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French film industry at risk from the far right, say actors and directors
Juliette Binoche joins 600 leading figures to warn against a ‘fascist takeover of the collective imagination’More than 600 cinema figures have said the growing influence of the far right on French cinema production risks turning into a “fascist takeover of the collective imagination”.In an open lett...
Colbert's curtain call
Late-night television's biggest names reunite as host prepares to bid farewell to 'The Late Show'
Beatles to open London museum at final gig site
McCartney said the idea was driven by the lack of public access to key Beatles sites in London
Eurovision opens under shadow of Gaza war
Five countries boycott song contest over Israel's participation as protests and heavy security grip Vienna
Battle for cinema's soul begins at Cannes
Festival leaders defend artists and storytellers as artificial intelligence reshapes the global film business
Broadcasters must react to threat from ‘creator journalism’, says ex-head of BBC News
Deborah Turness, who resigned last year, says traditional news in danger of being replaced by personality-led contentBroadcasters must urgently adapt to an existential threat from “creator journalism” that is causing audiences to shun traditional television news, the former boss of BBC News has said...
Budget earmarks more than $600m for Bondi attack response, with half going to Australia’s Jewish community
Funds flow to charities and other organisations, with Executive Council of Australian Jewry getting $124m for extra securityExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustra...
Rugby league, bird flu and drones: things you may have missed in the 2026 budget
Buried in the Australian budget papers are a multitude of decisions that don’t make the headlines. Here are a few of this year’sExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTh...
Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
Trump to head to China for high-stakes talks with Xi – US politics live
Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factorsSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe Pentagon revealed on 29 April that the US war on Iran had cost about $25bn for roughly two months of spending. Today, when asked if t...
Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role
City have four games left this campaign
Napoli beaten by Bologna
Rowe's added-time goal gave Bologna 3-2 win
Fitzpatricks seek major glory at PGA
Sibling duo mix rivalry and family as they chase title
Now Lakki Marwat
Nine killed in Lakki Marwat, soldiers martyred in North Waziristan
Child marriage: a persistent form of gender inequality
A girl who stays in school is far less likely to be married young
Food self-sufficiency - the elephant in the room
India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty isn't just political — it's a slow-burn food crisis
Justice beyond courtrooms
A Supreme Court mediation centre is a welcome step, but ADR alone cannot fix Pakistan's justice crisis
Before the roof comes off
When official reality drifts from reality itself, democracy hollows out
Food profits and food poisoning
Pakistan needs a full overhaul of its outdated food safety framework
Video Shows Philippine Senator Outrunning Agents and Avoiding I.C.C. Warrant
Video shows Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, dashing into the Philippine Senate.
‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women
Decades-long campaign powered by patient perspectives results in switch from PCOS – a name that caused confusion and undue suffering – to PMOS• What is PCOS, what are the symptoms and treatment, and why is it being renamed PMOS?• ‘I still want to scream’: the loneliness and confusion of living with ...
Putin’s Credibility Has Suffered in the Iran War. Or Has It?
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.
Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
Trump nominates Kari Lake to be US ambassador to Jamaica
The former TV anchor’s tenure leading US global media agency ends after court ruled appointment unlawfulUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump has nominated Kari Lake, a longtime ally and former TV anchor who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona gove...