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Movies can change the world, but not politically, says Berlin Film Festival juror Wim Wenders

Jury President Wim Wenders poses during a photo call, ahead of the opening of the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
Jury President Wim Wenders poses during a photo call, ahead of the opening of the 76th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin, Germany, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt

Sustained gunshots cause panic in Guinea's capital

Seven killed in gold mine accident in eastern China, state media CCTV reports

The mine is owned by leading gold producer Zhaojin Mining Industry, according to the Qichacha company registry.
The mine is owned by leading gold producer Zhaojin Mining Industry, according to the Qichacha company registry.

Mexico arrests mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers in alleged cartel scheme

People walk around the town in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
People walk around the town in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

French Navy seizes cocaine shipments in Polynesia, Caribbean

A picture released on February 5, 2026 shows the interception at sea, given as French Polynesia by the French Navy of a vessel suspected of transporting drugs. Etat-major des armees/France/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
A picture released on February 5, 2026 shows the interception at sea, given as French Polynesia by the French Navy of a vessel suspected of transporting drugs. Etat-major des armees/France/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES

Middle East needs long-term solution, UAE says ahead of US-Iran crisis talks

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025. Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Snoop Dogg targets Premier League future for Swansea

Snoop Dogg poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Snoop Dogg poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole

US singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of October assault trial

U.S. singer Chris Brown, who has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an \"unprovoked attack\" on a music producer at the Tape nightclub in central London in 2023, walks outside the Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor
U.S. singer Chris Brown, who has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an \"unprovoked attack\" on a music producer at the Tape nightclub in central London in 2023, walks outside the Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

Ivory Coast president appoints brother as vice prime minister

Ivory Coast Defense Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara speaks during the inauguration of a new international academy that will train civilian security experts and military officers in the fight against terrorism, in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast June 10, 2021. REUTER/Luc Gnago
Ivory Coast Defense Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara speaks during the inauguration of a new international academy that will train civilian security experts and military officers in the fight against terrorism, in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast June 10, 2021. REUTER/Luc Gnago

Ukraine needs energy ceasefire as catastrophe looming, top power executive says

FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Vladyslav Sodel/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.