Entertainment
‘Light Pillar’ Director Xu Zao Readies AI-Themed Follow-Up ‘Easy, My Friend’
“Light Pillar,” the Berlinale Perspectives animated feature from first-time director Xu Zao, is competing in the Hidden
Finance
Mistral CEO says U.S. AI safety debate masks competitors’ 'negligence'
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch criticized rivals’ AI safety arguments as the industry faces scrutiny after several AI agents
Finance
Trump’s Offer for More Solar Comes With a Catch
Unfreezing some renewable projects may have only a modest impact on US clean-power growth.
Entertainment
Richard Linklater Says ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Starts Filming Again in a ‘Few Months’ and Gives ‘Progress Report’ on 20-Year Production: ‘See You in 2040’
Richard Linklater doesn’t like to be asked about his upcoming take on “Merrily We Roll Along.” “When I was doing ‘Boyhoo
World
New UK homes in flood-risk areas could become uninsurable, says Aviva boss
Amanda Blanc says flooding threat is ‘absolutely increasing’, as she also warns ministers over ‘kite flying’ before budg
Finance
Gilts Lead European Bonds Higher as Energy Prices Retreat
Gilts extended gains across the curve, with benchmark UK 10-year yields almost 7bps lower as oil and natural gas prices
Finance
Meta launches Muse for Small Business as Zuckerberg pushes beyond consumer AI market
Following the success of its Muse personal AI agent, Meta is introducing a specialized version for small businesses.
Sports
Toone and Kelly miss out on Lionesses squad
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone misses out on selection for England's Women's World Cup qualifying matches this
Entertainment
Taylor Swift dominated the VMAs, but do music videos still matter?
Cinematographer Melissa Cofie says their purpose has evolved with the growth of platforms like TikTok.
World
Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions – US politics live
President uses social media post to deny reports that he was willing to ease sanctions in return for ‘concrete’ steps ov
World
The Rescuers Keeping Two Ukrainian ‘Fortress Cities’ Alive
Emergency workers have to move fast after Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. Another could come at any moment.
World
Estonia Says Arson at Defense Company Was ‘Deliberate’ Attack by Russia
A fire broke out at Milrem Robotics, which manufactures and supplies unmanned vehicles for Ukraine, in August.