Superman leads Critics Choice Super Award nominations
'Superman' has secured the most nominations at the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, with six nods including best superhero movie.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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European wildfires: Expert calls for landscape diversification
Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, warns that Europe's recent wildfires are part of a new normal and advocates for diversified landscapes and improved land management strategies.
The devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a 'new normal' for Europe.
Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
R. Kelly Requests Commutation of Sentence from Trump
R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence, according to court records made public by the Office of the Pardon Attorney.
New ‘Call of Duty’ Feature Revealed
The multiplayer game 'Modern Warfare 4' will feature a new 'Kill Block' mode, revealed at Fanatics Fest. The game launches on October 23 and includes dynamic battleground reconfigurations before each match.
Taiwan overtakes Russia as Ukraine’s third-largest drone battery supplier
A new report by the Taiwanese think tank DSET indicates that Taiwan has become Ukraine’s third-largest supplier of drone batteries, following China and Vietnam.
Jalen Brunson to Join Variety’s New York Sports & Entertainment Studio
Jalen Brunson will participate in Variety's inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York City on July 16, discussing the future of sports and entertainment business.
Suno Hack Reveals Data Sources for AI Music Generator
A hack has exposed how Suno’s AI music generator was trained using data from YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius, despite the company acknowledging it scraped millions of songs from the internet.
Punjab Police Penalises 20 DSPs
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem has awarded punishments to 20 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) in disciplinary proceedings.
European elections may alter Ukraine support
Kira Rudik suggests that upcoming European national elections could lead to a different representation in the coalition supporting Ukraine.
There could be very different representation at the coalition of the willing next year.
Kira Rudik
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Adds Gabriel Luna
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 has cast Gabriel Luna as a guest star, playing the role of Ray Ballard, a serial killer known as The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger.
Argentine VP slams English as ‘usurping pirates’
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel has called the English 'usurping pirates' ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final match between the two nations.
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English 'usurping pirates'
Victoria Villarruel, Vice President, Argentina
PTI to hold nationwide rallies on August 5
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans for nationwide rallies on August 5 to mark the anniversary of Imran Khan's arrest.
Deschamps’ era ends with France’s World Cup exit
France’s national team suffered a crushing semi-final defeat to Spain, marking the end of Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure as coach.
MS NOW to Host Event in Texas
MS NOW is set to host a full day of discussions and panels on September 26, featuring its best-known personalities, in Texas.
Bellingham and Messi to clash in World Cup semi-final
England's Jude Bellingham will face Argentina legend Lionel Messi in a pivotal match on Wednesday, with the winner set to progress to the final against Spain.
Hamaguchi’s ‘All of a Sudden’ Set for November Release
Neon has announced an 25th November release date for Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 'All of a Sudden', which premiered at Cannes and won Virginie Efira the best actress award.
Federal Minister Calls for Collective Action to Tackle Population Growth
Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal has urged collective efforts to address Pakistan's growing population challenge.
Cigarettes become fashionable again in France
French media report that cigarettes are experiencing a resurgence in popularity after being considered less desirable for some time.
Dave Kendall, Creator of MTV’s 120 Minutes, Dies
Dave Kendall, creator and former host of MTV's '120 Minutes,' has passed away, according to a post from his friend Matt Pinfield.
T. rex skeleton sells for record $50.1 million at Sotheby’s
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named 'Gus' sold for a record $50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction.
Bellingham shines as England aims for World Cup semifinal win
England's Jude Bellingham continues to impress in the World Cup, with his performance key to their push towards a semifinal victory against Argentina.
Toy Story Franchise Generates $51 Billion in Economic Activity
The 'Toy Story' franchise has generated $51 billion in economic activity since its inception, according to a study commissioned by Disney.
Kevin Hart’s ‘Cold as Balls’ Returns with New Episodes on Netflix
Six new episodes of Kevin Hart's ice-bath interview show 'Cold as Balls' will debut on Netflix later this summer, featuring live interviews at Fanatics Fest in New York.
France implements water restrictions due to severe early drought
Large parts of France are facing water restrictions as the country grapples with a drought described as 'exceptionally' early and intense, following three heatwaves in recent months.
PMA urges improved medicine supply at Nishtar Hospital
The Pakistan Medical Association has called for enhanced medication supplies at Nishtar Hospital to better serve patients.
ICC admits Mauritius as 111th member
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has admitted Mauritius as its 111th member, among other key outcomes of the ICC board meeting including a USD 12.82 million loan for Cricket West Indies and reinstatement conditions for Cricket Canada.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari calls for high-powered commission on AJK unrest
Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called for a high-powered commission to address the unrest in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
'Armed forces are our red line'
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Pakistan Peoples Party chief
French and Spanish fans fill Texas streets ahead of World Cup semi-final
French and Spanish supporters crowded Arlington’s streets in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup semi-final match, with the victors set to face England or Argentina.
ICC approves new formats for ODI, T20 World Cups
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a three-stage format for the One Day International (ODI) World Cup and a five-group structure for the T20 World Cup group stage.
IMAX Partners with Goer Dynamics for In-Vehicle Entertainment System
IMAX and Chinese technology company Goer Dynamics have partnered to develop the world’s first in-vehicle entertainment system carrying the IMAX brand, set for commercial production later this year.