A rare sanctuary in Congo looks after baby bonobos away from poaching threat

Micheline Nzonzi cradled a small and sleepy bonobo, an orphan whose life she will try to save over the next three years or so.

‘In Waves’ Review: Elegantly Animated Adaptation of AJ Dungo’s Bestseller is an Unapologetically Conventional Tearjerker

A doomed love story, especially one based on real-life young people braving their own “The Fault in Our Stars”-style tale, is bound to shatter even the coldest of hearts. Earnest, disarming and unapologetically conventional, prolific graphic artist Phuong Mai Nguyen’s elegantly

‘Zero Meets Hero’ Leads Mockingbird Pictures’ Cannes Film Market Slate of Vietnamese Commercial Titles (EXCLUSIVE)

Vietnamese sales and distribution company Mockingbird Pictures is bringing a commercial slate to the Cannes Market anchored by “Zero Meets Hero,” a multigenerational comedy-drama from Huỳnh Lập, director of “The Ancestral Home,” one of the highest-grossing Vietnamese films ever

Thai-Chinese Thriller ‘Someone Special’ Lands at Fearfolks for Global Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Bangkok-based sales and distribution outfit Fearfolks has acquired world sales rights to “Someone Special,” a Thai-Chinese thriller co-directed by Petong Sakulchai and Ariel Cheng, and will represent the title at the Cannes Market. Sirat Intarachote (“4 Kings,” “4 Kings 2,”

What Happened to Jesus’ Twelve Disciples After the Bible—It Wasn’t Pretty

The stories in the Bible have been told in many ways, not least through film. Among the many cinematic adaptations of Christianity’s holy book, none comes to mind that ends with freeze-frame title cards explaining the later fate of each character, in the manner of Animal House,

'Nothing to worry' about on hantavirus 'as long as we contain it', says expert

Professor Luke O'Neill, from Trinity College Dublin, acknowledges the virus situation is "a bit scary" given the mortality rate. But he asks authorities to "reassure" people about its low danger, as it is a known strain of hantavirus, the Andes variant, and it has "not changed".

Social media ban for under-16s: What experts and teenagers think | Euronews Tech Talks

Experts and teenagers are divided on the necessity to ban or not social media for users under 16. Euronews Tech Talks investigates.

Why France Is Making ‘Les Mis’ Again — and Why This Time Feels Different

French producers Richard Grandpierre and Olivier Delbosc on their $47 million bet that audiences are ready for a reimagining of Victor Hugo’s epic as a propulsive action thriller — with the original politics very much intact.

Cannes Un Certain Regard Title ‘Elephants in the Fog’ Lands First Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

“Elephants in the Fog,” which will world premiere in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section, has landed its first distribution deals. It is sold internationally by Best Friend Forever. The trailer debuts below. The film will be co-distributed in France by Arizona Distribution and

Saudi Arabia’s Shattered Hollywood Dreams: Will the Warner Bros. and Paramount Merger and a Shift in Strategy Help the Kingdom Rebound?

In 2018, Saudi Arabia removed its religious ban on cinema and revealed its intentions to transform itself from an oil-based economy into an entertainment powerhouse. The goal was to use the country’s wealth to not only invest in media companies, but to lure studios to the

Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor

He will face current Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an from Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang.

French Deal for Cannes-Selected U.S.-Set ‘I’ll Be Gone in June’ Sealed by Luxbox, Trailer Released (EXCLUSIVE)

Luxbox has closed a French distribution deal and shared an exclusive first trailer with Variety for Katharina Rivilis’ “I’ll Be Gone in June,” which has its world premiere in Cannes Un Certain Regard. Nour Films will release the film in France, with a release date to be set for

Trump's China visit: US CEOs Musk, Cook and Nvidia’s Huang join trade talks

A high-level delegation of business executives is travelling to China with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with the inclusion of Jensen Huang underscoring how AI chip exports and advanced technology trade are likely to be central to discussions between the two nations.

Africa: Tinubu Seeks Global Financial Reforms to Accelerate Africa's Growth

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday made a special case for stronger economic integration that prioritises Africa's growth and prosperity, highlighting Nigeria's position on the need for reform of the international financial architecture.

