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Cannes pays tribute to ‘Thelma and Louise’ in festival poster
Every year, the Cannes Film Festival draws up a new poster. It always features an especially striking still from movie history, and it is then plastered up all over town and appears on pencils, fridge magnets and mugs. This year, they’ve picked a...
Xi hails China’s ‘unyielding’ ties with Russia as Putin visits Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing at the start of a visit focused on energy security. The meeting comes on the heels of US president Donald Trump’s visit to the Chinese capital. France...
US planning to reduce commitment to NATO – including in wartime
The US is due to announce a reduction in the capabilities it makes available to NATO, part of the Trump administration's previously signalled pivot to priorities outside of Europe. The move doesn't change the current number of forces on NATO...
Exclusive: Hungary signals readiness to sanction Russia's Patriarch Kirill
A "mini" sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán's government and a handful of Russian vessels.
4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states
While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general-election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can frontline GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?
Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help
A fast-growing number of special educators nationwide are using AI to create customized education plans. Despite the risks, some research shows it could improve the quality of teachers' work.
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Ocean species are disappearing before scientists can even find them
Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel
G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Palestine Action supporters arrested as London’s Met Police reverse policy
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire continues as Trump hopes for peace deal
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من يربح معركة هرمز؟ اقتصاد العالم أمام اختبار طويل
يقف الاقتصاد العالمي أمام اختبار صعب يكشف أزمة عميقة في إمدادات الطاقة بسبب استمرار التوتر في مضيق هرمز. وكشف تقرير أن أزمة مضيق هرمز تظهر كيف يمكن أن تتحول الممرات الحيوية إلى أدوات نفوذ تعيد رسم موازين القوة.
В Армении завершились парламентские выборы. В стране их называют судьбоносными
В Армении завершилось голосование на парламентских выборах, от которых зависит дальнейший внешнеполитический курс страны. Кампания прошла на фоне охлаждения отношений с Россией, попыток Еревана сблизиться с Евросоюзом и споров о мирном соглашении с...
China demonstriert Schulterschluss mit Nordkorea
Wirtschaftlich und politisch stehen sich China und Nordkorea sehr nahe. Kim hofft mit Unterstützung Chinas auf mehr internationale Anerkennung. Xi will seinen Kontrollanspruch im Indopazifik deutlich machen.
Трамп заявил, что не разморозит активы Ирана ради заключения сделки
Дональд Трамп в интервью NBC News обозначил, на какие уступки не готов идти в рамках возможной сделки с Ираном: санкции с Тегерана не будут сняты авансом, это станет возможно только после заключения мирного соглашения.
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Ukraine: Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called a Russian attack on a nuclear-storage facility near Chernobyl "vile." The UN's nuclear watchdog said no increased radiation had been registered at the site.
Germany news: Far-right AfD makes push in district elections
Sunday's district polls are seen as a barometer for elections in eastern states in September. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is headed to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks. DW has more.
Germany news: Far-right push in low-key eastern elections
The four local votes are widely seen as a barometer for state elections in eastern Germany in September. Meanwhile, Merz heads to London to discuss the Ukraine war as Putin rejects face-to-face talks.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'end to polarisation' as he makes the first papal visit to Spain in 15 years
The pontiff is set to deliver a mass in the centre of Madrid before moving elsewhere in Spain to Barcelona and the Canary islands. Pope Leo XIV is also expected to deliver an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament, where immigration is...
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Xbox Games Showcase 2026: All the news and trailers
The console industry is in a weird place, and both Xbox and PlayStation have a chance to change the narrative a bit with their showcases at Summer Game Fest. Sony did that by focusing on the single-player titles it’s known for, and now it’s...
Japanese Gothic is a gorgeously grotesque ghost story
I'll give the usual caveat: The horror novel Japanese Gothic is best experienced going in with as little information as possible. Content warnings for graphic gore, scenes of domestic violence, self-harm, and mental illness. If you're okay with...
Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026.
Kill some time with these much needed distractions
Constantly being plugged into the news grind is mentally exhausting. Sometimes we just need to take a break, unwind, and do something fun. That’s why we’ve built up a collection of distracting time-wasters for when we need a break from being...