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Baltics must adapt to drone incursions because more will come, Lithuanian defence minister warns
Exclusive: As the Baltics continue to be rattled by repeated drone incidents – with at least six actual or suspected incidents rocking the region this month – Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Robertas Kaunas told Euronews there is a “high possibility” more unmanned aerial
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in a single day from Nepali side
KATHMANDU, May 21 - A record number of 274 climbers scaled Mount Everest on Wednesday, a hiking official said, the highest number ever to reach the world's tallest peak on the same day from the Nepali side.
Marking 20 years of independence, Montenegro eyes EU as next milestone
Concerts and various celebrations are being held in the capital Podgorica this week and other towns in Montenegro, which is known for its stunning Adriatic Sea coastline and towering mountains.
Tourists in Thailand plan for coming cuts to visa-free stays
The cuts come amid a recent series of high-profile arrests of foreigners.
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
May 21 (Reuters) - Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments. US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is rebuilding
Ruben Östlund Adds New Scene to ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ With Nicholas Braun
The two-time Palme d'Or winner, who ruled himself out of this year's Cannes race, makes a festival pit stop to launch MyList, a film recommendation site he's launched in Sweden.
Mick Jagger Set to Star in Alice Rohrwacher’s ‘Three Incestuous Sisters’ Joining Josh O’Connor, Dakota Johnson, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley, Isabella Rossellini
Mick Jagger is set to star in Italian director Alice Rohrwacher’s adaptation of U.S. author Audrey Niffenegger’s novel “Three Incestuous Sisters,” alongside previously announced cast members Dakota Johnson, Josh O’Connor, Saoirse Ronan, Jessie Buckley and Isabella Rossellini.
Volunteers create collection of audio stories for blind children
The ‘Words that Embrace’ project is an initiative by writer Maria Saraiva de Menezes, born of a partnership between Alcântara Municipal Library in Lisbon and the Bengala Mágica association.
Malaysia steps up Ebola checks on travellers from high-risk places, transit hubs like Singapore
No Ebola cases have been reported in Malaysia so far.
Japan to survey bear populations after surge in attacks on humans
Japan saw a record 238 people injured or killed by bear attacks in the year through March.
Europe’s plan to boost fertilizer supply and food security
Farmers across Europe are under increasing pressure due to recent supply disruptions and price volatility. The Commission has put forward an initiative to support its farmers against rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and reduce Europe's
Naples woken by strong earthquake as tremors hit city
A 4.4-magnitude tremor was recorded at dawn on Thursday in Naples. INGV reports that the quake, with its epicentre in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, was 3 kilometres deep.
Philippines vows to arrest fugitive senator wanted by ICC
MANILA, May 21 - The Philippine justice minister on Thursday ordered law enforcement to apprehend a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court and said authorities had leads on his whereabouts, a day after a court denied his bid to prevent his arrest.
Why is the Indonesian rupiah falling, and could confidence be cracking?
Despite the market volatility, analysts insist the current situation bears little resemblance to the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis, when the rupiah collapsed.
Hollywood Ventures Group Options Namratha Stanley’s ‘Vineyard Melody’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hollywood Ventures Group has optioned Namratha Stanley’s memoir “Vineyard Melody” for a film adaptation, with the deal closed during the Cannes Film Festival. HVG co-founder Glenn Gainor has had director conversations in Cannes as the company charts the project’s development
Australian far right party proposes Norway-style oil fund and state oil company
ADELAIDE, May 21 - Australian populist party Pauline Hanson’s One Nation said it wanted to create a Norway-style sovereign wealth fund and for the government to take a share of offshore production licences in federal waters as it unveiled its energy policy at the Australian
Israeli security minister Ben Gvir releases footage of detained flotilla activists
Video released by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed detained Gaza flotilla activists handcuffed on the ground at Ashdod port.
Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.
Netanyahu speaks out after video shows minister taunting activists
The Global Sumud Flotilla set sail from Turkey last week in an effort to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza.
Watch: tough love and record-low polls—inside the Friedrich Merz disaster
One year into Friedrich Merz’s chancellorship, the honeymoon is long gone - and much of the damage is self-inflicted. What went wrong?
Newsletter: NATO alliance and Balts hold the defensive line
As NATO foreign ministers meet in Sweden on Thursday to discuss the role of Washington in the military alliance, as well as dwindling ammunition stocks, the Baltics are coming to grips with repeated drone incursions threatening chaos in capitals – and Europe's eastern flank.
The Duffer Brothers ‘The Boroughs’ Is a Captivating Sci-Fi Horror For the Ages: TV Review
Older folks are revered for their wisdom as they’re simultaneously pushed toward the edges of society. It is a conundrum most people don’t begin to consider until they near their own twilight years. In Netflix’s sci-fi horror dramedy, “The Boroughs,” creators Jeffrey Addiss and
The Boroughs review: Netflix's Stranger Things follow-up recaptures the magic of season 1
Serving as executive producers for The Boroughs, The Duffer Brothers prove that there is such a thing as catching lightning in a bottle twice.
