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Cannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views
2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.
Trump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham
US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.
Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29
Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
Ukraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6
The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.
Moment taxi driver wrestles armed man during police chase in Turkiye
A taxi driver wrestled a gunman that was forcing him to drive during a police chase in Turkiye.
Macron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.
Trump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire
Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.
‘Cotton picking’: US lawmaker condemned for racist comment about Jeffries
US representative Jen Kiggans appears to endorse racist statements about top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.
Kevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh's confirmation.
Serbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO
The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war.