Teodora Ana Mihai Talks ‘Heysel 85’ & Plans For Next Feature — Tokyo
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G20 Meeting Exposes International Rifts As Leading Economies Fail To Reach Consensus On Key Issues
Diplomats from various nations refused to be pictured alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 Foreign Ministers...
OpenAI slashes funding target by US$10 billion amid tech rout: FT
Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 03:46 PM[BENGALURU] OpenAI has slashed the target for its latest funding round by...

Flávio Bolsonaro says he plans to run for Brazil’s presidency again after leaving the country

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who arrived in Miami earlier this week after the Brazilian Supreme Court ordered him to surrender his passports, has said that he intends...
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Teodora Ana Mihai Talks ‘Heysel 85’ & Plans For Next Feature — Tokyo
After a buzzy debut almost eight months ago in Berlin, Teodora Ana Mihai has finally begun the international launch...
G20 Meeting Exposes International Rifts As Leading Economies Fail To Reach Consensus On Key Issues
Diplomats from various nations refused to be pictured alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 Foreign Ministers...
OpenAI slashes funding target by US$10 billion amid tech rout: FT
Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 03:46 PM[BENGALURU] OpenAI has slashed the target for its latest funding round by...

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Flávio Bolsonaro says he plans to run for Brazil’s presidency again after leaving the country
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who arrived in Miami earlier this week after the Brazilian Supreme Court ordered him to surrender his passports, has said that he intends...
Teodora Ana Mihai Talks ‘Heysel 85’ & Plans For Next Feature — Tokyo
After a buzzy debut almost eight months ago in Berlin, Teodora Ana Mihai has finally begun the international launch of her latest feature, Heysel 85, and this week the...
G20 Meeting Exposes International Rifts As Leading Economies Fail To Reach Consensus On Key Issues
Diplomats from various nations refused to be pictured alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Atlanta, which is being held over Friday and...
OpenAI slashes funding target by US$10 billion amid tech rout: FT
Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 03:46 PM[BENGALURU] OpenAI has slashed the target for its latest funding round by US$10 billion amid a sell-off in tech stocks driven by...
Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company
Friday’s sell-off comes as a number of major technology companies disappoint with their resultsPublished Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 01:17 PM[SAN FRANCISCO] Apple reclaimed the title of world’s most...
Tech stocks tumble as AI fears collide with earnings misses
Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index falls 3.5%, notching its worst month since March 2025Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:35 PM[NEW YORK] Tech stocks plunged on Friday (Oct 30) for...

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OpenAI slashes funding target by US$10 billion amid tech rout: FT
Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 03:46 PM[BENGALURU] OpenAI has slashed the target for its latest funding round by US$10 billion amid a sell-off in tech stocks driven by...
Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company
Friday’s sell-off comes as a number of major technology companies disappoint with their resultsPublished Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 01:17 PM[SAN FRANCISCO] Apple reclaimed the title of world’s most...
Tech stocks tumble as AI fears collide with earnings misses
Tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index falls 3.5%, notching its worst month since March 2025Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:35 PM[NEW YORK] Tech stocks plunged on Friday (Oct 30) for...
Meta’s rating outlook cut to negative by S&P on AI spending
It comes as investors scrutinise Meta’s ability to generate tangible returns from AI investmentsPublished Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:42 AM[NEW YORK] S&P Global Ratings took an early step...
Crypto exchanges call for quick moves to bolster defences after Binance heist
Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 09:51 AM[NEW YORK] Crypto exchanges are taking quick action to bolster their defences and urging greater industry-wide information-sharing after a record US$6.3 billion...
Oil jumps 2%, settles at 6-month highs on fears of escalation in Iran
Published Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 08:36 AM[HOUSTON] Oil prices jumped more than 2 per cent on Friday (Oct 30) and settled at their highest levels since the end...

