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M-Appeal Seals Cannes Deals on ‘Downtown,’ ‘The Garden We Dreamed,’ ‘Truly Naked’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Berlin-based world sales company M-Appeal has closed a string of international deals out of the Cannes Film Market on Michiel van Erp’s “Downtown,” Joaquín del Paso’s “The Garden We Dreamed” and Muriel d’Ansembourg’s “Truly Naked.” Dutch drama “Downtown,” which M-Appeal

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat

IJEVAN, Armenia, June 4 - When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed roads.

‘Obsession,’ ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Lead BIFAN’s International Competition Selection

The 30th edition of South Korea's premier genre festival, running July 2-12, has unveiled a main competition that also includes the Rupert Grint-starring horror 'Nightborn' and 'NIKO,' starring Tiffany Young.

Iran is losing the war but winning what comes next

Iran is losing the war against the US and Israel by most visible measures. Its air defenses have been obliterated, its senior leadership dead, and its already flagging economy is on the verge of collapse, with its crucial oil and gas exports stuck behind a blockade. Yet its

Watch: Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc

Top EU chiefs are gathering in Tivat, Montenegro from this Thursday for the EU-Western Balkans summit. But with the EU already struggling to manage 27 member states, why is Brussels pushing for enlargement right now?

Cuba’s fuel crisis leaves Havana’s streets overflowing with rubbish

Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country's capital.

Safer grids, higher bills? EU's Chinese solar inverter ban reshapes renewable energy

Brussels moves to ban EU funding for clean energy projects that use solar and battery inverters from “high-risk countries”, namely China. Now, manufacturers must rely on European alternatives, which risks increasing European energy bills and production costs.

Commission issues opinions on temporary internal border controls in Schengen Area

The European Commission has issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden. While EU law allows for the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls

Doja Cat Takes Aim at Elon Musk, Calling Him a ‘Barrel Chested Ewok’

The singer requested the tech owner reinstate X's audio post feature while insulting him

Photoshopped seat belts on hit Chinese variety show draw warning from traffic authorities

Viral clips from the May 29 episode of This is My Adventure 2 show digitally added seat belts overlaid on members of popular Chinese boy band Teens in Times (TNT) and other celebrities as they ride in a minibus.

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race

SEOUL, June 4 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a symbolic setback as the opposition conservative incumbent Oh Se-hoon won another term as Seoul mayor.

Hot weather hurts Asian crops as powerful El Nino takes shape

El Nino-driven dryness is a double blow for farmers already grappling with fertiliser and diesel shortages caused by the Iran war.

Judge allows Kanye West gigs in Netherlands to go ahead despite Jewish group protests

"The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic," said the Netherlands' Central Jewish Council after the court ruling. The controversial rapper is set to perform in the Dutch city of Arnhem this weekend.

Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan Sundance Winner ‘Josephine’ Lands Indian Subcontinent Rights With Fragrant Nature Film Creations (EXCLUSIVE)

Fragrant Nature Film Creations has acquired exclusive distribution rights to “Josephine” across the Indian subcontinent. The deal covers India, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives. Directed by Beth de Araújo and starring Channing Tatum and Gemma

Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says

JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) - Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would not be able to return, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday. His comments came a day

Watch Violet Grohl’s Rousing Performance of ‘Bug in the Cake’ on ‘Fallon’

The musician released her debut album, Be Sweet to Me , last month

Australian state cracks down on illegal tobacco shops as nicotine use surges

The new laws, if passed, would allow police and the state’s tobacco licensing regulator to issue closure notices.

SpaceX sets IPO price, valuing company at $1.75tn ahead of record debut

The company said on Wednesday that it plans to list its shares at $135 each. The offering would value SpaceX at around $1.77tn (€1.56tn), making it one of the world's most valuable listed companies and potentially the largest IPO in history.

Newsletter: The moving pieces of the EU’s enlargement

Also in this newsletter: The EU's trade chief to meet his Chinese counterpart in Paris amid escalating trade tensions; and Europe Today speaks exclusively to Lebanese culture minister Ghassan Salamé after Israel and Lebanon agreed a conditional ceasefire overnight.

