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Originally named Famous Players Film Company, the studio was founded in 1912 by Adolph Zukor. In 1916, it merged with Lasky and Paramount, later becoming known as Paramount Pictures.

Sir David Attenborough, the world-renowned British broadcaster, naturalist, and author, has celebrated his 100th birthday. Knighted twice, nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, he is perhaps the planet's most recognizable nature lover.

Uzhydromet has issued a warning that mudslides and flash floods are possible in the foothill and mountainous areas of nine regions of Uzbekistan from May 8 to 12 due to expected rainfall.

The case of an 18-year-old resident of the Akhangaran district, arrested after posting a video accusing a police officer of harassing a minor, has escalated. The young man's mother has filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office, alleging torture and the filing of new charges on the day he was supposed to be released.

From May 8 to May 12, heavy rainfall is expected in the foothill and mountainous areas of nine regions of Uzbekistan, according to Uzgidromet. The weather service warned of possible mudslides and flooding.

Health authorities are racing to trace dozens of people who disembarked from a hantavirus-hit cruise ship on the island of St Helena in the South Atlantic.

Financier and blogger Otabek Bakirov, after an administrative case against him was dropped following a complaint by Energy Minister Jorabek Mirzamakhmudov, emphasized that his criticism was directed at unresolved problems in the energy sector, not at any specific person.

The Committee for Religious Affairs, in cooperation with the State Security Service and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has launched a Telegram bot called 'Xavfsiz bot' (@dinuzbbot) that allows checking religious materials. This was reported by the committee's press service.

According to Uzgidromet, April 2026 in Uzbekistan was moderately warm, continuing the trend of warm Aprils in recent years. The average temperature exceeded the climatic norm by 1–2.6°C across the country.

Singapore's Ministry of Education has approved new rules to combat school bullying, including cyberbullying, reintroducing caning as a punishment for boys who humiliate their peers, The Guardian reports, citing Education Minister Desmond Lee.

▪️ A criminal court in Tashkent's Yashnabad district has closed the case between Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov and economist Otabek Bakirov. The proceedings were terminated due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

An administrative case initiated by Uzbekistan's Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov against financier and blogger Otabek Bakirov has been dismissed. The Yashnabad District Criminal Court announced the decision during a session on May 7, according to a Gazeta correspondent.