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'Holy Crowd,' 'Original Wound,' 'Annisa' and 'Mothers Are Mothering' were co-written and co-directed by four international creatives.
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Old and new Gulf faultlines exposed by Iran war
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on April 28 that it will leave the global oil producers’ cartel OPEC. Its decision is the latest sign that the war in the Middle East has not only deepened animosities between Iran and its Gulf neighbors, but among the Gulf states too.
Analysis-Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war
By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for
Made in China, engineered in Germany: Inside Xiaomi's EV push ahead of planned 2027 Europe entry
Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle line-up as it prepares to enter Europe in 2027. The company has opened an R&D centre in Munich and is adapting its vehicles to European regulations and customer preferences.
From cancer diagnosis to London Marathon finish line: The cancer survivor who never stopped running
'I might be hooked now': When cancer recovery becomes a marathon. Cancer survivor Andy Spray tells Euronews Health about why he never stopped running.
Malaysian man dies after collapsing while on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
The 65-year-old man from Pahang reportedly died of heart complications.
‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather
“Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation.
'If we sleep they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.
Europe’s luxury housing boom: Which cities are driving the surge in prime property prices?
Prague led Europe's prime property market in 2025 while London saw the largest decline. Tokyo dominated globally with a near 60% surge. Euronews Business takes a closer look at changes in luxury housing prices.
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Airport hotels with runway views that make any layover worth it
Turn your layover into something to look forward to by booking a room with a view of all the take offs and landings.
One reason to learn muay thai? You can stay in Thailand longer
The Destination Thailand Visa is for foreigners who sign up for “Thai soft power” activities.
Donroe Doctrine is becoming everything China feared
On April 28, the State Department issued a joint statement “in solidarity with Panama” in response to an uptick in detentions of Panama-flagged vessels at Chinese ports, which it characterized as “a blatant attempt to politicize maritime trade.” This comes on the heels of a
Travel rush under way at start of 5-day stretch in Japan’s Golden Week holidays
People faced congestion as they headed to their hometowns or departed for vacations.
'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'
Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.
Where to Watch Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani Boxing Live Online
In a title bout for the undisputed super bantamweight (junior featherweight) championship, Japanese fighter Naoya Inoue takes on fellow Japanese boxer Junto Nakatani in a 12-round match. What’s on the line? Inoue’s IBF, WBC and WBO World Super Bantam title belts. At the end of
Chinese national dies after falling from a height at KLIA Terminal 2; probe under way
Investigations showed that the woman was scheduled to fly back to China on May 2.
2 foreign nationals die after falling from a height in separate cases at KLIA Terminal 2
Both cases have been classified as sudden deaths and are under investigation.
Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision
Republican governors in two southern states are calling state lawmakers back for special sessions next week to consider new congressional maps following a landmark Supreme Court decision that narrowed the scope of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Alabama lawmakers are set to
US, UN troubled by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader’s conviction
Kem Sokha was sentenced in 2023 to 27 years in prison for treason but serves time under house arrest.
US 'troubled' by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader's conviction
WASHINGTON, May 1 - The U.S. State Department said on Friday that Washington was \"troubled\" by a Cambodian appeals court's decision that upheld a 27-year sentence for former opposition leader Kem Sokha for his treason conviction.
Bill Maher Grills Gavin Newsom Over Suing Fox News: ‘You Are Imitating’ Trump
During California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s last appearance on “Real Time with Bill Maher” in 2025, the titular host took pains to grill his governor on what he felt were the many needless layers of bureaucracy in the Golden State — namely, that he was forced to pay for two roof
Hot Docs: Marjolein Busstra’s ‘House of Hope’ Palestinian Resistance Pic Takes Top Jury Prize
The Netherlands-Palestine documentary nabbed the best international feature prize on Friday night in Toronto.
‘The store looked almost identical’: Pharmacies in Malaysia warn of fake websites that impersonate them
In one instance, a customer was hospitalised after consuming a counterfeit product.
Tourism worsens Bali waste crisis
The waste issue could strain Bali’s image and tourism sector, the backbone of the local economy.
Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.
Over 70% say first-ever constitutional change in Japan needs broad consensus
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has pushed to bring about a change to the post-war supreme law for the first time.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
The Japanese leader will hold talks with Vietnamese President To Lam as both sides aim to boost bilateral ties amid a drop in Japanese investment in Vietnam.
Australia worried over mouse infestation's impact on food supply
May 2 - Australia's government said on Saturday it was worried about a plague of mice in the west and would keep working with industry to curb its impact on food supply.
Australia worried over impact of mouse infestation on food supply
The country is the world’s fourth-largest wheat exporter.
Social media addiction suspected among 7% of Japanese adolescents: Survey
Around a third of those with problematic use spend at least six hours on social media on weekdays.
Civil groups slam Indonesia government’s plan to vet human rights defenders
Activists argued that the state’s responsibility is to protect rights defenders, not vet them.
Pentagon says US naval blockade has cost Iran $4.8 billion
The Defense Department has estimated that the U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue, a Pentagon official familiar with the assessment told The Hill late Friday. The blockade, which was instituted more than two weeks ago, is one of the actions
Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. Navy was acting "like pirates" in carrying out Washington's naval blockade of Iranian ports during the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran. Trump made the comments while describing the
Japan's PM Takaichi in Hanoi, to meet Vietnamese leaders
HANOI, May 2 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet Vietnam's leader To Lam in Hanoi on Saturday as the countries try to shore up ties amid a sharp slowdown in Japanese investment in Vietnam.
GOP Sen. Young: Trump should work with Congress on any future Iran strikes
Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) said on Friday that the Trump administration would need to seek congressional approval before renewing military action against Iran, after officials asserted the 60-day war powers clock stopped running when the ceasefire took effect. “The purpose of
Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
Lebanon's health ministry said 13 people were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in the south, including in a town where Israel's army had issued an evacuation order despite a ceasefire. The strikes in Habboush killed eight people, including a child and two women, and wounded
Magic's new Hobbit dragon has a wild MTG combo with a D&D card
Smaug the Magnificent turns one classic D&D dragon into a Treasure-fueled damage engine that can end games in a single turn.
Karen Bass Joins Mayoral Rival Nithya Raman in Supporting Unlimited Film Incentive
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest politician to back an unlimited state tax incentive for film and TV production, following a similar move by her rival, Councilwoman Nithya Raman, last week. Bass is facing a tough fight for reelection on June 2, and the dramatic downturn in
Spirit Airlines preparing to shut down if bailout deal isn't reached: Reports
Spirit Airlines may be reaching the end of the runway.
Federal government accused of watering down proposal to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems
Wilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystems Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Green groups have accused the Albanese government of watering down a proposal to
‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC
NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks.
US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone
The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.
Celeste Rivas Family in ‘Indescribable Pain’ as They Reject Rumors D4vd Paid Them
"I never had any contact with this guy," Celeste's dad, Jesus Rivas, says in a new statement provided by the family's lawyer, Patrick Steinfeld
ActBlue sues Ken Paxton for 'retaliation' over donation vetting lawsuit
ActBlue is suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), arguing that his investigation and a separate lawsuit into the progressive fundraising platform amount to political retaliation for its role in raising money for Democratic candidates and causes. The lawyers representing
Trump to downsize U.S. military presence in Germany
The decision coincides with a feud between the president and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has criticized the U.S. war in Iran.
New York Times pushes for release of purported Epstein suicide note
The New York Times on Thursday called on a New York courthouse for the release of an alleged suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The outlet petitioned the courthouse's judge to unseal the note, which Epstein's cellmate Nicholas Tartaglione said he
Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?
Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.
