Nigerian Brothers Want Arthouse Alternative to Nollywood
Twin brothers Chuko Esiri and Arie Esiri grew up in Nigeria but left the country for their education, and until recently, both seemed...
The laser weapons race enters its industrial era
This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology.On April 30, the Financial...
Wait, Sophie the Giraffe isn't French?
France's iconic teething toy is caught up in a manufacturing scandal. The investigative journalism website Mediapart has found that Sophie the Giraffe, or...
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not broadcast Eurovision over Israel's participation
Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will not broadcast the Eurovision Song Contest when the grand final event takes place on Saturday, doubling down on...
‘Quezon’ Director Jerrold Tarog Sets Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, Tony Labrusca...
Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, and Tony Labrusca have been set to star in “Knock Three Times,” the upcoming Philippine horror...
Could the hantavirus bring back Covidlike safety precautions?
All passengers of the cruiseship hit by hantavirus have all evacuated, with several cases confirmed. According to the World Health Organisation, there is...
A Cake That Crosses Oceans to Tie Together a Family
My mother left New Zealand because she fell in love with my French father. Years later, I would also set up a life...
Macron presents France 'as the ethical partner with Africa' at summit in Kenya
At the Africa Forward summit in Kenya, French President Emmanuel Macorn is hoping to boost a new kind of partnership with African countries....
‘Lord of the Flies’ EP on Jack Thorne, David McKenna Finding Nuance
On June 4, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2026 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for crafting some of the year’s best television series. Curated and selected by...
