Titan of Russian ballet Yuri Grigorovich dies at 98
Acclaimed Russian ballet choreographer, Yuri Grigorovich, received top Soviet and Russian honours.
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Malaysia says US$2.4 million fraud involving civil servants uncovered at government office in London
This is among several public fund misappropriation cases detected between 2019 and 2024 which have resulted in losses of around RM18 million (US$ 4.2 million) according to a department under the Finance Ministry.
Jafar Panahi: The World’s Most Acclaimed Dissident Filmmaker
The Iranian director, one of THR’s Legends of the Croisette, talks prison and censorship, why he plans to stay in Iran, and how, in his new film 'It Was Just an Accident,' he turns oppression into inspiration. 'If cinema is really what is sacred for you...then no regime, no
Commission seeks feedback on commitments offered by Microsoft over possible anticompetitive practices related to Teams
The European Commission invites comments on commitments offered by Microsoft to address competition concerns over tying its communication and collaboration product Teams to its popular productivity applications included in its suites for businesses Office 365 and Microsoft 365,
Africa: Africa's Peace, Security Cannot Be Outsourced - Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Monday, May 19, said that Africa's future, particularly matters of peace and security, cannot be outsourced, pointing out that it has been, for far too long, treated as a burden to be managed by others.
UK, France and Canada threaten action as Israel vows to take over Gaza
Several of Israel's key allies promised to take concrete action should Israel not halt its offensive and allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.
NTR Jr, Hrithik Roshan Face Off in Explosive ‘War 2’ Teaser
In a birthday gift that has sent fans into a frenzy, the highly anticipated teaser for “War 2” dropped on Tuesday, featuring a heavyweight showdown between Bollywood action titan Hrithik Roshan and “RRR” star NTR Jr. The teaser release, timed to coincide with NTR Jr’s birthday
Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
Celebrating European Union Prize for Literature at Book World Prague 2025
Commissioner Glenn Micallef (pictured) will honour exceptional literary talent during the European Union Prize for Literature award ceremony at Book World Prague 2025. Supported by Creative Europe, the Prize recognises emerging fiction authors from 40 participating countries,
Africa: Communiqué of the High Level Policy Dialogue On the Development and Regulation of Ai in Africa
[African Union] We the African Union Commission and participants from African countries, including African Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Information, Communication and Technology, representatives of the Diplomatique Community,
Africa: Africa Declares AI a Strategic Priority As High-Level Dialogue Calls for Investment, Inclusion, and Innovation
[African Union] The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The dialogue brought together
Europe’s struggle to prepare for armed aggression | Radio Schuman
With its ReArm EU plan, the European Commission wants to prepare the EU for a US military withdrawal from the bloc. But, can it move swiftly enough?
Fake Turkish government advert urges Indian tourists to ignore boycott
The false announcement comes amid a real call to boycott among Indians to boycott Turkey, following tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad.
China cuts key lending rates to record lows to counter the impact of US tariffs
China’s central bank has cut its key lending rates to record lows to bolster the economy and cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions with the United States. The move follows a sweeping stimulus package announced earlier this month.
Montenegro joins the EU LIFE programme for environment and climate action
Montenegro joined the EU LIFE programme for environment and climate action. This offers the country the opportunity to benefit from LIFE's support for mobilising public and private (financial) resources for climate action, biodiversity protection, circular economy and clean
Stolen Jim Morrison graveside bust found by chance after 37 years
French police came across the statue by chance during an unrelated investigation.
America is having its Ming Dynasty moment
“I set no value on objects strange or ingenious” — The Qianlong Emperor Ten years ago, when I was still writing freelance articles in my spare time, I wrote a post for The Week in which I mused about America becoming like China’s Ming Dynasty — powerful but insular, rich but
London food banks expect to see surge in demand
A survey by the Felix Project finds food banks expect to see more demand over the next year.
‘The Richest Woman in the World’ Review: Isabelle Huppert Stars in a Billionaire-Dynasty Drama That Fails to Scratch the ‘Succession’ Itch
Isabelle Huppert sure likes to work. Why else would the person most likely to raise a regal hand were you to page “our greatest living actress,” in between the roles that might earn her that title, take on projects like Thierry Klifa’s perfectly middling “The Richest Woman in
New Zealand defers vote on rare suspension of Indigenous lawmakers
SYDNEY - The New Zealand government on Tuesday deferred a vote over the rare suspension of three Indigenous lawmakers from parliament for performing a haka, the Maori ceremonial dance, during the reading of a contentious bill last year.
Jon Stewart Slams CNN for Relentlessly Promoting Book on Joe Biden’s Declining Health Amid Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Doing the Story Seems Almost Disrespectful’
On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed CNN for relentlessly plugging Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book “Original Sin,” which outlines the decline of Joe Biden’s health, amid the former president’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Stewart opened the segment
Vietnamese beauty queen arrested for fraud over fibre gummies
The former Miss Grand International winner had heavily touted the gummies on social media.
