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Cannes 2024: African films make bold statements

African films and filmmakers stand gallantly in the spotlight at this year’s event, with over 20 films making their global premieres at the prestigious event.

Hundreds arrested as protests in New Caledonia continues

French police reinforcements have been sent to the island, with 500 officers added to the usual 1,800.

Slovakia's prime minister shot multiple times

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot multiple times in what is suspected to be an attempted assassination.

'We must fight' - Who will write the last chapter of our Nakba?

A Palestinian scholar reflects on the suffering of his people over the last 76 years and the renewed push for freedom amid Israel's genocide in Gaza.

French president convenes crisis meeting on New Caledonia riots

The archipelago has witnessed decades of tensions between indigenous Kanaks seeking independence and descendants of colonisers.

Mbappe to join Real Madrid: La Liga president

La Liga President Javier Tebas has said that French international Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid in the coming season.

Ex-Barcelona star Edgar accused of sending twin to play matches

Club management has since requested a DNA test from the player over suspicions that Edgar's twin Edelino played in at least five matches.

Varane announces departure from Manchester United

Varane, whose United career has been disrupted by injuries, has not played since a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea on April 4.

Live Updates: 'Appalled' by escalating military activity in Rafah — UN chief

Israel's war on besieged Gaza, now in its 221st day, has killed at least 35,091 people — 70% of them babies, children and women — and wounded over 78,827 while some 10,000+ Palestinians are feared buried under the debris

What happens if City, Arsenal end season with same points and goal difference?

Should Manchester City and Arsenal end the current EPL season with the same number of points and a similar goal difference, the team with the higher number of goals scored will win the title.

Melinda to leave Gates Foundation

Melinda Gates has announced that she is leaving her position as the co-chair of the philanthropy organisation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Should the West fear North Korea and Iran’s relationship?

Experts agree that North Korea had much to observe in mid-April when Iran launched a counterattack on Israel.

Erdogan praises Hamas' peace efforts, condemns Israeli raid on Rafah

'We have seen that those who call themselves as land of freedom suddenly have diverted to fascism when Israel's interests are at stake,' says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Arsenal beat Man United to stretch EPL title race to final day

Arsenal beat Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday to take the EPL title decider to the final match day.

Suarez on target as Inter Miami win at Montreal

Inter Miami have made a habit of slow starts this season and they were caught cold yet again when Montreal took the lead in the 22nd minute to the delight of a capacity crowd.

Live Updates: Gaza death toll exceeds 35,000

Israel's war on besieged Gaza, now in its 219th day, has killed at least 35,034 people — 70 percent of them babies, children and women — and wounded over 78,755.

Man city win at Fulham to move top of table

Manchester City are two wins away from an unprecedented fourth English title in a row.

Floods kill hundreds of people in Afghanistan

More than 200 people were killed and thousands of houses were destroyed or damaged in Baghlan province alone.

First 'extreme' solar storm in two decades hits Earth

Due to the solar storm, spacecraft are also at risk from high doses of radiation, although the atmosphere prevents this from reaching Earth.

Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at end of season

Kylian Mbappe informed PSG privately in February of his intention to depart when his contract expires.

In pictures: Kenyans plant trees to mourn flood victims

Officials, including cabinet minister and senior civil servants, led the campaign across the country by planting tree saplings.