Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has boarded “Blanco,” a high-profile feature directed by Félix Viscarret (“Patria,” “Under the Stars”) about the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Basque politician Miguel Ángel Blanco by terrorist organization ETA. RTVE joins Netflix and Universal Pictures International Spain on the project, with Universal set to handle its theatrical distribution. The film…
As Chris Best, the co-founder and chief executive of Substack put it last week: “It’s getting harder to tell what’s real on the internet.” Announcing a new tool, external designed to let readers on the newsletter platform detect AI-generated writing, Best cited other research that has found up to 40% of writing on social media…
While Uefa members are among the richest on the planet, many other nations rely on Fifa funding for basic infrastructure. While the AFC opposes Infantino’s plan, unlike Uefa it has not threatened to boycott Fifa competitions. AFC members would not be obliged to vote against the proposals. Rogers Byamukama, of the Ugandan Football Federation, argued…
Kuaishou headquarters is pictured on November 5, 2020, in Beijing, China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Kuaishou Technology shares rose nearly 7% Friday before trimming gains, after the company announced a capital injection of nearly $2.8 billion into its artificial intelligence subsidiary, Kling AI, with backing from tech giant Tencent. The Beijing-based short video…
The U.S. Senate backed legislation on Tuesday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran, the latest rebuke of the Republican president from an increasingly restive Congress. The Senate voted 50-48 in favor of the war powers resolution, which passed the House of Representatives early this month, reflecting growing concern even among…
The world’s best tennis players are not pleased with their share of the Grand Slam pie. Some are now suggesting a boycott of future tournaments if it’s not increased. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka floated the idea on Tuesday at a news conference before the Italian Open, the final warmup to the French Open that’s…
Shorouk Express Belgium’s government is holding out over fears it will be on the hook to repay the full amount if Russia claws back the money, but has so far lacked a heavyweight ally ahead of the December summit. Now Italy has shaken up the diplomatic dynamics by drafting a document with Belgium, Malta and…
Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has joined the advisory board of Ukraine’s leading defense company, renowned for its long-range drones capable of striking targets deep…
Shorouk Express Gran Canaria airport in Spain’s Canary Islands is the latest to implement the new EES passport checks for travellers from outside of the EU. Gran Canaria airport has become the latest Spanish travel hub to start using the new EES system for non-EU residents. The rollout of EES at Gran Canaria is the…
Shorouk Express The popular Alicante-Elche airport on Spain’s Costa Blanca is the latest to implement the new EES passport checks for travellers from outside of the EU. Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has become the latest Spanish travel hub to start using the new EES system for non-EU residents. The rollout of EES at Alicante is…
