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VENICE, Italy (AP) — Kathryn Bigelow is exceedingly calm when she talks about nuclear annihilation. That’s not to say she’s nonchalant about the topic— much the opposite. The Oscar-winning filmmaker discusses it with grave, matter-of-fact seriousness. But she also doesn’t need to dress up the threat in hyperbole, whether in conversation or in her new film “A House of Dynamite.” The reality of how it would all play out is chilling enough. Eighteen minutes is not a lot of time to decide the fate of civilization, after all. But that’s about all U.S. leaders would have in the face of…

BRUSSELS (AP) — Lawmakers in the European Parliament on Wednesday voted to ban the labelling of vegetarian protein with terms such as “steak” or “meat.” The lawmakers voted 532 to 78 to define meat as “edible parts of animals” and to curtail the use of words like steak, escalope, sausage or burger for animal and not plant-based products. The proposal will go to a parliamentary committee to be clarified, before going back to the EU executive arm and then to the bloc’s 27 member states for further negotiations. Céline Imart, a conservative German lawmaker and former farmer, said using meat-related…

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm on Wednesday unveiled detailed proposals to protect farmers from being undercut by imports from South America as it seeks to build support for its deal with the Mercosur trade alliance.The deal between the EU and the five Mercosur countries — Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia — would progressively remove duties on almost all goods traded between the two blocs over the next 15 years. Provided it is ratified by both blocs, the accord would create one of the world’s largest free trade zones, covering a market of 780 million people that…

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla said Wednesday they were subjected to harsher treatment than other detainees because of South Africa’s role in a genocide case against Israel.Speaking after their return, the activists, which include the grandson of Nelson Mandela, said they were singled out after Israeli guards noticed that they were from South Africa. Two Muslim women among the group said they had their hijabs ripped off their heads and were forced to strip naked in front of Israeli soldiers.Since 2023, South…

Bruno Andrade and Cindy GarciaOct 8, 2025, 05:16 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsOrlando City wanted to bring Tottenham Hotspur forward Richarlison to Major League Soccer in the summer, sources told ESPN Brasil, although a move failed to materialise over a potential €40 million ($46.4m) transfer fee.The MLS club wanted to sign the Brazil international to a long-term contract and make him the team’s leading figure in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup.Orlando City were interested in signing Richarlison Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty ImagesRicharlison, 28, insisted in the last transfer window that he was keen to continue at…

How Thomas Tuchel handles the relationship with Jude Bellingham could define his time as England head coach, and ultimately it could have a huge bearing on how far England go in next summer’s World Cup.That’s how important the dynamic is between the national team manager and the country’s biggest star. And despite Tuchel saying directly there is no problem between him and Bellingham, there is still some mystery around the player’s role with England, how he integrates with his team-mates off the pitch, and how the atmosphere within the squad is totally different when he is not around. Please use…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jasmín Ordóñez looks out from a wooden boat at the water as she crosses a narrow channel that connects a labyrinth of chinampas, island farms that were built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago.“Let’s close our eyes and ask our Mother Water for permission to sail in peace,” she said as the boat moves slowly, in contrast to the frenetic traffic of Mexico City just a few miles away.Ordóñez owns one of these island farms, first created with mud from the bottom of the lakes that once covered this area. When the boat arrives at…

Mauricio PochettinoKlopp and Pochettino were frequent opponents during the latter’s spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. In fact, Klopp’s first match as Reds boss – back in October 2015 – came against Pochettino at White Hart Lane. Fourteen meetings overall included the 2019 Champions League final in Madrid and the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in 2024, both of which Liverpool were victorious in.“Of course [I will miss him],” said Pochettino. “Because I think always to face him and Liverpool was a nice challenge. A nice challenge to prepare in a tactical way but also in the way that he…

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first active footballer to become a billionaire, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index which included his net worth in their list for the first time.Ronaldo, who was already the sport’s highest-paid player, dramatically increased his wealth when he signed a lucrative contract extension with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr earlier this year, reportedly worth over $400 million.Bloomberg cited that his tax-free contract, as well as brand deals with Armani and Nike, as key drivers in his improved wealth.Meanwhille, the Portugal forward, who is the highest scorer in men’s international football with 141 goals in…

WASHINGTON: Head of the Kuwait Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU) and Chairman of the National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Dr. Hamad Al-Mukrad held talks late Tuesday with officials at the US Department of the Treasury on issues of mutual concern and ways to boost bilateral cooperation.The delegation, included representatives from Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior and the General Administration of Customs, reviewed Kuwait’s recent progress in implementing measures outlined in The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluation report published last October. After the meeting, Dr. Al-Mukrad told KUNA that among the key steps completed on record…