‘Big hug’ or colder shoulder? Xi-Trump talks spotlight contrasting styles, expectations
China has learned that playing to the US president’s ego may not be worth the extra effort.
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Barry Keoghan on Returning to Cannes, Leaving ‘Peaky Blinders’ and Moving Past Online Abuse: ‘I Want to Have a Smile and Enjoy the Moment’
When Barry Keoghan watches a film that speaks to him, he likes to get in touch with the director to tell them. It’s something he thinks more people in the industry need to do. “We should share the love and always share what each other’s work has done for us,” he tells Variety.
US-China rivalry over AI and chips intensifies ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Any rapport between the leaders may do little to diminish the tech competition.
German ultrarunner Arda Saatçi completes 600-kilometre Death Valley to Los Angeles challenge
German athlete Arda Saatçi completed a 600-kilometre ultramarathon challenge from Death Valley to Los Angeles after running for more than 123 hours.
Malaysia ‘shocked’ that Norway blocked missile delivery for navy ships, says defence minister
He says he may meet Norwegian defence minister in Singapore to convey message.
Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision
Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott. This year marks the 70th edition of Eurovision, the world's biggest live televised music event
‘The Station’ Director on the Hidden World of Yemeni Women: ‘Behind Closed Doors, the Colors Emerge, the Frankincense, the Laughter and the Singing’
Paradise City Sales has granted Variety access to an exclusive clip from Sara Ishaq’s “The Station,” which has its world premiere in Critics’ Week at Cannes. Variety spoke to the Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker, who received an Academy Award nomination for her documentary short
‘Dope Queens’ Lands at Cannes Film Market With Mise En Scene Aboard as Sales Agent (EXCLUSIVE)
The Mise En Scene Company (MSC) has acquired world sales rights to “Dope Queens,” from writer-director Grafton Doyle, and will introduce the title to buyers at the Cannes Film Market. The film is produced by Julio Lopez Velasquez – whose credits include “Buck Run” and “A Place
Cannes Film Market Draws Record 16,000 Participants as Japan Surges
The Cannes Film Market is heading into its 2026 edition with record registration figures, counting 16,000 market participants from more than 140 countries among the broader Cannes Film Festival gathering of 40,000 industry professionals. The U.S., France and the U.K. hold their
BJP leader back to head India's Assam state for second time in a row
Himanta Biswa Sarma is seen as one of the architects of BJP's rapid growth in India's northeast.
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
Newsletter: The EU's best offence is a good defence
As European officials attempt to grapple with how to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, and who from Europe should do the talking, the means and methods of supporting Ukraine on the frontlines is also at the fore of Tuesday's discussions.
12 hospital workers quarantined after faulty procedure treating hantavirus patient
The hospital workers did not follow strict protocol when taking blood from a hantavirus patient evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship last week, the medical centre said in a statement.
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
By Joanna Plucinska, Elissa Darwish and Corina Pons LONDON/PARIS/MADRID, May 12 (Reuters) - Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war. He intends to stay closer to home in Europe and is lining up a plan B, wary of rising air fares and
Japan’s iconic Calbee potato chips will soon move to black-and-white packaging. Here’s why
Calbee is one of many in Japan's corporate landscape suffering from the impact of the Iran war.
Summary report: Reality check on simplifying excise procedures
A reality check on simplifying excise procedures took place on 23 March. The online workshop, organized by the European Commission, attracted strong participation from 75 EU businesses subject to excise duty rules. After an introduction by David Boublil, Head of Unit for
Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment
Meetings between Chinese and American leaders are not exactly routine, but few are historically groundbreaking. The exceptions include the very first visit by a sitting US president to China, when Richard Nixon met with Chairman Mao Zedong in Beijing in February 1972 – at a
"Digital crack" - French families take TikTok to court in landmark complaint
Sixteen French families have launched an unusual collective complaint against TikTok, accusing the platform of a systematic "abuse of weakness." According to Franceinfo, their lawyer describes the algorithm as "digital crack," designed to trap teenagers in mental prisons. Let's
Russia launches strikes at Ukraine, hours after expiration of 72-hour truce
On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine would retaliate if Russia decided "to return to a full-scale war."
Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary Board C.J. Obasi Project From Flix Oven’s New African-Korean Residency (EXCLUSIVE)
Flix Oven has launched an African-Korean filmmaker residency program, naming “Mami Wata” director C.J. Obasi as its inaugural fellow, the company revealed at the Cannes Film Market. The Seoul-based company has partnered with Continental Entertainment, an African-focused
‘Critterz’ First Look: New Tech Behind AI Animated Feature Unveiled as Vertigo and Federation Form New AI Production Company (EXCLUSIVE)
The first look from “Critterz,” the AI-created animated feature first announced last year, has been unveiled, showcasing the titular critterz in all their digitally-crafted fluffy cuddliness. The film — created by OpenAI’s Chad Nelson, from the writers of “Paddington in Peru” —
Iran ceasefire 'on life support,' Trump says as deadlock in negotiations deepens
The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges of fire could tip the Middle East back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis sparked by the conflict.
EU, Ukraine and Canada to co-host high-level meeting on return of Ukrainian children
On Monday, 11 May, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, on behalf of the EU, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada Anita Anand, co-hosted the high-level meeting of
Bong Joon Ho’s Animated ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast With Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Werner Herzog
Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard and Rachel House and newcomer Alex Jayne Go also join the South Korean auteur's first animated feature, which Neon will release in North America in 2027.
