Protest erupts at Venezuela’s Central University after prisoner deaths

Students clash with police at Venezuela's Central University after Carmen Navas dies, renewing anger over her son's death in state custody.

As the EU moves to simplify cross-border rail travel, which countries' passengers travel the most?

Rail travel in the EU hit record highs in 2024, but railway networks remain uneven across the bloc. Which countries are leading Europe's rail revival?

Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has forced evacuations and damaged homes as it spreads across more than 180 acres in California.

‘Groundswell’ Wins Golden Globe Documentary Honor at Cannes

Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson executive produced the doc, about regenerative agriculture, from directors Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell.

Studiocanal Inks South African Theatrical Distribution Deal with Sun Africa

The three-year deal covers a slate of Studiocanal's English-language features including 'Pressure,' 'Ink,' and 'Full Phil.'

‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Deepens Mexican Bruno Santamaría Razo’s Exploration of Secrets, Memory and Childhood

World premiering at Cannes’ Critics’ Week on May 19, Bruno Santamaría Razo’s film “Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building” (“Seis Meses en el Edificio Rosa con Azul”) is set in early ’90s Mexico where 11-year-old Bruno navigates the ups and downs of childhood and begins to

Weather in Spain expected to hit 38C as heatwaves start earlier than ever

Temperatures over 30ºC are predicted in large swathes of the country.

Kurosawa Kiyoshi on Cannes Title ‘The Samurai and the Prisoner’: ‘Films Have the Potential to Transcend National Borders’

Kurosawa Kiyoshi has spent a career trapping his characters in the present tense — in the buzzing infrastructure of contemporary Tokyo, in the ambient dread of the networked age, in the particular horror of ordinary life curdling into something much worse. “The Samurai and the

Indonesia Virtual Production Horror Film ‘Whispers of Fatimah’ Launches First Images at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Mandela Pictures and Oceanus Media Global have launched first stills from “Bisikan Desa Gringsing: Whispers of Fatimah” at the Cannes Film Market, marking the international debut of what is billed as the one of the first Indonesian horror features to be shot using virtual

Starbucks Korea head fired after 'Tank Day' promotion sparks public uproar

SEOUL, May 19 - The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage and boycott calls for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

SMILE spacecraft launches to capture first X-ray views of Earth's magnetic shield

A joint European-Chinese spacecraft blasted off into orbit Tuesday to investigate what happens when extreme winds and giant explosions of plasma shot out from the sun slam into Earth's magnetic shield.

Pavan Moondi’s Canadian Indie Rom-Com ‘Middle Life’ Picked Up by Quiver, Set for Limited U.S. Release via Laemmle (EXCLUSIVE)

Quiver Distribution has picked up North American digital rights for writer-director Pavan Moondi’s Canadian romantic comedy “Middle Life,” which will see a limited U.S. theatrical release this summer before hitting VOD in late fall. The indie film stars Leah Fay Goldstein and

Malaysia seeks more than $250 million from Norway over axed defence deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 - Malaysia's defence minister on Tuesday said a notice has been sent to Norway seeking compensation of more than 1 billion ringgit ($251.76 million), after Oslo abruptly cancelled export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for Malaysian

New Mexico wildfire sparked by fatal medical plane crash spreads quickly in rural area

A fast-growing wildfire sparked by the fatal crash of a small medical plane outside Ruidoso, New Mexico, has triggered evacuations for a rural area north of the Capitan Mountains and closures in the Lincoln National Forest, officials said Monday.

Venice Winner Anuparna Roy Sets Sophomore Feature ‘Lovers in the Blue Night’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Anuparna Roy, the Indian filmmaker who won the Horizons award for best director at Venice, has completed her second feature, “Lovers in the Blue Night,” targeting an international festival run in the second half of 2026. Set against the margins of Mumbai, the film follows four

Thai Cabinet approves more than $7.8b in new borrowing to finance subsidy scheme for consumers

.The scheme will cover about 43 million people over four months.

Cannes 2026 Takeaways: Hollywood Stayed Home, AI Came Out of the Closet and ‘Club Kid’ Director Jordan Firstman Made a $17 Million Splash

This year’s Cannes Film Festival had fewer stars, fewer breakout movies and a dearth of studio blockbusters, making it one of the most muted editions in recent history. But even though the red carpets suffered from a lack of Hollywood glamour, the festival provided a

Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces intercepted 41 vessels, 10 still sailing

ISTANBUL, May 19 - The organisers of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza said on Tuesday Israeli forces had intercepted 41 of their boats in the eastern Mediterranean, with 10 vessels still sailing toward the enclave.

Indonesian authorities using online disinformation campaigns to target critics, Amnesty says

JAKARTA, May 19 - Indonesian authorities, including the military, used online disinformation campaigns to brand activists and journalists as \"foreign agents\" and silence dissent, sometimes leading to physical threats, Amnesty International said in a report released on Tuesday.

Africa: All of Africa Today - May 19, 2026

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Iran says peace proposal includes reparations for war damage, US troop withdrawal

DUBAI, May 19 - Tehran's latest peace proposal to the United States involves ending hostilities on all fronts including Lebanon, the exit of U.S. forces from areas close to Iran, and reparations for destruction caused by the U.S.-Israeli war, state media reported on Tuesday.

Ukraine is our 'number one priority' - top EU military chief tells Euronews

Speaking on Europe Today on Euronews, the EU's top military general Seán Clancy says Ukraine remains the EU’s “number one priority” as war continues to reshape Europe’s defence strategy.

