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This year's Cannes film festival has all the usual glitz and glamour but is also heavy on politics.
India Restricts Some Imports From Bangladesh Through Land Ports
India's commerce ministry announced restrictions on some imports from Bangladesh via its land borders, prompting fears for the South Asian country's export-reliant economy.
Kenyan Politician, Lawyer For Tanzania Opposition Leader Arrested
Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, a presidential candidate who also represents opposition figures on trial in neighbouring countries, was arrested in Tanzania on Sunday, a spokesperson told AFP.
Karua has been representing Tanzanian opposition leader Tindu Lissu, who is on trial for treason and faces a possible death penalty.
Trumpist Faces Pro-EU Mayor In Tight Romania Presidential Rerun
Romanians began voting Sunday in a tense presidential election rerun, a tight race between a fan of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor that could reshape the direction of the key NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.
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High Times For German Cannabis Firm Amid Medical Boom
At an undisclosed site in Germany's Bavaria state, pharmaceutical CEO Philip Schetter opens a 75-centimetre (30-inch) thick steel door that secures his wares: vast amounts of cannabis.
Palace Stun Man City To Win FA Cup For First Time
Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City on Saturday to win the FA Cup for the first time as Eberechi Eze sealed a 1-0 victory that piled on the misery for Pep Guardiola's troubled side.
Three Iranians Charged With Suspected Espionage In UK
Three Iranian men appeared in a London court Saturday charged with spying for Iran's intelligence services, as the UK interior ministry said they had arrived "by irregular means including small boats".
Canberra Slams Russian Jailing Of Australian Who Fought For Ukraine
Australia's government said Saturday it was "appalled" by a Russian-controlled court's 13-year penal colony sentence for an Australian man who was captured while fighting for Ukraine.
Musk's XAI Blames 'Unauthorized' Tweak For 'White Genocide' Posts
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa.
US Loses Last Triple-A Credit Rating As Moody's Cuts On Growing Govt Debt
The United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency on Friday as Moody's announced a downgrade, citing rising levels of government debt and dealing a blow to Donald Trump's narrative of economic strength and prosperity.
The Butterfly Effect: How a Free App is Reshaping Small-Scale Manufacturing Worldwide
Short for Operational Excellence Readiness Index, OPERI is a game-changing platform that will position small-scale manufacturers on the path to substantial and sustainable growth.
SafeHavenMD: One Physician's Mission To Create A Safe Space For Doctors
According to surveys, 20.9% to 43.2% of physicians meet the criteria for depression. Burnout affects nearly half, driven largely by administrative overload and long hours. And substance use, estimated between 10% and 15%, is widely believed to be underreported.
Restorative Justice League: Making A Real Difference With A Framework Rooted In Care, Community & Connection
With a culture shaped by diversity, peace, and empowerment, R.J.L.'s mission is clear: to champion a society where students are guided down the right path with care and safety, and where everyone is family.
Carmella's Cafe & Dessert Bar: Uniting Local Communities & Visitors through The Palate, All Day, Every Day
Nestled on the corner of East Bay and Cumberland in Charleston and on bustling Main Street in Greenville, Carmella's locations lend themselves to the communal feel.
European Leaders Seek United Front With Trump On Ukraine
Key European leaders sought Friday to project a united front with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv wrapped up with no breakthrough on a ceasefire.
'Fortnite' Unavailable On Apple Devices Worldwide
Hit game "Fortnite" was unavailable on Apple's digital App Store around the world on Friday, in the latest episode of a battle between the tech titan and publisher Epic Games.
EU Tech Chief Urges US Cooperation As Key Decisions Near
EU digital policy chief Henna Virkkunen on Friday urged closer cooperation between the United States and Europe on tech regulation as Brussels finalizes investigations targeting US giants over violations of the bloc's rules.
UN Rights Chief Warns Of 'Ethnic Cleansing' In Gaza
The UN's rights chief on Friday denounced Israel's sharp escalation of attacks in Gaza -- and an apparent push to permanently displace the population -- as amounting to "ethnic cleansing".
Jihadists In Nigeria Turn To TikTok To Spread Propaganda
Jihadists in northeastern Nigeria are surging -- and using social media to spread the word of their campaigns and recruit fighters.
Lawyers For Jailed Venezuelan Migrants Accuse El Salvador Of 'Torture'
Lawyers for 252 Venezuelans deported by US President Donald Trump's administration and imprisoned in El Salvador for two months alleged Friday that the migrants are victims of physical and emotional "torture."
Romania's Pro-EU Presidential Candidate Hit By Disinformation Campaign
Fabricated documents, deepfakes and unsubstantiated claims: Romania's pro-European presidential candidate Nicusor Dan has been targeted by an online disinformation campaign that has intensified ahead of Sunday's run-off, analysts interviewed by AFP said.
Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk Says CEO To Step Down
Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, said Friday its chief executive was stepping down in the wake of "market challenges".
Chad's Ex-prime Minister Arrested For 'Inciting Hatred'
Chad's former prime minister and opposition leader Succes Masra was arrested early Friday accused of inciting hatred in connection with deadly clashes in the southwest, the public prosecutor said.
Dua Lipa Is The Youngest Person On UK's Under-40 Rich List
Pop star Dua Lipa, at 29 years old, is the youngest person featured on The Sunday Times' annual list of Britain's wealthiest people under 40, the publication announced Friday.
French Crypto Boss Hails 'Heroic' Duo For Foiling Kidnap Bid
French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson.
Ramaphosa's Talks With Trump Chance To Reset Tattered Ties
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa travels to the United States next week to meet Donald Trump in a bid to rescue deteriorating relations with a vital and increasingly critical trade partner.
World Press Photo Suspends Credit For 'Napalm Girl' Picture
World Press Photo suspended on Friday the credit for who took one of the most iconic pictures in history, the Vietnam War image "Napalm Girl", after doubts were raised over the photograph's authorship.
APEC Says 'Concerned' Over Challanges To Global Trade
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group said Friday that it was "concerned" over the challenges to global trade, as ministers from APEC countries met in South Korea in the shadow of growing woes from US tariffs.
Asian Markets Stagger Into Weekend As Trade Rally Runs Out Of Legs
Markets limped into the weekend as investors consolidated gains fed by the China-US trade war hiatus, having enjoyed one of their best weeks since Donald Trump unloaded his "Liberation Day" tariff bazooka last month.
US Singer Chris Brown Charged With Assault In Britain
American R&B singer Chris Brown, the former boyfriend of superstar Rihanna, is due to appear in a UK court on Friday after being arrested and charged over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, police said.
Trump Caps Gulf Tour In Abu Dhabi With Dizzying Investment Pledges
US President Donald Trump on Friday capped off a Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi that has seen the securing of multi-billion-dollar deals, a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the UAE, as well as historic overtures to Syria and renewed optimism over an Iran nuclear deal.
Nose Cone Glitch Wipes Australian Rocket Launch
An Australian aerospace firm said Friday it has scrubbed a historic attempt to send a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing a glitch in the nose cone protecting its payload -- a jar of Vegemite.
Guyana Says Soldiers Attacked In Disputed Border Region With Venezuela
Guyana said Thursday its soldiers had come under attack three times in 24 hours in a disputed oil-rich border region where neighbor Venezuela plans to hold elections this month.
Brazil President Leads Final Farewell To Uruguay's Mujica
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica as "a superior human being" Thursday as politicians joined citizens at a memorial for the famously humble ex-leader.
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