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Albanese takes a gamble on Australia’s housing obsession by cutting investor tax breaks
SYDNEY, May 13 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s move to wind back tax breaks for property investors has been welcomed by would-be homebuyers but criticised by investors, in what could be the defining policy of his second term as electoral power shifts to younger
Africa: Kagame Urges Africa to Take Charge of Its Future
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called on African countries to take greater responsibility for the continent's development, saying progress will depend less on external promises and more on collaboration among Africans themselves.
Jim Thompson Thriller ‘The Ideal Man,’ About CIA Agent Turned Thai Silk King Who Disappeared, Set at Foreign Concept Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
Foreign Concept Entertainment is developing “The Ideal Man,” a thriller centered on Jim Thompson — the former CIA operative who built one of Thailand’s most recognized lifestyle brands before vanishing without explanation in 1967. The script is set during the Vietnam War, with
Commission invites comments on draft revised state aid rules for air transport
The European Commission has launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its draft revised Guidelines on state aid to the air transport sector. These will replace the existing Guidelines, which were adopted in 2014. Interested parties are invited
Poor planning fuels Bangladesh contraceptive crisis
Government clinics across the country of 170 million people running out of basic contraceptives.
Africa: Rachel Ruto Leads African Call for Protection of Children in AI-Driven Digital World At Africa Forward Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- First Ladies from across Africa have issued a strong call for collective action to protect children in digital spaces amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and the digital economy.
Africa: Ruto Calls for Win-Win Africa-France Partnership At Nairobi Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for a win-win partnership between Africa and France built on mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Donald Gibb, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’ Actor, Dead at 71
Gibb was best known for his memorable role as the towering "Ogre" in the beloved Eighties cult classic
‘Quadrophenia’ Doc, Zandra Rhodes Film Among Projects at Sadie Frost and Simon Jones’ New Company Frost&Jones (EXCLUSIVE)
Director-actress-producer Sadie Frost and producer Simon Jones have launched Frost & Jones, a production company developing premium documentary and scripted film and television. The venture follows the critical and commercial performance of Frost’s documentary “Twiggy” and is
Vietnamese Horror ‘The Scourge,’ Inspired by Hit Video Game, Leads Skyline Media’s Cannes Film Market Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
Skyline Media, a Vietnam-based international sales agent, is heading to the Cannes Film Market with a five-title slate led by “The Scourge,” one of the first feature film adaptations of a Vietnamese video game IP. The source game has topped China’s Steam Early Access chart,
Filmax Gathers ‘Moss’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Having joined forces on WWII drama-thriller “Frontier,” a Menemsha Films U.S. pickup, Catalan director Judith Colell and Barcelona-based studio Filmax are reuniting on another war tale. This time, however, it will be told through an animated feature and the story of the
Ten years on, the Nagoya Protocol on sharing genetic resources is still confusing scientists—guidance now available
More than a decade after the Nagoya Protocol, which aims to fairly share the benefits of utilizing genetic resources, became law, microbiologists and other scientists still face practical challenges and confusion. A new guide published by a team of European microbiologists
Amy Madigan, Chris Cooper Set for John Sayles’ Western, ‘I Passed This Way’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Academy Award winners Amy Madigan (“Weapons”) and Chris Cooper (“Adaptation”) are set to star in “I Passed This Way,” a Western from two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Sayles (“Passion Fish,” “Lone Star”) that marks his first feature in more than a decade. “I Passed This
Martin Moszkowicz Teams Up With Philipp Keel of Publishing Giant Diogenes to Produce Films and Series Adapted From Its Rich Library (EXCLUSIVE)
Leading German producer Martin Moszkowicz has teamed up with Philipp Keel, the owner of Europe’s largest independent fiction publisher, Diogenes, and a filmmaker in his own right, to adapt titles from Diogenes’ catalog. Among Diogenes’ authors whose works have been adapted in
Africa: From Childhood to University, Economic Inequality Shapes Life Chances Worldwide
[UN News] Economic inequality is leaving a deep mark on children's health, learning and future opportunities - with effects felt well beyond the classroom, the UN Children's Fund UNICEF and the UN education agency UNESCO warned on Tuesday.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Africa: Ambitious Great Green Wall Shows Slow, Steady Progress in Strengthening Landscapes, Improving Livelihoods
[IPS] Garabadu Village, Nigeria -- In 2021, Gadeja Shehu and about a hundred farmers in Garbadu village, Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, were invited by officials of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall to plant trees across a large stretch of land in their
Latest news bulletin | May 13th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening - in pictures
The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece.
