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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' - Death gets very messy
Blending franchise fan service with a generational twist, 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' caters for the sickos that just want to have fun β and proves there's still plenty of life (and head splatters) left in the series.
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Malawi: Malawi Powers Up - World Bank Approves $350m Grant for Groundbreaking Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming Malawi's energy future, the World Bank has approved a massive $350 million grant through the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP)--a 358.5 megawatt infrastructure powerhouse poised to reshape the nation's energy and economic landscape.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:From emerald cities to ruby shoes: The curious colors of Oz
As "The Wizard of Oz" turns 125, here are some colorful facts about its pop culture adaptations that include edible dye, Elton John and Technicolor tricks.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βA loss we cannot quantifyβ: The enduring legacy of Koyo Kouoh
Artists, fellow curators and friends reflect on the singular presence of Koyo Kouoh and the imprint she leaves behind
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nissan says it could share global plants with Chinese state firm
Nissan announced this week that it would lay off another 11,000 workers and shut seven factories.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: Committing to Action and Calling for Innovation, Anti-malaria Practitioners and Drug Development Scientists Exchange Experiences at the 2025 Isdell:Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative Round Table
[J.C. Flowers Foundation] Livingstone, Zambia -- Under the umbrella of the global World Malaria Day theme, "Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite," the J.C. Flowers Foundation convened key partners at its Isdell:Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative (IFCBMI) Round Table, 7-9 May 2025. Because reinvesting, reimagining, and reigniting are essential in this time of abrupt global funding cuts to malaria...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:As Long as Social Media Is Around, Can We Really Break Free of Overconsumption?
Social media has heavily influenced our buying habits, causing sustainability has become more of a feel-good buzzword. However, there are ways that we can become more conscious of our overconsumption.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:US Space Forceβs βorbital carrierβ risks escalating arms race, Chinaβs PLA warns
Citing potential for rapid launch of weaponisable satellites, Chinese military cautions US transport craft programme threatens space security.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Huaweiβs chip unit doubled revenue last year as firm gains China smartphone market share
HiSilicon recorded a surge in revenue in 2024, driven by strong sales of Huaweiβs Pura 70 and Mate 70 handsets, according to Counterpoint Research.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:In India, boycott calls against Turkey, Azerbaijan reflect growing βconsumer-led diplomacyβ
From traders to travel platforms, Indian companies are using economic tools to signal foreign policy displeasure, analysts note.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:China couple celebrate wedding at hotpot chain for US$3,100, attract attention with long bill
Traditional Chinese weddings feature lavish banquets, a typical table for 10 costs at least US$700.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | May 16th β Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:India blocks state-backed Chinese X accounts for spreading pro-Pakistan βdisinformationβ
Global Times and Xinhua were banned by New Delhi on Wednesday for βspreading unverified claimsβ, according to local media reports.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Invisible wounds: a generation of Ukrainians may be lost to mental trauma
The psychological toll of the war threatens to leave the countryβs next generation with wounds that could take decades to heal.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Roma Resistance Day: From Nazi era to present day
On May 16, Sinti and Roma across Europe commemorate the resistance against National Socialism and the Nazi genocide. They are still fighting against antiziganism today.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Greater healthcare demand drives 55% hike in Hong Kong employee medical premiums
Inaugural βstaff medical insurance indexβ highlights surge over past three years with post Covid-19 illnesses among contributing factors.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea, spurring preparation for vaccination campaign
The situation is βserious but manageable,β the countryβs top health official said.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Singapore, US to discuss βzeroβ or preferential tariffs on pharmaceutical exports
Washington has offered to talk about concessions on pharmaceuticals β which make up over 10 per cent of Singaporeβs exports to the USβ said deputy PM Gan Kim Yong.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Tigray party says ban threatens Ethiopia peace deal
The TPLF fought a two-year civil war against the federal government, which ended in 2022.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Malaysia records fewest births ever, fuelling population decline concerns
Officials warn of a looming demographic crisis as more Malaysians opt for a βchild-freeβ lifestyle.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:China-US ties: lawmakers call on American college to end role in Duke Kunshan University
Congressmen say college partnership creates βdirect pipeline between US innovation and Chinaβs military-industrial complexβ.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βSignificantβ risk of Amazon forest dieback if global warming overshoots 1.5C
Even passing 1.5C of global warming temporarily would trigger a βsignificantβ risk of Amazon forest... The post βSignificantβ risk of Amazon forest dieback if global warming overshoots 1.5C appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pilot ejects from Ukraine F-16 fighter jet after incident, air force says
Ukraine lost an F-16 fighter jet on Friday morning after an incident on board, though the pilot ejected safely, the Ukrainian air force said in a statement.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Gachagua Files Notice to Withdraw 4 Petitions Challenging Impeachment
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally filed a notice to withdraw four of the petitions before the High Court in the ongoing constitutional challenge to the impeachment.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong court questions human rights implications in denial of early release
Lawyer of Adam Ma, dubbed the βCaptain Americaβ protester, argues rejecting his clientβs jail sentence review violates human rights.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Can EU secure swift trade pact with Trump like China, UK?
The US and China have stepped back from a major tariff war, while Britain quickly struck a limited deal with Donald Trump. Can EU nations glean insights to secure their future trade with the US?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S., UAE agree on path for Emirates to buy top American AI chips, Trump says
The U.S. and United Arab Emirates are working on a path to allow Abu Dhabi to purchase some of the most advanced American-made chips.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong confident over 2025 growth after economy expands 3.1% in first quarter
βBroadly sustained external demandβ and front-loading of shipments in early April helped accelerate export growth to 8.4 per cent against year ago, government says.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:India's grip on global cricket tightening
The appointment of Jay Shah as chairman of the International Cricket Council has seen India wield more power in cricket globally. DW looks at the country's growing influence and the links between sport and government.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:China calls U.S. trade talks 'good' but quiet on next steps, as Trump hints at Xi call
Trump has touted earlier this week that he might speak to Chinese leader Xi at the end of this week, while Beijing appeared tight-lipped on that prospect.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Chubb No Longer Insuring Gulf Coast LNG Project That Faces Sustained Opposition Over Health Concerns
The global insurance giant Chubb is no longer providing property insurance for a contested liquefied natural gas export project in southwest Louisiana, according to documents obtained by the Rainforest Action Network and shared with Inside Climate News. The Calcasieu Pass project, owned by LNG company Venture Global, has faced heavy opposition from residents in Cameron [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine, Russia delegations meet, agree to exchange hundreds of PoWs
The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years lasted less than two hours, with no apparent sign of progress so far in narrowing the gap between the sides, though a deal was reached to exchange about 1,000 prisoners of war each.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ukraine, Russia delegations meet, agree to exchange hundreds of POWs
The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years lasted less than two hours, with no apparent sign of progress so far in narrowing the gap between the sides, though a deal was reached to exchange about 1,000 prisoners of war each.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Fifteen Years After Largest U.S. Offshore Oil Spill, Researchers Reveal Most-Polluting Rigs
April 20 marked 15 years since BPβs Deepwater Horizon rig exploded, releasing 134 million gallons of oil off the coast of Louisiana in the countryβs largest oil spill. Oil gushed for nearly three months, covering an area on the surface of the water the size of Oklahoma. The spill devastated fisheries, seabirds, turtles, whales and [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pedro Pascal and Juliette Binoche add their names to Cannes letter condemning 'genocide' in Gaza
More stars and creatives have signed the letter about the killing of the Palestinian protagonist of a Cannes-premiering documentary: βWe are ashamed of such passivityβ - they wrote regarding the silence of the industry.
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