Theater (Broadway) May 19, 2026 ‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. ‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. See more
Cannes film festival May 19, 2026 Sheep in the Box review – a bland, baffling tale of AI children from Hirokazu Kore-eda There’s nothing wrong with film-makers leaving their comfort zone but the Japanese director’s latest effort just doesn’t workHirokazu Kore-eda’s new film is... Sheep in the Box review – a bland, baffling tale of AI children from Hirokazu Kore-eda There’s nothing wrong with film-makers leaving their comfort zone but the Japanese director’s latest effort just doesn’t workHirokazu Kore-eda’s new film is... Share
Channel 4 May 19, 2026 Changes to Married at First Sight UK put participants at risk, say insiders ‘The boundaries of entertainment are always pushed for each series,’ psychologist says, with show’s future in doubtThe pressure to keep audiences glued to hi... Changes to Married at First Sight UK put participants at risk, say insiders ‘The boundaries of entertainment are always pushed for each series,’ psychologist says, with show’s future in doubtThe pressure to keep audiences glued to hi... Share
Ukraine May 19, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: Britain to buy diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude oil Exemption for Russian oil refined elsewhere then sold on; funeral in Kyiv for two of Russian bombing’s young victims. What we know on day 1,547 Continue read... Ukraine war briefing: Britain to buy diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude oil Exemption for Russian oil refined elsewhere then sold on; funeral in Kyiv for two of Russian bombing’s young victims. What we know on day 1,547 Continue read... Share
Google May 19, 2026 Google announces glasses are back and search is getting an AI makeover At annual I/O conference, company debuts a product for everyday consumers to create autonomous AI agentsGoogle announced Tuesday that it would expand its sea... Google announces glasses are back and search is getting an AI makeover At annual I/O conference, company debuts a product for everyday consumers to create autonomous AI agentsGoogle announced Tuesday that it would expand its sea... Share
Thailand May 19, 2026 Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of EuropeThailand is drastically cutting the l... Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners Move brings an end to a 60 day visa-free stay that was agreed with 93 countries, including the UK, US and much of EuropeThailand is drastically cutting the l... Share
United States Politics and Government May 19, 2026 Voters in Georgia say they’re wary of efforts to unseat Sanford Bishop. fut to unseat Black Democrat in Georgia could backfire, voters say. Voters in Georgia say they’re wary of efforts to unseat Sanford Bishop. fut to unseat Black Democrat in Georgia could backfire, voters say. Share
United States Politics and Government May 19, 2026 Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to... Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to... Share
Weather May 19, 2026 Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week. Dallas Fort Worth Airport Cancels Hundreds of Flights as Storms Hit Texas Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week. Share
Cannes film festival May 19, 2026 Nicolas Winding Refn breaks down at Cannes recalling near-death due to ‘leaking heart’ The director of Drive, unveiling new thriller My Private Hell, told journalists he ‘died for 25 minutes’ in 2023The Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, bes... Nicolas Winding Refn breaks down at Cannes recalling near-death due to ‘leaking heart’ The director of Drive, unveiling new thriller My Private Hell, told journalists he ‘died for 25 minutes’ in 2023The Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn, bes... Share
Pep Guardiola May 19, 2026 Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm expected departure from Manchester City Manager to speak to club hierarchy before announcing decisionGuardiola: ‘The first person I have to talk to is my chairman’ Pep Guardiola refused to publicly... Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm expected departure from Manchester City Manager to speak to club hierarchy before announcing decisionGuardiola: ‘The first person I have to talk to is my chairman’ Pep Guardiola refused to publicly... Share
Republicans May 19, 2026 Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary Victory for Ed Gallrein, former Navy Seal hand-picked by Trump, shows strength of president’s grip on partyMidterms primaries – live updates Donald Trump dis... Trump critic Thomas Massie defeated in Kentucky Republican House primary Victory for Ed Gallrein, former Navy Seal hand-picked by Trump, shows strength of president’s grip on partyMidterms primaries – live updates Donald Trump dis... Share
Gillibrand May 19, 2026 Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding mon... Sen. Gillibrand of New York Clashes With Sean Duffy Over Funding Freeze Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democrat of New York, criticized the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, for posting a video that bragged about withholding mon... Share
