This week in entertainment news: investigations into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, a look at the career of Steve Spitz, and an interview with author Colum McCann. Read more...

Two hostage stories emerge: French journalists confront Mehdi Nemmouche in court, while two cousins escape Islamist militants in Mozambique, highlighting resilience and survival. Read more...

Pakistan is facing a surge in violence, with multiple attacks reported, including suicide bombings targeting schools and military bases, raising concerns about regional stability. Read more...

Recent events highlight the ongoing threat posed by the Islamic State, from being the deadliest terrorist group to targeted strikes and trials of its members. Read more...

Cologne's carnival celebrations are facing serious challenges with reports of multiple rapes and a threat of terrorist attacks from the Islamic State. Police are on high alert. Read more...

Germany faces multiple challenges, from political tensions and rising extremism to security threats and debates over immigration and national identity. Read more...

Recent events highlight the Islamic State's reach, from deadly attacks in Congo and Mozambique to trials related to hostage situations and attempts to join the group in the US. Read more...

A suicide bombing in Pakistan kills six at a Taliban Quranic school. Meanwhile, in Germany, Afghan asylum seekers arrive in Berlin amidst political debate. Read more...

This week in French news: A Uyghur linguist silenced, an ISIS torturer faces his victims, and a drug trafficker's network unravels after his high-profile extradition. Read more...

Mehdi Nemmouche denies his role as an ISIS jailer while affirming his jihadist commitment. EU leaders show support for Zelenskiy after a White House clash. Read more...

This week in entertainment news: Colum McCann discusses his new novel, Angie Stone's tragic passing, and a former Brookside actor's sentencing for fraud. Read more...