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Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences는 국제 영화 출품 자격에 관한 규정도 개정했습니다. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences는 금요일, 한 부문에서 단일 배우의 중복 노미네이트를 허용하는 새로운 정책과 더불어 AI가 수행한 작업에 대해 연기상 및 각본상 수상을 금지하는 등 Oscars의 여러 주요 변경 사항을 발표했습니다. 해당 단체 이사회가 의결한 새로운 정관에 따르면, 당사자의 동의하에 인간이 '명백히 연기한(demonstrably performed)' 연기만이 Oscars 연기상 후보 자격이 주어지며, 모든 각본 부문 상 또한 인간이 집필한 시나리오만 후보에 오를 수 있습니다. Continue reading...

• 전 One Direction 멤버가 상세 불명의 질환으로 최근 입원한 후 미국 공연을 취소했습니다. • One Direction 전 멤버인 음악가 Zayn Malik이 상세 불명의 질환으로 입원함에 따라 다가오는 투어의 모든 미국 일정을 취소했습니다. • Malik은 Instagram 스토리에 다음과 같이 남겼습니다: “팬들에게: 앨범 발매와 더불어 무엇보다 제 건강을 위해 보내주신 모든 응원과 사랑, 기도, 격려에 진심으로 감사드립니다. 여러분의 마음을 느꼈고, 그것은 제게 세상의 전부와도 같습니다. 현재 집에서 회복 중이며 잘 지내고 있고, 이전보다 더 건강하고 강한 모습으로 돌아오겠습니다.” 계속 읽기...

예상을 상회하는 수익에도 불구하고 2억 8,300만 파운드 손상 차손의 거의 절반은 전망치 재평가에 따른 결과입니다 비즈니스 라이브 – 최신 업데이트 NatWest는 예상을 상회하는 수익을 보고하면서도 성장 둔화와 인플레이션 상승 속에서 중동 분쟁의 경제적 파장이 1억 4,000만 파운드의 비용을 초래할 수 있다고 밝혔습니다. 전체적으로 이 FTSE 100 상장 은행은 2억 8,300만 파운드의 손상 차손을 기록했으며, 이 중 거의 절반은 “증가한 지정학적 리스크와 약화된 주식 시장을 반영”하기 위한 경제 전망 재평가 때문이라고 설명했습니다. 계속 읽기...

• 신규 임대 매물 공고 가격이 2024년 10월 이후 가장 빠른 속도로 상승하고 있습니다. • 실시간 업데이트를 확인하세요. 속보 이메일, 무료 앱 또는 일일 뉴스 팟캐스트를 이용해 보세요. • 구매자들이 저렴한 매물에 집중하고 고가 주택 시장에 대한 관심을 접으면서 호주 주택 시장이 약 18개월 만에 최저 수준으로 둔화되었습니다.

180개국을 평가한 World Press Freedom Index는 기성 저널리즘이 ‘질식당하고 있다’고 진단했습니다. 미디어에 대한 권위주의적 압력의 증가를 강조한 영향력 있는 연례 지수에 따르면, 전 세계 언론 자유는 한 세대 만에 가장 낮은 수준에 머물러 있습니다. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)가 집계한 World Press Freedom Index에서 평가된 180개국의 평균 점수는 지수 발표 25년 역사상 최저치를 기록했습니다. 계속 읽기...

AI 투자와 정부 지출에 힘입은 1분기 생산은 오일 쇼크가 인플레이션 우려를 부채질하는 가운데 증가했습니다. 2026년 1분기 미국의 국내총생산(GDP) 성장률은 2%로 가속화되었으나, 이란과의 전쟁이 에너지 가격에 계속 영향을 미치면서 소비 지출은 둔화되고 있습니다. 2025년 4분기 최종 GDP 수치는 지난해 연방 공무원의 대규모 해고 이후 정부 지출이 축소됨에 따라 미국 경제 성장률이 0.5% 수준으로 둔화되었음을 보여주었습니다. Bureau of Labor Statistics에 따르면, 연방 정부 인력은 2024년 10월 이후 355,000명(전체 인력의 11.8%) 감소했습니다. 계속 읽기...