Duterte v Marcos: Inside the impeachment shaking Philippine politics

Ms Sara Duterte was accused of plotting the assassination of Mr Marcos Jr.

From health emergency to financial trouble: Measles’ unseen toll on Bangladesh’s poor

For poor households, the health emergency quickly turns into financial trouble.

Bryan Cranston Teases Crazy Madonna Appearance in ‘The Studio’ Season 2: ‘You Will Not Believe It’

"I guarantee you, you will utter to yourselves, ‘Oh my God!'" the actor confirmed

Hand, foot and mouth disease, dengue cases spike in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City

HFMD cases in the city surged in April, with 5,243 inpatient and outpatient cases recorded.

Africa: Nearly 10 Times Fewer Nurses - The Stark Reality of Global Healthcare Inequality

[MSF] On International Nurses Day, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is celebrating our nurses and their skills, compassion, and empathy as they accompany patients throughout their healthcare journeys, from new life to end-of-life, wherever they are.

‘Jim Queen’ Stars a Gay Influencer Facing a Virus That’s His Worst Nightmare (Exclusive Cannes Clip)

The animated feature, the directorial feature debut of Nicolas Athané and Marco Nguyen, world premieres in the Cannes Film Festival's Midnight Screenings program.

New law strengthening water protection in EU enters into force

The new regulations will make Europe more water-resilient, while boosting its zero-pollution and water-resilience ambitions. The EU directive revising the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters entered into force today (11 May), ensuring that the lists are aligned with

‘No question’ EU funds must not be misused, Estonian minister says

EU ministers met in Brussels this week to discuss how Ukraine could best use the EU’s €90 billion loan to repel Russian forces. Backdropped by a widening corruption scandal in the war-torn country, Estonia's defence minister told Euronews there is 'no question' the money should

Together Films Boards Queer Romeo and Juliet Pic ‘Lisa & Lilly’ From ‘Young Royals’ Helmer Julia Lindström (EXCLUSIVE)

London-based sales and impact outfit Together Films has picked up international rights to the Swedish love drama “Lisa & Lilly,” produced by Fifth Season’s Scandi production powerhouse Nordic Drama Queens. The project, due to start lensing in August, marks the feature length

Australia trades “constructively” with China but relies on diverse partnerships, Ambassador says

After almost a decade of negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clinched a free trade agreement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia in March. The agreement aims to remove over 99% of tariffs on EU goods & boost other

From the Psychological to the Ancestral, Blood Window Showcase Is Set to Scare Audiences at Cannes’ 2026 Marché du Film (EXCLUSIVE)

The Cannes Film Festival’s Blood Window Showcase has announced its lineup of eight feature films representing among the best of contemporary Ibero-American genre cinema. Set to unspool on May 14 at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film and staged in collaboration with the

MSCI stock deletions put Indonesia’s reform credibility on trial

When a private index provider understands a country’s governance gaps better than its own regulators do, something structurally significant has already occurred. Indonesia confronted that reality on May 13, when MSCI announced removing 18 stocks and adding none. The Financial

Why prediction markets are becoming a bigger part of the forecasting industry

Forecasting has always been part science, part instinct. Economists analyze trends, pollsters gather opinions, and analysts build models to anticipate what comes next. Yet in a world where information moves instantly, those traditional methods often struggle to keep pace.

Seoul to roll out agricultural product subsidy for pregnant women, including foreigners

Starting on July 1, the subsidy will be provided to 29,200 women.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 13, 2026

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Donald Trump vows to push Xi Jinping to 'open up' China at superpower summit

This week's trip, the first since Trump visited Beijing in 2017, will involve highly anticipated talks with Xi on Thursday and Friday.

Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

By Aftab Ahmed and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, May 13 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is set to cast a shadow over atwo-day meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS grouping that kicks off in New Delhi on Thursday, testing the bloc's ability to reach a unified

‘A Woman’s Life’ Stars Léa Drucker as a Surgeon in Her 50s Whose Life Threatens to Unravel (Exclusive Cannes Clip)

Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet's competition title, produced by David Thion ('Anatomy of a Fall'), also stars Mélanie Thierry as a young novelist who meets Gabrielle, who has a carefully constructed life and career.

