Indonesia’s military intelligence chief resigns after acid attack on activist

The head of Indonesia’s military intelligence has stepped down after four members of his unit were arrested over an acid attack on an activist critical of the military’s growing role in government, according to a spokesman from the armed forces. Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, suffered serious injuries when two men … Read more

Disney+ Sets Korean Remake of The Americans With Lee Byung-hun, Han Ji-min

Eric Schrier, Disney’s head of international local originals, admits he was “a little hesitant” when he first heard the pitch to remake the hit FX series The Americans as The Koreans — a big-budget, local-language reimagining starring Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min as a pair of North Korean spies masquerading as a happily married couple … Read more

‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Talks Universal Health Coverage, Season 3

The Pitt, HBO Max’s widely lauded hit series that has repeatedly mirrored reality, including a recent timely season 2 ICE storyline, got the London spotlight on Tuesday evening. Tied to Thursday’s U.K. and Ireland launch of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) streamer HBO Max, the first episode of the medical procedural screened in central London, followed by a … Read more

House of Iranian Director Abbas Kiarostami Hit in Air Strikes

The house of legendary Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami (Taste of Cherry, Certified Copy) has reportedly been hit and damaged in air strikes on the Chizar district of Tehran. Posting on social media, Kiarostami’s son Ahmad Kiarostami said his father’s house was hit during last night’s bombing raid. Heavy airstrikes struck multiple areas in the Iranian … Read more

Pakistan offers to host talks as Iran vows to fight ‘until complete victory’ – CTV News

Pakistan offers to host talks as Iran vows to fight ‘until complete victory’  CTV News Middle East violence continues after Trump claims ‘very good’ talks with Iran  The Guardian Pakistan is poised to host the U.S. and Iran for talks to end the war  NPR Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to open the … Read more

Minnesota Wild reporter, 3 children found dead in house fire

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed Saturday in a weekend house fire in Minnesota, the league announced Sunday. Pierce, 37, covered the Minnesota Wild as the correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade. “The entire NHL.com team is devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jessi and her children,” said Bill … Read more

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says – CTV News

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says  CTV News Beloved NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her 3 Kids Die in Minnesota House Fire  Yahoo News Canada NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her Three Children Die in Minnesota House Fire  The Hollywood Reporter Pierce, NHL.com Wild writer, Twin Cities fixture, … Read more

Celebrity Cameos, Edgy Humor and Mixed Reactions

The reviews are in for Saturday Night Live UK, hosted by Tina Fey with musical guest Wet Leg in its debut this weekend. The sketches on the first-ever international spinoff of Lorne Michaels’ hit NBC show — impressively executed by a relatively unknown cast and watched on Sky by over 220,000 people — were wide-ranging and … Read more

Police video of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drunken driving arrest released – CTV News

Police video of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 drunken driving arrest released  CTV News Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest video is released despite his attempt to block it  The Guardian Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 drink-driving arrest released  BBC Justin Timberlake Awkwardly Explains His Job to Police in DWI Arrest Video  People.com Police video of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 drunken driving arrest … Read more