Locarno Winners Reunite for Jesse Ball Adaptation ‘Silence Once Begun’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Director Yeo Siew Hua will adapt Jesse Ball’s novel “Silence Once Begun” as his next feature, with Singapore’s Akanga Film Asia securing the rights and announcing the project at the Cannes Film Market. Producer and Akanga founder Fran Borgia is developing the film as a

Carbon price paid in Third Countries

On 28 August 2025, the European Commission launched three Calls for Evidence (CfEs) to support the preparation of the implementing acts for the definitive phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This specific consultation aimed at gathering stakeholders' input

Russia conducts major nuclear drills

MOSCOW, May 19 - Russia on Tuesday begins three days of nuclear drills that will include the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence ministry said.

Titles From the ‘1985’ Team and Oscar-Nominated Director of ‘Daens’ Feature on Screen Flanders’ New Slate, Its First 2026 Investment

Just in time for the Belgian annual party at Cannes, Screen Flanders, the Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship economic fund for the audiovisual industry, has announced an investment of €1.92M ($2.23M) in 15 new audiovisual productions, with nine majority Flemish (or Belgian)

Washington or Moscow: China’s Xi Jinping hosts Putin days after Trump visit

Less than a week after the US president’s visit to China, it is now Vladimir Putin who is heading to Beijing. The question is which leader will prove the more persuasive partner for China — Washington or Moscow?

Africa: World Health Assembly Opens in Geneva, Switzerland

[WHO] The Seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA79) opened in Geneva, Switzerland today, with the election of Dr Víctor Elías Atallah Lajam of the Dominican Republic as the President of the Health Assembly.

Africa: WHO Warns Global Preparedness Failing Amid Rising Pandemic Threats

[Premium Times] The report also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for preparedness, especially in pandemic monitoring, but warned that inadequate governance could widen global inequalities in health security and access.

Clashes erupt in Bolivia amid economic crisis

Bolivia faces growing protests, roadblocks and clashes with police amid shortages, inflation and economic unrest.

Spain, Italy or France? Which countries in Europe attract the most tourists?

The traditional hotspots continue to dominate European travel despite overtourism protests, with new figures revealing where hundreds of millions of travellers are spending their holidays across the continent.

Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured

Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.

Residents in Terengganu village on edge as hungry sun bear targets livestock

The bear had also preyed on other domesticated animals belonging to villagers.

Pain for clicks: Inside China’s violent ‘PK livestreaming’ craze despite crackdowns

Chinese authorities are cracking down on violent livestreaming content but eliminating the issue will be hard, experts say, as social media sites still profit from such spectacle.

Taiwan ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US arms sales, defence minister says

Weapons sales are an important “counterbalancing force” for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan 'cautiously optimistic' about US arms sales, defence minister says

TAIPEI, May 19 - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Tuesday said he was \"cautiously optimistic\" about arms sales from the U.S., after President Donald Trump said he was still considering whether to go ahead with new sales to the Chinese-claimed island.

Samsung, union narrow some differences as major strike nears

The two sides are trying to hash out a deal on bonus payments before 48,000 workers go on strike.

Married At First Sight UK: Women allege they were raped during filming of popular reality show

British broadcaster Channel 4 has removed all previous seasons of Married ‌At First Sight UK - one of its flagship reality shows - after a BBC report detailing allegations of rape during the filming of the series.

Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%

A large European study revealed that a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet paired with exercise and coaching dramatically reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. Participants who made these lifestyle changes were 31% less likely to develop the disease over six years. They also lost

Watch: Brussels vs Washington—inside the high-stakes battle over the EU-US trade deal

Tonight, European lawmakers and diplomats will meet in Strasbourg, desperately trying to prevent an all-out transatlantic trade war. The clock is ticking down to an unforgiving 4 July deadline set by Donald Trump. How did Europe end up in this mess?

‘Rent’ West End Revival: ‘Stranger Things’ Star Gaten Matarazzo to Play Mark Cohen

Gaten Matarazzo will star as Mark Cohen in the West End revival of “Rent.” The rock musical, which is returning to the stage in honor of its 30th anniversary, will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in September. Casting for the other main characters — Mark’s

SkyShowtime Picks Up First Original Animated Series ‘Hidden Islands’ From Madeleine Bernadotte and Karini Gustafson-Teixeira (EXCLUSIVE)

SkyShowtime has acquired its first original animation series, family adventure “Hidden Islands,” which encourages children to explore nature and connect with the outside world. The show will launch exclusively on the service later this year. The series is the second project,

Commission announces measures to better protect migrant workers and fight illegal employment

The Commission has adopted two new reports on the Employers Sanctions Directive and the Seasonal Workers Directive, assessing efforts to ensure fair working conditions for third-country nationals, prevent migrant exploitation and tackle illegal employment. As set out in the

RAI Cinema Scores Sales in Cannes on New Works by Mario Martone, Gianni Amelio, Irene Dionisio (EXCLUSIVE)

RAI Cinema International Distribution has scored sales at the Cannes market with new works by veteran Italian auteurs Mario Martone and Gianni Amelio and promising newcomer Irene Dionisio that are tipped to bow in Venice. “Trick,” which stars Toni Servillo (“The Great Beauty”)

US to screen for Ebola at airports as European medics deploy to region

The latest development has raised questions about the Trump administration's decision to cut USAID and withdraw from the WHO.

At least 10 killed as heavy rains drench southern, central China

Authorities said they were launching emergency responses in several affected areas.

The Cuban Drone Crisis Of 2026

Oil prices slip as Trump calls off planned military strike on Iran

Oil prices fell on Tuesday morning as Donald Trump announced he was calling off a planned military attack on Iran.

Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath

More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.