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Taiwan‘s Ministry of Culture has revealed that “Left-Handed Girl,” directed by Tsou Shih-ching, has been selected as the country’s submission for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards. Written by Sean Baker and Tsou, the film is set against the bustling backdrop of Taipei’s night markets and portrays a multi-generational story spanning three generations of women. The narrative follows a single mother who relocates to Taipei with her two daughters, establishing a night market stall to make ends meet. As the family navigates the challenges of an unfamiliar city and new life, the three women struggle with…

A South African influencer linked to a controversial job scheme in Russia has apologised for her role in promoting it in a country where many young people are desperate to find jobs.Cyan Boujee, whose real name is Honour Zuma, came under scrutiny after one of the videos she posted online advertising jobs for women aged between 18 and 22 went viral.It prompted the government to issue a warning about the scheme and alert people to the dangers of human trafficking and “unverified job opportunities overseas”.”Immediately when I saw the comments on my stories and on my videos… I knew that…

225 In Nigeria’s fast-growing logistics market, two international names dominate conversations around courier and shipping services — DHL Express and FedEx. Both companies have decades of global experience, strong reputations, and loyal customer bases. For many Nigerians — from businesses shipping goods abroad to individuals sending personal packages — choosing between them can be challenging. This review examines both services across key areas: reliability, compliance, costs, tracking, local expertise, and coverage, offering an objective look at what each brings to the table. Reliability and Reputation Both DHL and FedEx have built formidable reputations in Nigeria over the years. DHL Express,…

Beijing says 26 world leaders will attend the event in Tiananmen Square, overseen by Chinese President Xi Jinping.Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among world leaders attending an upcoming military parade in China to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.Kim and Putin will participate in the “Victory Day” parade in Beijing next week, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.It will be held in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and will feature a cast of thousands and a showcase of China’s latest military technology.The…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Option B for the Chiefs offense began with Wednesday’s practice, the first day after every NFL team is required to trim its initial roster to 53 players. One of the reasons Wednesday’s on-field work was more quiet than usual was because of who was absent: wide receiver Rashee Rice.A few hours before the Chiefs’ practice began, Rice, a three-year player and the No. 1 receiver for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, accepted a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy, punishment that the league made official Wednesday afternoon.Rice will not be eligible to return until the…

A central Japanese town wants to limit smartphone use for all its 69,000 residents to two hours a day, in a move that has sparked intense debate on device addiction.The proposal, believed to be the first of its kind in Japan, is currently being debated by lawmakers after being submitted by Toyoake municipal government in Aichi earlier this week.Toyoake’s mayor said the proposal – which only applies outside of work and study – would not be strictly enforced, but rather was meant to “encourage” residents to better manage their screen time.There will be no penalties for breaking the rule, which…

The relations between Mozambique and Rwanda have largely been viewed in terms of military cooperation as Rwanda has, for the past four years, played a key role in helping the southern African country fight Islamic State terrorists in its Cabo Delgado Province. However, the two countries also share ties in various areas, from trade and investment, where a joint permanent commission has been established to identify opportunities, to diplomatic relations, with both countries opening embassies in each other’s capitals. ALSO READ: Mozambique president visits Rwandan troops in Cabo Delgado Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines In…

Australia’s three-time Olympic slalom canoe champion Jess Fox says she has had to deal with a “whirlwind” few weeks after undergoing surgery to remove a tumour from her kidney.The 31-year-old went under the knife last week in a successful procedure but she suffered some post-surgery complications and issued a statement on Thursday to say she was now recovering well.“It’s been a whirlwind over the last few weeks, but I’m all good – just a couple of gnarly new scars, a bit less kidney, and a whole lot more toughness,” Fox said. “I’m feeling positive and looking forward to heading home,…

There are increasing reports of people experiencing delusions after intensive use of AI chatbots. The phenomenon, dubbed ‘AI psychosis’, has raised concerns that features built into large language models may contribute to some users losing touch with reality. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Hamilton Morrin, a psychiatrist and researcher at King’s College London, about his recent preprint exploring who is at risk and how models could be made safer

Pete Hegseth orders review after revelations Microsoft used Chinese contractors to manage sensitive cloud services.Published On 28 Aug 202528 Aug 2025The United States has launched a review of Chinese nationals’ involvement in managing sensitive cloud services for the US military, Washington’s defence chief has said.US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that he had ordered an audit of Microsoft’s use of Chinese citizens to help manage sensitive cloud services to determine if any security breaches had occurred.“The use of Chinese nationals to service Department of Defense cloud environments – it’s over,” Hegseth said in a video statement.“We’ve issued…