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More than 320 Arab film projects applied to CineGouna Funding this year, including more than 100 from Egypt, as the industry arm of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival drew submissions from across the region. At the festival’s ninth edition, running through Oct. 23 on the Red Sea, CineGouna is adding new initiatives as it looks […]

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, is calling on the broadcast lobby to push back on chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that stations could be subject to regulatory review for airing who he deemed as “fake polls.” In Gomez’s letter to the National Association of Broadcasters’ president and CEO Curtis LeGeyt, she wrote that […]

Adam cannot afford to say no. Unlike most drivers of Beirut’s “servees ” – shared taxis, the most common form of public transport in Lebanon 's capital – he picks up almost anyone looking for a ride, even if it is for less than the set rate. “A lot of customers can’t afford the fare , so they offer 200,000 lira ($2.20) or less,” he told The National as he dr

The drone unit he leads has been helping push back Russian troops on the front lines in southeastern Ukraine.

The Trump administration intends to push for new labels on seafood sold at grocery stores to give consumers a better idea of where products originated.

The Trump administration said using the DPA funding will increase refining output and lower fuel prices for Americans. Experts are skeptical.

SpaceX plans to access at least 80,000 cell sites as part of efforts to compete directly with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources tell the publication that SpaceX is in talks with Crown Castle Inc., one of the nation's largest cell tower owners. The move would give SpaceX access to […]

Meta is delaying the enforcement of its new business terms after publishers raised concerns that they could allow the company to scrape news sites for AI training, as reported earlier by Fast Company. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Daniel Roberts says the terms will go into effect on November 20th "to allow […]

James Talarico hit back at Elon Musk's attacks and spending in a new ad by the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas.

An excerpt from an upcoming book claims Kushner had access to alleged Middle Eastern "slush" funds when he served as a senior White House adviser during the first Trump administration. Kushner and his legal team deny the accusations.

'Citizen Kim' author Jonathan Van Meter on his five surreal years inside the Kardashians’ world: the sex tape, sibling rivalries, falling for your subject, Paris Hilton’s 17 cancellations and why Kanye isn't in the book.

A growing number of countries are tightening rules governing children's online activity amid fears of addiction.

Following Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City mayor, another democratic socialist is set to become mayor of Washington, D.C.

An estimated 80 lakh devotees a day are expected to take a holy dip in the Godavari during the first days of the festival

Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight.

Abu Dhabi on Friday unveiled plans to hire 2,000 Emirati teachers at private schools over the next five years under a major push to champion local talent in the education sector. The Emiratisation Policy for Private Education will seek to provide training and qualifications for a new generation of Emirati educators to encourage them to play a leading role in

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Nigerian state governors have rejected deductions from their federal allocations, calling for the suspension of Paris Club refund payments to local council Read More: https://punchng.com/states-push-for-suspension-of-paris-club-deductions/

Veteran director Takashi Miike reflects on his first major international coproduction and the existential questions that drive his work.

Governments are split over the idea, which Ursula von der Leyen floated in her 2026 State of the Union address.

<p>The current US administration is an obstacle, but public demand for protection will ultimately prevail</p><p>Organisations around the world <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/21/flaw-in-php-computer-language-leads-to-shutdown-of-websites-around-world">scrambled</a> on Thursday to fix critical flaws in PHP, the software that powers mu

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

Prices for the social media giant's five-year credit default swaps are reaching all-time highs as investors signal growing credit concerns.

Number of tourist arrivals in US continues to drop following football World Cup

President Trump is set to rally with Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa as he seeks to boost GOP candidates in a political environment that has dimmed for the party — prompting pushback from some candidates, including Hinson.

U.K. banks Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 staff, citing efficiency savings from AI.

A typical head of iceberg lettuce from Malaysia is now about 50 per cent smaller than usual, says a wholesaler.

Minister for the Environment says Covid-era golfgate controversy that cost EU commissioner his job ‘is done’

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The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists says it will focus on boosting Nigeria’s oil reserves via renewed exploration and adaptive technologi Read More: https://punchng.com/nape-pushes-exploration-technology-to-boost-oil-reserves/

Airbnb will ban hosts from requiring guests to complete check-out chores such as stripping beds, washing dishes or taking out rubbish, under new rules.

David Beasley spent more than three decades as a Republican, serving as South Carolina's governor before leading Nobel Peace Prize-winning efforts at the U.N. World Food Programme. Recently, he announced that he's walking away from his party as he laments a rise in toxic vitriol emanating from the GOP's standard-bearer. Beasley joined Amna Nawaz to discuss m

Meta says it's issuing a new class of shares to fund its AI initiatives. As part of its third-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday, the company says the non-voting stock will also go toward potential acquisitions and employee compensation, with trading beginning in 2027. "The scale of investment required to compete, sustain growth, expand infrastruc

President Vladimir Putin does not feel under pressure right now to end the war, the BBC's Russia Editor writes.

The remaining 49 beds are facing delays due to construction at both Market Mall and Saskatoon City Hospital, says Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill

General Motors is targeting a roughly two-year vehicle development cycle as it expands its use of artificial intelligence, simulation and vehicle software.

The former Labor prime minister recalls how the poultry farm played a part in helping Sydney eventually realise a new international airport.

Liquor depot sales rose 37% over last year, with supplies worth ₹303.40 crore recorded on October 19 alone as retailers stock up ahead of the festival

<p>Nationalist leaders are framing unrest as consequence of failed liberal governance and open borders</p><p>Europe’s far-right leaders have jumped on the violence that rocked numerous cities last weekend, framing it as the inevitable consequence of failed liberal governance and open-border policies and insisting only they can restore law and order.</p><p>Mo

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Ads in 26 new countries as it works to expand its advertising business

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A man accused of assaulting three Jewish women allegedly punched one of them in the face while she was pushing her daughter in a pram, a court heard.

<p>UK defence secretary had been due to unveil proposals on Thursday until concerns were raised at 11th hour</p><p>Wes Streeting has been forced to delay the publication of a plan to get more young people into defence industry jobs after pushback from trade unions, the Guardian understands.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/wes-streetin

Feature - Louise Amelia Murphy is encouraging Pasifika young people in Aotearoa to push past education barriers to pursue their career goals.

President Trump is claiming Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has the power to end the country's war with Russia as Americans feel the impact of rising fuel prices with midterms just a few weeks away. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Natalie Brand report.

President Trump has talked about replacing the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room with an indoor swimming pool.

Netflix has undertaken efforts over the years to increase its footprint in the world of video games, but it's been a bumpy road, and new data suggests that the company is falling short of its targets. According to a Netflix memo seen by The Wall Street Journal , only 3.5% of Netflix's subscribers play games monthly. That's 10% behind Netflix's 2026 target fo