The US state department's spokesperson, Matthew Miller, has said the US would continue to pursue a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon until the end of President Biden's term. Miller said: 'We will continue to pursue an end to the war in Gaza, an end to the war in Lebanon, a surge of humanitarian assistance [to Gaza], and that is our duty to pursue those policies right up until noon on 20 January when the president-elect takes office.'

While Killer Queen was the first hit, is the quintessential song "Bohemian Rhapsody" the most streamed song of the 20th century? The Guardian reported that Bohemian Rhapsody has been named the most-streamed song from the 20th century, overtaking "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana. The release of Queen’s biopic titled "Bohemian Rhapsody" has made the song to be as popular as it has been in a generation. 45, and for the week of Nov 22, 2018, was the 11th most streamed song in the world on Spotify. Bohemian Rhapsody was also named as the most streamed classic rock song of all time and according to Forbes was the band’s top 10 hit in the US.

Organisers of an Istanbul film festival announced its cancellation on Thursday to protest against a local authority ban on the screening of Queer, a drama starring Daniel Craig. The arthouse film streaming platform Mubi said it was cancelling the entire four-day festival just hours before it was set to open in Kadikoy on the Asian side of Istanbul. In the film, which was directed by Luca Guadagnino and premiered at the Venice film festival last month, Craig plays a lonely drug-addicted gay man. This ban affects not only a film but the meaning and purpose of the entire festival,” it said. London-based Mubi, a global arthouse movie streamer, producer and distributor, was set up in 2007 by the Turkish entrepreneur Efe Cakarel.

One of the greatest films about film ever made, Federico Fellini’s _8½_ (Otto e mezzo) turns one man’s artistic crisis into a grand epic of the cinema. FELLINI RETROSPECTIVE: I VITELLONIStarts November 15Five young men linger in a postadolescent limbo, dreaming of adventure and escape from their small seacoast town. FELLINI RETROSPECTIVE: LA STRADAStarts November 15There has never been a face quite like that of Giulietta Masina. Her husband, the legendary Federico Fellini, directs her as Gelsomina in La Strada, the film that launched them both to international stardom. Federico Fellini’s showcase for his wife won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film of its year.

Private jet flights increased significantly from 2019 to 2023, causing a 50% rise in emissions, highlighting wealth inequality in climate impact. Key Takeaways Private jet emissions increased by 50%. Researchers advocate for taxing private jet emissions. As of November 2023, nearly half of all private jet flights covered less than 500 kilometers. Key Insights on Private Jet Usage and EmissionsUnderstanding the Trends in private jet travel is crucial for addressing climate change.

Arsenal have dropped points in a number of key games and a club legend has warned they cannot afford to lose to the Blues. Jesus' frustrationGabriel Jesus has admitted he is frustrated with his lack of minutes at Arsenal, but remains confident he can turn things around. "If we play the way we play, we'll have a big chance to win against Chelsea," Arteta told reporters in Italy, as per the Daily Express. Arsenal are without a win in their last three league games and head into the Chelsea clash seven points behind league leaders Liverpool. And when asked if Arsenal were still title contenders, Henry told CBS Sports: "Right now they're not challenging for the league.

The Biden administration has confirmed that the US will keep sending aid to Ukraine before Donald Trump becomes president in January. 'That’s not going to change. We’re going to surge and get that out there to Ukraine. We understand how important it is to make sure they have what they need', said White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre. President-elect Donald Trump, who won the US election this week, has been critical of Joe Biden's assistance for Ukraine in its fight against Russia

“I’m so honored to pass the baton to you,” Lee said in a video message. “We have to fight like hell,” she said Thursday. “To ensure that the people of the United States have health care, that we push back on the Trump administration’s promise to gut Social Security. Simon said the House administration had already reached out to arrange travel to its freshman orientation next week. She is a former president of the BART board, which she has sat on since 2016, and served as co-chair of Gov.

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Elon Musk's Political Bet On Trump Pays Off Billionaire uses election backing to boost business interests and reshape government rolesThe recently concluded 2024 U.S. presidential election has stirred quite the conversation, particularly around the significant influence of billionaire Elon Musk. The apparent shift of Musk's political allegiance to Trump didn’t come out of the blue. Yet, over the years, Musk's political leanings seemed to drift to the right, eventually leading him to endorse Trump during the heated GOP primaries. Trump celebrated Musk’s backing during his victory speech, labeling him as “super genius,” which struck chords with many supporters. The influence of popular media, aligning with significant financial backing, provides Musk with another vector to affect the political narrative.

President Biden made his first public comments since Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in the election. Several cabinet secretaries and staff gathered in the Rose Garden as Biden praised Harris’ campaign and sent an optimistic message about the accomplishments of their administration. He went on to promise a peaceful transfer of power. Laura Barrón-López reports.

After Donald Trump's victory in the US election, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called on European countries to 'take back control', likening them to herbivores that face the threat of being 'devoured' by geopolitical opponents. Speaking at a meeting of the European Political Community in Hungary, Macron said: 'If we decide to remain herbivores, the carnivores will win – and we’ll just become a market for them.' Macron added that he did not want Europe to be aggressive – offering it the option of being an omnivore instead

A wind-driven wildfire roared through rural and residential communities north-west of Los Angeles, charring more than 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares) and levelling scores of homes. Hundreds of firefighters battled the blaze through the night using ground resources and helicopters, according to the Ventura county fire department. At least two people were injured and several structures were damaged or destroyed by the fire in Ventura County, the fire department has reported.

During former President Donald Trump’s first term, California took on the role of the resistance state. Now, state leaders are gearing up for round two. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special session will convene next month aimed at strengthening the state’s legal resources to fight back and protect civil rights, reproductive freedom, the environment and immigrants. Marisa and Scott discuss those plans with the person who will be leading the legal fights: Attorney General Rob Bonta.

Jon Stewart on The Daily Show cautioned against trusting pundits' certainty about Trump's 2024 election victory, emphasizing the unpredictability of political outcomes. www.theguardian.comOn November 7, 2024, Jon Stewart addressed the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election on The Daily Show. Key Takeaways Jon Stewart critiques pundits' election certainty. Fast Answer: Jon Stewart cautioned against taking pundits’ certainty about Trump’s election win too seriously. Jon Stewart Challenges Pundits on Trump’s 2024 Election VictoryWhat does Trump’s election mean for America?