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'Closure' Wins Top Award At Thessaloniki Int'l Documentary Festival
Entertainment

'Closure' Wins Top Award At Thessaloniki Int'l Documentary Festival

Michal Marczak's 'Closure' won the top Golden Alexander award at the Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival for its poignant story of a father's search for his missing son, while 'Birds of War' by Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak took four prizes, including Silver Alexander, highlighting Syria's civil war archives amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Directors shared emotional reflections on their films' impacts, underscoring themes of loss, resilience, and the cycle of conflict.

Sarah Mitchellabout 10 hours ago
Nicole Kidman, Cillian Murphy, Christian Bale & More of the Biggest Oscars Transformations
Entertainment

Nicole Kidman, Cillian Murphy, Christian Bale & More of the Biggest Oscars Transformations

A retrospective highlights dramatic physical transformations by actors like Nicole Kidman and Christian Bale that led to Oscar wins or nominations, showcasing their dedication through weight changes, prosthetics, and immersive preparations. From Kidman's prosthetic nose in The Hours to Murphy's emaciated look in Oppenheimer, these efforts underscore the extremes of method acting in Hollywood.

Sarah Mitchellabout 10 hours ago
AP finds an Israeli group discreetly organized the mystery flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza
US

AP finds an Israeli group discreetly organized the mystery flights evacuating Palestinians from Gaza

An AP investigation uncovers that Israeli group Ad Kan secretly organized charter flights evacuating hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa and Indonesia since May 2025, amid accusations of supporting demographic shifts. Founder Gilad Ach, a Trump ally, denies ulterior motives, calling the efforts humanitarian, while critics including South African officials decry them as part of a cleansing agenda.

Thomas Andersonabout 10 hours ago
Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles - National
Canada

Iran threatens to widen war as Gulf Arab states intercept new missiles - National

Gulf Arab states intercepted new Iranian missiles on Sunday amid threats to UAE ports, as the three-week-old Middle East war escalates with strikes on Israel and rising civilian casualties. World leaders, including U.S. President Trump, called for naval protection of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran denied de-escalation progress and accused the U.S. of using UAE territory for attacks.

David Kimabout 11 hours ago
36-year-old moved from Chicago to Spain, works 16 hours a week and is semi-retired: 'You get one life. Live it right'
Business

36-year-old moved from Chicago to Spain, works 16 hours a week and is semi-retired: 'You get one life. Live it right'

Gigi Gonzalez, a 36-year-old entrepreneur, moved from Chicago to Valencia, Spain, in May 2025, reducing her workweek to 16 hours and achieving a semi-retired lifestyle thanks to lower costs and smart investments. Her story highlights the benefits of Spain's digital nomad visa and offers inspiration for others seeking better work-life balance abroad.

Jessica Williamsabout 11 hours ago
Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given 'police-style' powers to tackle waste crime
Science

Environment Agency enforcement officers could be given 'police-style' powers to tackle waste crime

The UK government plans to grant Environment Agency officers police-like powers to combat waste crime, including warrantless arrests and asset seizures, as part of an upcoming Waste Crime Action Plan. This addresses the illegal management of 34 million tonnes of waste annually, costing £1 billion to the economy, with officials and experts calling for public cooperation to dismantle criminal networks.

Emily Chenabout 15 hours ago