• Louisiana 주지사 Jeff Landry는 2026년 4월 29일, 연방 하원 선거구도에 대한 법원 판결로 redistricting 갈등이 심화됨에 따라 하원 primaries를 중단할 계획이라고 발표했다. • 이번 결정은 인종별 gerrymandering을 둘러싼 지속적인 다툼에서 비롯되었으며, 중간선거를 앞두고 수십 건의 사례가 추가로 대두되고 있는 상황이다. • 중단 조치로 인해 선거가 지연될 수 있으며, 해당 주 내 GOP 전략이 재편될 가능성이 있다.

• New York City Council 선거에서 현직 의원이 낮은 지지율과 분열된 지지층으로 고전함에 따라 Zohran Mamdani의 지지 선언이 의구심에 직면했습니다. • 해당 후보는 저조한 지지율에도 불구하고 중도 성향의 도전자에게 양보하기를 거부하며 맞서고 있습니다. • 이번 지역 선거는 국가적 시사점을 지닌 도시 정치 내 Democratic 역학 관계의 변화를 시사합니다.

• FCC는 Disney의 다양성, 형평성 및 포용성(DEI) 정책으로 인해 Disney가 소유하거나 관리하는 8개의 방송 면허를 검토할 것이라고 발표했습니다. • 이번 조치는 트럼프 대통령이 지미 키멜(Jimmy Kimmel)이 멜라니아 트럼프 여사를 '기대하는 과부'에 비유한 논란의 여지가 있는 농담을 이유로 ABC에 그의 해고를 요구한 지 하루 만에 이루어졌습니다. • 최근의 암살 시도 혐의 이후, 키멜의 심야 쇼 독백이 정치적 폭력을 조장할 수 있는지에 대한 논란 속에서 그는 거센 비난에 직면해 있습니다.

Following early showers, the UK braces for a sunny spell with temperatures reaching 24°C. April's extreme dryness in the east contrasts with heavy rain in the west and north, highlighting climatic imbalances. Warmer weather is expected midweek, with a shift to milder air by Thursday, potentially peaking at 24°C by Friday.

Billionaire Alexei Mordashov’s vessel, Nord, reportedly able to cross blockaded strait with US and Iranian approvalA superyacht owned by the Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the US objected, a source close to Mordashov said on Tuesday.It has been unclear how the multi-deck pleasure vessel, worth more than $500m (£370m), gained permission to sail on Saturday through the commercially important waterway at the heart of the US-Iran conflict, where traffic has been severely restricted since February. Continue reading...

Big win for Donald Trump, who has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices Business live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war.The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. Continue reading...

The NSW premier, who was unequivocal in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, has now linked the fate of his state’s laws with those of the Queensland legal challengeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has said he will only ban the slogan “globalise the intifada” if a potential constitutional challenge to a similar ban in Queensland is unsuccessful, the strongest indication yet that the state government may not seek to proscribe the contested phrase at all.Minns was unequivocal about his intention to ban what he described as “hateful, violent rhetoric” following the Bondi terror attack in December, but sent the issue to a parliamentary inquiry, which he said would enable legislation to be introduced when parliament returned in February. Continue reading...

• Tesla's stock fell 3.2% on April 26 after the company reported first-quarter global deliveries of 389,000 vehicles, missing consensus expectations of 410,000 units and marking the weakest quarterly performance in two years. • Management attributed the shortfall to supply chain disruptions at the Berlin and Texas Gigafactories, as well as slower-than-anticipated demand in European and Chinese markets, particularly for the Model 3 and Model Y lineup. • The miss reignites concerns about Tesla's ability to sustain its 50% annual growth target and prompted three major brokerages to lower 2026 earnings forecasts by 8–12%, citing heightened competition from legacy automakers' EV offerings.

Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous leaders giving speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year runningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn anti-immigration group asked followers how loud they would be booing welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services before multiple events were disrupted on Saturday. But the group has denied orchestrating a campaign, despite doubling down on its criticism of what it called “woke rituals”.Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous elders giving welcome to country speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year running, and sparked another public debate about their role at public events. Uncle Ray Minniecon, who served in the armed forces nd was booed while giving a welcome at Sydney’s dawn service, said the mocking was “unexpected and unnecessary, but it happens”. Continue reading...

Strict protocols violated by corrections staff who wrongly believed sexual assault cases were ‘closed’, ombudsman findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMen charged with alleged prison rapes were allowed to stay in shared cells – against strict protocols – by Queensland corrections staff who mistakenly believed their cases were “closed” and that they posed no risk, a report by the state’s ombudsman has found.The ombudsman’s inspection report of the Brisbane correctional centre raises a number of concerns about the facility, including extensive overcrowding, health facilities that are not fit for purpose and complaints that chicken served to detainees and staff is often undercooked. Continue reading...