Horror of War Action Movie ‘Carte Blanche’ Cannes-Bound With Latido (EXCLUSIVE)
Latido Films will bring to market “Carte Blanche,” a bloody period war action movie directed by Oscar-winning producer Gerardo Herrero (“The Secret in Their Eyes”), part of a buzzy batch of buzzy quality genre movies made at scale which marks Spain out at this year’s Marché du
Europe Today: Is the EU ready to talk directly to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine?
Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
US visas shouldn’t turn migrants into pawns against China
The latest warning from Washington that China could face visa restrictions over deportation cooperation points to a broader pattern: migration policy is increasingly being pulled into the orbit of geopolitical rivalry. While US officials frame the issue as a matter of
Malaysia mulls over further fuel subsidy cuts even as election looms
The country was expected to spend about 10 times more on fuel subsidies than before the conflict.
Popular 1990s internet search giant shuts down
The shutdown underscores how the once-crowded search industry has consolidated over time, leaving smaller or legacy platforms unable to compete at scale.
‘Common Wealth’ Documentary to Open in Australia, New Zealand (EXCLUSIVE)
“Common Wealth,” a documentary filmed across eight countries probing alternatives to prevailing economic and political systems, will open in Australian and New Zealand cinemas on June 23. Madman Entertainment is releasing the film through its Garage Films division. The project
Africa: AUC Chairperson Reaffirmed Africa's United & Principled Position On UN Security Council Reform
[African Union] At today's Ministerial Meeting on the Reform of the UN Security Council, held on the margins of the Africa-France Summit in Nairobi, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, reaffirmed Africa's united & principled position
Teen arrested for spraying liquid in foul-odour incident on train near Tokyo
During the incident, three passengers complained of throat irritation.
Africa: Mudavadi - the Africa Forward Summit: From Nairobi to the G7 in Evian
[Capital FM] The Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026 held this month in Nairobi marks a defining moment in Africa's evolving relationship with the rest of the world.
Africa: Ruto Urges Africa to Commercialise Sports Industry for Jobs and Economic Growth
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on Africa to position sports at the centre of its economic transformation.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Hormuz disruptions
"Reopening routes is not the same as normalizing a market that has been deprived of about 1 billion barrels of oil."
Side by Side: Testimonials of EU and non-EU citizens working together
EU businesses face labour shortages across many sectors. Workers from outside the EU are helping to fill this gap. Side by Side video series show how non-EU workers contribute their skills to EU businesses, helping address labour shortages through successful training and
Dennis To’s ‘Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend’ Sells Wide Ahead of Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)
All Rights Entertainment has secured distribution for “Ip Man: Kung Fu Legend” across several territories ahead of the Cannes Film Market, with Well Go USA set to release the martial arts sequel in North America on July 14. Key territorial sales include German-speaking
New Zealand moves to halt lawsuits over climate damage
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said such cases were 'creating uncertainty in business confidence'.
Africa: Africa's Digital Economy Investment Push Takes Centre Stage At Nairobi Summit
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Investment in Africa's digital economy has been identified as a critical driver in unlocking cross-border trade and accelerating innovation across the continent.
Scientists discover hidden chemical signature that could reveal alien life
Scientists may have found a powerful new way to hunt for alien life — not by searching for specific molecules, but by looking for hidden patterns in how those molecules are organized. Researchers discovered that living systems leave behind a kind of chemical “fingerprint” in
Bong Joon Ho’s First Animated Movie ‘Ally’ Sets Voice Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard and More
Bong Joon Ho has landed an impressive array of talent to lend their voices to his first animated movie, “Ally.” Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Alex Jayne Go, Rachel House and Werner Herzog have been cast in the film, which was recently acquired by
Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, agree all states except Queensland
State and federal energy ministers say investments in new renewable energy and storage should ‘fully offset’ new datacentres’ energy needs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Power hungry
‘Seeds of instability’: Fake news target Philippine leader Marcos’ health
The government is cracking down, but free speech advocates say it is the wrong approach.
When two tripes go to war: Greece and Turkey in beef over soup origins
Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a popular hangover cure.
Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon Discuss Donald Trump’s Obsession With Late-Night on Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’: ‘I Appreciate That He’s Watching Linear Television’
Stephen Colbert hosted his fellow late-night frontmen Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers and John Oliver on Monday’s episode of “The Late Show.” The meeting of the minds was a send-off for Colbert as he enters his final days as the face of “The Late Show,” which goes off
Africa: Six Presidents Expected in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] Six African Heads of State are set to attend the upcoming Africa CEO Forum, which will be held in Kigali from May 14 to 15.
Africa: Nairobi Hosts AU-Ibar Workshop to Boost Africa's Animal Disease Surveillance
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi is hosting a regional high-level training workshop on the Animal Resources Information System (ARIS), bringing together experts from Eastern, Southern and selected West African countries to strengthen animal health information management across
From record heat to floods and drought – what’s in store if a ‘super’ El Niño hits this year
Climate scientists warn that the strongest El Niño on record could hit later this year, bringing with it more bouts of extreme weather.
Feeling brave? These are the best solo adventure travel destinations to visit in Europe
From whale watching in the Azores to kayaking Norway’s fjords, here’s all the solo trips you should be booking.