Heat pump sales soar in Germany as gas boiler sales drop. How does the rest of Europe compare?
More than 28 million heat pumps have been installed across Europe, outselling traditional gas boilers in many nations.
Protecting sea lanes through partnership: Exercise Bell Buoy concludes in Auckland
Exercise Bell Buoy in early May 2026 concluded after two weeks of intense operational activity in Auckland, New Zealand, bringing together international military and maritime partners to strengthen cooperation in an increasingly complex global security environment. Bell Buoy is
MK2 Films Acquires Classic Films by Auteurs Michael Haneke, Ang Lee, Xavier Dolan (EXCLUSIVE)
MK2 Films has acquired films by Michael Haneke, Ang Lee and Xavier Dolan as part of its strategy to reposition auteur classics as global theatrical events. Among the headline deals, MK2 has secured worldwide rights, except for Germany, Italy, France, the U.S., the U.K., Spain
Africa: Millions of Farmers in Africa's Great Lakes Region Face Rising Temperatures. Study Predicts How Crop Disease and Pests Could Spread
[The Conversation Africa] Farming in the Great Lakes region of Africa (which includes Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya) is challenging because of changing environments and ongoing social and political tensions. These tensions include
Africa: Africa Has the World's Greatest Genetic Diversity, Yet It's Missing From Research - We're Filling the Gap
[The Conversation Africa] Throughout history, most of the world's genomic research has relied on DNA data from people of European ancestry.
Why finding the right words for feelings could help ease anxiety, study
People with higher levels of autistic traits may be more likely to cope with anxiety caused by uncertainty by putting their emotions into words, a new study finds.
Kôji Fukada on What Drives His Cannes Competition Debut ‘Nagi Notes’: ‘I Believe What Is Being Tested Now Is the Evolution of Democracy’
Previously selected for Cannes Premiere (“Love on Trial”) and Un Certain Regard (“Harmonium”), Kôji Fukada will now vie for the Palme d’Or in his first competition film with “Nagi Notes,” a gentle yet simmering drama on surviving existential crisis in a seemingly secluded rural
Trump-Xi summit: Chips may be off the table but AI warfare will likely feature in China
As Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, AI-enabled warfare, cybersecurity and the deepening US-China tech rivalry are set to dominate talks, even as a breakthrough deal on semiconductors looks unlikely.
South Asia can’t afford a US-China blowup — or a Trump-Xi deal
As US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping convene in Beijing this week (May 14–15, 2026), the world’s two largest economies are attempting—once again—to stabilize a relationship strained to breaking point by punitive tariffs and an emerging technological
Donald Gibb, Actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ ‘Bloodsport,’ Dies at 71
Gibb was best known for playing the not-so-bright jock Frederick “Ogre” Palowaski in three 'Revenge of the Nerds' films.
‘My Notes on Mars’ Starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend Sells in Major Territories (EXCLUSIVE)
“My Notes on Mars,” Lili Horvát’s first English-language feature, which stars Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, has secured a raft of pre-sales ahead of the Cannes Film Market kickoff. Now in post, the film is repped internationally by Paradise City Sales. UTA Independent Film
US Treasury's Bessent, China's He hold talks in South Korea ahead of Trump-Xi summit
INCHEON, South Korea, May 13 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng started talks in South Korea on Wednesday to lay the groundwork ahead of this week's summit of the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies in Beijing.
