The Philippines has condemned the “dehumanizing and racist” depiction of the country as a timid monkey being forced to confront Beijing by the United States and Japan. over the South China Sea. Last week, China Daily published an AI-generated video featuring a monkey wearing a Filipino t-shirt. He screams as arms carrying the Japanese and
The World Cricketers’ Association says it is “concerned” about how the 2027 men’s 50-over World Cup will be structured. It warned that the format, which eliminates two of the three lowest-ranked teams early, raises “questions about transparency, consultation and the game’s long-term commitment to global growth.” The main part of the tournament, which starts with
Pearl Studio’s animated comedy “All Wishes Come True!” will expand to international markets this summer after debuting in China on July 24. Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea will receive the film first, on August 13, followed by the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands on August 14. Belgium and
US fast food chain Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu in some states after investigations found it could be linked to an outbreak of explosive diarrhea caused by a parasite. The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution” after discussions with health officials, Taco Bell told the BBC. The Centers for
Hampshire’s Liam Dawson and Somerset’s Tom Banton will be released from England’s one-day international squad to play on Saturday’s T20 Finals day, their counties said. They have been part of Brendon McCullum’s team currently facing India in an ODI series, with the third and final match scheduled for Sunday at Lord’s. Banton is yet to
Sophie Simnett, the rising British star best known for the Netflix post-apocalyptic comedy-drama “Daybreak” and the British crime film “Twist,” will star alongside writer-actor Jack Whittle (“Tony!”) in “The Candidate.” The film is a black and white silent comedy with a dance interlude, described as being in the style of Chaplin’s film era. “The Candidate”
