Stars walk the red carpet as Cannes Film Festival opens Cannes Ignites: Stars Dazzle on the Red Carpet as the 79th Festival Kicks Off Just hours ago, the glittering world of cinema descended on the French Riviera for the opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Demi Moore, Jane Fonda, and Peter Jackson led the charge down the iconic red carpet, proving once again that glamour still sells...

South China Sea Standoff Escalates in 2026: Rising Risks for Global Travellers and Drivers South China Sea Standoff Escalates in 2026: Rising Risks for Global Travellers and Drivers In early 2026, naval confrontations between China and several Southeast Asian nations in the South China Sea have intensified, with reports of restricted shipping lanes and temporary flight diversions. The...

Geopolitical Strains in 2026 Push Mortgage Rates Higher Amid Inflation Fears Geopolitical Strains in 2026 Push Mortgage Rates Higher Amid Inflation Fears In March 2026, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait triggered fresh disruptions to global semiconductor and electronics supply chains. Major shipping routes faced delays, and production halts at key facilities in Asia sent ripple effects...

Want to get better at listening (and speaking)? Try this trick from Julian Treasure #TEDTalks The Power of Presence: Julian Treasure's Timeless Listening Trick Resonates Across the African Diaspora In a world flooded with notifications, endless scrolls, and fractured conversations, a fresh highlight from Julian Treasure's classic TED Talk has resurfaced on YouTube this week, reminding us that...

China reaffirms opposition to Taiwan independence China Stands Rock-Solid: Beijing Vows to 'Crush' Taiwan Independence as Trump Arrives Just hours ago, Beijing issued one of its bluntest warnings yet. China's Taiwan Affairs Office declared its opposition to Taiwan independence is "as firm as a rock" and its ability to crush separatism is "unbreakable." The statement landed right before...

My Linux Curse is NOT Over... But It's Getting BETTER - Pt.2 Linux 30 Day Challenge 2026 Linux Desktop's Quiet Revolution: What Linus Tech Tips' 2026 Challenge Reveals About Real-World Usability In the fast-evolving world of operating systems, Linux has long been the reliable workhorse of servers and supercomputers. Yet on the desktop, it has remained a niche choice for most users. Now, as we...

Wes Streeting leaves Downing Street less than 20 minutes after meeting with Keir Starmer. #BBCNews Wes Streeting Bolts from Downing Street in Under 20 Minutes: Starmer's Health Chief Sends Shockwaves Through Labour Just hours ago, as of this morning on May 13, 2026, Wes Streeting stormed out of 10 Downing Street less than 20 minutes after his private sit-down with Keir Starmer. The BBC caught...

Koh Phangan foreign nominee in the spotlight Thailand Cracks Down on Foreign Nominee Businesses Across Island Provinces Thailand is tightening its grip on suspected nominee businesses, with fresh inspections on Koh Phangan and Koh Samui uncovering thousands of foreign-linked companies operating in breach of local ownership rules. The move, announced earlier today, signals a broader push to...

Ramona Shelburne remembers Jason Collins | SportsCenter Remembering Jason Collins: A Trailblazer Whose Courage Transcends Borders In a moving appearance on ESPN's SportsCenter this week, veteran NBA reporter Ramona Shelburne delivered an emotional tribute to her longtime friend Jason Collins, the pioneering athlete who broke barriers as the NBA's first openly gay player. Collins passed away...

UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz UN Security Council Pushes Back: Bahrain-Led Resolution Demands Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz Just hours ago, the world watched as Bahrain dropped a diplomatic bombshell at the United Nations. A draft Security Council resolution is now racing toward a vote, backed by a staggering 112 co-sponsors. It calls for immediate...