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Hundreds of actors, directors and other film industry professionals have signed a new pledge vowing not to work with Israeli film institutions they say are “implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people”.“As film-makers, actors, film industry workers, and institutions, we recognise the power of cinema to shape perceptions” the pledge reads. “In this urgent moment of crisis, where many of our governments are enabling the carnage in Gaza, we must do everything we can to address complicity in that unrelenting horror.”Signatories include film-makers Yorgos Lanthimos, Ava DuVernay, Asif Kapadia, Boots Riley and Joshua Oppenheimer; and actors Olivia Colman,…

69 Malawi’s commercial banks are being called upon to move beyond their traditional role of lending and deposits, and to take a more active position in addressing the country’s economic challenges. The appeal is seen as a reminder that banks must shift from being passive observers to becoming solution providers that can help rebuild the struggling economy. The call was strongly voiced by George Partridge, a respected corporate executive and former banker, who urged financial institutions to engage in advocacy and practical solutions that will benefit both the economy and the banking sector itself. He noted that this proactive approach…

The corporate aviation world tired Bianca Cefalo to the point that she found it easier to literally start her own space company and launch objects into orbit.  Cefalo is the founder of Space DOTs, which launched in 2022 to detect space threats. She and her team have created a software platform called SKY-I for space tech manufacturers and operators to help them detect, interpret, and attribute natural and human-originated threats in orbit. She’s spent decades in the industry, working on projects that have put objects on the moon and launched satellites into orbit. She worked as a thermofluid dynamic analyst…

The US Supreme Court has ruled sweeping immigration raids in Los Angeles can continue for now, lifting a federal judge’s order that had barred agents from making stops without “reasonable suspicion”. The Monday ruling is a win for President Donald Trump, who has vowed to conduct record-level deportations of migrants in the country illegally. The 6-3 decision of the conservative-majority court allows agents to stops suspects based solely on their race, language or job, while a legal challenge to the recent immigration sweeps in LA works its way through the courts.The liberal justices dissented, saying the decision puts constitutional freedoms…

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights cartoons and comic strips that were later adapted for the screen. Just tap or click your answers to the five questions below. And scroll down after you finish the last question for links to the books and some of their filmed versions.

Decision effectively allows immigration agents to use racial profiling to detain people, greenlighting sweeping raids.Published On 8 Sep 20258 Sep 2025The United States Supreme Court has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump can resume sweeping immigration raids in the city of Los Angeles, casting aside concerns over potential civil liberties violations.In a 6-3 decision, the conservative-majority court rolled back restrictions on the administration’s aggressive approach to immigration raids, allowing agents to target people based on factors such as language and ethnicity.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listWriting a dissent for the liberal minority, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said…

Addis Ababa — As we prepare for COP30, Africa must stand not as a bloc of negotiators, but as a continent of solutions, fulfilling the vision of Agenda 2063 for a prosperous, resilient, and innovative future, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed underscored. The second Africa Climate Summit has kicked off in Addis Ababa today in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and heads of states and governments of various African countries and beyond. In his inaugural keynote address at ACS2, Prime Minister Abiy noted “We must make Africa the place where the world sees climate goals achieved.” Prime Minister…

WHO has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to the DR Congo as the country battles its 16th Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies and equipment to support the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in responding to its latest Ebola virus disease outbreak. The supplies, shipped from WHO’s Emergency Response and Preparedness hub in Nairobi, include personal protective equipment (PPE) sufficient for 120 frontline workers for one month, patient isolation kits, and water, sanitation and hygiene materials. The WHO Regional Office for Africa disclosed this on Sunday in a post…

It’s just the first week of the NFL season, but teams are in midseason form in their trolling.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedThe Pittsburgh Steelers hung on to defeat the New York Jets in Aaron Rodgers’ return to MetLife Stadium. In a matchup that included seven lead changes, Steelers kicker Chris Boswell secured the win when he nailed a 60-yarder to give them the lead with 1:02 left in the game.Rodgers threw for 244 yards and four touchdowns in the 34-32 win, while Jets quarterback Justin Fields — who started six games for Pittsburgh last season — accounted for 266 yards and three…

new video loaded: Londoners Face Transit Chaos as Major Tube Strike Takes EffecttranscriptBacktranscriptLondoners Face Transit Chaos as Major Tube Strike Takes EffectA major strike on the London Underground system is causing widespread disruption for millions of Londoners. The strike is expected to last until Friday.I mean, I was hoping they’d be called off, which generally happens, and the prospect of it being all week is a bit of a nightmare. So it’s probably taken me twice as long to get in this morning. I guess more people will be working from home this week. I support what they’re saying, but…