Time, as well as reality and fiction blur in the third feature from Austrian writer-director Sandra Wollner, who makes her first trip to the Croisette for the Un Certain Regard world premiere.
Nine Singaporeans were reported missing.
The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict. The US has begun to escort ships through the narrow passage, but behind the military manoeuvring lies a deeper
SEOUL, May 8 - South Korea's parliamentary speaker Woo Won-shik said on Friday that a bill to amend the constitution to tighten rules on martial law would not proceed to a plenary vote after a filibuster by the opposition conservative People Power Party (PPP).
The Bridesmaids star claims an actress retracted a complaint about sexual harassment by a producer.
A mysterious comet from beyond our solar system is giving astronomers a rare glimpse into alien worlds — and it may have formed in a place far colder and stranger than anything around our Sun. The interstellar visitor, called 3I/ATLAS, contains an astonishingly high amount of
The charge comes nearly a year after he was investigated for graft.
Despite constitutional constraints on its armed forces, Japan has continued to move closer toward military normalization this year. Although it is controversial, most countries in the Asia-Pacific region should welcome this trend. In April, Japan’s cabinet approved revisions to
The Universe’s biggest black holes may not be born giants after all. Scientists analyzing gravitational-wave signals from dozens of black hole collisions found evidence that the heaviest black holes are likely “cosmic recyclers” — formed through repeated smashups inside
The patient is on the remote Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, which was visited by the cruise ship in April.
The Bungie acquisition continues to go badly for the PS5 maker
The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.
The unmistakable narrator of nature documentaries turns 100 today The post A Century of David Attenborough appeared first on Nautilus .
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day
By Jesus Calero May 8 (Reuters) - Global perceptions of the U.S. have deteriorated for a second consecutive year and are now worse than views of Russia, an annual study on democracy published on Friday showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump's policies continue to severely
MEPs say that EU citizens should have more ways to get a car checked, but frequency of mandatory tests should not change. The new EU-wide rules would allow the technical inspection of a car to be conducted in an EU country other than its country of registration. This, it is
Jacques Vaillant de Guélis was born in Cardiff but served as a French operative behind enemy lines.
Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted on Friday morning, sending a smoke cloud 10km into the air.
Mount Dukono, located in North Maluku province, erupted on May 8 at 7.41am.
The US Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will evaluate models for cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons-related risks before they are released to the public.
BEIJING, May 8 - The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday, in the deadliest blast reported in China since 2019.
BEIJING, May 8 - The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 and one person remains missing after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state news agency Xinhua said on Friday, in the deadliest blast reported in China since 2019.
While the body is under anaesthesia, the brain is not fully inactive; it continues processing language even when unconscious, according to a new study.
A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics.
An appeal has gone out for information and help following a spate of “despicable” thefts from war cemeteries in Belgium. The thefts have taken place in recent weeks at different locations around the country, the latest being at Braine l’Alleud in Brabant Walloon. It is believed
HONG KONG, May 8 - A former chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group has been indicted on bribery charges, China's top prosecutor said on Friday, the latest in a string of high-profile anti-graft actions as Beijing steps up a campaign against corruption.
Singapore’s prime minister warned that Asia will be the hardest hit by the Middle East crisis because of its high dependence on energy and other critical supplies from the Gulf.
"I am so tired of standing up for/having empathy for living beings being controversial," said the artist in a social media post
Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.
Beneath the beauty of coral reefs lies a hidden universe of microbes unlike anything scientists expected. Each coral species supports its own specialized microbial partners, many of which have never been studied before. These microbes produce a stunning variety of chemical
In 2025, Japan saw a spate of deadly bear attacks, with a record 13 people killed.
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 8 - The White House has invited a scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump to Beijing next week, five sources briefed on preparations said, reflecting divisions in the administration on economic policy toward China and limited
By Idrees Ali and Hatem Maher WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 8 (Reuters) - U.S. ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
By Mikhail Flores CEBU, Philippines, May 8 (Reuters) - Leaders of Southeast Asian countries holding a summit on Friday are expected to thrash out a coordinated response to the impacts of the Middle East crisis, as they aim to ease pressure from an energy shock that has rattled
"I think the dance floor is dead," the British pop star and actress declares
TAIPEI, May 8 - Paraguay \"deeply values\" its relations with Taiwan and will continue to offer support, President Santiago Pena said on Friday as he was formally welcomed in Taipei by President Lai Ching-te.
Water minister Rose Jackson calls drying in Gwydir region ‘devastating’ as bill passes upper house Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Water flows to parched New South Wales wetlands where an urgent rescue mission to save
The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.
Sony Pictures Entertainment revenue came in roughly flat for fiscal year 2025, as higher sales at its Crunchyroll anime streamer and the success of global blockbuster film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” were offset by overall lower revenue from theatrical
