Snap polls in Malaysia possible if unity government fractures, says PM Anwar
The PM also hit out at certain state governments for giving handouts just before the elections.
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'Toxic' males Trump, Putin, Netanyahu to blame for wars, says star Bardem
Spanish superstar Javier Bardem, who is winning rave reviews for his latest film role, slammed the "toxic masculinity" of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday which he said was responsible for their wars. Bardem plays an overbearing film director with
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes is an unskippable spinoff that you need to watch to understand MHA
Vigilantes is not just an underrated anime; it's the perfect My Hero Academia spinoff that reinforces the themes explored in the main series.
Experts sound alarm as North America’s bees start swarm season unusually early
After record losses last year, beekeepers report a warm winter has led to bees ‘waking up earlier’ this year After a series of record-breaking US heatwaves , the 2026 bee swarm season in North America has started 17 days earlier than last year, pushing beekeepers to adapt to a
A massive kraken-like octopus may have prowled the seas during the age of dinosaurs
The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been the octopus.
Trump’s war on the international order threatens us all
If the United States, the principal architect of the post-war order, abandons those principles, others will follow suit.
Civilization 7's imminent update will add one of history's most famous conquerors for free, in Firaxis' latest bid to coax you back to its controversial sequel
Tests of Time has one last surprise in store.
Hantavirus can survive in semen 6 years after infection: Study
World health officials say the Andes form of hantavirus, which can jump between humans, is not spiraling into a pandemic.
Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom described as "excellent" and "constructive" the meeting held on Saturday in Istanbul with the Iranian federation to ensure Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Iranians are scheduled to
Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport
A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.
‘The Station’ Review: A Long-Gestating, Female-Centered Project Set in Yemen That’s Well Worth the Wait
Sara Ishaq’s highly anticipated fiction debut “The Station” is the multi-layered feature we’ve been hoping would follow her impressive 2013 documentary “The Mulberry House.” Much has changed in Yemen — for the worse — over the past decade, and the country’s absence on screen
Adam Driver Brushes Off Lena Dunham Memoir Question in Cannes: ‘I’m Saving It All for My Book’
Adam Driver may be known for leading critically acclaimed films like “BlacKkKlansman” and blockbusters like “Star Wars,” but his career first gained steam on TV in Lena Dunham’s HBO series “Girls.” The show has been in the news again recently as Dunham’s memoir, “Famesick,”
Donald Trump as James Bond? White House Posts Image of President as Gun-Wielding 007
Donald Trump has shared AI images on social media of himself dressed as the Pope and as a Christ-like figure healing a sick man. Now Trump’s White House has extended his self-mythologizing tendencies to one of moviedom’s most hallowed figures: British super-spy James Bond. On
UK leadership hopeful Streeting calls Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake'
Streeting has said he will stand in any leadership race to replace British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Frankie Muniz, Christopher Lloyd Board Paris-Set Family Adventure ‘Christopher Hope and the Secret of Napoleon’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris, Hong Kong and Los Angeles-based All Rights Entertainment has launched international sales on “Christopher Hope and the Secret of Napoleon” at the Cannes Film Market, with Frankie Muniz and Christopher Lloyd leading the cast of the family adventure feature, the opening
Adult ‘playcations’ emerge as the ‘defining’ US summer travel trend, according to Airbnb
Short-haul playcations are shaping US summer travel, as adults flock to unexpected destinations built around active hobbies and hands-on experiences.
Brillante Mendoza Casts Judy Ann Santos, Jeanne Balibar and Stacy Martin in ‘Aid’; Fire & Ice, Ghost City, Human Films Producing (EXCLUSIVE)
Judy Ann Santos, Jeanne Balibar and Stacy Martin are set to star in “Aid,” Philippines auteur Brillante Ma Mendoza’s new political drama, which is being introduced to international partners at the Cannes Film Market with Fire & Ice Media attached as delegate producer alongside
Palestinian president's son elected to top Fatah leadership body
The son of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas won a seat on Fatah's top decision-making body on Sunday, as initial results emerged from the Palestinian movement's first congress in a decade. The congress came as Fatah faces existential challenges in the wake of the Gaza war.
Fargo season 5 is a masterpiece worth a weekend binge watch
The wonderful thing about a television show that is styled as an anthology is that you don’t have to start at the beginning.
This indie action RPG looks like Minecraft but plays like Dark Messiah, letting you boot enemies off ledges and body slam them into walls of spikes
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot is out now
One of Ukraine's largest drone attacks kills 3 in Moscow area, Russia says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms the attack in a post on X, writing that "Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region."
The Israeli and Palestinian merchants reaping huge profits from Gaza trade – while farmers lose out
Thirteen Gazan brokers and about 10 Israeli companies are earning a fortune from the mechanism controlling trade with the Gaza Strip
Open-air jazz nights unites global musicians and new audiences in Uzbekistan
The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing.
Former Malaysian ministers Rafizi and Nik Nazmi to quit PM Anwar’s PKR, give up MP seats
Rafizi Ramli, who was formerly economy minister, said the “kamikaze mission” was worth it as he wants to offer a political platform to those who believe that political power belongs to the people.
Ho Chi Minh City seizes over 8 tonnes of unquarantined meat in large-scale food safety crackdown
The products lacked quarantine certificates and did not meet veterinary hygiene standards.
