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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes premiere of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
For his first time on the Croisette, legendary actor Denzel Washington was treated to a surprise honorary Palme d’Or. He stars in Spike Lee’s new joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Read…
Hungary approves bill to withdraw from International Criminal Court
Hungary’s parliament approved a bill to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s criticisms of the court’s impartiality. Read More
Further arrest warrants issued in Turkey’s crackdown on Istanbul municipality
Istanbul’s municipality faces further crackdown as 22 arrest warrants are issued, following Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest and mass protests against alleged corruption charges. Read more at Read More
First aid trucks enter Gaza as allies warn Israel of sanctions
Aid trucks were seen on Tuesday at the Kerem Shalom crossing, as Israel allowed limited humanitarian supplies into Gaza after months of total blockade. Read more at Read More
Russia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after brief detention near Estonia
The Liberian-flagged Green Admire was seized on Sunday in Russian waters after leaving a port in Estonia. Read more at Read More
Charles Kushner, father of Trump’s son-in-law, confirmed as US ambassador to France
The US Senate backed Kushner in a 51-45 vote, despite past convictions for charges including tax evasions that were later pardoned by Donald Trump. Read more at Read More
India’s steel industry expansion plans threaten national and global emissions goals, report finds
Steel production is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, responsible for nearly 9 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.Read More
Hundreds flee Jabaliya as Israel escalates ground offensive in northern Gaza
Families flee the densely populated Jabaliya area after Israel launched what it described as “extensive” new ground operations in northern Gaza. Read more at Read More
Why is Donald Trump calling for ‘major investigation’ into Bruce Springsteen?
Another day, another bizarre and headline-hogging outburst from the US president… This time, he’s calling for a “major investigation” into musicians who supported Kamala Harris – and has started a…