For Some Chinese Migrants, Few Options in Xi's China
contact@hellonews.website Lajas Blancas, Panama / Washington — With only a backpack, a portable tent and a small shoulder bag, Cong, a 47-year-old Chinese migrant, was one of more than a dozen…
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Freedom House: Civil Liberties Decline Globally for 18th Year
washington — Civil liberties declined globally for the 18th consecutive year in 2023, with conflict and flawed elections the biggest factors, a new report has found. Political rights and civil…
Oscars’ Best Casting Award: Which Movies Would’ve Won Over 96 Years of Academy History?
For the first time in a quarter century, a new Oscar category is upon us. Beginning in 2026, honoring films from 2025, the Academy will recognize the best casting of…
Odysseus Lunar Lander Makes History, Then Tips Over
A lunar landing more than 50 years in the making is a partial success. Plus, the U.S. says Russia may launch a nuclear weapon into orbit. The Kremlin calls it…
France to Enshrine Abortion Right in Constitution
France is poised to become the first country to inscribe the freedom for women to have abortions in its constitution. Lawmakers from the Senate and lower house will meet at…
US Lawmakers Slam Pentagon Chief Over Secrecy on Health
Washington — U.S. lawmakers sharply criticized Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday over the failure to inform the White House about his hospitalization earlier this year for complications from cancer…
Turkey, Italy Eye Cooperation in Bid for Influence in Africa
Turkey and Italy are seeking to expand their influence in Africa, economically and diplomatically. Analysts say both nations see opportunities as French influence on the continent declines, creating common ground…
Anne Whitfield, Young Actress in ‘White Christmas,’ Dies at 85
Anne Whitfield, who appeared in the beloved holiday classic White Christmas and on dozens of TV shows, from Father Knows Best, 77 Sunset Strip and Perry Mason to That Girl,…
Artificial Intelligence Is Game Changer for Election Interference, FBI Warns
WASHINGTON — U.S. security officials are bracing for an onslaught of fast-paced influence operations, from a wide range of adversaries, aimed at impacting the country’s coming presidential election. FBI Director…
Editor of Top Independent Russian Newspaper Detained
The editor-in-chief of the renowned Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta was detained in Moscow on Thursday after being accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces, the newspaper said. Sergei Sokolov was…
‘Problemista’ Filmmaker-Star Julio Torres Resisted Making Such a Personal Project for Years
It’s immediately evident that Problemista, the new feature from A24, certainly comes from the mind of Julio Torres, the writer and comedian who brought his surreal ideas to Saturday Night…
Judge Blocks Texas Law That Gives Police Power to Arrest Migrants Who Illegally Enter US
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S., dealing a victory…
Here Are All 13 of Taylor Swift’s Documentaries and Live Concert Movies
Taylor Swift, who became a global superstar with her extensive music career, has had her journey documented in several concert films and documentaries. From releasing her self-titled debut album at…
Asylum-Seekers Find Shelter at Church in Washington State
Although the number of migrants crossing daily into the U.S. has fallen since December, local communities are still scrambling to provide them with resources. In the Pacific Northwest, a small-town…
EU Moves to End Standoff With Poland Over Anti-EU Policies, Begins to Release Funds
BRUSSELS — The European Union took a major step in ending its standoff with member state Poland on Thursday by announcing it will begin releasing billions of euros to it…