Raya Martin’s Horror Thriller ‘Obosen’ Lands at Philippines’ Rein Entertainment as Studio Taps Quark Henares as Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Raya Martin is set to make his feature filmmaking comeback with “Obosen,” a folkloric horror thriller being developed at Philippines-based independent studio Rein Entertainment and headed to Cannes Film Festival’s Producer’s Network. “Obosen” follows a policewoman
Grace Caroline Currey to Lead Crime Thriller ‘Dead Miles,’ VMI Launching Sales in Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)
“Fall” and “Shazam!” star Grace Caroline Currey is set to lead the cast of upcoming elevated crime thriller “Dead Miles,” being launched in the Cannes market by VMI Worldwide. The film — from Minds Eye Entertainment — is being directed and written by Tom Levesque (“Shut Eye”)
Chad Michael Murray to Star in Family Drama ‘Disconnecting Peter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Chad Michael Murray will star in the upcoming drama feature “Disconnecting Peter.” The film centers on a fractured family grappling with unresolved trauma stemming from a past tragedy. Peter Ruck (Murray), a troubled husband and father, finds himself trapped by his own
From cars to defence, Mercedes-Benz signals openness to military sector
While Germany’s automotive sector is coming under growing pressure, defence companies are increasingly eyeing its factories, skilled workers and industrial expertise.
Javier Bardem Says Tide Is Turning on Hollywood Speaking Up for Palestine: Those Making Blacklists ‘Will Be the Ones Suffering the Consequences’
Javier Bardem thinks the tide is turning in terms of speaking up for Palestine in Hollywood, telling a Cannes Film Festival press conference on Sunday that “everyone is beginning to realize … this is unacceptable.” The Oscar-winning Spanish actor, who is at Cannes with his
‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe
The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse Soccer fans are increasingly watching preparations for the 2026 World Cup through their fingers. The most popular sporting
Boruto can never be the next Naruto, and that's OK
Boruto's bumpy 10-year legacy is tempered by the promising pivot made by Part II.
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Trump's grip on GOP lawmakers shows signs of slipping amid election year
President Trump’s ironclad grip on Congress is beginning to show signs of strain, as Republicans increasingly break from him in major legislative fights and seek to push their own priorities instead. While Trump still commands significant influence within the party, a growing
Black Democrats accuse Republicans of using redistricting to create 'Jim Crow 2.0'
Black Democrats on Capitol Hill are up in arms over the GOP effort to purge Congress of minority districts, accusing Republicans of silencing Black voters and, in the process, undermining decades of civil rights advancements. Many are framing the debate in existential terms,
'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'
"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three
The attack, the largest and most deadly on Russia's capital region since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, showed Kyiv’s increasing ability to carry out long-range strikes.
Les Invalides: 350 years of service to wounded soldiers and victims of war
For more than three centuries, Les Invalides in Paris has been a hospice for wounded soldiers, Holocaust survivors and more recently victims of the Bataclan bombings. Its mission was initiated by Louis XIV in the 17th century. Now, its ageing facilities are undergoing a major
After ‘Son of Saul,’ László Nemes Returns to WWII With ‘Moulin’ and a Warning About Tyranny: ‘You Have to Choose Your Side’
Eleven years after stunning Cannes with the searing Holocaust drama “Son of Saul,” which won the Grand Prix and went on to earn the Oscar for best international feature, Hungarian filmmaker Laszlo Nemes returns to the Croisette with another harrowing journey into WWII in
Two ex-Malaysian ministers to vacate parliament seats, join new party
KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 - Two prominent former Malaysian ministers said on Sunday they would vacate their parliamentary seats and resign from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition party to join a small party that they would take over.
Keanu Reeves to Voice Lead in Stop-Motion Samurai Movie ‘Hidari’
Keanu Reeves is getting into samurai mode. The actor is set to voice the lead in “Hidari,” the stop-motion feature from Masashi Kawamura that he’s expanded from his viral proof-of-concept short film. The action-packed feature takes inspiration from accounts of the life of
Keanu Reeves to Lead Voice Cast of ‘Hidari,’ Japanese Stop-Motion Samurai Epic From Director Masashi Kawamura
The feature expands the director's 2023 viral proof-of-concept short, which has drawn nearly 5 million views on YouTube.
Train driver charged over fatal collision with bus in Bangkok
He was charged with negligence causing death and serious injury.
French Producer Sylvie Pialat Hits Cannes With New Projects by Pablo Fendrik, Felipe Gálvez and Hu Wei (EXCLUSIVE)
Cesar-winning French producer Sylvie Pialat is in Cannes with one of the most eclectic slates on the Croisette, ranging from an alpine revenge thriller from Argentine auteur Pablo Fendrik, a geopolitical drama about Augusto Pinochet starring Sebastian Stan and Ana de Armas, and
Cruise booking demand stays strong despite onboard illness outbreaks
Industry experts say the incidents are unlikely to dent demand – and cruise lines are still forecasting record passenger numbers worldwide this year.
'We need working-class voices to enrich culture'
Northumberland journalist Kate Pasola says there is a need to break down socioeconomic barriers.
Kino Lorber Acquires North American Rights to Mark Cousins’ ‘The Story of Documentary Film’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to Mark Cousins’ “The Story of Documentary Film,” a 16-volume history of the medium that examines over a century of global nonfiction cinema. In addition to the North American deal, the film has sold internationally to
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