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Portugal and France in shock: what do we know about the case of the abandoned children
Marine Rousseau was arrested yesterday by the GNR, suspected of abandoning her children in scrubland in Alcácer do Sal. Their stepfather, previously convicted of domestic violence, was also held in a case shocking Portugal and France.
The Fantastic Organization – Led by Xavier Gens – Launches at Cannes to Make Sure ‘The Next Generation Has Everything They Need to Keep Screaming’
The Fantastic Organization, a new France-registered nonprofit – dedicated to the promotion, development, and global recognition of fantastic cinema – has made its debut at the Fantastic Pavilion at Cannes. It will be led by filmmaker Xavier Gens, named president and known for
Microsoft is letting Office users remove an annoying Copilot button
Microsoft is rolling out Office app updates next week that allow users to disable a floating Copilot button. The button appeared in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in recent weeks, and floats above the bottom right-hand section of spreadsheets or documents. It has angered many
'He'll be missed tremendously': Emotional scenes for Stephen Colbert’s final ‘Late Show'
Fans lined up outside New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show,” with many calling the comedian a major voice in political satire and late-night television.
India seeks to stamp out viral ‘Cockroach’ youth party
The party’s Instagram handle, still online in India, has nearly 20 million followers.
'A mythological story': Lupita Nyong'o responds to racist backlash over 'The Odyssey' role
Lupita Nyong'o waved off racist criticism from online users, including Elon Musk, over her casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey.'
Watch Dua Lipa’s Concert Film ‘Dua Lipa (Live From Mexico)’
The 21-track film was shot on the pop star's recent Radical Optimism Tour
Turkey political crisis simmers as opposition vows to resist court ruling
By Ece Toksabay and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA, May 22 (Reuters) - Turkey's political opposition dug in on Friday to resist an unprecedented court ruling that ousted its leader and annulled its congress, inflaming a political crisis that critics say aims to further prolong
Fact-check: No, 'claqueurs' did not applaud Merkel at European Parliament
Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t.
FIFA's huge World Cup to generate unprecedented cash and CO₂
The biggest and most lucrative ever World Cup this summer will also set a record for the most-polluting sporting event in history, environmental experts say.
Erdoğan signs decree closing Istanbul's Bilgi University amid criminal probe into owner
As part of an investigation into Can Holding, the operating licence of Istanbul Bilgi University was revoked after its founding foundation was placed under trusteeship. The decision has raised concerns about the future of its students and academic staff.
‘One Piece’ Producer Fujimura Charts Japanese IP’s Rise From Manga Magazines to Hollywood Mega-Franchises
Tetsu Fujimura, the CEO of Japanese IP consultancy and production company Filosophia Inc. and a producer on Netflix’s “One Piece” live-action series, delivered a data-intensive keynote at the Cannes Film Market, presenting a comprehensive account of the booming global market
Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Donald Trump delivers scathing attack on host
A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating...
‘Low Expectations,’ Starring Singer-Songwriter Marie Ulven, Sells to Multiple Territories Following Premiere in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris- and Berlin-based sales company Salaud Morisset has closed multiple international deals on Eivind Landsvik’s debut feature “Low Expectations,” starring Norwegian singer-songwriter Marie Ulven (also known as Girl in Red), following the film’s world premiere in Cannes
Destiny 3 isn't in development and Bungie will make big layoffs, report claims
According to a Bloomberg report, Bungie will be making "significant layoffs" following the news development is ending on Destiny 2.
Portuguese among top in Europe for desire to travel in 2026, but high costs remain a concern
Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance.
The second thing
It’s useful and satisfying to have people go along with your wishes and your taste. But hoping that they’ll be delighted to do so and thank you for pointing out their previous errors might be asking for too much. It’s one thing for people to act as if you’re right. It’s a whole
Rio2C 2026 Highlights Top Brazilian Creative Industry Talents
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Rio2C’s wide-ranging 2026 program is set to feature top Brazilian creative industry speakers, such as helmers Wagner de Assis, Esmir Filho and Carlos Saldanha, journalist and writer Caco Barcellos, writer Thalita Rebouças, doc maker Ricardo Calil and
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 draw made as road to Doha begins
Argentina face Australia and Denmark, Japan take on Colombia and Serbia, and hosts Qatar open against Panama, Egypt and Greece, as the road to Doha's Khalifa International Stadium and U-17 football glory begins.
Middle East war casts shadow over million-strong hajj pilgrimage
More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire. This year's rites, drawing worshippers from across the Islamic world including Iran, follow
Atlas reveals rocks with rare earth element potential, helping pinpoint new deposits
A new atlas charts the global distribution of unusual, critical-metal-bearing igneous rocks, finding that they often form near the thick and ancient cores of the world's major continents. Researchers from Cambridge's Department of Earth Sciences mapped occurrences of CO2-rich
With record-low snow, Colorado preps for wildfire onslaught
Larry Graves pulled up to a home tucked into a Colorado mountainside. His radio was crackling, as was the wildfire burning beyond the trees—it was time to move.
Ancient DNA reveals web of marriage and migration in Peru centuries before Inca rule
Long-distance migration along Peru's Pacific coast began at least 800 years ago, centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire and much earlier than previously thought, a new international study reveals.
Trump eases curbs on planet-warming gases used in refrigerants
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the easing of curbs on a group of powerful greenhouse gases that drive climate change and are commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners.