EU and Moldova strengthen cooperation on jobs, skills and social rights

The European Commission and the Republic of Moldova have reiterated their commitment to strengthening collaboration in the areas of education, employment, and social policies, which are crucial for Moldova's reform efforts and its aspirations to join the EU. This was confirmed

Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests

On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.

At least four die in India fire a day after fatal blaze in New Delhi

Building fires in India are common due to inadequate firefighting equipment, disregard for safety regulations.

From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests

June 4 - Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own people.

World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City

Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Officers point to the success of Ukraine, Iran in using missiles and drones to battle more powerful adversaries.

Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire

Tasmanian devil thwarts Australian search team

The marsupial Mary has eluded searchers equipped with a thermal-imaging drone for three days.

‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival

Global report provides an alternative to climate breakdown, political extremism and economic tensions Humanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and keep global heating within a 2C rise, according to a sweeping vision for planetary survival. The new report by the

EU agri-food trade surplus expands in February 2026

The latest EU agri-food trade report published by the European Commission showed that in February 2026, the EU agri-food trade surplus grew to €4.4 billion, marking a 43% increase compared with January. The cumulative EU agri-food trade surplus remained stable at €7.4 billion,

Europe Today: EU eyes expansion at high-stakes EU-Western Balkans summit

EU and Western Balkans leaders are gathering in Montenegro ahead of a high-level summit focused on EU enlargement. Montenegro, the host nation, is also a frontrunner and could join the bloc as early as 2028. Our EU Editor, Maria Tadeo, reports live from Tivat.

Shortage of ballot papers sparks protests in South Korea’s local elections

President Lee expressed “deep regret” over the shortages and ordered those responsible be held to account.

Shortage of ballot papers sparks protests in South Korea's local elections

SEOUL, June 4 - South Korea's National Election Commission said on Thursday it would hold an investigation after a shortage of ballot papers in local elections drew public anger, with protesters in a district of Seoul blocking ballot boxes from leaving a polling station.

Nepali climber alive after six days missing on Mount Everest

Hillary Dawa Sherpa was found on the morning of June 4 close to base camp.

Will a new chief make a difference? Indonesia’s free meals scheme faces biggest test yet

The scheme has been dogged by food poisoning cases and graft allegations since its launch in 2025.

Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.

Satellite images fuel speculation of China’s Xi visit to North Korea

It appears to show a fenced-off section and a structure being built in Kim Il Sung Square.

Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

The overclocking headroom in AMD's Radeon 7000-series GPUs 'was certainly not accidental... the core of Radeon has to be all about value to the end user'

"We understand that both for CPUs and GPUs, overclockability is a core part of what many of our gamers and enthusiasts are looking for."

Commission disburses €7.2 billion to Poland under NextGenerationEU

On 3 June, the European Commission disbursed €7.2 billion to Poland, marking the fourth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF, the cornerstone of NextGenerationEU, is the Commission's flagship post-pandemic programme supporting member states'

Indonesia arrests deputy immigration minister on graft charges

JAKARTA, June 4 - Indonesia's anti-graft agency has arrested the country's deputy minister for immigration affairs, a spokesman said on Thursday, making him the second high-profile government official in two days to face corruption charges.

Hong Kong principal who swore at guards in Singapore sacked after school rejects his resignation

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School requested Lee Cheuk Hing's immediate dismissal.

China bans New Zealand lawmakers over Taiwan trip

Kyrgyzstan’s UN upset signals Eurasia’s quiet rise

On Wednesday (June 3), Kyrgyzstan secured an upset victory over the Philippines to win a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. After taking a surprising 105-85 lead in the first ballot, the Central Asian nation went on to win decisively, 142-49, in

'Library of Things' aims to help people save money

Volunteers in Leamington have launched a new type of library where you can borrow household items.

The festival of the future is now: Cercle 2026 brings DJs together with ESA astronauts

This is no longer just an electronic music festival; it is an experience in which culture meets science. This year's Cercle Festival in Paris is the first event created with the European Space Agency.

Choosing to bring back the 5800X3D was a tough conversation for AMD... 'very hard, actually, very, very hard!'

I spoke with David McAfee about what it took to bring back the older chip.

Regenerative farms lost three times less yield in France's droughts. Here's why

Regenerative farming could save enough wheat during drought to produce 130 million baguettes, according to a new French study.