Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded a first-class merit to veteran naval test pilot Yang. Yang was honored for his bravery during a life-threatening incident where his plane lost cabin pressure at 10,000 meters but he maintained course to avoid a civilian flight path before landing.
PLA Rocket Force officer Cui Daohu described completing the construction of China's 'strategic trump card' missile positions on schedule, overcoming challenges with heavy components and precise assembly, as reported by state broadcaster CCTV.
Akbar Majeed's documentary "Can We Kick It?" examines US soccer's historical failure to engage Black communities, highlighting socioeconomic barriers like the "pay-to-play" system and the sport's cultural disconnect despite the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
BBC documentary alleges Jared Leto's decades-long systematic misconduct against teenage girls, including sexual assault and grooming, backed by testimonies and evidence.
Actor Jared Leto, 54, denies allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, who claim incidents occurred when they were teenagers (16-19) between 2002 and 2016.
Jared Leto, 54, denies allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by four women in a BBC documentary, covering incidents from 2002 to 2016, including statutory rape and explicit calls to minors.
Prediction market firm Kalshi demands Netflix remove trailer for "Instadocs: The Prediction Games", alleging defamation and false statements regarding a banned Nevada operation.
Sophia Maddox, 26, explores generational trauma in her documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson" after discovering four years ago that the notorious cult leader was her paternal grandfather. The film unpacks her complex feelings and her father's difficult journey with this inherited legacy.
Matt Shea's documentary explores how crypto billionaires seek to bypass traditional democratic systems, influencing politics and law through wealth and new digital nations like Liberland, with figures like Justin Sun and Donald Trump Jr. involved.
Nature Environment and Wildlife Conservation Trust (NEWF), founded by Pragna Parsotam-Kok and Noel Kok, trains African filmmakers and scientists in wildlife documentary production and diving. Initially facing a lack of African voices in the industry, NEWF has trained hundreds, fostering authentic storytelling and regional music composition, with its fellows achieving international recognition.
A UNAIDS official warned that US and UK aid cuts could lead to a new HIV/Aids epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing clinic support.
A UNAIDS official warns that aid cuts from the US, UK, and other nations could lead to a new HIV/AIDS epidemic, as access to testing and treatment diminishes. The documentary 'Hunted' highlights the plight of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria facing violence and extortion, now compounded by collapsing support services.
Celebrating 25 years of The Office, this report delves into 25 trivia facts about the iconic mockumentary. From casting near-misses and behind-the-scenes secrets to near cancellations and improvised moments, discover lesser-known details about the Wernham Hogg paper company and its memorable characters.
Filmmakers Teboho and Don Edkins explore grief through the lens of Ethiopia's Orthodox Tewahedo community after the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash, which killed Teboho's brother. The documentary contrasts the community's structured mourning with the family's personal loss and touches on the unresolved demand for justice from Boeing.
AI-generated films by Jodie Heenan and Robert Gaudette have won international awards, sparking debate over the technology's creative potential versus copyright concerns. Creators defend AI as a tool for innovative storytelling and accessibility, while acknowledging the need to address compensation for original content.
A documentary delves into the intense, sometimes fraught creative process of Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson, known as 'white devil.' It features interviews with directors like Scorsese and Tarantino, and explores Richardson's personal life, including family estrangements and his relationship with his late mother.
Parcel delivery firm Evri is suing the BBC for £1.2m, alleging a Panorama documentary made defamatory claims about its business practices and courier pay, leading to lost contracts. The BBC has not commented on the ongoing legal proceedings.
Mark Cousins's "The Story of Documentary Film" presents two chapters on the 1980s, exploring themes of empathy, investigative journalism, and challenging societal norms through documentary cinema. The episodes feature films from Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Iran, and the US, highlighting both political commentary and personal narratives.
Two popular Australian reality TV shows, 'Aussie Gold Hunters' and 'Outback Opal Hunters,' are facing scrutiny for allegedly staging dramatic events to qualify for government documentary funding and tax offsets. Critics argue these shows blur the line between documentary and reality TV, potentially misusing public funds.
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka secured third-round berths at Wimbledon after tough matches. Gauff saved match points against Solana Sierra, while Sabalenka overcame McCartney Kessler in a tie-break, drawing inspiration from Rafael Nadal.
Political philosopher Iason Gabriel joined DeepMind in 2017 to address AI's ethical implications, bridging the divide between AI safety and AI ethics. His work anticipated challenges like algorithmic bias and the need for value alignment in a pluralistic world.
Robin Byrd, known as the 'orgy queen' for her public access TV show promoting sex workers, is now the subject of an HBO documentary. The film highlights her legacy as a sex-positive and gay icon, her fight for First Amendment rights, and her role as an "accidental activist" during the AIDS epidemic.
Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, 18-time Grand Slam winners and longtime rivals, rekindled their friendship in retirement, supporting each other through cancer diagnoses and treatments.
Australian theatre faces crisis without federal tax reform; US Supreme Court sparks outrage with rulings on executive power and Trump cases; shared e-bikes to be regulated in Sydney amid community anger.