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EU agri-food trade kicked off 2025 with rising exports and imports
The latest agri-food trade report published by the European Commission shows that EU agri-food trade picked up in January 2025, with exports reaching €19 billion and imports rising to €16 billion. The trade surplus narrowed to €3 billion, reflecting increased import costs. EU
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Star Max Minghella on Nick’s Fate: ‘Nobody Could Accuse Them of Pandering’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Execution,” Season 6, Episode 9 of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” now streaming on Hulu. Max Minghella’s Commander Nick Blaine is no more. Near the end of the penultimate episode of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” what had been a relatively
Taylor Swift Debuts ‘Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)’ in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Could “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” be just on the horizon? Fans have been theorizing that Taylor Swift is readying her announcement of the album, and on Monday night, they got a first taste of what to expect as “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” was featured in a
Tom Cruise Says He ‘Can’t See’ During ‘Final Reckoning’ Underwater Sequence Because of Intense Lighting and Had to Wear ‘125 Pound’ Diving Suit: It Took ‘Years of Development’
Tom Cruise pushed himself to the physical limit for the stunts in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” In a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show,” Cruise broke down an extended diving sequence in “Final Reckoning,” in which Ethan Hunt must infiltrate a submarine.
Africa: World Health Assembly Opens Amid High-Stakes Pandemic Treaty Vote, Global Funding Crisis
[UN News] The 78th World Health Assembly opened on Monday with a broad appeal to global solidarity, as delegates from around the world gather in Geneva to confront mounting health, climate, and financial challenges - and finalise a global treaty to head off the next pandemic.
Africa: International Criminal Court - Deputies Take Over Amid Prosecutor Misconduct Probe
[UN News] The Deputy Prosecutors of the International Criminal Court have assumed leadership of the Office of the Prosecutor following Karim Khan's decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.
Record May heat scorches north, central China
Multiple cities logged all-time May highs this week as the mercury rose well above 40 deg C.
Africa: African Islands Under Threat - What to Do About Trump's Withdrawal From Climate Change Agreement
[The Conversation Africa] President Donald Trump's executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement raises the question of the implications for small African Indian Ocean island states.
Africa: Seafood Without Transparency Is a Recipe for Disaster
[IPS] Nice, France -- Seafood is a staple in my house - fish tacos, paella, sushi. But no matter how good it tastes, I can't help but wonder: was my fish caught responsibly? Or did something go horribly wrong before it ever reached my plate?
Africa: Health Workers in Conflict Zones Experience an Epidemic of Violence
[IPS] Bratislava -- The international community must take action to uphold international humanitarian law, say healthcare and rights advocates, as attacks on healthcare in war zones reached a record high last year.
New theme park in Japan’s Okinawa aims to tap tourism boom, become springboard to Asian markets
Japan welcomed a record 36.9 million overseas visitors in 2024.
SALT Caucus, GOP leaders emerge from late-night meeting without crucial deal
A late-night meeting between Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and moderate Republicans fighting for an obscure tax break ended with no deal on Monday, prolonging the fight over an issue that’s emerged as one of the major barriers to a final agreement on President Trump’s domestic
Schneider Electric on why grid digitisation is key to the EU's energy resilience
As the first-ever EU-UK summit takes place this week, investing in grid modernisation is among one of the many topics that Schneider Electric would like addressed as it has become more important than ever for the EU to boost its energy profile and protect itself against outages.
South Korea police seek journalist arrest over martial law ‘fake report’
Yoon's declaration had fuelled a surge in misinformation and conspiracy theories online.
What is ‘deep sea fishing’? Private firms get protection under China’s new law
China’s new Private Economy Promotion Law, effective May 20, targets arbitrary enforcement and protects business rights. It marks the country’s first dedicated law for private sector support.
Automating irrigation of Suwannee Valley crop saved more than 164 million gallons of water in 2024, assessment finds
May is peak watermelon season in North Florida, and farmers are busy tending to their crops as they anticipate harvesting around Memorial Day. Rather than painstakingly twisting water valves, however, an ever-growing number are relying on automated irrigation, and the
Perseverance Mars rover to take a bite of 'Krokodillen' region
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is exploring a new region of interest the team is calling "Krokodillen" that may contain some of the oldest rocks on Mars. The area has been on the Perseverance science team's wish list because it marks an important boundary between the oldest
Trump can use 'influence' to fully lift Gaza aid blockade, UNRWA chief tells Euronews
Philippe Lazzarini tells Euronews that Trump has the diplomatic leverage to "change the situation" in Gaza, adding he fears the territory may stop being a "land for Palestinians to live in" if Israel continues its offensive.
Humpback whales give birth while migrating and carry on traveling, research reveals
It turns out humpback whales' epic migrations to tropical waters aren't as essential as previously thought for giving birth: calves can be born as far south as Tasmania or New Zealand, 1,500 km further south than previously known.
Taiwan plans wealth fund to counter China with global expansion
Officials have long debated creating a sovereign wealth fund in Taiwan, which has US$582.8 billion (S$754.77 billion) of forex reserves.
Don't worry, they're not just adapting blockbusters: this trippy Japanese walking simulator you can get for $4 on Steam has been made into a movie, too
The Exit 8 is a short backrooms-style game from 2023, and it's already gotten the movie treatment.
