A roundup of the week's entertainment news, including highlights from the Brit Awards, Lady Gaga's return, and a look back at a surprising national obsession. Read more...

Brazilian cinema celebrates a historic Oscar win for "I'm Still Here," while the world mourns the loss of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, found dead with his wife. Read more...

Joël Le Scouarnec, a French surgeon on trial for sexually abusing hundreds of patients, including minors, has admitted to abusing his granddaughter. The trial has exposed deep-seated family secrets and a culture of silence. Read more...

The UN addresses biodiversity loss with a new financing plan, while also confronting the escalating violence against children in the DRC and Sudan, and the future of Gaza. Read more...

This article explores two significant events in Rome: a historic feminist protest in 1976 and the recent gatherings of faithful praying for Pope Francis's recovery. Read more...

The EU and Norway are stepping up aid to Ukraine as US support wavers. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic continues to support Ukrainian refugees, and Donald Trump considers ending protected status in the US. Read more...

Microsoft is involved in diverse projects, from Polish water management with SmartFlow to facing market share decline in Africa and potential performance review changes. A startup also challenges Microsoft. Read more...

UN warns of a global aid shortfall as Europe navigates defense spending and debt concerns. Schlein advocates for common defense while Italy seeks EU support. Read more...

Israel will send 20 green tech companies to the UN COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The IIA is also funding CRISPR research for crustaceans. Read more...

A look at the latest business news, including banking sector investments amid customer backlash, bond cancellation policies, Sergey Brin's productivity advice, and startup success. Read more...