As film production goes global, many nations seek to balance benefit to the local film community with investment from abroad. ‘Cultural tests’ for incentives can help. Read full story Author: …
Pedro Almodóvar sounds off on refusing Saudi money, the apolitical Oscars and more
At 76, the Spanish auteur arrives in Cannes with an autofictional new film, ‘Bitter Christmas,’ and the luxury of speaking his mind. Our columnist talks with Almodóvar, uncensored. Read full …
Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister’s speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory? Read full story Author:
British passengers from cruise ship isolating in hospital
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours. Read full story Author:
Washington correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump. Read full story Author:
Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits – as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place. Read full story Author:
Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host
The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year. Read full story Author:
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader’s descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two. Read full story Author:
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain’s largest energy suppliers. Read full story Author:
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don’t subscribe will be able to use the platform for free – but be shown personalised ads by default. Read full story Author:
Boy’s adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears. Read full story Author:
Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82
Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was “sad beyond measure” to hear of the actor’s death. Read full story Author:
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Read full story Author:
How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks. Read full story Author:
Tourist hotspot at ‘end of the world’ denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak. Read full story Author:
As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight
Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Alexandra Stevenson …
What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week. Read full story (NYT subscription …
Lawmakers Urge Trump to Move Ahead on Delayed Arms Sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration has held up the sale for months ahead of President Trump’s meeting this week with President Xi Jinping of China. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: …
Trump and Xi Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Lily Kuo
Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer, and 17 Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Return to U.S.
Plus, how pharma swag became “one of the white whales of thrifting.” Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and …