EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, wounds dozens: What we know
The blaze – one of Thailand’s worst in recent history – also injured more than 70 people, many of them critically.
Puerto Rico Film Festival Welcomes Costa Rica as Official Country in Focus (EXCLUSIVE)
The Puerto Rico Film Festival has announced Costa Rica as the official country in focus for its upcoming 17th edition, taking place August 19–23. The announcement marks the first time the…
‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Getting Rebooted by Paramount in Deal With Wes Craven Estate
Freddy Krueger is ready for another close up. Paramount has closed a deal for the U.S. rights to adapt the original screenplay for “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” under its…
Allison Russell on Finding Joy ‘In the Hour of Chaos,’ a Duets-Filled Third Album That’s a Jubilee Unto Itself
She’s a rainbow… and with a slew of carefully chosen guest artists on her new album, she might also count as a rainbow farmer. The acclaimed singer-songwriter Allison Russell is…
Rhett & Link’s Mythical Promotes Jacob Moncrief to President, Who Takes Over for Brian Flanagan
Mythical, the entertainment company founded by top YouTube creators and talk-show hosts Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, promoted Jacob Moncrief to president, overseeing all aspects of the business. Moncrief, who…
Paramount Sued By States In Bid to Block $111 Billion Warner Bros. Merger
A victory for the states could stop Paramount’s effort to become a theatrical giant in a case that will define entertainment and media for years to come.
Hong Sang-soo’s ‘Nowhere to Lay My Eyes’ Goes to Cinema Guild for N. America Before Locarno Debut
The company calls the South Korean auteur’s 35th feature film, premiering in the Swiss fest’s international competition, a “bittersweet reflection on the meaning, beauty and complexity of life.”
Europe Risks ‘Explosive’ Path If It Doesn’t Fix Debts, IMF Warns
Europe’s sovereign-debt dynamics are in danger of going badly awry if the region doesn’t get a grip on its public finances, the International Monetary Fund said.
Looking for better coffee? Hundreds of chefs and sommeliers say these are the world's best
A panel of more than 250 chefs and sommeliers evaluated coffees from around the world for taste. The judging was part of the International Taste Institute’s (ITI) Superior Taste Awards,…













