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DW
12-06-2025
- Health
- DW
Sudan - A Hospital in the Shadow of War – DW – 06/12/2025
Sudan has been in the grip of a civil war since April 2023. The consequences for the civilian population have been devastating. Hundreds of thousands have sought refuge in the remote Nuba Mountains, where there has been less fighting. Image: ZDF/Arte/DW For decades, those living in the Nuba Mountains in southern Sudan were oppressed by the authoritarian regime based in the capital, Khartoum. The remote region still lacks paved roads and mobile phone coverage. Most concerning is the severe shortage of medical facilities. Image: DW In one of the region's few hospitals, a surgeon and his team are working tirelessly to maintain medical care. Since the outbreak of the civil war in April 2023, conditions have deteriorated significantly. The frontlines are nearby, but so far the region has largely been spared from direct fighting. However, like half of Sudan's population, the people here also face the threat of famine. Image: ZDF/Arte/DW The civil war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), both vying for control of Africa's third-largest country. Image: DW This power struggle has had devastating effects on the population. Approximately 50 million people live in the country. Around 25 million are currently acutely food insecure, and more than 12 million individuals have been displaced. Joseph Yacoub Image: ZDF/Arte/DW The documentary follows Joseph Yacoub, the director of a hospital, as he navigates his everyday life. He is the only surgeon in the area, and the hospital receives hundreds of patients a day - including women in the late stages of pregnancy, wounded fighters, and mothers with malnourished children. Not all of them can be helped. Nidal Difan Image: DW Joseph had to learn his surgery skills on the job as there are no universities in the Nuba Mountains He is now passing on his knowledge to Nidal Difan, who aspires to become the first female surgeon in the Nuba Mountains, and Aziz Burma, who is a former soldier. Aziz Burma Image: ZDF/Arte/DW Joseph hopes that one day, these two will carry on with his work. The film sheds light on a seemingly endless war that has left deep scars on the population. The people portrayed are all striving for a future where the war has become a distant memory. Broadcasting Hours: DW English SAT 21.06.2025 – 11:03 UTC SAT 21.06.2025 – 22:03 UTC SUN 22.06.2025 – 05:03 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Germany, France back expanding joint TV channel
HighlightsBerlin and Paris plan to expand the Arte television channel into a major European platform to combat disinformation from rival powers. The long-term goal of Arte executives is to transform the channel into a multilingual streaming service that includes news, films, and series. German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer emphasized the need for Europe to amplify its voice of freedom in response to Russian and Chinese disinformation efforts. Berlin and Paris want to expand the TV channel Arte into a major European platform amid concerns about rival powers spreading disinformation, Germany's culture minister said Wednesday. The publicly funded French and German language channel is known for covering cultural events and producing highbrow dramas. The long-term goal is to expand it into a streaming service in numerous languages that reaches new audiences, with offerings ranging from news to films and series, according to Arte executives. Russian and Chinese efforts to spread disinformation, combined with the US administration's moves to gut government-funded international media, meant that Europe must "make its voice of freedom heard more loudly in the world," German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer said. During discussions at a meeting of European culture ministers in Paris on Wednesday, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the platform could contribute to countering foreign influence and populist tendencies. The idea of expanding the channel has been mooted for some time, and French President Emmanuel Macron backed the idea during a state visit to Germany last year.
eNCA
12-06-2025
- Politics
- eNCA
Germany, France back expanding joint TV channel
BERLIN - Berlin and Paris want to expand the TV channel Arte into a major European platform amid concerns about rival powers spreading disinformation, Germany's culture minister said. The publicly funded French and German language channel is known for covering cultural events and producing highbrow dramas. The long-term goal is to expand it into a streaming service in numerous languages that reaches new audiences, with offerings ranging from news to films and series, according to Arte executives. Russian and Chinese efforts to spread disinformation, combined with the US administration's moves to gut government-funded international media, meant that Europe must "make its voice of freedom heard more loudly in the world," German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer said. During discussions at a meeting of European culture ministers in Paris on Wednesday, French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said the platform could contribute to countering foreign influence and populist tendencies. The idea of expanding the channel has been mooted for some time, and French President Emmanuel Macron backed the idea during a state visit to Germany last year.
