Movies May 15, 2026 At Cannes, the Specter of Hollywood Always Looms Large (Even in Its Absence) The lack of big studio movies is apparent in the festival’s quiet start, though the filmmakers James Gray and Jane Schoenbrun have made an impression. At Cannes, the Specter of Hollywood Always Looms Large (Even in Its Absence) The lack of big studio movies is apparent in the festival’s quiet start, though the filmmakers James Gray and Jane Schoenbrun have made an impression. See more
South Korea Jul 2, 2026 3,000% bonuses but a growing wealth divide: South Korea grapples with its AI chip boom Powered by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, South Korea is seeing a surge in wealth, but there are questions over who gets to share in the profit... 3,000% bonuses but a growing wealth divide: South Korea grapples with its AI chip boom Powered by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, South Korea is seeing a surge in wealth, but there are questions over who gets to share in the profit... Share
Environment Jul 2, 2026 ‘A genuine wildlife emergency’: everything you need to know about the arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia What is the virus? Where did it come from? Are humans at risk? What does it mean for the agricultural sector and wildlife? Experts answer your questionsGet o... ‘A genuine wildlife emergency’: everything you need to know about the arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia What is the virus? Where did it come from? Are humans at risk? What does it mean for the agricultural sector and wildlife? Experts answer your questionsGet o... Share
Melbourne Jul 2, 2026 Tributes for Melbourne boy allegedly left to die from stab wounds, as teen charged with murder Darweish Mohamed, 15, died after being found with alleged stab wounds outside a Craigieburn hospital on Wednesday nightFollow our Australia news live blog fo... Tributes for Melbourne boy allegedly left to die from stab wounds, as teen charged with murder Darweish Mohamed, 15, died after being found with alleged stab wounds outside a Craigieburn hospital on Wednesday nightFollow our Australia news live blog fo... Share
China Jul 2, 2026 China says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problems Official statement offers the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual and fatal incident in BeijingChinese authorities said the man who flew... China says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problems Official statement offers the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual and fatal incident in BeijingChinese authorities said the man who flew... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 2, 2026 Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup As the mercury rises at this year’s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland footballers Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Or... Melting hot! When Ireland played Mexico in 43C heat at 1994 World Cup As the mercury rises at this year’s World Cup, we asked former Republic of Ireland footballers Jason McAteer and John Aldridge about the infamous match in Or... Share
France Jul 2, 2026 Wildfires sweep across France – in pictures Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave. The fire started at a campsite, d... Wildfires sweep across France – in pictures Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave. The fire started at a campsite, d... Share
Ukraine Jul 2, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Both sides vow to escalate fighting after Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage Zelenskyy says his forces will ‘definitely’ retaliate over Russian bombardment of capital as Kremlin vows to ramp up pressure. What we know on day 1,591Ukrai... Ukraine war briefing: Both sides vow to escalate fighting after Russia’s deadly Kyiv barrage Zelenskyy says his forces will ‘definitely’ retaliate over Russian bombardment of capital as Kremlin vows to ramp up pressure. What we know on day 1,591Ukrai... Share
Venezuela Jul 2, 2026 Man pulled alive from collapsed Venezuela shopping centre eight days after earthquakes – video A 43-year-old security guard who survived last week’s devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela thanks to a pocket of air in his workplace cabin has been pul... Man pulled alive from collapsed Venezuela shopping centre eight days after earthquakes – video A 43-year-old security guard who survived last week’s devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela thanks to a pocket of air in his workplace cabin has been pul... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 2, 2026 Switzerland v Algeria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live ?? Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT?? Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail MartinAlgeria are in the knockout stage for just the... Switzerland v Algeria: World Cup 2026 last 32 – live ?? Kick-off time: 8pm local/1pm AEST/4am BST/11pm EDT?? Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail MartinAlgeria are in the knockout stage for just the... Share
World Cup 2026 Jul 2, 2026 Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia Rafael Leão dropped to his knees. His cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos to take Portugal to the last 16 of the World Cup. Leão’s expr... Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia Rafael Leão dropped to his knees. His cross had just been flicked into the net by Gonçalo Ramos to take Portugal to the last 16 of the World Cup. Leão’s expr... Share
US news Jul 2, 2026 More than 100 passengers on US cruise ship sick from suspected norovirus Princess Cruises vessel is docked in San Francisco for disinfecting in third outbreak for company this yearMore than 100 passengers and about 23 crew members... More than 100 passengers on US cruise ship sick from suspected norovirus Princess Cruises vessel is docked in San Francisco for disinfecting in third outbreak for company this yearMore than 100 passengers and about 23 crew members... Share
Bird flu Jul 2, 2026 NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast Migratory giant petrel discovered near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle infected with H5. Testing under way to determine if it’s highly pathogenic H5N1 strainFo... NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast Migratory giant petrel discovered near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle infected with H5. Testing under way to determine if it’s highly pathogenic H5N1 strainFo... Share
