Has Aung San Suu Kyi really been released on house arrest?
The junta said on April 30 that it has placed Ms Suu Kyi under house arrest but this has not been independently verified.
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Hundreds of students in Indonesia’s Surabaya fall ill after consuming free meals
Preliminary suspicions pointed to a meat dish that was served to students.
Toronto-Winning ‘Charcoal’ Director Carolina Markowicz to Shoot ‘The Funeral’ Starring Maeve Jinkings (EXCLUSIVE)
Lauded Brazilian director Carolina Markowicz, who won the TIFF Award for Best Directing in 2023 with “Charcoal,” will start shooting “The Funeral” in Brazil from next week. Production starts in São Paulo, moving to the mythical Fordlândia — the city envisioned by American mogul
‘SNL’: Gibberish-Talking Mechanics Will Ferrell, Paul McCartney Exploit Car Owners
It's an oil change gone awry—and the cost is "all the money now."
‘You could dig up a lot of asphalt’: Tim Smit’s Chelsea garden prioritises growing food
Eden Project founder wants to inspire councils to build community gardens so young people can grow vegetables Local councils should “rip up asphalt” to build community gardens so young people can grow vegetables, a co-founder of the Eden Project has said. Tim Smit, who opened
Golden Globes, Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production Return to Cannes for Documentary Filmmaker Award
The Artemis Rising Foundation and Think-Film Impact Production are back in Cannes with the Golden Globes to present the Golden Globes Prize for Documentary. The juried prize honors a documentary filmmaker with a feature in the 2026 official Cannes Film Festival selection, and
Dominga Sotomayor Talks ‘Meta’ Element of Casting Selton Mello in Tender Drama ‘La Perra,’ Not Translating the Title to Avoid ‘Violent’ Judgment of Women
Five years since directing a segment of the anthology film “The Year of the Everlasting Storm,” renowned Chilean director Dominga Sotomayor is back in Cannes with “La Perra.” Premiering at Directors’ Fortnight, the film is based on Pilar Quintana’s eponymous book and produced
Docuseries on Yassmin Pucci Pahlavi, Granddaughter of the Last Shah of Persia, Shooting in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian director and producer Michela Scolari has acquired global rights to the story of Yassmin Pucci Pahlavi, granddaughter of the last shah of Iran — and cousin to Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, who is trying to position himself as a player in Iran’s future — for a
Forza Horizon 6 has hit a higher peak player count than Forza Horizon 5 and it's not even out yet
Meching money.
Philippines asks top court to allow ICC drug war arrest of senator
The International Criminal Court (ICC) last week unsealed an arrest warrant against senator Ronald Dela Rosa, accusing him along with other "co-perpetrators" of the "crime against humanity of murder".
Claire Denis Moving Forward With Female Cannibal Crime Drama ‘The Soap Maker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Claire Denis is moving forward with cannibal crime drama “The Soap Maker,” which the French auteur is now set to write and direct. The project, which was first shopped around in 2025 at Berlin’s EFM, has now gained traction with producers Sacha Ben Harroche (“Butterfly Jam”)
Jia Zhang-ke on His Cannes Short ‘Torino Shadow,’ AI, and Why Cinema Still Needs You in the Room
The idea for “Torino Shadow” came to Jia Zhang-ke not while he was making a film, but while he was avoiding one. Exhausted from wandering the Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin, he would sink into a chair in the vast central lobby and simply listen to the voices drifting from
Sundance Winner Neeraj Churi, Daniel Talbott Team on Mumbai Queer Feature ‘Starvation’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sundance-winning producer Neeraj Churi and U.S. filmmaker Daniel Talbott have joined forces to produce “Starvation,” a Mumbai-set feature written and directed by Film and Television Institute of India graduates Saurav Mahind and Tejas Shende. The project marks the first
Yash on How ‘Toxic’ Is Putting Indian Cinema on the Global Stage (EXCLUSIVE)
Four years after “K.G.F: Chapter 2” redefined box office benchmarks across India, Yash is preparing to unveil his next project on a scale that extends far beyond familiar territory. The Indian actor-producer-writer reflects on a creative journey that prioritizes artistic
Philippines asks court to deny petition of senator sought by international court
A local arrest warrant is not needed to enforce the ICC’s order, the government argues.
