Ricky Gervais is returning to Netflix with "Alley Cats," a six-part adult animated sitcom. The series, debuting in 2026, follows a group of feral British cats navigating daily life. Gervais directs, voices a character, and reunites with frequent collaborators. The show is a 'slacker sitcom' produced by...
Over 300 South Korean workers, detained in Georgia for allegedly working illegally at a battery plant, are being sent home on a chartered flight. The incident, following a recent summit pledging economic cooperation, sparked concern in South Korea about future US investment. While the US agreed to allow...
France's economy is facing turmoil due to a large deficit, rising borrowing costs, and a divided parliament unable to agree on spending cuts. The pandemic and energy crisis exacerbated existing high debt, pushing it to 114% of GDP. Four prime ministers have been appointed in the last year,...
Israel has ordered the evacuation of Gaza City, as its forces prepare to seize the northern part of the Gaza Strip. While Israeli officials claim 100,000 have left, hundreds of thousands remain defiant, unwilling or unable to relocate due to lack of resources and safety concerns. Israel is...
Belarus freed 52 political prisoners, including journalists and foreign nationals, following the US lifting sanctions on Belavia, its national airline. This action comes amidst ongoing tensions with the West over Belarus's human rights record and its support of Russia's war in Ukraine. The release follows a meeting between...
Goldman Sachs' survey of 245 family offices reveals a shift in investment strategies. Public equity allocations rose to 31%, a 3% increase from 2023, while private equity dropped to 21%, down 5%. US and Americas family offices led the equity increase. Despite geopolitical concerns and inflation, most...
Higher-than-expected inflation and a surge in jobless claims present a challenge for the Federal Reserve ahead of its upcoming meeting. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in August, exceeding predictions. Jobless claims unexpectedly jumped to 263,000, the highest in nearly four years. These figures, particularly the rise...
Bob Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, criticizes online influencers performing reckless stunts with crocodiles, calling for stricter penalties. US influencer Mike Holston is under investigation in Queensland, Australia, for wrestling with crocodiles. Authorities are exploring fines up to $37,500, but Irwin believes stronger enforcement is needed to deter...
Russia launched 19 drones into Polish airspace, prompting NATO and EU responses. Poland scrambled jets, shooting down some drones. The incident is seen as a deliberate provocation by Russia, potentially testing NATO's defenses. The EU considers further sanctions against Russia, while discussions focus on bolstering European air...
A male student at Evergreen High School in Colorado died by suicide after a school shooting that injured two other students. The suspect used a revolver handgun. The injured students are expected to recover. Police are investigating the shooter's home, car, and locker to determine a motive....
