Internationally acclaimed film Santosh blocked in India over portrayal of police brutality

India electronics manufacturing secures $2.7bn boost

Also in this newsletter: Viswanathan Anand’s academy is churning out chess champions, and declining stock markets have Indians buying more gold

Financial Times - 2d

Idaho man arrested and accused of striking Tesla counterprotester with car, police say

An Idaho man was arrested and accused of striking a counterprotester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday, according to the Meridian Police Department.

NBC News - 3d

Teen charged with murder in fatal stabbing of student at track meet: Police

A 17-year-old student has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet in Texas, police said.

ABC News - 9h

Law Firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Sue Trump Administration to Block Executive Orders

The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with ...

The New York Times - 5d

New Resident Evil Movie Will Be "Unlike Any Of The Previous Films," Director Says

The upcoming Resident Evil movie from Barbarian director Zach Cregger will be "unlike any of the previous films" in the series, the director said at CinemaCon this week.. He's likely referring to ...

GameSpot - 1d

With studio chiefs in the hot seat, Warner Bros. bets on an ambitious film lineup

Warner Bros. film studio has seen a string of box office disappointments, including 'Mickey 17' and 'The Alto Knights.' Will its ambitious slate, including 'A Minecraft Movie,' turn around its ...

Los Angeles Times - 12h

Appeals court blocks Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A three-judge panel has ruled that Ohio’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is unconstitutional and ordered it permanently blocked by a trial court

ABC News - Mar. 19

Administration asks SCOTUS to lift judge's block on Alien Enemies Act deportations

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court a second time to lift a judge's block on deportations of alleged migrant gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.

ABC News - 5d

Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue

Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in some areas. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide Myanmar’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Italian police increase security at Tesla dealerships after 17 cars destroyed in Rome fire

State police anti-terrorism unit investigating whether blaze in Torre Angela was started by anarchists. Italy’s interior ministry has written to police forces across the country to increase ...

The Guardian - 20h

South Korean police plan to question man on suspicion of accidentally starting wildfire

South Korean police plan to question a 56-year-old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that recently devastated the country’s southern regions, killing 30 people and burning ...

ABC News - 3d

Miami bus driver shoots 2 passengers dead after argument, police say

The initial police report revealed that the bus driver became involved in an altercation with two passengers.

CBS News - 2d

16 Tesla EVs destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson

Italian police are investigating as possible arson a fire that destroyed more than a dozen Tesla electric vehicles at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome

ABC News - 1d

Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. America’s Police State Has Arrived.

Those of us who’ve seen secret police in action can’t shake a feeling of dreadful familiarity.

The New York Times - 23h

German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation

Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.

CBS News - 18h

Judge blocks social media age-verification law in Arkansas

A federal judge in Arkansas permanently blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts, deeming it unconstitutional. The law was stopped by U.S. District Judge Timothy L. Brooks ...

The Hill - 10h

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Wired - 3h

Republicans join Democrats in Senate vote to rescind Trump Canada tariffs

Resolution that would block tariffs passes 51-48 in Senate, in vote that shows Republican unease over president’s plans. Several Republican senators joined Democrats to pass a resolution that would ...

The Guardian - 7h

Film academy apologizes to 'No Other Land's' Hamdan Ballal after members decry 'indefensible' response

Film academy leaders apologized to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal for their initial response to his detainment, which members called 'indefensible' in an open letter.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Richard Chamberlain, who soared to fame as Dr. Kildare on TV and gained acclaim in 'Shogun,' dies

Richard Chamberlain, who won fame as 'Dr. Kildare' and high praise for the miniseries 'Shogun' and 'The Thorn Birds,' has died at age 90.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Former police officer avoids prison after killing 95-year-old woman with a stun gun

A former Australian police officer has avoided a prison term for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun

ABC News - 6d

Chiefs get marketing rights for 3 European countries through NFL's Global Markets Program

On Monday, the Chiefs were granted marketing rights in three new European countries, a move that could help grow Kansas City's brand internationally.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Judge blocks release of some records related to deaths of Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa

A New Mexico judge has decided to block the release of public records showing the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.

The Hill - 1d

Accuser tells trial that Gérard Depardieu groped her bottom and breasts on film set

A woman accusing French actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault has told a landmark trial in Paris that he groped her buttocks and her breasts several times in three separate incidents on a film set

ABC News - Mar. 26

Coyote vs Acme: $70m Looney Tunes film to be released after being canned by Warner Bros

Live-action animated film starring John Cena and Will Forte will hit cinemas in 2026, after it was controversially shelved in favour of a $30m tax write-down. For once, things are working out for ...

The Guardian - 2d

Upcoming The Boy And The Heron Art Book Explores The Creation Of Studio Ghibli's Latest Film

Studio Ghibli has been producing award-winning animated films since its founding in 1985. From Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke to My Neighbor Totoro and Howl's Moving Castle, the studio has an ...

GameSpot - 1d

Top movie theater lobbyist calls for a minimum of 45 days before films hit streaming

Cinema United trade group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary called on studios to extend most films to a 45-day theatrical window before home video and streaming, arguing that a baseline is needed to ...

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Declining Eid travel and spending in Indonesia and discrimination in India dampen holiday spirit

The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has been subdued in Indonesia this year as people grapple with soaring prices for food, clothing ...

ABC News - 3d

British activist in solitary confinement in India despite acquittal, family say

Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal claims he is being ‘mentally tortured’ through unwarranted detention. The British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, detained for seven years in an Indian jail, has ...

The Guardian - 17h

Image: Lamine Yamal left bloodied after brutal challenge from Clement Lenglet

Lamine Yamal once again proved to be a thorn in the opposition’s side during Barcelona’s latest encounter, showcasing his trademark slalom runs that have left defenders scrambling throughout the s...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Convicted Chelsea, Man City fans to give police their passports during FIFA Club World Cup in US

About 150 fans of Chelsea and Manchester City must give police their passports to prevent travel to the United States for the Club World Cup tournament, the British government said Wednesday. ...

Yahoo Sports - 19h

House panel recesses as GOP leaders weigh blocking proxy voting for new parents

The House Rules Committee went into recess on Monday night without taking action that would tee up a way for House Republican leaders to block Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) from forcing a vote on ...

The Hill - 2d

Sen. Ruben Gallego blocks VA nominees to protest Trump’s plans to cut the agency's workforce

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego announced Tuesday he will block the confirmation of top leaders at the Department of Veterans Affairs, raising the stakes in Democrats’ bid to get the Trump ...

NBC News - 19h

Yoko Ono is now getting acclaim, but why do rock stars’ female partners get so much abuse? | Barbara Ellen

Ono was blamed for splitting the Beatles and taking John Lennon from his true calling. Let’s hope things are getting easier for women who date famous musicians. More than 50 years after John Lennon ...

The Guardian - 3d