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike
Samsung accounts for 22.8 per cent of South Korea’s exports.
Paz Vega to Direct ‘Ana No,’ Sold by Film Factory (EXCLUSIVE)
Best known in Hollywood for playing opposite Adam Sandler in “Spanglish,” Spanish actor Paz Vega is set to direct “Ana No,” a feature film starring Angela Molina (“That Obscure Object of Desire”) and sold at this year’s Cannes Festival by Film Factory Entertainment. “Ana No”
‘SNL’ Joke Swap: Michael Che Declares ‘Michael Jackson Did Nothing Wrong’ and Colin Jost Almost Shaves Head
Colin Jost and Michael Che drew gasps on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live,” treating the audience to their biannual joke swap. Per tradition, the “Weekend Update” anchors wrote jokes for the other to read live on-air — without seeing them ahead of time. For example,
‘SNL’ Weekend Update Mocks Trump’s China Visit, ‘Blackout’ Kash Patel
The president's brief time in China "could have been an email," Colin Jost jokes
New ranking reveals the world’s best places for cold-water swimming and wild bathing
Travellers are ditching heated pools for icy lakes and wild swims, as a new global ranking reveals the world’s most invigorating cold-water destinations.
Latest news bulletin | May 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Are solar panel prices about to surge? Why now might be the perfect time to invest
Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe?
Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim Head K-Movie Entertainment’s Indonesian Action Slate at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)
K-Movie Entertainment is at the Cannes Film Market with a focused Indonesian action slate, led by “Pendekar: Warrior” starring Iko Uwais and an Indonesian-language remake of the Korean hit “The Man From Nowhere” with Joe Taslim attached to star. The films are being produced by
‘Strawberries’ Director on Calling Out Modern-Day Slavery, Prostitution in Her Cannes Homage to Moroccan Fruit Pickers in Spain
"It's a sad form of new colonialism," says auteur Laïla Marrakchi about the social and #MeToo issues she explores in her Un Certain Regard film. "I want to show these women who are often not visible."
Trump-Xi summit’s cautious progress and subtle win-wins
President Donald Trump departed China on May 15, 2026, after a two-day summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that was scrutinized from every angle for clues on where the relationship is heading. Trump hailed the trip as “incredible,” while Xi remarked that it marked a “new
Cannes Short ‘The Dream Is a Snail’ to Get Feature Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
East Films and Kontribute are developing a feature adaptation of Nguyễn Thiên Ân’s short “Giấc Mơ Là Ốc Sên” (“The Dream Is a Snail”), with the project selected for Cannes’ Focus Co-Pro – an initiative of the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry that supports debut feature projects in
Qantas flight to Dallas diverted after man bites flight attendant
He has been slapped with a no-fly ban on all Qantas planes.
Ronda Rousey Destroys Gina Carano in Seconds, Jake Paul Gets Booed in Netflix’s Spotty MMA Debut
A number of storylines converged late Saturday night, as Ronda Rousey (12-2) clashed with Gina Carano (7-1) in the Octagon. The featherweight bout, streamed live on Netflix from LA’s Intuit Dome, marked the first showdown between the two most influential female fighters in MMA
Malaysia, Norway tensions deepen over scrapped missile deal
Norway is limiting sales of its most sensitive defence technologies to its allies and closest partners.
‘SNL’ Cold Open: Jeffrey Epstein’s Ghost Gives ‘Dear Friend’ Trump Some Bad News
Will Ferrell plays the dead child sex offender, who comes to Trump during an Oval Office dream
China ramps up missile buildup for a Taiwan war
China’s accelerating missile buildup is increasingly turning industrial capacity, stockpile depth, and sustained precision-strike capability into decisive factors in the emerging military balance over Taiwan and the wider Indo-Pacific. This month, Bloomberg reported that China
Crackdown in South-east Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
Scammers are drawn by Sri Lanka’s relaxed visa regime and reliable, high-speed internet.