Key to peace in Eurasia: The Turkic World
During his state visit to Kazakhstan, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (pictured) shared his views. In 1991, Türkiye became the first country to recognise Kazakhstan on the very day it declared its independence. Since then, our relations, drawing
Japan PM Takaichi gifts President Lee a pair of glasses after South Korea visit
Mr Lee Jae Myung gifted Ms Sanae Takaichi a set of nine traditional masks.
Nvidia beats expectations again as AI boom drives revenue surge, but shares slip
The world's most valuable company beat forecasts as revenues jumped 85%. Yet rising competition and efforts to diversify beyond big tech left investors cautious, sending shares lower in late trading.
Thailand defends visa-free rollback as fears over impact on tourism grow
The government says the move will not hurt tourism, with India and China measures under review.
How Trump and Putin’s back-to-back visits put Beijing at the centre of great-power diplomacy
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s back-to-back Beijing visits gave Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a rare optics win, projecting China as a power both Washington and Moscow have reasons to engage, even as analysts say the stakes differed sharply.
Seth Meyers Describes ‘The Late Show’ Ending as a ‘Very Sad Week for Television in America’
“I’m also very optimistic that Stephen’s next chapter is going to be exciting for him and for the rest of us," the Late Night host said
‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’ Review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa Folds Nesting Mysteries into an Elegantly Classical Shogun-Era Drama
Heavy hangs the head that wears the crown — or in this case, the samurai topknot — in Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s absorbing, clean-lined literary adaptation, for which the veteran filmmaker brings to life a storied period of swirling discontent in Japanese history with such evocative
Samsung shareholders vow legal action over tentative union deal
Around 50,500 workers had been set to walk off production lines.
The EU simplified its toughest AI law: what changed and why it matters
EU lawmakers have agreed to simplify the bloc’s landmark AI Act. Supporters call it a pragmatic fix to cut red tape, while critics see a concession to Big Tech. What is changing and what could it mean for businesses and citizens?
Japan’s megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount
Japan's largest lenders may face some challenges to keep profit levels at record highs, amid higher credit costs and current geopolitical risks
From Brexit to Bre-entry?
The uncertainty surrounding Keir Starmer’s political future has reopened a debate Labour had tried hard to avoid: Britain’s long term relationship with the European Union. Starmer himself had already shifted considerably towards closer cooperation and dynamic alignment with the
Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province
Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire.
Jimmy Kimmel Urges Viewers to Turn Off CBS After ‘Colbert’ Ends: ‘Don’t Ever Watch It Again’
The Late Show will air its final episode on Thursday night
‘Drishyam’ Indonesian Remake Stars Real-Life Couple Vino G. Bastian, Marsha Timothy as Rivals (EXCLUSIVE)
Real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy star as on-screen rivals in “Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita…,” Falcon Pictures’ Indonesian-language adaptation of the Malayalam thriller “Drishyam,” set to open in theaters Aug. 20. Bastian, who starred in “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” plays
Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo said Wednesday they are underprotected and undertrained in a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak of a rare type of the virus in one of the world's most vulnerable places.
Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
Any UK return to EU would need a 'focused review' - leading MEP
The chair of the EU Parliament’s influential foreign affairs committee has told the UK there are “no political shortcuts” to any possible return to the EU. German deputy David McAllister also branded the UK vote to exit the EU as a “historical mistake”. He was speaking amid
Europe Today: Drones, bunkers and political turmoil: what’s going on in Lithuania?
A drone incursion into Lithuania on Wednesday brought the capital to a standstill and forced the country’s leaders to shelter in a bunker. Ursula von der Leyen has said Europe will respond with “unity and strength”. We speak to Lithuania’s defence minister, Robertas Kaunas.
Grief Doc ‘The Last Note’ Acquired by HG Distribution as Fusee Launches Three-Doc Slate at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Fusee Films entered documentary territory in a major way at the Cannes Film Market, unveiling co-production commitments to three non-fiction projects spanning Vietnam, the Philippines, Canada, Belgium, and France. Leading the slate is “The Last Note,” which has already secured
SpaceX IPO ready for launch as countdown begins for what could be the biggest ever listing
SpaceX plans a record-breaking IPO that could raise around $75 billion (€64.5bn) despite ongoing losses. The Elon Musk-led firm says funds will support Moon and Mars missions, while strong Starlink earnings contrast with losses in X and xAI.
Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator sought by International Criminal Court
Senator Ronald dela Rosa was the top enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug crackdown.
Two more Thai railway employees test positive for drugs after fatal train crash
The driver operating the train during the crash had earlier tested positive for drugs.