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Baden-Württemberg recorded 358 child marriages since 2012, only eight annulled
Authorities in Baden-Württemberg recorded 358 marriages involving a child since April 2012, including cases involving girls as young as 11 and adult men. The figures have renewed attention on child marriage and the protection of minors, after state politicians sought the data through a parliamentary inquiry. Only eight of the recorded marriages were formally annulled,…
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The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
OnePlus launched the OnePlus 16 in China today, marking its first flagship smartphone since exiting the US and European markets this summer. The release represents a significant milestone for the company, with meaningful improvements across performance, display, battery and camera systems. The phone features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, up to 16GB…
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CMF launches customisable portable speakers priced from $59
CMF, Nothing’s budget-focused sub-brand, has launched its first portable Bluetooth speakers. The Speaker Series comprises two models designed with distinctive aesthetics and customisable components, positioning the brand as an alternative to conventional speaker makers. The Speaker S costs $59 with a single 45mm driver, while the $109 Speaker M features dual drivers including a 10W…
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Sindhu Vee’s Swanky tour mixes cultural identity and parenting gags
Sindhu Vee’s new comedy tour “Swanky” explores cross-cultural identity, parenting and other matters in her characteristically sharp, self-possessed style. The show opens with her addressing the question of how British versus Indian she is, with tart observations about cultural assumptions and micro-aggressions. The majority of the show focuses on parenting, particularly the different approaches Vee…
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Indian opposition urges election chief’s resignation over voter roll allegations
India’s opposition parties staged a march to the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Monday to demand the resignation of election chief Gyanesh Kumar, alleging he has manipulated voter rolls to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP. The demonstration reflects growing opposition concern about electoral integrity, with thousands detained by authorities in recent days…
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Busan Market Hosts Asian Producers Alliance Launch While Festival Showcases Emerging Voices and Industry Transformation
Five independent producers’ organisations from South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan have launched the Asian Producers Alliance (APA) at the Busan film market. The coalition aims to strengthen regional and international co-productions and protect creators’ intellectual property, giving producers a shared way to address changes affecting their industries. The founding members are…
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Korea Box Office: Anime Feature ‘Chiikawa’ Edges Past ‘The Assassin(s)’ to Claim Weekend Crown
Japanese animated feature “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” claimed the South Korean box office crown over the weekend of 9–11 October by the slimmest margin, edging political thriller “The Assassin(s)” by just 215 admissions. The victory comes amid significant controversy surrounding the domestic rival, which explores a 1974 assassination attempt on…
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China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Dethrones ‘Traces of Justice’ to Claim Top Spot as Post-Holiday Market Cools
“Resident Evil” took the top spot at mainland China’s box office over the 9–11 October weekend, earning RMB81.2 million ($12.1 million). Its performance came as cinema-going slowed after the National Day holiday rush, while the year-to-date market remained well behind 2025. “Traces of Justice” placed second with $8.3 million in its second weekend, bringing its…
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Five Organizations Launch Asian Producers Alliance In Busan Market
Five independent producers’ organisations from Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan have formed the Asian Producers Alliance (APA) at the Busan film market. The coalition aims to help producers work across borders and protect creators’ intellectual property as the film industry adapts to streaming and short-form content. The founding members are their respective…
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‘Bedford Park’ Star and Busan Juror Moon Choi on Locking Away Her Trophies and Plotting a Screen Version of a Molière-Winning Play
Moon Choi, the South Korean actor known internationally as Choi Hee-seo, says she put away her trophies after winning 14 awards in one year, because they made her feel pressure to prove herself. She is now a juror at the Busan International Film Festival and stars in “Bedford Park”, a film that has won early…