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One Fine Show: “Solid Pictures, Photosculpture and the Making of Modern Likeness”
François Willème, Portrait of Matilde de Aguilera y Gamboa c. 1865. White bisque porcelain, 16-7/8 x 11-1/4 x 14-3/4 in. Robert and Pauline Sears Fund, Cantor Arts Center, Stanford...
A Collector’s Guide to Bangkok’s Best Art Galleries
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Margarita Kallas-Lee and Phillip Frankland Lee Set Their Sights on Three Michelin Stars
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Sotheby’s Sells “Jodi” the Nanotyrannus for $47.3 Million, Reigniting the Fossil Ownership Debate
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A Roman Imperial Torso Set a New Antiquities Record at Sotheby’s as the Art World Looked Elsewhere
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Miami Luxury Mogul Nadim Ashi is Building a Yacht Fleet with Four Seasons
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Health

Flávio Bolsonaro says he plans to run for Brazil’s presidency again after leaving the country
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who arrived in Miami earlier this week after the Brazilian Supreme Court ordered him to surrender his passports, has said that he intends...
G20 Meeting Exposes International Rifts As Leading Economies Fail To Reach Consensus On Key Issues
Diplomats from various nations refused to be pictured alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Atlanta, which is being held over Friday and...
Banks are closing the door to AI agents as stablecoins and crypto firms compete for deposits
Between Oct. 2 and Oct. 21, the largest U.S. banks restricted AI agents from customer accounts, a federal regulator left stablecoin rewards open to case-by-case review, and a community...
Fewer Young People Report Wanting To Commit Suicide, Reversing A Near Decade-Long Trend
The Centers for Disease Control detailed that the mental health of young people improved over the from 2023 to 2025, with fewer high school students reporting suicidal ideation.The CDC...
Rethinking Cancer Innovation: How Scientist- and Physician-Led Biotech Is Shaping the Future of Precision Oncology
For those battling cancer, breakthroughs mean a possible new lease on life. Under Dr. Gabi Hanna's leadership, scientist-led Lamassu Biotech aims to revive the body's own tumor suppressor gene...
AI can help polish your invention, but letting it create the idea could threaten patent protection
Years ago, Gary Shuster was on an airplane, squinting at one of the first iPods that could play video. He recalls that at some point he stared at the...

Innovation

Mary J. Blige Calls Out “Idiot” Heckler During Las Vegas Concert
Mary J. Blige Dishes on Self-Love With Anthem GorgeousMary J. Blige doesn’t need any hateration, holleration in this dancery or on stage. In fact, she’s going to put them on...
The Best K-Beauty Gifts Under $25, Including Hudson Williams’ Skincare Pick
If you're thinking of gifting skincare or makeup, your best option if you want bang for your buck is Korean beauty. While this isn't anything new, K-Beauty has gone...
Taylor Swift Proves She’s Literally Bejeweled by Wearing $2.4 Million Necklace on Red Carpet
24. According to an interview, her favorite lyrics off of her Lover album are, "Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand? / With every guitar string scar on my...
12 Essentials to Become a Morning Person This Winter, According to a Morning Person
As a lifelong morning person, I know it's a lifestyle not everyone can get behind. And especially as the temps are dropping and there’s less daylight in the winter...
Dan Reynolds and Sofía Vergara Enjoy Dinner Together Weeks After Minka Kelly Breakup
Dan Reynolds and Sofía Vergara’s eyes appear to be open to a new connection.   Nearly three weeks after news broke of his split from Minka Kelly, the Imagine...
Andy Cohen Shares Rare Insight Into Boyfriend Kevin Sobieski’s “Incredible” Bond With His Kids
Andy Cohen Reacts to Julia Stiles Calling Him Out on ‘Dancing With the Stars’Andy Cohen is loving what he's watching happen at home. Nearly five months after going public...

News

Europe: Shares stumble at end of best month since June on AI worries
European technology sector index falls 2.8% for its worst day since Jul 7 and led sectoral declinesPublished Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 08:24 AM[BENGALURU] European shares dropped on Friday...
AEM tumbles 11% along with Singapore and regional chip peers following Alphabet’s record plunge
[SINGAPORE] Investors dumped chip stocks in Singapore and the region on Friday (Oct 30) following a similar rout overnight on Wall Street.By 9.30 am, AEM had lost more than...
Sembcorp, DayOne sign pact to explore powering data centres in Asia
This is to evaluate solutions in renewable energy supply and on-site power infrastructure and generation[SINGAPORE] Sembcorp Utilities and Singapore-headquartered DayOne Data Centers have signed a memorandum of understanding to...
BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecast, unveils US$1.4 billion share buyback
Its results are helped for a second consecutive quarter by a record jump in equity and prime services revenuePublished Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 02:23 PM[GDANSK, POLAND] BNP Paribas...
China’s beauty brands, flush with success at home, start to vie for global shelf space
The country’s innovations – particularly in EVs – have created a halo effect, industry executives sayPublished Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 04:16 PM[SHANGHAI/PARIS] China’s beauty brands are stepping out...
The long life of the ‘snacking occasion’
Published Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · 03:52 PMHAPPY hour? That’s a classic “snacking occasion”. Post-workout? An opportunity for a refuelling bite. The afternoon cup of coffee that includes a...

