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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Apocalyptic Scenes in Tourist-Favored Islands: Swarms of Insects Invade

Authorities in the Canary Islands report swarms of insects have invaded tourist areas, causing unsettling scenes but no immediate threat to public health.

Feb 26 • 15:04 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Sterling K. Brown fights for family in Paradise season 2

Sterling K. Brown stars as Xavier Collins in the new season of the post-apocalyptic drama 'Paradise', exploring themes of survival and the significance of human connection.

Feb 25 • 21:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Ghost GDP' and mass unemployment: the apocalyptic predictions of a text about AI that went viral and scared the markets

A viral blog post predicting dire economic consequences due to the rise of AI has led to a significant drop in stocks of several technology companies.

Feb 24 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Ghost GDP' and Mass Unemployment: The Apocalyptic Predictions of a Viral AI Text that Scared Markets

A viral blog post predicting dire economic outcomes due to the rise of artificial intelligence has caused significant drops in technology stock prices.

Feb 24 • 18:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

AI Attacks, Save Yourself if You Can. Creator of Pirates of the Caribbean Brings an Apocalyptic Comedy

The article discusses a new apocalyptic comedy by the creator of Pirates of the Caribbean that humorously addresses the issue of AI's potential threat.

Feb 24 • 04:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shailene Woodley, Sterling K. Brown, and Dan Fogelman Talk About the Challenges of Paradise in Its Second Season

The second season of the series Paradise features discussions among its stars and creator about optimism in a post-apocalyptic world.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'Paradise' with Sterling K. Brown: what's on TV and streaming this Monday

The article discusses new and notable TV and streaming releases, highlighting the series 'Paradise' featuring Sterling K. Brown as an agent navigating a post-apocalyptic world.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Deer on the highway and destruction in Háje. Artificial intelligence already confuses even me, says the author of Post-Apocalyptic Prague

Graphic designer Vašek Krejčí uses AI to create apocalyptic videos of Prague that, despite being fictional, have alarmed some viewers who mistake them for reality.

Feb 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Against his time, Ian McEwan confronts the malaise of the present in book

Ian McEwan's upcoming book 'O Que Podemos Saber' explores the malaise of contemporary life through a post-apocalyptic lens.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The only toga not to defend Gratteri. I say enough to apocalyptic tones and slogans

Bernadette Nicotra, the only elected member of Italy's judiciary body not to endorse a statement condemning fellow magistrate Nicola Gratteri, emphasizes the importance of impartiality in public expressions of opinion.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

What Will Great Book Thursday Bring? Charles IV, Russia, Norwegian Noir Crime, and Psychotherapy

Great Book Thursday will feature ten diverse new titles in Czech bookstores on March 19, including a biography of Charles IV, a novel about post-apocalyptic Russia, and an exploration of psychotherapy.

Feb 19 • 12:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Manfred Pfister's 'English Renaissance': 'I view the world as a place that is preparing to die'

Manfred Pfister explores the lesser-known English Renaissance, depicting a world oscillating between courtly poetry and apocalyptic realities.

Feb 18 • 16:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Apocalyptic scene in Shanghai. A busy intersection collapsed into the ground

A busy intersection in Shanghai collapsed, creating an apocalyptic scene.

Feb 18 • 14:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Cannot see that the 'apocalyptic predictions of the critics' are coming true

The new Reykjavik model for preschool operations has been presented, with varying opinions from preschool directors regarding its advantages and disadvantages.

Feb 17 • 22:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The irony of Fallout 3: Bethesda revealed why the game is green and the reason Tim Cain didn't notice it

Bethesda's Todd Howard reveals the intention behind the green tint in Fallout 3, aimed at creating a post-apocalyptic atmosphere, while Tim Cain, the franchise's original creator, surprisingly did not notice it during a visit to the studio.

Feb 17 • 14:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

AI out of control? How a single article is sending shock waves with an apocalyptic warning

A new commentary raises alarming concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence, provoking fear and skepticism about its rapid development.

Feb 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gustav Lindh on the new film: 'An apocalyptic western of biblical dimensions'

Swedish actor Gustav Lindh discusses his role in the film 'A Prayer for the Dying' at the Berlin Film Festival, highlighting its apocalyptic themes and setting.

Feb 14 • 12:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Images – like from an apocalyptic movie: a country beloved by tourists was devastated by forces of nature, roads even collapsed

Severe flooding in Portugal has claimed at least 15 lives and caused significant infrastructure damage, including a highway collapse.

Feb 12 • 19:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Melting glaciers attract tourists. The 'apocalyptic' trend has become fashionable

The article discusses the growing trend of tourism around melting glaciers, emphasizing both the environmental implications and the emotional responses from visitors and local communities.

