Three signs from APEC that the U.S. and China remain far apart on trade
U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.
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Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator Mohamed Bakkali granted prison leave
The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.
Netflix Nears Deal on ‘La Bola Negra’ After Cannes Bidding War (EXCLUSIVE)
Following its buzzy Cannes premiere, Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo’s “La Bola Negra” (“The Black Ball”) is selling to Netflix in deal believed to be in the $5 million-range. The ambitious film, which marked the Cannes competition debut for the filmmaking duo known
The science of us
Editor in chief Nancy Shute introduces a new social sciences column that explores what it means to be human.
The director of the best Splinter Cell game reckons that modern lighting engines are making stealth games 'so much harder to read'
"It gets very hard to tell what’s light, what’s shadow, what’s dark, what’s safe, what’s dangerous."
Studying sports and disability, he laid the groundwork for the Special Olympics
Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.
Lionel Messi Fan’s Journey Anchors Indian Indie ‘Love You Messi’ as Project Boards Hong Kong EP at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Karbi-language indie feature “Love You Messi,” from India’s Rura Rura Entertainment, has attached U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan as executive producer following co-production meetings at the Indian Pavilion during the Cannes Film Market. Chan will oversee the
Scientists discover giant sea predator Tylosaurus rex that terrorized ancient oceans
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discovery not only introduces one of the biggest mosasaurs ever known, but also shakes up
Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices
Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much?
''Discrimination': Canal+ sued over response to 'Zapper Bolloré' collective'
France's Human Rights League and CGT Spectacle slam Canal+'s 'unacceptable, brutal' move to stop funding signatories of an anti‑Bolloré op‑ed.
U.K.-Nigeria-Hong Kong Romantic Comedy ‘My Nigerian Fiance’ in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)
A romantic comedy spanning Nigeria, the U.K. and Hong Kong was unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, with A13 Films founder Chidozie Christian Ahaiwe and U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan attached as executive producers on “My Nigerian Fiancé.” The project follows a
‘Sholay’ Actor Mac Mohan Gets Documentary ‘Discovering Sambha’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Manjari Makijany (“Spin,” “Skater Girl”) will direct “Discovering Sambha,” a feature documentary on her father, Indian character actor Mac Mohan, with sister Vinati Makijany producing. The project is structured as an official India-Australia
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters
Marine survey and research ships are also among the more than 100 vessels,
Gabrielle Goliath, Richard Avedon, “Chicken Linda”
A Jackson Pollock sold for a record-breaking $181 million at Christie's auction. Should it matter to anyone?
Latest news bulletin | May 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Trump Is Now a World-Class Kleptocrat
Donald Trump last year amassed one big beautiful rap sheet of scandal and criminality, with multiple instances of corruption that made Teapot Dome look quaint . But the president’s bogus new “settlement” with his own administration’s IRS , which he had sued in January for $10
Here are the GOP victims of Trump's retribution campaign
President Trump has taken bold strides in recent months to oust GOP lawmakers over perceived disloyalty to his administration — often against the wishes of congressional leadership. The president has recruited primary challengers and derided sitting lawmakers in lengthy,
Democrats worry they’ve been caught in an anger trap with Trump
Democrats have spent nearly a decade in fight mode against President Trump. And some in the party worry that they may remain trapped there. An autopsy released by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Thursday underscored the point, saying that Democrats relied too
Democratic Women Say They Could Kick Trump’s Butt. And They’re Right!
Donald Trump deliberately warps reality around himself to create the image he wants. This goes far beyond simple propaganda or spin; this level of distortion literally commands everyone, to quote George Orwell’s words about the president in 1984 , to “reject the evidence of
Critics say Trump’s ‘pretext’ for Cuba invasion doesn’t square with reality
The indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro and comments from administration officials playing up Cuba’s military and intelligence threat have critics more fearful than ever that President Trump will invade the island — accusing the White House of creating a pretext
Chile's MAGA-inspired border control
Chile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect.
High temperatures, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal
Portugal’s IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above seasonal norms, with rain and thunderstorms as a tropical air mass carries Saharan dust over Iberia.
Heat, rain and Saharan dust hit Portugal
Portugal’s weather agency IPMA forecasts weekend temperatures above the seasonal average, with rain and thunderstorms, as a tropical air mass brings Saharan dust over the Iberian Peninsula.
Masculinity Satire Australian Animated Series ‘Finally, a Show About Men!’ Bows on YouTube (EXCLUSIVE)
“Finally, a Show About Men!,” an Australian short-form animated sketch comedy satirizing modern masculinity, premieres Sunday on Aunty Donna’s Grouse House YouTube channel from Gold Coast’s Sad Man Studio. The series is produced by husbands Samuel Leighton-Dore, who also serves
International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk Calls For Release of Egyptian Filmmaker Omar Salah Marei Jailed on Charges of ‘Spreading False News’
The International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk is calling for the “immediate and unconditional” release of Egyptian director and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei who is being held behind bars in Cairo reportedly on trumped up charges of “deliberately spreading false news,”
The Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from Leeds
A rebrand of the junction 32 retail park off the M62 has gone down poorly with some locals in Castleford.
Some of China's deadliest coal mine accidents
SHANGHAI, May 23 - A gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province late on Friday killed at least 90 people, making it China's worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years.
China set for latest space launch, with Hong Kong astronaut aboard
A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time as part of a three-person crew launching on Sunday, as Beijing edges closer to its goal of landing people on the moon.
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
SpaceX launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet on a test flight Friday, an upgraded version that NASA is counting on to land astronauts on the moon.
Is it plugged in?
If your toaster isn’t working, this is the first place to start. A combination of an easy first step and also the likelihood that it’s the problem. The troubleshooting for things not working in our interactions with others isn’t as obvious, but we can think about it in a
US soldier in Okinawa referred to prosecutors for sexual assault
There have been a series of sexual crimes involving US service members in Okinawa since 2024.
Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending.
Turkish police detain 13 in probe of opposition congress that chose ousted leader
ISTANBUL, May 23 (Reuters) - Turkish police detained 13 people under an investigation into a 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), state media said on Saturday, after a court ruling this week ousted the party's leader Ozgur Ozel, inflaming a
Thai police raid luxury condo, arrest six Nigerians over romance scams
Police seized devices that contained alleged scam scripts and AI-generated profile images.
Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
Paris mayor seeking honorary citizenship for Palestinian civilians and journalists in Gaza, West Bank
The symbolic proposal is expected to be passed at the city council meeting in June. In a statement, the municipality condemned the October 7 massacre, as well as 'the unprecedented cruelty of the Israeli army'
US says people seeking green cards must leave the country to apply
Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.
Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after Parliament cuts funds
The protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups.
DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
‘Jim Queen’ Review: Hilarious Adult Animation Plays Like French Queer ‘South Park’ on Literal Steroids, With Some Poppers for Good Measure
“Jim Queen” is a film that very much sells itself (or very much does not, depending on the potential viewer) on its one-line elevator pitch. A cartoon about two gay men — one a vapid, brawny influencer, the other a shy, closeted slip of a thing — drawn together to fight
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
A meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and a senior Chinese official would have marked the highest-level engagement since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the row by saying a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a response from Tokyo.
Fadi Selwan, Deputy CEO at Meridiam – "What distinguishes Meridiam is our vision as a very long-term investor"
This interview provides an in-depth look at Meridiam's strategy, operational practices, and commitment to sustainability. Fadi Selwan, Deputy CEO, outlines the core pillars of his role, which range from asset management to overseeing ESG and human resources teams. He discusses