Paramount, Skydance to merge and end Redstone family’s reign in Hollywood
Deal also signals rise of new power player, David Ellison, Skydance founder and son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison.
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French election results: No party secured a majority, so what’s next?
How will President Emmanuel Macron appoint a new prime minister, and how will a hung parliament work?
Photos: At least 31 killed as Russia bombs Ukraine; children’s hospital hit
The rare daytime Russian barrage targeted five Ukrainian cities with more than 40 missiles fired.
Biden vows to fight on, as White House denies Parkinson’s treatment
US president dismisses pressure to bow out of 2024 election race, saying he is 'best person' to beat Donald Trump.
As UN-backed forces arrive, Haitians wait for normality to return
About five million people in Haiti, nearly half its population, are struggling to feed themselves due to gang violence.
Kyiv children hospital hit as Russia fires barrage of missiles on Ukraine
The attack, which killed at least 29, is considered the heaviest Russian bombardment of Kyiv in almost four months.
Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia
Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing.
UK’s new PM Starmer calls for ‘urgent’ need for Gaza ceasefire
Keir Starmer tells Netanyahu that the UK wishes to continue its 'vital cooperation' with Israel.
French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France's left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.
Israel promised ‘limited’ operation, two months on, Rafah turned to rubble
Israeli military invited reporters into Rafah, the first time international media visited the city since it was invaded.
Chinese risk perilous journey in search of ‘freedom’ in the United States
Thousands of middle-class Chinese are trekking thousands of kilometres through the Americas to the southern US border.
Boeing to plead guilty to avoid trial over fatal 737 Max crashes
Lawyer for relatives of crash victims blasts plea agreement with US Department of Justice as a 'sweetheart deal'.
Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China
Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region.
Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report
The directive is a controversial policy of Israel's military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.
Tokyo governor declares win after exit polls show her clinching third term
Yuriko Koike's victory fends off challenges from dozens of candidates vying to unseat the ruling party-backed incumbent.
France exit polls show left coalition ahead of Macron alliance, far right
Loose alliance of left-wing parties on course to become biggest parliamentary bloc and beat far right, projections say.
Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests
At least 39 people have been killed in demonstrations that started last month over planned tax hikes.
Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania as Democrats discuss his candidacy
Biden campaigns in US swing state amid rising Democratic pressure to end re-election bid after weak debate performance.
Pope says democracy ‘not in good health’ as he warns against populists
At an event in northeast Italy, Pope Francis says a 'crisis of democracy' is impacting several nations around the world.
Dozens killed across Gaza as Israel’s war enters 10th month
Israel carries out more deadly air strikes across the Gaza Strip amid fresh efforts to reach a truce.