‘Hokum’ Producer Steven Schneider Boards Debut Horror ‘Recluse’ Ahead of Tribeca Bow (EXCLUSIVE)
Steven Schneider, whose genre credits include “Hokum,” “Undertone” and “Paranormal Activity,” has boarded “Recluse” as executive producer through his indie label Spooky Pictures. Henry Chaisson’s debut feature will world premiere in the Escape From Tribeca section of Tribeca
Trump Blurts Out Plot to Rig Midterms after Humiliating Fox Poll Hits
Donald Trump just got hit with an absolutely crushing poll from Fox News. Disapproval of his handling of the economy is at an all-time high. His ratings on inflation are staggeringly awful. Historically friendly voter groups —whites, rural Americans, the working class —are all
Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo and Ken Loach Join Petition Against Vincent Bolloré
A wave of international stars including Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo and Ken Loach have joined the petition warning against what signatories describe as the “far-right grip” tightening around the industry through Canal+ and its billionaire shareholder. Originally launched
'Dread': Coral scientists fear bleaching El Nino could bring
The arrival of a potentially powerful El Niño weather system this year could devastate coral reefs around the world already weakened by back-to-back rounds of bleaching, scientists warn.
India generates record power as demand surges in severe heat wave
India's power producers have set a record for electricity generation as swaths of the world's most populous nation swelters in an intense heat wave, the Ministry of Power said.
Gibraltar monkeys eat soil in junk food detox, study finds
A colony of macaques that gorge on snacks offered by tourists in the British territory of Gibraltar swallow soil to recover from their junk food binges, a study has found.
Countdown glitch delays world's biggest rocket as SpaceX targets Friday retry
Elon Musk's SpaceX postponed the highly anticipated launch of its upgraded Starship megarocket, calling off Thursday's test after multiple countdown stops-and-starts.
Japanese Cinematographer Ashizawa Akiko on Sneaking Angles Past Directors, Blowing Past ISO Limits and Why Bell Peppers Make the Best Color Charts
Ashizawa Akiko, a veteran of more than 70 features and one of the most accomplished cinematographers in the history of Japanese cinema, delivered a wide-ranging masterclass at the Cannes Film Festival, tracing her career from an unlikely entry into the industry through features
Global markets rise as Iran war uncertainty keeps oil elevated
Markets climbed on Friday as hopes of a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations steadied investor nerves, but with Hormuz shipping still disrupted and oil above $100, uncertainty has far from lifted.
China’s foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada
The New York leg of Mr Wang's trip follows a summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
China foreign minister to chair UN Security Council meeting in US, visit Canada
BEIJING, May 22 - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to New York and chair a high-level meeting of the UN Security Council on May 26, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.
Prabowo’s export control move could boost Indonesia’s revenues, but experts worry about stronger state hand
The new initiative will tighten state control over key commodities such as coal and palm oil.
Mangrove loss threatens Sierra Leone's oyster harvesters
For 20 years, Millicent Turay has supported her family by collecting mangrove oysters near Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, a common livelihood along the west African coast.
Africa: Transparency 'Essential for Investor Confidence in Africa,' Boakai Says
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared that transparency, accountability, and strong oversight institutions remain critical to strengthening investor confidence and promoting sustainable development across Africa, as Liberia hosts the 22nd Governing
Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".
Italian island party attended by Mick Jagger shut down by police
A wrap party for the upcoming film Three Incestuous Sisters fell foul of Stromboli's no music on Wednesdays rule.
Premium Hokkaido melons fetch record $46,600 at season’s first auction
Known for their juicy orange flesh and sweetness, Yubari melons are often sent as gifts in Japan.
India capital’s motor-rickshaws get Trump makeover to mark US Independence celebrations
Drivers usually risk a fine if they display adverts on their vehicles.
Furious crowd torches Ebola hospital tents in DR Congo
Rwampara hospital lies near Bunia in the DRC's Ituri province, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak.
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Wins Directors’ Fortnight Audience Award
Clio Barnard's kitchen-sink drama stars follows five friends from Birmingham who face divergent futures.
Something coming: what scientists know about a potential 'super' El Nino
Forecasters say a potentially "super" El Niño is rapidly taking shape in the Pacific—but whether it evolves into a history-making event could hinge on fickle winds and other volatile atmospheric shifts.
Enjoy Three Hours of Free Nature Videos Narrated by David Attenborough
For your weekend viewing pleasure, enjoy three hours of David Attenborough narrating free nature videos from the BBC. Attenborough just turned 100 this month, and he’s still going strong! via Kottke
TIFFCOM, Frontières to Serve up New Genre Market Program in October (EXCLUSIVE)
International horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action and animation films will have a new feeding ground this fall. Frontières, the international genre co-production market, organized by Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival, is partnering with the Tokyo International Film
EU economy chief certain the bloc will not return to Russian gas or oil as energy crisis bites
Exclusive: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Russia is milking the crisis in the Middle East for energy profits – and the EU will not ease on its sanction regime for cheaper oil or gas flows.
Trump is forcing the EU 'to act more mature' in the world, MEP says
MEP Javi López (S&D, Spain) believes the EU's trade deal with México is an example of the bloc's "offensive foreign action". Recent deals, including India and Mercosur, show how the EU is "working in the direction" of diversifying its economic relations worldwide, while