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A Small Film with Big Screen Dreams

April 16, 2026

A Gujarati film named "Last Film Show" is making waves across Europe, starting with a June release in France. Originally called "Chhello Show, " this drama about a boy’s love for cinema was India’s pick for the Oscars in 2023. It didn’t win but still got noticed, earning spots on shortlists and winn

politics

Waltz Raises Questions About Bachelet’s Future UN Role

April 15, 2026

Mike Waltz, the U. S. representative to the United Nations, made headlines on Wednesday when he echoed a senator’s doubts about former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet’s suitability for the top UN post. The comments came during a Senate committee hearing where Senator Pete Ricketts criticized Bac

politics

Europe’s Drone Aid and Russia’s Growing Concerns

April 15, 2026

Russia says that European countries are making more drones for Ukraine. The defence ministry claims this pushes the conflict closer to Europe. It released a list of factories that it says build drones or parts for Ukraine, including sites in Britain, Germany, Spain, Italy, Israel and Poland.

politics

Power, Piety and the People: A Long‑Running Debate

April 15, 2026

The story of how church and state have clashed goes back more than a thousand years. In the 400s, a pope named Gelasius claimed that while kings ruled on earth, priests had the ultimate say because they promised eternal life. That idea didn’t settle things but it set a pattern that many later leader

business

Instacart adds overseas tech muscle with Instaleap buy

April 15, 2026

The grocery delivery giant Instacart just snapped up Instaleap, a tech company based in Colombia that helps supermarkets run smoother online shops. Unlike Instacart’s usual app that lets shoppers order groceries straight to their door, Instaleap builds the behind-the-scenes tech for nearly 100 groce

politics

Pope Speaks Up, Trump Fires Back

April 13, 2026

The newly elected Pope, who was born in the United States, took a stand against President Trump’s recent criticism of his messages about peace and war. Speaking from the airplane heading to Algeria, he said that his calls for calm come straight from Christian teaching and that he is not afraid of th

entertainment

Mario’s New Space Adventure Scores Huge Box‑Office Numbers

April 13, 2026

A fresh video‑game film has become the top earner of 2026, drawing in roughly $700 million worldwide by early May. The sequel tops the yearly list after China’s big hit “Pegasus 3, ” and its earnings mirror those of popular titles like the Minecraft movie and Despicable Me 4. It ranks as Illuminatio

finance

Global money leaders gather as economy stumbles again

April 13, 2026

Every few years seems to bring the same worry: major economies can’t handle surprises anymore. The latest worry comes from rising oil prices after the Iran conflict started. World finance chiefs are heading to Washington not just to talk, but because they feel stuck. They admit past solutions don’t

technology

France Switches From Windows to Linux: A Move Toward Digital Independence

April 12, 2026

France has announced a big change in its government computers, choosing Linux over Microsoft Windows. The country wants less reliance on U. S. tech firms and more control over its own digital tools. The first step will be swapping Windows on government workstations, especially in key digital agen

politics

Breaking the Blockade: A New Aid Mission to Gaza

April 12, 2026

A group of about thirty boats is preparing to leave Barcelona on Sunday, carrying medical supplies and other help for people in Gaza. The plan is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which hopes to open a path through Israel’s blockade. Last year the same organization sent around forty ships, but Isra