David Attenborough is not just a national treasure: he is also the most radical person on TV | Jonathan Liew

The naturalist is venerated as a cuddly Paddington Bear, but he’s more than that. Don’t let the superficial backslaps obscure the political critique he makes The excesses the capitalist system has brought us have got to be curbed somehow. Ordinary people worldwide are beginning

Marion Cotillard on Choosing Family Over Hollywood, ‘Contagion’ in the Time of Hantavirus and Brutal Cannes Premiere ‘Karma’

There are 12 rules of karma in eastern philosophy. In Hollywood, there’s an unofficial 13th: Marion Cotillard will inevitably return to the Cannes Film Festival. The Oscar-winning actress hits the Croisette this year with two new projects, representing her 14th and 15th

Commission approves €1.5 billion Spanish state aid scheme to support farmers affected by 2025-2026 floods in Andalusia and Extremadura

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by a series of adverse meteorological events in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura between 10 November 2025 and 9 February 2026. The Spanish scheme

Watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus Channel ‘Veep’ Character Selina Meyer to Roast Stephen Colbert

"Your cancellation gave Donald Trump so much pleasure I always think of you as the Stormy Daniels of late night"

Newsletter: A medley of middle powers

As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country's leader Xi Jinping, the world's middle powers are watching on to see how they can slot themselves into what the summit brings.

New AI Disclosure Standard for Film Launched at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

London-based The Mise En Scène Company has unveiled Human Provenance in Film, a no-cost AI disclosure standard for the film and TV industry, opening consultation at the Cannes Film Market and inviting participation from producers and distributors through to insurers, platforms,

China’s Unitree unveils transformable humanoid ‘mecha’ robot with cockpit

Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics unveiled a transformable humanoid “mecha” robot featuring a cockpit for a human pilot.

Africa: Echo Network Africa Foundation Eyes Regional Expansion As It Marks Nearly Five Decades of Women Empowerment

[Capital FM] Nakuru -- Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), formerly known as Kenya Women Trust Fund (KWFT), has announced plans to expand its women empowerment programs across East Africa and the wider continent as it seeks to deepen its impact on the lives of women and girls.

Africa: President Ruto Calls for Action On Africa Forward Summit Commitments

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- William Ruto has called on African governments and development partners to translate commitments made during the Africa Forward Summit into tangible progress that improves the lives of people across the continent.

Africa: Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration Prioritizes Agriculture and Health Systems

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Africa Forward Summit 2026 Declaration has outlined expanded commitments on agricultural transformation, food security, and resilient health systems as African and French leaders push for stronger cooperation on sustainable development and economic

'Forcing returns will lead to chaos in Syria,' foreign minister tells Euronews

Al-Shaibani held political discussion with the EU's top diplomat as the country looks for assistance to rebuild its economy. Kallas says Brussels can "accompany" transition but warns minorities must be protected.

West Africa: Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program Launches Next Phase to Accelerate Job Creation and Boost Resilience in the Sahel

[World Bank] Washington -- The Sahel Adaptive Social Protection Program (SASPP) today announced the launch of its third phase (2025-2030), with an ambitious objective to expand sustainable national adaptive social protection (ASP) systems across the Sahel. This next phase will

Africa: Africa Forward Summit - Tunisia Counts On Startups to Build Development Model Based On Innovation, Says PM

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 -- Tunisia is counting on start-ups to build a development model based on innovation and flexibility, Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzeri said on the sidelines of her participation in the Africa Forward Summit, co-organised by Kenya and

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UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says

NICOSIA, May 13 (Reuters) - The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of the year, Cyprus's President Nikos Christodoulides said. Christodoulides, who

Commission reinforces resilience of money market funds with new guidance

The EU's regulatory framework for money market funds (MMFs) continues to function well overall, according to a European Commission report published today. The report finds that the market would benefit from additional guidance, which the Commission has issued alongside the