Politics

Croatia vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of...
2 teens charged in connection with TikTok stunt gone wrong that left 16-year-old trapped inside shaft of NYC bridge
Two teens have been charged in connection with a foolish TikTok stunt that caused a 16-year-old boy to plummet 50 feet and become trapped inside a shaft on the...
CBS Sports making big March Madness coverage change for 2026
Nate Burleson will add NCAA Tournament host to his ever-growing résumé at CBS.  The network announced Thursday morning that Burleson will host men’s March Madness coverage for CBS Sports...
New Tahoe ski death as student found on black diamond trail – after eight killed in nearby avalanche
A missing skier has been found dead at a Lake Tahoe resort — just days after eight were killed by an avalanche in the backcountry nearby. Colin Kang’s body...
UCLA hasn’t learned its lesson
UCLA must think it is off the hook for antisemitism and bigotry after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from imposing a billion-dollar fine for blatant discrimination against...
Savannah Guthrie never ‘coming back’ to ‘Today’ show after her mom’s disappearance: report
Savannah Guthrie is probably never returning to the “Today” show after her mother Nancy’s heartbreaking disappearance, according to a new report. The “Today” anchor has not appeared on the...

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Teodora Ana Mihai Talks ‘Heysel 85’ & Plans For Next Feature — Tokyo
After a buzzy debut almost eight months ago in Berlin, Teodora Ana Mihai has finally begun the international launch of her latest feature, Heysel 85, and this week the...
Japan’s Animation Industry Grows 15.8% To Record $28BN, Driven By Both Domestic & Overseas Sales – TIFFCOM
Japan’s anime industry grew by 15.8% to $28.18BN (JPY4.45TR) in 2025, with growth coming from both local and overseas markets, according to figures presented by the Association of Japanese...
Toho CEO On The Company Distributing ‘Godzilla Minus One’ In The U.S.
“It was all a coincidence,” Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro said this afternoon during a Q&A at the Tokyo Film Festival when quizzed on his company’s decision to re-enter the...
Amazon MGM Studios Japan To Double Investment In Original Content; ‘One Piece’ & ‘Kingdom’ Producers Talk IP Strategies – TIFFCOM
Buddy Marini, Amazon MGM Studios‘ new head of Japan, says the company has doubled its investment in original Japanese content, including an expanded slate of live-action films and series....
Bill Kramer Talks International Film Category Submissions & Youtube
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will expand the list of festivals that can serve as standalone qualifiers for the International Film Oscar category, AMPAS CEO Bill...
RisingJoy Signs International Distribution Pact With NTT DOCOMO
Singapore-based RisingJoy has signed a distribution pact with Japanese outfit NTT DOCOMO Studio & Live. The deal, which was announced this afternoon, covers the international distribution of the Japanese...

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Jerry O’Connell’s Halloween Costume Is Everyone’s Worst Nightmare: Lettuce
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RHOC’s Tamra Judge Strips Naked Mid-Reunion in Jaw-Dropping Bravo First
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As it turns out, Jason decided the day and setting was too picture-perfect not to propose there, frantically texting the couple’s friend Ashley for help getting the ring from his...
Seth Rogen Is Sephora’s New Holiday Star—and He’s Sharing His Gift Picks
Seth Rogen isn't traditionally synonymous with holiday beauty advice, but that's about to change. Welcome to Seth-phora! Sephora is kicking off the holiday season with "We All Sephora,” a...
How Katy Perry Ended Up Living a Teenage Dream Love With Justin Trudeau
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