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Outcry as Indonesian prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-education minister Nadiem over graft case
Dozens of online motorcycle taxi drivers filled the lobby of the court.
Boutique Filmes Nets Soccer Legend Adriano Bio
Brazilian soccer star Adriano, who dazzled at Inter Milan and Flamengo with his goals and flamboyant personality, looks set to get a big screen movie bio, “The Emperor Adriano,” from Brazil’s Boutique Films and Paramount Pictures Brazil. Behind “3%,” a Netflix
Fandango Scores Sales on Sicily-Set ‘Sweetheart’ by Margherita Spampinato, Who is Being Honored in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Italy’s Fandango has scored multiple sales on “Sweetheart” (“Gioia Mia”) the delicate generation gap drama by Margherita Spampinato who is being honored with Kering’s Emerging Talent Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The fresh film about a cheeky young boy named Nico
Palme d’Gore? How Sci-Fi, Horror and High-Grade Schlock Are Taking Over the Cannes Film Festival
Are genre films set to overtake the Cannes Film Festival like a zombie horde? As with the ominous music before a jump scare, things certainly seem to be trending in that direction. Two years after Coralie Fargeat’s grotesque, feminist fantasia “The Substance” shocked the
Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival Celebrates 80 Years of Cinema Excellence, Political Struggle and Above All, Its Film-Loving Audiences
In 1946, 15 years before Alain Resnais made “Last Year at Marienbad,” one of the world’s earliest film festivals unspooled in the Czech spa towns of Marianske Lazne — aka “Marienbad” — and Karlovy Vary — aka “Carlsbad.” Tucked in beautiful Bohemia, Karlovy Vary had already made
Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
Africa: How the World Can Avoid Millions Going Hungry When Supply Chains Collapse
[The Conversation Africa] Millions more people will face hunger in the coming months if the conflict in the Middle East is not resolved soon, the UN has warned. The price of energy, which instantly affects the cost of producing and transporting food, has risen sharply due to
Africa: Hantavirus - a Cruise Ship, a Deer Mouse, and the Fictional Line Between Human and Animal Health
[The Conversation Africa] In February 2025, the classical pianist Betsy Arakawa died in her New Mexico home from a virus most people had never heard of. Her husband, the actor Gene Hackman, died a week later of heart disease. The pathogen that killed her was hantavirus, almost
Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
Partnerships at the centre of employment service delivery: Insights from the PES Network Annual Stakeholder Conference
The Public Employment Services (PES) Network has just released a Synthesis Paper capturing the outcomes of the Annual Stakeholder Conference, “Partnerships in shaping and delivering employment services”, held on 21 October 2025 in Brussels. The conference explored how
Drake Reveals That His Father Has Cancer on ‘Iceman’ Track
The artist rapped about his father's illness on his new Iceman album, which released alongside two surprise LPs
A grad student’s wild idea sparks a major aging breakthrough
A casual conversation between graduate students helped spark a breakthrough in aging research at Mayo Clinic. Researchers discovered that tiny synthetic DNA molecules called aptamers can selectively attach to senescent “zombie cells,” which are linked to aging, cancer, and
Warner Bros. Romantic Dramas Strike Key Sales Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Warner Bros.’ Spanish romantic dramas “All That We Never Were” and “Ask Me What You Want” have struck major sales deals. International sales agent FilmSharks reports that all North American rights to romantic drama “All That We Never Were” (“Todo lo que Nunca Fuimos”) sold to
Helmer Reed Van Dyk Tackles ‘Moral’ Injuries in Directors’ Fortnight Debut Feature ‘Atonement’
“It is truly a dream come true,” says Reed Van Dyk, whose directorial feature debut, “Atonement,” unspools in Directors’ Fortnight. “If I had any dream in film, it was to present a movie at Cannes, and I have a long-standing relationship with this section of the festival.
Chicago Sees Production Boom on Wave of Illinois Incentives
The city that works is now into overtime. During the first quarter of 2026, Chicago saw seven series lensing in town. Production expenditures in Illinois hit a record $703 million in 2025, per stats released by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office. Those numbers were bolstered
Australians from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive home to quarantine
SYDNEY, May 15 - Australian citizens who were on a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak returned home on Friday and will isolate for at least three weeks at a quarantine facility.
America gains a foothold in the world's most critical chokepoint
America just signed an agreement that will give it a perch on the world’s most important natural waterway, the Strait of Malacca.
David Letterman Sends Stephen Colbert Off ‘The Late Show’ in Style — By Destroying CBS Property
Stephen Colbert’s 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” will end on May 21. That its untimely end was announced mere weeks before the Trump-loyalist Ellison family finalized their CBS-Paramount takeover led many to believe it was a move to appease Trump, while the network
Britain's foreign minister plans to visit China in early June, sources say
BEIJING, May 15 - British foreign minister Yvette Cooper is expected to visit China in early June, three sources familiar with the plans said, as London seeks to capitalise on relatively cordial ties with Beijing before any fresh setback over a new Chinese embassy in the UK
Vishal Bhardwaj, Shaunak Sen to Mentor India Co-Production Fund (EXCLUSIVE)
A new INR40 lakh (approximately $42,000) co-production fund for feature films aimed at India’s emerging independent filmmakers has been launched by Humans of Cinema and Safarnaama Pictures, with eminent filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj and Oscar-nominated director Shaunak Sen attached
Windrose hits 2 million sales milestone, proving yet again that the world really, really wanted a good pirate game
Low-hanging fruit, and someone finally plucked it.