Daily Record
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Saucy' period drama with 'luminous' A-lister now streaming on Amazon Prime
Kate Beckinsale-led romantic comedy period piece Love and Friendship is currently streaming on Amazon Prime and was a huge hit with critics, although audiences were more divided Whit Stillman's Love and Friendship is a true hidden treasure. Boasting a 96 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this 2016 period drama is a highlight of the romantic comedy genre. The screenplay, also crafted by Stillman, is an adaptation of Jane Austen's epistolary novel Lady Susan, written around 1794 but not published until 1871. Despite being based on the Lady Susan novella, the film borrows its title from Austen's earlier work, Love and Freindship (sic). Set against the backdrop of 18th-century England, Love and Friendship revolves around the recently widowed and financially strapped Lady Susan Vernon as she manoeuvres her way up the social ladder by securing affluent husbands for both herself and her daughter, Fredrica. Kate Beckinsale delivers a daring performance as Austen's unconventional heroine, with Morfydd Clark providing solid support in the role of Fredrica. The impressive supporting cast includes Chloë Sevigny, Xavier Samuel, Stephen Fry, Emma Greenwell, James Fleet, and Jemma Redgrave. Currently available on Amazon Prime Video, Love and Friendship made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016 before hitting cinemas a few months later in May. The film was financed by Arte, the Netherlands Film Fund, and the Irish Film Board, raking in more than $19 million at the global box-office against a production budget of roughly $3 million, reports the Mirror US. Love and Friendship was met with unanimous acclaim from critics, with comments such as: "This is the zingiest Austen adaptation you'll ever see, with the usual pastel palette and slow decorum abandoned in favour of acid colours and acid remarks, which keep the audience in stitches." Another reviewer said: "Love and Friendship is an unexpected delight, a very dry and tremendously witty adaptation of a little known Jane Austen novella." A third said: "Love and Friendship is quick, clever and delightful, very funny and hugely entertaining," and another wrote: "This smart and saucy film is based on one of Austen's early stories, which wasn't actually published until after her death." Another reviewer said: "Austen did like to have fun with her characters to show the stranger sides we all have. Watching this classy adaptation of one of her lesser-known works will remind you of that, and make you laugh." Kate Beckinsale's acting was applauded as well, with a viewer saying: "That the luminous Beckinsale is our corseted anti-heroine helps immensely." In a 2016 interview with The Stanford Daily, Kate discussed her character, stating: "I'm very drawn to characters like Lady Susan. On paper, they're written as difficult, diabolical, or tricky. "Then, as an actor, you must make them very charming. And you have to find the balance between the two. I really liked that in this, in Last Days of Disco, in Cold Comfort Farm, and Emma. It's a really fine tightrope to walk. Whit seems to be the king of these types." However, contrary to the critics' reviews, the film received a modest 59 per cent audience approval rating. One viewer said: "Disappointing as it was a dull and dreary old English story-line that didn't amount to much plus it wasn't the least bit funny for a comedy. Kate Beckinsdale is the only character that made it somewhat bearable." Another audience member found the movie underwhelming, commenting: "Boring. Nothing really happens". However, some viewers thoroughly enjoyed the film. One enthusiastic fan wrote: "This movie was utterly delightful. I laughed the whole way through at the dry wit which permeated the movie, and I loved the ending. 10/10 for me, I have my new favourite movie." A fellow admirer of the film wrote: "Witty, fun and delightful. Spot on performances by accomplished actors, beautiful settings, gorgeous period dress. If you want a fun escape from the current dreary state of world affairs, you'll enjoy this one. Improves after each viewing." One fan succinctly described it as: "Fun, engaging, beautifully acted - and very Austenesque."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Calls Mount for Arte Moreno to Sell Angels After Shohei Ohtani News
After a franchise record 99 losses in 2024, the Los Angeles Angels are amid another last place season. Entering Friday, LA is 17-25, which ranks fifth in the American League West. This type of season is nothing new for the Angels. They last made the playoffs in 2014, and last won a playoff game in 2009. This drought includes a six-year run with arguably the most talented duo in MLB history: Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Advertisement Ascending to superstardom in Japan, Ohtani signed with the Angels in 2017. He spent his first six MLB seasons in Anaheim, playing alongside Trout, but the duo never produced an October appearance. Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17)© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images As it became increasingly likely the Angels were not going to re-sign Ohtani in free agency, trade buzz picked up. This began in 2022 and intensified during the final year of his contract. Rather than cashing in on potentially an all-time trade haul, Angels owner Arte Moreno opted to keep Ohtani, and eventually lost him to the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency for no return. A new report has since revealed just how costly that decision was. On Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic revealed the Angels could have traded Ohtani to the San Diego Padres in 2022 for a package similar to what the Washington Nationals received for Juan Soto, and potentially even greater. Among others, the Nationals received MacKenzie Gore, CJ Abrams and James Wood from San Diego in exchange for Soto. Rosenthal added the Angels may have even been able to land star outfielder Jackson Merrill in exchange for Ohtani. Advertisement Amid this news, Moreno is facing intense backlash from Angels fans, with many urging him to sell the team. "Arte could've had a dream team if he traded Trout and or Ohtani," said one. "This isn't surprising, theres tons of these stories about Arte that haven't made public yet." "Not trading Ohtani set back the Angels organization for at least a decade. Sell the team Arte," added another. "Newsflash Arte sucks! Come on Arte back away and sell the team," stated a third. "ARTE MORENO!!! Sell The Team!!!" one exclaimed. "CAN WE GET ARTE SELL CHANTS??" asked one. "I keep saying it Arte Moreno ran the Angels into the ground but the handling of that trade deadline showed just how selfish he is and does not care about winning," stated another. Advertisement "Honestly, sell the team. I'm so sad," added one. Related: Angels Predicted to Make Trade After Season-Ending Announcement Related: Mike Trout Makes Shohei Ohtani Admission After Six Years as Teammates
