Iran is 'open' to talks on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian FM says - Middle East conflict on 15 March
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues ...
From May 13–24, the 78th Cannes Film Festival brings together veteran auteurs like Wes Anderson and breakout talents such as Ari Aster, alongside Hollywood heavyweights—from Tom Cruise to Emma Stone—on a red carpet primed for glamour and cinematic competition.
This year’s Cannes Film Festival kicks off on May 13 and runs through May 24, promising a dynamic mix of established filmmakers and rising art-house directors. Wes Anderson returns with his signature visual flair, while Ari Aster makes his Cannes debut in fierce competition. Both veterans and newcomers will vie for the coveted Palme d’Or as industry luminaries and global stars converge on the Croisette.
A-list actors are out in force: Tom Cruise brings his latest blockbuster, Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix headline powerful dramas, and Kristen Stewart and Scarlett Johansson showcase new roles that blend indie grit with mainstream appeal. Emma Stone, Paul Mescal, Robert Pattinson, Jennifer Lawrence, Austin Butler, A$AP Rocky, Denzel Washington, Jodie Foster and Margaret Qualley round out a red-carpet roster that spans genres and generations.
Behind the camera, directors Richard Linklater, Joachim Trier, Julia Ducournau and Belgium’s renowned Dardenne brothers will challenge audiences with provocative narratives and bold storytelling. Their films are set against the backdrop of Cannes’ storied premieres, where art-house innovation meets festival spectacle.
French icon Juliette Binoche will preside as jury president, bringing decades of Cannes experience to guide deliberations. Under her leadership, the jury will evaluate 19 competition films to determine this year’s Palme d’Or winner and other awards, celebrating excellence in global cinema.
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A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.
Canada and the five Nordic countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in military procurement and other areas, in the latest push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to build new global alliances.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to the region.
French voters head to the polls on Sunday (15 March) to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential vote.
Tens of millions of Vietnamese were voting on Sunday (15 March) to elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the Communist Party, ensuring the party's continued overwhelming dominance.
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