It's time for Garfield's official Magic: The Gathering crossover now
No, not Richard Garfield. The other one.
Chad Smith Delivers Will Ferrell’s ‘SNL’ Monologue: ‘You’re Not the Host, I Am’
Chad Smith threw Studio 8H for a spin when he took the “Saturday Night Live” stage, impersonating this week’s host Will Ferrell. “I’m thrilled to be back hosting ‘Saturday Night Live,'” said the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, whose resemblance to Ferrell has been joked about
Will Ferrell’s Jeffrey Epstein Haunts Donald Trump on ‘SNL’: ‘People Will Always Associate You With Me’
Jeffrey Epstein made his “Saturday Night Live” debut during the May 16 cold open. Host Will Ferrell played the monstrous sex offender and Trump pal in a sketch that began with the president (James Austin Johnson) chatting with JD Vance (Jeremy Culhane). “I did what every doctor
Lebanon says 18 killed, 124 wounded in Israeli strikes over past day
Israeli strikes hit wide swathes of southern Lebanon, alongside a noticeable presence of Israeli ground troops in several areas, local media reported. The IDF said it killed Hezbollah militants preparing to fire rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon
Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
China, which has stepped up cooperation with regional governments in recent years to crack down on scam networks, has acknowledged the geographical shift.
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek has no interest in writing Half-Life 3: 'I don't want to touch that with a 10-foot pole'
"Or even a grav gun separating me from that 10-foot pole."
War in Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: - US aircraft carrier returns - The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Middle East ahead of the outbreak of war with Iran, returned home to the United States on Saturday after a 326-day deployment, the
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire
Many visitors have been wearing short skirts and revealing tops during the warmer months.
Kevin Warsh’s first challenge as Fed Chair is to fight inflation — while keeping Trump happy
Ben Bernanke’s Fed pulled off a miracle during the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009. What might Kevin Warsh be forced to pull out of his hat as the central bank’s new boss?
Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ, ending the incumbent senator’s reelection bid after years of political fallout from his vote to convict President Trump following
Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian
Republicans proposed sending $1 billion to the Secret Service, with some to be used on the controversial White House project.
Trump calls for GOP challenger to Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky
President Trump threatened to pull his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Saturday, as she campaigned with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) ahead of a tough reelection fight. Trump railed against Boebert in a pair of back-to-back posts on Truth Social, calling her
Middle Age and the Art of Self-Renewal: An Extraordinary Letter from Pioneering Education Reformer Elizabeth Peabody
"The perilous time for the most highly gifted is not youth... The perilous season is middle age, when a false wisdom tempts them to doubt the divine origin of the dreams of their youth..."
Watch: Bulgaria wins Eurovision as Dara celebrates historic victory
Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show.
Kristen Stewart and ‘Full Phil’ Cast Get Lively 5-Minute Cannes Ovation Despite Mixed Response to Quentin Dupieux’s Absurd Comedy
Kristen Stewart and Woody Harrelson’s star power shone brightly inside the Palais at the premiere of their new film, the absurd father-daughter comedy “Full Phil” from French musician and filmmaker Quentin Depieux. Before the screening began, Depieux and his cast, including
Bulgaria Wins 2026 Eurovision Song Contest as U.K. Comes Last With One Point
Bulgaria’s Dara has won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with 516 points for her song “Banagaranga.” Israel’s Noam Bettan came second with 343 points for his track “Michelle” while Alexandra Căpitănescu, who was representing Romania with the song “Choke Me,” took home third
Bob Odenkirk Recalls Heart Attack on ‘Better Call Saul’ Set: ‘I Was Gone. I Turned Gray’
During a recent interview with The Times of London, Bob Odenkirk recalled his 2021 heart attack on the set of the hit drama series “Better Call Saul.” “I went down and Rhea [Seehorn] and Patrick [Fabian] grabbed me and they were screaming, but [the crew members who noticed]