Pentagon says US has spent $29 billion on Iran war so far, amid concerns over weapons stockpiles
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth came under intense questioning by Democratic and Republican lawmakers over the cost of war, Trump's end game and diminishing weapons stockpiles.
Nvidia CEO joins Trump's mission to 'open up' China
BEIJING/SEOUL, May 13 - U.S. President Donald Trump picked up Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Alaska en route to a high-stakes Beijing summit with China's Xi Jinping, while his top trade negotiator Scott Bessent began preparatory talks with Chinese officials in South Korea.
Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod is now available for all, and yes, it inevitably makes the game harder
Finally, a reason to use Prism Stones.
Don't mention the war: Tucson prepares to welcome Team Iran for World Cup
In the Strait of Hormuz, US warships menace Iran's oil tankers, while in Washington President Donald Trump demands "complete victory." But in Tucson, they're getting ready to welcome the Iranian football team as if nothing were amiss. The city, an oasis of civilization in the
The cinema effect: Turning films into a gateway to science
The sci-fi film Project Hail Mary, currently in theaters, is capturing the attention of both audiences and the scientific community for its science-based content. It manages to engage viewers with complex, cutting-edge topics—from astrophysics to language—without sacrificing
US-China Summit: A balancing act of rivalry and careful diplomacy
A banquet in Beijing does not alter US-China rivalry but both leaders could sell modest outcomes as wins, says analyst
A film, a farewell and unfinished cases: What Azam Baki leaves behind at Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Malaysia's anti-graft chief Azam Baki retires amid controversy, with public trust in MACC at an all-time low.
Asia is quietly and quickly buying up America
For 50 years, the direction of cross-border capital between Asia and the United States was largely one-way, with American firms acquiring Asian assets, US capital funding Asian growth and US consumers absorbing Asian production. The pattern was so durable that few stopped to
Chinese hacker suspect extradited to South Korea over $32m theft targeting BTS’ Jungkook, others
The man is accused of hacking into multiple websites to get potential victims' personal information.
Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon
Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), setting up a key November matchup in the battle to replace retiring Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.). Powell, a political fundraiser,
Hantavirus: Macron says situation is 'under control' in France and calls for European coordination
Macron stated that the government had 'made the right decisions' and reassured that the health situation was 'under control,' while calling on EU countries to adopt protocols that meet 'the most demanding standards'.
Nebraska secretary of state loses GOP primary
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen (R) is projected to lose his slot as the state’s top elections official to a primary challenger, according to Decision Desk HQ. Omaha businessman Scott Petersen won Tuesday's Republican primary in the Cornhusker State, leading the
Image: Australia's cloudy beauty
It's autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, which means it's fog season in the Victorian Alps. NASA's Terra satellite captured this view of morning fog filling valleys in several national parks across the mountains of eastern Victoria in May.
Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low seeks Trump pardon for 1MDB case: Reports
The request was filed in recent weeks, said a Wall Street Journal report, citing people familiar with the matter, and if granted would remove United States criminal charges against him.
'Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell' video game installed on National Mall
Three free arcade games mocking Operation Epic Fury were installed on the National Mall on Monday by The Secret Handshake art group, which has been responsible for several other installations parodying staple moments in the Trump administration. The newest effort to elicit
Donald Gibb, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’ Actor, Dies at 71
Donald Gibb, an American actor who appeared in cult classics like “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Bloodsport,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 71. Gibb’s son, Travis, confirmed to the outlet that his father died from health complications on Tuesday in his Texas home. Gibb was
Producer Doval Bacall Set to Launch Your Script Produced! Film Festival
UTA-represented independent financier and producer Doval Bacall is launching the first Your Script Produced! Film Festival, set to run in Los Angeles Nov. 14 and 15. The festival will unspool parallel to the American Film Market, which runs Nov. 10-15 at the Fairmount Century
