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In Photos and Video: Devastating Floods Swamp Parts of Asia
Images of the destruction caused by storms that have torn through South and Southeast Asia.
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Thousands Greet Pope Leo as He Prays Near Site of Beirut Port Blast
A waterfront Mass in the Lebanese capital capped the pope’s three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the largest proportion of Christians.
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Marcos vs. Marcos: The New Front in Philippine Politics
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is under fire for an enormous graft scandal that is unfolding under his watch. One prominent voice is his sister Senator Imee Marcos.
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Putin and Witkoff Meet in Russia as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Deal
The two sides did not reach any specific compromises, an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin said, as the United States pushes a plan to end the war in Ukraine.
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Join Chaz Ebert at the Critic’s Cut 2025 Event at FACETS
RogerEbert.com Publisher Chaz Ebert will appear at FACETS this Thursday, December 4, alongside host Lee Shoquist, filmmaker Bing Liu (“Minding the Gap“) and critic Michael Phillips, discussing the best films of 2025. You can even vote for your favorite films and participate in an auction to support the FACETS mission. Get tickets here and check out the auction…
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Palm Springs Film Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
The 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival has announced the 169 films that make up its 2026 program, including 53 premieres. The event unfolds from January 2 to January 12, 2026, and will also include 44 International Feature film Oscar candidates, often serving as a great platform for Academy voters to catch up with that category.…
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Joy in Racing to Keep Up: Tom Stoppard (1937-2025)
Tom Stoppard didn’t wait for you to catch up. He trusted that you would, but he was a brilliant writer who crafted narratives in such a way that you had to pay close attention to decipher their meaning. Mark Harris, a brilliant writer in his own field, said on Bluesky that, “I’m sure there are…
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Short Films in Focus: Off the Face of the Earth (with Michael Pantozzi)
Michael Pantozzi’s “Off The Face of the Earth” opens with a reclusive photographer, Tim (Pantozzi), who struggles to find the courage to delete his social media account. Once he does that, will he truly be alone and perhaps freer? Or is he trying to take a stand against being a product that exists only to…
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Starz Returns to Form With Brutal and Brilliant Spin-Off “Spartacus: House of Ashur”
It’s been twelve long years since Starz’ “Spartacus” ended on a brutal and glorious high note, and after two years since it was initially announced, the show’s first spin-off series is finally here. Unlike many prequels or sequels, “Spartacus: The House of Ashur” takes place in an alternate future where the titular character (played by…
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Could Weight Loss Drugs Turn Fat Cats Into Svelte Ozempets?
GLP-1 drugs for pets could be the next frontier for the blockbuster weight loss and diabetes drugs.