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Ulrich Köhler’s “Gavagai” has debuted its trailer with Variety ahead of the film’s screening on Sunday at the Zurich Film Festival. International sales for the film, which had its world premiere at New York Film Festival on Saturday, are being handled by LuxBox. The film unspools during the turbulent shoot of a “Medea” adaptation in Senegal. On set, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing.…

Zimbabwe is Africa’s biggest producer of tobacco but some farmers believe the country’s long-term future could lie in a very different crop – blueberries.Thanks to a breakthrough in trade talks with China, the world’s biggest importer of the nutrient-rich fruit, Zimbabwe has taken a major step towards achieving its ambition of becoming Africa’s blueberry capital.Tobacco sales surged to a record $1.3bn (£1bn) last year, helped by the rising number of smokers in China. In contrast, blueberry exports were worth a more modest $30m but horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale is undaunted.”The future is food, not a bad habit,” he tells the…

Yousef AlRefaei’s political journey began in Kuwait, where his family’s history in politics helped shape his passion for public service. From an early age, he understood how political decisions directly define people’s lives. By the age of 13, he was already participating in campaigns and movements, laying the foundation for his career as a political economist and media figure whose work now influences both Kuwait and the U.S.  Some of his early initiatives, such as founding Simply Q8ii, reflect his desire to empower local youth and encourage them to participate in civic duties. These efforts showed how even modest community…

The names, pictures and addresses of about 8,000 children have reportedly been stolen from the Kido nursery chain by a gang of cybercriminals.The criminals have demanded a ransom from the company – which has 18 sites around London, with more in the US, India and China – according to the BBC.The hackers have claimed they also possess information about the children’s parents and carers, as well as safeguarding notes, and have contacted some by phone as part of their extortion tactics.Kido was contacted for comment. The company has yet to confirm the hackers’ claims. The company has not released a…

Tens of millions have been spent on a stadium in Elim since 2017. The stadium is still not complete. A sports stadium in Waterval, near Elim, stands incomplete and unused, eight years after construction began. R40-million has been spent on the project, according to the Makhado Municipality’s annual reports. The football field and athletics track are yet to be finished and none of the completed facilities are being used. The current contractor says it aims to complete the work by the end of October. Eight years after construction began on the Waterval Sports Facility near Elim, it is still not…

Khartoum, 24-9-2025 (SUNA) – The General Secretariat of Civil Defense has launched an initiative to support the disease vector control campaign in Khartoum as part of a broader mobilization effort. The campaign will begin next Sunday in Umbada locality and run for one week. Federal Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohammed Ibrahim said in a press statement on Wednesday that the campaign will include public advocacy and mobilization for the “Drying Initiative,” launched on Tuesday. He made the remarks following a meeting in his office with the leadership of the Civil Defense Supreme Council, headed by Lt. General Osman Atta…

Max OlsonSep 28, 2025, 02:24 AM ETCloseCovers the Big 12Joined ESPN in 2012Graduate of the University of NebraskaSTATE COLLEGE, Pa. — For the first time all night, Dante Moore was overwhelmed. The Oregon quarterback paused his victory lap and bent over, staring down at the Beaver Stadium grass while trying his best to collect himself and hold back the tears.In the moments immediately after his Oregon squad pulled off a 30-24 double-overtime triumph over No. 3 Penn State, Moore was emotionally spent. Ducks coach Dan Lanning, however, was practically vibrating after the stunning finish, brimming with pride that his No.…

For much of his career, Dwayne Johnson has been stuck between the Rock and a hard place. In the early years of his transition from body-slamming World Wrestling Entertainment heavy to marquee movie star, he was still being billed under his nom de ring. Even once he retired that moniker, he seemed to be lugging behind him a persona from which he might never be free. There are people-pleasers and then there is this affable brawler-turned-actor, who appears to regard the contentment of the world’s multiplex-goers as his personal responsibility. Whether in vehicles comic (Central Intelligence, Baywatch), family-oriented (Jumanji, Jungle…

Nairobi — Indonesia has expressed readiness to collaborate with Kenya in developing integrated coastal villages, strengthening fisheries value chains, piloting eco-tourism projects, and advancing renewable ocean energy initiatives. Speaking at the Blue Economy Summit held at PrideInn Resort, Mombasa, Minister Counsellor Wisnu Lombardwinanto–representing the Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi–said Asia and Africa share vast opportunities for collaboration in unlocking the potential of the blue economy. “As an archipelagic nation with over 17,000 islands and one of the longest coastlines in the world, Indonesia regards the ocean as a lifeline. Millions depend on marine resources for food, livelihoods, and cultural identity. This…

Carlos Ulberg dropped Dominick Reyes in the opening round for his ninth straight win at UFC Fight Night in Australia.Published On 28 Sep 202528 Sep 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2ShareNew Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg made short work of UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes on Saturday night with an effortless first-round stoppage at 4:27 at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia.Ulberg (13-1 MMA) kept his messaging simple following his ninth consecutive UFC win, confirming his attendance for next Saturday’s UFC 320 title fight rematch in Las Vegas between Russian Magomed Ankalaev (21-1, 1 NC) and ex-light heavyweight champion…