A 47-year study reveals when strength and fitness start to fade
A groundbreaking Swedish study that tracked people for nearly 50 years has revealed when the body’s physical decline quietly begins. Researchers found that fitness, strength, and muscle endurance start slipping around age 35, with the decline accelerating over time. But there’s
China wants Strait of Hormuz open free of curbs, USTR Greer tells Bloomberg News
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 15 - China wants to see the Strait of Hormuz reopen without curbs or tolls, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Bloomberg News in a live interview on Friday, adding that the U.S. was confident Beijing would act to limit material support for Iran.
Taiwan coast guard unveils last of its new ships that can carry missiles in war time
The Anping-class of ship was born in response to the needs of the new era.
Six hantavirus cruise passengers land in Australia
The health authorities have repeatedly emphasised that the broader risk to public health is low.
Drake Releases New Album ‘Iceman’ — Plus Two More Surprise Albums, ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’
Drake dropped not just one, but three new albums on Friday, releasing “Iceman” as expected at midnight ET, along with “Maid of Honour” and “Habibti.” Rumors started circulating earlier on Thursday that Drake would release “Iceman” followed by “Maid of Honour” about an hour
Drake Finally Unveils ‘Iceman’ — and Surprise Drops 2 More Albums
The rapper premiered the new record alongside Habibti and Maid Of Honour
Where is Mt. Haruna in Forza Horizon 6?
A guide explaining where to find the Mt. Haruna location in Forza Horizon 6 and tips on how to win the touge race that happens there.
Season schedule and how seasons work in Forza Horizon 6
In this guide, you find a rundown on Forza Horizon 6's season system and when the weekly reset for seasons takes place.
How to sell cars in Forza Horizon 6
A guide explaining how to sell cars in Forza Horizon 6 and list them in the auction house.
How to get super wheelspins in Forza Horizon 6
An explanation of how to get more super wheelspins in Forza Horizon 6 through the journal and with XP.
How to get credits fast in Forza Horizon 6
Some top tips for earning credits as quickly as possible in Forza Horizon 6, so you can spend your hard earned cash on more cars.
How to customize your garage in Forza Horizon 6
A guide explaining how to customize your garage in Forza Horizon 6 and download garage layouts from other players.
All photography locations in Forza Horizon 6
Here's where to find every photography location to complete the section in the collection journal in Forza Horizon 6.
All houses and how to unlock them in Forza Horizon 6
In this guide, learn about all the houses you can buy in Forza Horizon 6, their prices, and the perks they have as well as how to edit the Estate.
All barn locations in Forza Horizon 6
Here's where you find all the barns hidden in Forza Horizon 6. In this guide, you also learn all the cars you can obtain from finding these places.
10 Forza Horizon 6 beginner's tips and tricks
Forza Horizon 6 is a massive game so we chose 10 tips and tricks that you should learn about to help you have smooth experience.
Maluma’s Long-Awaited ‘Loco x Volver’ Is Finally Here
The Colombian star's seventh album sees him return to his roots with features from Arcángel, Kany García, and Ryan Castro
US prosecutors to drop bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani: Report
The move to abandon the charges, brought under US president Joe Biden's administration, came after Adani hired new lawyers led by Robert Giuffra, one of President Donald Trump's personal lawyers, The New York Times reported Thursday (May 14).
China offers US to help open Strait of Hormuz, but warns Trump over Taiwan
Trump is set to conclude his two-day state visit in China with lunch and tea with Xi, as the US leader looks to shift attention toward trade talks that have so far produced little breakthrough.
Australian judge criticises Tesla for ‘gobsmacking’ slow progress in class action lawsuit
Tesla has said it does not mischaracterise its product.
The misread storytelling behind Xi Jinping’s speeches
For many in the West, China still feels hard to fully understand. Public debate and media coverage too often focus on the “China threat.” Critics highlight the flaws of China’s political system and limits on freedom, yet China has still managed to rise as a major power that can
Bucking base, Trump defends Chinese students in US
More than 265,000 Chinese students were studying in the United States in the last academic year.
Actress Fan Bingbing meets Malaysian king Sultan Ibrahim at his Johor palace, eats satay in Melaka
On Tuesday (May 12), Chinese actress and Melaka's Tourism Friendship Ambassador Fan Bingbing was granted an audience with Malaysia's king, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, at his palace in Johor.
Candidates face off on affordability in final California gubernatorial debate
Seven candidates running for California’s top office engaged in a fifth and final debate on Thursday evening that largely centered around the issue of affordability. The candidates were asked to provide their closing pitch to voters to address a growing number of cost of
Miles of smiles belie a fraught and fragile Trump-Xi summit
Diplomacy involves the art of telling lies with a straight face or even a reassuring smile. On day one of Donald Trump’s China visit, political correctness and diplomatic finesse were in ample display from the US leader, while Chinese sources reported that Xi Jinping issued a
The hidden cost of a failed property auction
New research from UNSW Business School finds that selling a home at auction carries more financial risk than most sellers realize. The auction is one of the most visible rituals in Australian property. Bidders gather onsite, the auctioneer works the crowd, and the hammer
