Chinese spy agency warns nation’s young people against dropping out
‘Foreign forces’ blamed for rising number of disaffected youths who are quitting their careers to ‘lie flat’ Source link
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US-Kuwaiti journalist detained in Kuwait after social media posts, watchdog says
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin is understood to be facing charges including spreading false information, the Committee to Protect Journalists says. Source link
United Agents Launches Unscripted Division
United Agents, the London literary and talent agency that reps the likes of Jessie Buckley, Kate Winslet, Olivia Colman, Ricky Gervais and Rosamund Pike, is expanding into to the unscripted business with the launch of a dedicated division. The new arm will represent figures from factual and reality TV alongside digital-first creators and influencers and,…
A bat coronavirus can enter human cells through a previously unknown gateway
Nature, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00908-y The identification of a receptor that is recognized by a subset of alphacoronaviruses provides insights into ‘spillover’ risk and pandemic potential. Source link
Starmer grabs chance to fight for survival as calls to resign escalate
Prime minister aims to win back younger voters who deserted Labour in this week’s local elections Source link
New York City council member arrested during eviction protest
New York City Council member Chi Ossé (D) was arrested on Wednesday during a protest to stop a city resident from being evicted from her home. Ossé was later released, telling reporters outside the New York City Police Department’s 79th Precinct that three men “manhandled” him, The Gothamist reported. “It takes a lot to lift……
Kanye West Faces Potential Ban in France After Wireless Festival
After being blocked from entering the U.K., Kanye West is now facing a potential ban from French authorities over his antisemitic remarks. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is exploring legal options to officially ban the American rapper from performing at a June concert in Marseille, his office confirmed to the AFP news agency on Tuesday….
Kathy Hilton Crowned Forever Icon of Vulture’s Inaugural Reality Masterminds Class
Kathy Hilton has the crown now. Vulture named her the Forever Icon of its inaugural Reality Masterminds class this week, and the choice makes complete sense. The feature is a big deal. Vulture assembled 30 figures from across reality TV. Talent. Executives. Hosts. Podcasters. Even entire franchises. But only one person got the Forever Icon…
BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
A former smuggler told us that Kardo Ranya’s network charges about €17,000 (£15,000) to transport a migrant all the way from Iraq to the UK. Although this price is often higher than that of his rivals, the network claims to offer a safer journey (and a VIP service for those who can pay). “[Kardo Ranya]…
Deutsche Telekom examines merger with T-Mobile US
Combined company might seek a listing in the US and Europe Source link