The 79th Cannes jury awarded Best Actress jointly to Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto for their roles in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden.
Category: International
State Department Updates Ebola Response with 24/7 Consular Hotline for Americans in DRC
The US Department of State published a May 23 Ebola response update confirming round-the-clock consular support for Americans directly affected in DRC outbreak zones.
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Minotaur Wins Grand Prix at Cannes 2026
Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev claimed the Grand Prix at Cannes 2026 for his film Minotaur marking a major return for the acclaimed filmmaker.
Barbra Streisand Cancels Cannes Appearance; Isabelle Huppert Accepts Honorary Palme on Her Behalf
Due to her recovery from illness Streisand skipped the Cannes ceremony and Isabelle Huppert presented the honorary Palme d’Or in her tribute.
EU European Centre for Disease Prevention Assesses Ebola Risk to Europeans as Very Low
ECDC said the likelihood of infection for EU/EEA residents remains very low while monitoring two confirmed imported cases in Uganda closely.
Johns Hopkins Analysis: Ebola Response Hamstrung by Conflict and Displacement in DRC
Experts at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said the Bundibugyo Ebola response faces unique challenges due to armed conflict and dense cross-border movement.
US and China Far Apart on Trade After APEC Shows Minor Inconsistencies in Readouts
Analysts comparing US and Chinese readouts of APEC discussions found inconsistencies on agriculture tariffs and rare earths though experts say differences are not critical.
Czech President Petr Pavel Calls for Discussions on Nuclear Disarmament Amid War Tensions
Czech President Petr Pavel called for renewed multilateral dialogue on nuclear disarmament as tensions remain elevated across Europe and the Middle East.
UN Expresses Grave Concern Over Taliban Child Marriage Law in Afghanistan
The United Nations warned about a new Taliban law on separation in marriage that includes provisions enabling child marriage raising international human rights alarm.
Trump Instructs Negotiators Not to Rush Into an Iran Deal Despite Progress Signals
Even as Trump signalled a deal was close Al Jazeera reports the president privately instructed negotiators not to rush the finalisation of the Iran agreement.