Singaporean 'The Violinist' wins top Cristal Award at Annecy Animation Festival
Singaporean animated feature "The Violinist" has won the top Cristal Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France. It is the first film from Singapore to compete at Annecy in 15 years, directed by Ervin Han with Disney veteran Raul Garcia (Aladdin, Fantasia 2000) overseeing the animation. "Iron Boy," acquired by SPC, also took a top prize at the festival.
A racing game roundup covers the past two weeks of open-world car game releases, with Clutch, JDM and The Crew emerging as challengers to the Forza franchise. Development milestones were also reached by Assetto Corsa Rally, Project Motor Racing and Rennsport. Additionally, Motorsport Manager 2 was officially announced. The piece highlights deals available during the Steam Summer Sale.
England captain Ben Stokes announced his retirement from international Test cricket on day four of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Just moments after the shocking announcement, Stokes took a wicket to a standing ovation from the crowd. The third Test will be his final appearance in an England shirt.
Mercedes driver George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen, securing a thrilling victory at the Red Bull Ring. The win moved Russell back up to second place in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings. It marks a confident return to the top step of the podium for the British driver.
DC Studios' "Supergirl," starring Milly Alcock, opened to a disappointing $38 million in North America from 3,600 theaters, well below the targeted $50 million debut, with $68 million globally. The film, part of James Gunn's new DC Universe launched by last year's "Superman" ($620 million worldwide), received mixed reviews and a mediocre audience response. The underwhelming result is seen as a major setback for the rebooted DC franchise.
Saddled with mixed reviews and a mediocre audience response, Supergirlfell short of expectations in its box-office debut this weekend. The movie stars Milly Alcock as the titular character, who was glimpsed in last year's Superman. That film marked the launch of the DC Universe, spearheaded by James Gunnand Peter Safran. The franchise was officially set up following the mixed response to the DC Extended Universe, which ran from 2013 to 2023. Superman grossed a little less than $620 million worldwide in 2025, which was a lower haul than that of Man of Steel, which launched the DCEU in 2013. Gunn's series will now have to regain the audience's favor after Supergirl, which is shaping up to be a major misfire for the studio.
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's military chief and son of long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, ordered the shutdown of multiple media outlets in the country. He openly stated that he issued the order because he does not "believe in a free press." Museveni has held power in Uganda for decades, presiding over a government widely criticised for restricting civil liberties.
NASA is racing to save the aging Swift space telescope from an uncontrolled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere with a daring rescue mission. The agency is preparing an operation to prevent the observatory from falling back to Earth. Swift, launched in 2004, has been a key tool for observing gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic phenomena.
Vatican City, the world's smallest state, has fewer than 1,000 residents yet maintains its own army in the form of the Swiss Guard. The city-state sits within Rome and serves as the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It is recognised internationally as a fully sovereign state despite its tiny size.
Demand for whey protein in the United States has surged to record levels, driven by shifting diet trends and the boom in GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic. The dairy industry is struggling to produce enough whey to meet the demand. The trend is reshaping the high-protein food and supplement market across America.
Bitcoin advocate Samson Mow claims that bitcoin has already hit its price bottom, basing his argument on the assertion that the traditional four-year halving cycle has fundamentally changed. Several analysts remain sceptical, continuing to forecast further downside for the cryptocurrency.
Michaล Soลowow, Poland's wealthiest person with assets worth โฌ7 billion, has warned of an impending energy crisis, saying there are only six years left to act. In an interview for "Biznes Klasa", he described building a business empire spanning over 30 companies in 100 countries. He also revealed why he decided against purchasing TVN television.
Talking with children about death and grief is one of the most challenging tasks parents face. Experts and school social workers emphasise that avoiding the topic โ as one father did when he failed to tell his 4-year-old about her mother's accident โ can be more harmful than an honest conversation. Using simple, clear language and not leaving children without answers is key.
Wall Street investors hunting for the next big AI-related public company have landed on US memory chipmaker Micron Technology as their top pick. Micron produces high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips that are essential components in AI accelerators, driving strong interest in its stock. Analysts are drawing comparisons between Micron's current position and Nvidia's early dominance of the AI wave.
Vladimir Putin promised Russian citizens security while condemning Ukrainian "terrorist attacks" on Russian territory and infrastructure. In recent weeks, Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries and weapons factories have caused massive disruption. The escalating attacks signal a new phase in the ongoing conflict.
The Pudding has published an interactive collection of 5,000 restaurant menus dating from 1880 to 1920. The archive allows users to explore how dishes and prices evolved over several decades of American dining. It serves as a rich historical resource for food history enthusiasts.
Those tiny plastic tripod tables found in pizza boxes serve a simple but important purpose: they prop up the lid of the box to prevent it from collapsing onto the hot pizza and squashing the toppings. The small device, sometimes called a pizza saver, has a surprisingly rich backstory tied to the pizza industry's growth.
Polish crime writer Anna Kaลtoch takes the bold approach of fundamentally reinventing her main heroine with each new book in her series, rather than repeating a proven formula. This rare narrative risk-taking among Polish authors keeps her novels surprising and avoids the trap of formulaic series writing. The piece praises Kaลtoch for her artistic courage and originality in the domestic publishing market.
Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted relaxing with his partner Georgina Rodriguez and his 16-year-old son Cristiano Jr. during a break in the North American World Cup. Portugal have advanced to the next round of the tournament. This is likely to be Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance.
The World Health Organization reported Sunday that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21, linked to a record-breaking heat wave affecting much of the continent. The WHO is actively monitoring the ongoing public health situation as temperatures remain extreme.
The James Webb Space Telescope has observed a remarkable collision of six galaxies in the early universe. The event gives scientists a rare opportunity to simultaneously study the formation of a massive galaxy and the growth of a supermassive black hole at its core. The discovery could significantly advance understanding of cosmic evolution.
Fans have built an interactive map of Grand Theft Auto 6 using all materials published so far by Rockstar Games. The map appears nearly complete, but one section of the open world remains shrouded in mystery. Players are speculating about what Rockstar may be concealing in that unrevealed area.
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