Variety

Japan’s Toei Animation Impresses at Annecy With ‘Monkey Quest,’ a Japan-U.S. Animation Blender

“Monkey Quest,” Toei Animation’s ambitious new production sneak peeked Monday at Annecy, was born from a simple question, says producer Yoshi Ikezawa.  ”[Producer] Joseph Chou and I asked: How can Japanese anime reach the same level of mainstream awareness and emotional connection that major U.S. animated films have achieved with global audiences?”  For Ikezawa and Chou, […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Israel Assets Plunge on Peace Talks After Years-Long War Rally

Israel’s stocks and currency have turned to the world’s worst performers this month on concern that a peace agreement with Iran will leave Israel in a weakened position with respect to both its biggest enemies and allies.

business  Jun 23, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Wimbledon Investors Cash In With VIP Seats Costing Over $500,000

A niche financial instrument that grants the holder some of the best seats at Wimbledon are now changing hands for more than $500,000.

business  Jun 23, 2026

BBC Sport

Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy

Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.

sports  Jun 23, 2026

BBC Sport

Crocker and Paro fight for history and legacy

Lewis Crocker puts his IBF welterweight world title on the line against Liam Paro in the Australian's home city of Brisbane on Wednesday with both aware of the rewards on offer.

sports  Jun 23, 2026

NY Times World

At World Cup Soccer Game, Palestinian Emblems Abound

Jordan’s first qualification for the World Cup also means a World Cup berth for Palestinians, millions of whom live in the country.

general  Jun 23, 2026

ESPN

Haaland is on a collision course with Mbappé, and ...

Norway's 3-2 victory over Senegal has set up a mouth-watering, top-of-Group-I clash between Norway and France.

sports  Jun 23, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Porsche CEO Promises Leaner Lineup as Profit Pressure Mounts

Porsche AG will prune its model lineup and deepen cooperation within Volkswagen AG as the 911 maker tries to revive margins battered by US tariffs and weak demand in China.

business  Jun 23, 2026

Variety

Passion Paris Joins ADN for South Korean Major Webtoon Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)

Animation powerhouse Passion Paris (“400 Boys,” “Not a Box”) is partnering with France-based anime SVOD service Animation Digital Network (ADN) to produce an adaptation of a high-profile South Korean webtoon.  An adult action series, the webtoon Passion and ADN are adapting has scored 80 million views worldwide, said Passion Paris MD Caroline Audebert.  Passion Paris […]

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Pauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay

One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlementsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson says small businesses will “fold” under the cost of providing paid parental leave, as Labor suggested the One Nation leader didn’t understand how the policy worked.It is not compulsory for employers to pay parental leave entitlements in Australia, though most busi

general  Jun 23, 2026

BBC Sport

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?

sports  Jun 23, 2026

BBC Sport

Why Scotland can't play for draw or narrow defeat against Brazil

A draw or even narrow defeat could mean Scotland qualify for the knockout stage of the World Cup. But how difficult is it to play a game you do not need to win?

sports  Jun 23, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Billionaire French Pharma Heir Leaves Riches to Mystery Charity

One of the billionaire heirs behind French drugmaker Ipsen SA has left his $4 billion fortune to a Luxembourg charity and an offshore trust, clouding the outlook for the company’s long-term control and ownership.

business  Jun 23, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Heineken Names Coffee CEO Oliveira to Lead Turnaround

Heineken NV appointed Rafael Oliveira chief executive officer, as the Dutch brewer breaks with habit by hiring an outsider to try to reverse a slump in demand.

business  Jun 23, 2026

ESPN

Giannis to Miami: Grades for Heat and Bucks, and w...

The Bucks have sent star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Which side won the trade?

sports  Jun 23, 2026

ESPN

Giannis traded to Heat: Everything we know about t...

How does Miami build around Giannis and Bam? What's next in Milwaukee? NBA insiders examine the move.

sports  Jun 23, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Bangkok’s Patchwork Rail System Faces Overhaul Under New Plan

Thailand is moving to simplify Bangkok’s notoriously fragmented urban rail network, where passengers must navigate separate ticketing systems, fare structures and payment methods when transferring between lines.

business  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears

Herbicide manufacturer Sygenta had reservations dating back to 1970s but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can protect workersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe herbicide paraquat, banned in over 70 countries, will remain legal in Australia despite Parkinson’s groups, scientists and neurologists arguing there is a strong correlation between direct exposure and the incidence o

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian

Whistleblower investigating Ecuadorian president’s family business was murdered, activists say

Monika Silva Koniuszek died from a blow to the head and strangulation, a postmortem found, despite government claim of suicideCampaigners in Ecuador say a Polish anti-corruption activist who investigated allegations against the family business of the country’s rightwing president was murdered to silence her.Monika Silva Koniuszek, 41, was found dead in her home in Montañita, a coastal town in Ecuador’s Santa Elena province. The single mother of daughters aged four and nine, was found on the floo

general  Jun 23, 2026

The Guardian Culture

Awake Awake by Fiona Mozley review – in pursuit of false memories

From the Booker-shortlisted author, a tantalisingly unreliable account of childhood, history and mental uncertaintyThe historian and novelist Fiona Mozley acknowledged in a 2018 piece for the Guardian that the city of York had a major influence on both her careers. Childhood and adolescence in a place such as York, full of time and times, can generate conflict between “the desire to live in the past and the need to extract oneself from it”. Awake Awake, a follow-up to her previous novels, 2

entertainment  Jun 23, 2026