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Netflix Buys Cannes Competition Film ‘The Black Ball,’ With Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close, for U.S.
The Spanish-language movie, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo, tells the story of three men in three different periods connected by the last works of the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca.
Cuba rallies widespread defiance against the U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro
As tensions with Washington escalate, Cuba's government is rallying defiance at home while denouncing the US indictment of Raúl Castro as political aggression.
When will The Mandalorian & Grogu come to streaming and Disney Plus?
When will the new Star Wars film come to streaming (Disney Plus), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know about The Mandalorian and Grogu release dates.
Trans Prosecutor Drama, Psychological Thriller Among Three New Projects From ‘Mercy’ Producers (EXCLUSIVE)
Everclear Films has signed two English-language productions – a U.K. drama based on the true story of a transgender prosecutor in the U.K. and a psychological thriller titled “16/32” – as the company moves to expand its slate into international long-form content. The company,
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.
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
The deployment began before Trump’s meeting with his Xi in Beijing.
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?
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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.
