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Cannes Festival under pressure to take stance on Gaza war
Cannes Festival under pressure to take stance on Gaza war

The Cannes film festival kicks off on the French Riviera Tuesday, with organisers facing pressure to take a stance on Israel's siege of Gaza after a letter from hundreds of top cinema figures denouncing "genocide" in the Palestinian territory.

May 13, 2025

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European stocks, dollar steady after China-US truce rally
European stocks, dollar steady after China-US truce rally

European stock markets and the dollar steadied Tuesday after kicking off the week with strong gains as investors basked in the glow of the China-US tariff suspension.

May 13, 2025

Putin skipping talks would signal Moscow not seeking peace: Kyiv
Putin skipping talks would signal Moscow not seeking peace: Kyiv

Ukraine said Tuesday that if Vladimir Putin skips talks in Turkey it would be a "clear sign" to the world the Russian leader is not serious about peace, and the West should reply with boosted military support to Kyiv.

May 13, 2025

Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit
Trump basks in Saudi welcome on business-focused state visit

Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish, royal welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first state visit of his second term, with the US president foremost focused on business deals at the start of a Gulf tour.

May 13, 2025

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Medical charity condemns Israel's use of hunger as 'weapon of war' in Gaza
Medical charity condemns Israel's use of hunger as 'weapon of war' in Gaza

A months-long Israeli blockade is worsening acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip, medical charity Medecins du Monde warned on Tuesday, accusing Israel of using hunger as "a weapon of war".

May 13, 2025

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Universe dying quicker than thought, says new research
Universe dying quicker than thought, says new research

The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.

May 13, 2025