Feb 10 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Gerard Butler and the Search for the Rebirth of the World

The film 'Greenland: Migration' continues the apocalyptic story from the previous installment, following protagonist John Garrity and his family as they navigate a post-comet disaster.

Feb 6 • 16:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Gerard Butler Goes Back and Forth to Save His Family in The Day of the End of the World: Migration

The film 'The Day of the End of the World: Migration' follows Gerard Butler as he navigates a post-apocalyptic scenario to protect his family, in line with traditional disaster movie tropes that focus on character survival amidst devastation.

Feb 6 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Cuba is agonizing due to fuel shortages: 'This feels apocalyptic'

Cuba faces a severe fuel scarcity with rampant blackouts and collapsed transport, forcing the exhausted population to adapt and make sacrifices as the regime calls for creativity.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

In Migration, Gerard Butler is a modern Moses in the middle of the end of the world, desperate to save his family

The film 'Migration' features Gerard Butler as a contemporary Moses in a post-apocalyptic world, striving to protect his family amidst spiritual and transcendent elements.

Feb 5 • 03:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Regulator probes charity status of 'apocalyptic Christian cult'

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission is investigating the fringe Christian group Shincheonji amid concerns raised during a Victorian parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 5 • 01:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Reuters: How Biden Officials 'Buried' USAID Reports on Gaza

In early 2024, USAID officials warned the Biden administration that Northern Gaza had turned into a 'Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland' with severe shortages of food and medical aid.

Feb 2 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Hamburg State Opera: The Art of Self-Mulching

The Hamburg State Opera premiered "Monster's Paradise" by Olga Neuwirth and Elfriede Jelinek, directed by Tobias Kratzer as an apocalyptic variety show.

Feb 2 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The 'post-apocalyptic' reality of The Traitors – brick phones and 3-hour round tables

A former contestant of The Traitors, Paul Gorton, shares insights into the challenging conditions faced by contestants on the BBC show.

Jan 16 • 09:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Apocalyptic images as fire tears through UK factory in 'major toxic incident'

A large fire at a factory in Wolverhampton has been declared a 'major toxic incident' as smoke filled the area, prompting evacuations.

Jan 14 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK weather maps turn apocalyptic red in photos as Brits face deluge of rain

Britain is bracing for heavy rainfall, with weather forecasts predicting up to 1.7 inches of rain in southern regions, illustrated by alarming red weather maps.

Jan 13 • 15:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

End of the World Series and Post-Apocalyptic Shows Expected in 2026

Increasing interest in end-of-the-world and post-apocalyptic series reflects contemporary human fears about environmental collapse, wars, and societal breakdown.

Jan 12 • 04:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Again, crap in Greenland! But don't worry, Gerard Butler is here 😁

The sequel to the apocalyptic disaster film 'Greenland' has been released in cinemas, following the original's surge in popularity during the COVID pandemic via streaming.

Jan 11 • 17:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

The shocking message of Putin's instigator resonated: 'We cannot be sure that eternity will not come soon, and then it will be too late'

In light of escalating tensions between Russia and the West, Alexander Dugin, known as Putin's brain or Rasputin, issued an apocalyptic message urging unbaptized Russians to prepare for eternity by attending church regularly.

Jan 10 • 19:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An apocalyptic scene: three young witnesses of the Crans-Montana fire discuss the tragedy

Three young witnesses who were near the Le Constellation bar during the fire shared their experiences at a tribute ceremony held on January 9.

Jan 9 • 15:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

World Politics on the Net: Maduro and the Naivety of Optimists

The online hype surrounding Nicolás Maduro's tracksuit illustrates a peak in reality denial, showcasing how apocalyptic themes are embraced even as preparation for genuine crises is mocked.

Jan 8 • 10:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Return of Apocalypse Fear: We Can't Escape It

The article discusses the rising anxiety around apocalyptic scenarios and questions whether our current mindset is adequately prepared for the historical moment we are experiencing.

Jan 7 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Return of Apocalypse Fear: We Can't Escape It

The article discusses the resurgence of apocalyptic fears in society and questions whether our current thinking is equipped to handle the historical moment we are experiencing, referencing a play by Thornton Wilder that deals with a family's repeated encounters with disasters.

Jan 7 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The endless story of ‘Atolladero’: two novels for a cult filming

Two novels by Óscar Aibar, 'Making of' (2008) and 'El baile fantasma' (2023), recount the production of a cult apocalyptic western filmed in 1995, which has now been restored.

Dec 27 • 04:30 UTC

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