Pope Francis calls for action on climate change
During a visit to the Istiqlal Mosque, Pope Francis called on Muslims and Catholics to press world leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism, and spoke of…
Climate change costing Africa up to 5% of GDP, UN says
The impact of global warming is costing African nations up to 5% of their economic output, the United Nations climate chief said, calling for more investment to help adapt to…
A forest fire has destroyed 20% of the forests in Brazil
Firefighters on Wednesday managed to reduce a major forest fire that has raged for two days and destroyed 20 percent of the forest in the Brazilian capital, shrouding the city…
Toronto Film Festival showcases an industry transformed by streaming
The film industry must adapt to the changes that have resulted from the blurring of the line between streaming services and the big screen, said the director of the Toronto…
Rome considers limiting tourist access to the Trevi Fountain
Rome is considering limiting access to the Trevi Fountain ahead of an expected bumper year for tourism in the Eternal City. The Italian capital is preparing to host the 2025…
Oasis add London dates to comeback tour
Oasis announced two additional concert dates for their comeback tour of Britain and Ireland. The decision was made due to huge demand from fans desperate to see the band live…
UK prosecutors close indecent assault case against Harvey Weinstein
British prosecutors said they had dropped indecent assault charges against former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein after concluding there was no realistic chance of securing a conviction. When it authorised the…
Elton John and Angelina Jolie films on London Film Festival line-up
From a documentary about Elton John to Angelina Jolie's Maria Callas biopic, the BFI London Film Festival promises a star-studded programme that kicks off with a World War II drama…
Joaquin Phoenix spurred on ‘Joker’ sequel
Joaquin Phoenix, who won an Oscar for his role in the 2019 hit ‘The Joker,’ revealed he had a dream about his former character, which encouraged director Todd Phillips to…
EU delivered first doses of mpox vaccine to Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo received its first batch of 100,000 mpox vaccines from the European Union on Thursday, with a second delivery expected in the coming days. The delivery…
