Exotic dancer drama, Anora, wins Cannes top prize
The second prize went to All We Imagine as Light, the first Indian entry to the festival in 30 years.
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At least 24 people, including children, killed in a fire in India’s Gujarat
The fire broke out at a family entertainment venue in Gujarat's Rajkot district.
Attacks kill four in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, three in Russia’s Belgorod
Local authorities in Kharkiv say two missiles hit a hardware hypermarket as part of renewed Russian assault on the city.
Vessels supporting US-built Gaza aid pier wash away in heavy seas
CENTCOM said that four vessels had broken free from their moorings, but that pier was still functional.
Car explosion kills at least one in Syria’s Damascus
The explosion comes as an Israeli drone attack reportedly targeted a car and a truck near Syria's border with Lebanon.
Israel continues to bomb Gaza, including Rafah, despite ICJ ruling
Dozens of Palestinians killed across the besieged territory as Israeli forces hit multiple targets from north to south.
Millions vote amid heatwave alert in Phase 6 of India’s staggered election
Many people lined polling stations before the start of voting at 7am to avoid blazing sun at peak of summer.
A brief history of the traffic light and why we need a new colour
The design has barely changed in 100 years but, now, self-drive vehicles may need a fourth colour.
Punched, choked, kicked: German police crack down on student protests
Germany’s students protesting against Israel’s war on Gaza say their right to free speech is under attack.
‘Down with dictatorship’: Tunisians rally against gov’t crackdown on media
Demonstration comes after two Tunisian commentators critical of President Saeid were sentenced to prison.
Italy to resume UNRWA funding as Gaza faces humanitarian crisis
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says most of the $38m funding will be allocated for food in Gaza.
Four anti-Muslim claims dominating India’s election: What’s the truth?
India's Hindu nationalists have peddled conspiracy theories about Muslims. Here are some facts about their claims.
Chile arrests firefighter for allegedly starting deadly blaze in February
A firefighter and a forest official held on suspicion of starting a fire that killed 137 people in Vina del Mar city.
Some 45,000 Rohingya flee amid allegations of beheading, burning in Myanmar
UN rights chief Volker Turk urges Bangladesh, other countries 'to provide effective protection' to the latest refugees.
Rescuers search rubble after over 300 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide
Landslide blocked highway access to affected communities making helicopters the easiest way to reach the disaster zone.
Colombia’s ex-President Uribe charged with witness tampering
Uribe, who was president from 2002 to 2010, faces up to 12 years in prison for witness tampering and bribing witnesses.
Fearing war with China, civilians in Taiwan prepare for disaster
With society polarised, establishment criticised for doing too little, people take civil defence into their own hands.
Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Microsoft, Meta and gunmaker
The two lawsuits allege the technology firms entered into a 'scheme' with the gun manufacturer to promote its weapons.
ICJ rules Israel must stop Rafah operation, what’s next?
The International Court of Justice has issued a legally binding order for Israel to halt its invasion of Rafah.
US calls for swift police deployment to Haiti after missionaries killed
US official says 'Haiti cannot wait' as Washington pushes for Kenya-led mission to help country tackle gang violence.