.S. soldier in Britain is also under investigation.
News
A former CIA clandestine service officer discusses ongoing British investigations into suspected threats from Iran and Russia, offering insight into the intelligence implications.
Politics
Kennedy descendants have asked a court to stop construction of a proposed arch near Arlington National Cemetery, saying it would cast a shadow over President John F. Kennedy's burial site.
Business
UAE banks are moving beyond AI experiments and embedding the technology into core operations, from customer service to cybersecurity, as national agentic AI targets loom.
Politics
Qatar is leading diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict, but Gulf officials warn of lasting instability as shipping attacks rise and regional defense cooperation expands.