Camp Mystic must make changes to its emergency notification processes to receive its operating licenseThe Texas Christian summer camp where 27 girls and counselors died in a catastrophic flood in July 2025 may not be allowed to open again this upcoming summer after state officials found it has not met health and safety requirements.Camp Mystic must make several changes, including to its emergency and parent-notification processes, in order to receive its license to operate, according to a letter from the Texas department of state health services. Continue reading...

Industry analysts say fuel price surge could lead to canceled flight routes that could snarl travelers’ plansCalifornia’s jet fuel supply has dropped to a level not seen since 2023, as turmoil in the Middle East continues to squeeze the global oil market.As of 17 April, the state’s jet fuel stock was just over 2.6m barrels, in comparison to 3.2m barrels two years prior, according to the California energy commission (CEC), which publishes a refinery stocks data dashboard. Continue reading...

• President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to expedite access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness. • The FDA is accelerating its review process for mental health therapies in response to the directive. • This policy shift aims to reduce barriers to treatment approval and expand therapeutic options for affected patients.

• VisionWave Holdings (NASDAQ: VWAV) closed a $20 million senior loan in late February and subsequently completed a $60 million–valued acquisition of AI video intelligence intellectual property, strengthening its technology portfolio. • The acquisition adds significant video AI capabilities to VisionWave's platform and positions the company for expanded market presence in computer vision applications. • These transactions demonstrate continued investor confidence in AI video technology sectors and emerging opportunities in automated visual intelligence.

• The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the launch of the 2026 class of Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF), showcasing its commitment to hiring top technology talent. • The new PIF class will focus on key Administration priority projects, including developing AI-powered tools to accelerate infrastructure permitting processes. • The initiative demonstrates the federal government's strategy to leverage specialized technology expertise for modernizing government operations and infrastructure development.

State’s strict gun policies heralded as data shows 35% reduction in homicides between 2022 and 2024California officials are touting a historic three-year decrease in homicides and gun violence that has led to the state’s lowest number of killings on record.The number of homicides in California decreased by 35% between 2022 and 2024, with 2,304 deaths reported in 2022 and 1,768 in 2024, according data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The dip in homicides was most pronounced for teenage and young adult Black and Latino males, who have historically faced the highest risk of being killed or injured by gunshot wounds. Suicides, the most common type of gun deaths, also fell to record lows, according to the report. Continue reading...

Iranian intelligence services apparently recruiting via intermediaries to mount attacks aimed at sowing chaosIranian intelligence services and Revolutionary Guards operatives are recruiting teenagers through criminal intermediaries to launch a wave of low-level “hybrid warfare” attacks in Europe and the UK, according to investigators, security officials, analysts and police documents.A first wave of attacks was launched in early March, 10 days after the US and Israel began strikes on Iran, and targeted Jewish community sites in Belgium, the Netherlands and US banks. A second wave has focused on the UK, with a series of arson and attempted arson attacks on synagogues, a Jewish charity and the offices of an Iranian opposition TV network in London. Continue reading...

Data shows the market is at its tightest ever with rents going up in most capitals. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGood morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Nick Visser with the main action.Mark Butler told the ABC last night that the Albanese government’s sweeping changes to the national disability insurance scheme are expected to save the federal budget $35bn over four years. More coming up. Continue reading...

• Chinese military announced a temporary halt to provocative exercises around Taiwan following private diplomatic discussions between US and Chinese officials in Singapore this week. • Beijing stated the suspension aims to create space for constructive dialogue, though military analysts note China maintains its military posture in the Taiwan Strait. • The development provides cautious optimism for regional stability, with US officials emphasizing the importance of maintaining open communication channels to prevent miscalculation.

Residents waking to find line has moved overnight and they are now in free-fire zone as army takes more territoryIsraeli forces have been moving an agreed truce line in Gaza westwards over the six months since the ceasefire, expanding their zone of control and making the state of limbo ever more dangerous for Palestinians.The “yellow line” agreed in the US-brokered ceasefire in October was supposed to be temporary pending further Israeli withdrawals, but the partially observed truce has stalled after its first phase amid disagreements over the disarming of Hamas, and continued Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Continue reading...