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French authorities confined over 1,700 passengers and crew on the British cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux after dozens fell ill with gastroenteritis. A 92-year-old passenger died of a suspected heart attack, unrelated to the outbreak. The lockdown was lifted after 24 hours, allowing asymptomatic passengers to disembark.
The European Union has declined to adopt a bloc-wide ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy, instead urging member states to pass their own laws. The decision, announced after a petition gained over a million signatures, drew mixed reactions from campaigners and officials.
French President Emmanuel Macron has drawn criticism after interrupting a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, demanding silence from the audience over what he called a 'total lack of respect.' The incident, which unfolded amid Macron's announcement of a $27 billion investment in Africa, has sparked debate about France's role on the continent.
French health authorities say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is under control, with no evidence of widespread circulation in the country. One French patient remains in intensive care, while three passengers have died. The World Health Organization has confirmed nine cases and sees no unusual strain characteristics.
French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a session at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to scold attendees for talking over speakers, calling the disruption 'a total lack of respect.' The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, drew criticism from African figures who accused Macron of condescension. It came as France seeks to reshape its relationship with Africa through a $27 billion investment pledge.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a 'social media delay' for children, with new legislation possibly coming within months. An expert panel will deliver recommendations by July, as several EU member states and other countries push or implement age-based restrictions on social media access.
As France seeks to reposition itself in Africa, French companies are increasingly investing in Ethiopia, drawn by its large market and ongoing economic reforms. Despite a volatile security situation, firms like Lesaffre and Carrefour are expanding, with experts urging investors to look past conflicts.
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Seoul will review phased contributions to efforts restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, after talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Possible steps range from political support to limited asset provision, short of expanded troop deployments, following an attack on a Korean-operated cargo ship. South Korea is also joining a Britain- and France-led multinational defense meeting on the waterway.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened with Jane Fonda and Gong Li, as Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or. The 'Fast and the Furious' cast reunited for a 25th anniversary screening, while Demi Moore discussed AI's threat to cinema.
The Eurovision Song Contest began in Vienna under the shadow of boycotts and protests over Israel's participation, with five countries withdrawing. Broadcasters in Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia are refusing to air the event, while organizers express hope for the absent nations' return. The first semi-final saw Finland and Israel advance amid ongoing controversy.
Russia's successful tests of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile have drawn reactions from Russian officials and military analysts, who say the system enhances Russia's nuclear deterrence and strategic superiority. The missile, with a range exceeding 35,000 km and the capacity to carry 10 or more warheads, is expected to enter combat duty soon.
The Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with 22 films vying for the Palme d'Or, but behind the glamour, concerns over AI's impact on filmmaking and the absence of major Hollywood studios dominate the conversation. African cinema is represented in the Un Certain Regard section, though not in the main competition.
Russian tennis player Karen Khachanov's 2026 season has seen a quarterfinal exit at the Italian Open and a third-round appearance at the French Open, according to TASS. The reports detail his performance, including a win over Marco Trungelliti at Roland Garros, all while competing under a neutral status.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the work to contain a hantavirus outbreak tied to the MV Hondius cruise ship is not over, while stressing the risk of a larger outbreak remains low. All passengers and crew have been evacuated from the ship in the Canary Islands, with cases confirmed in multiple countries and three deaths reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €23 billion in investments for Africa at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, co-hosted with Kenya. The summit aimed to reset France-Africa ties, with leaders emphasizing mutual respect and sovereign equality. Kenyan President William Ruto and other African figures voiced support for a partnership based on shared responsibility.
The Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi entered its second day with French President Emmanuel Macron promoting a new model for partnerships with African nations. Kenyan President William Ruto emphasized sovereignty in his closing remarks, while Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko said democracy in his country 'has passed all the tests now.'
At a groundbreaking ceremony for a $340 million UN campus expansion in Nairobi, President William Ruto announced a $1.1 billion infrastructure investment to position Kenya as a global conferencing hub, while UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for reform to increase African representation in international institutions.
Britain and France are hosting a multinational defence ministers' meeting on Tuesday to turn diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, with more than 40 nations expected. The move comes amid warnings from Tehran of a 'decisive and immediate response' to any foreign deployment, as the closure of the strait has caused what the International Energy Agency calls the largest supply disruption in oil market history.
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival has notably few major Hollywood studio films, with attention instead on international auteurs like Pedro Almodovar, Asghar Farhadi, and Cristian Mungiu. Analysts cite studio wariness over festival risks and political factors, while the race for the Palme d'Or remains wide open.
Six passengers from the hantavirus-affected cruise ship MV Hondius are being repatriated to Australia via the Netherlands, where they will undergo at least three weeks of quarantine in Perth. The group, which includes four Australian citizens, a permanent resident, and a New Zealand citizen, has shown no symptoms and tested negative for the virus. The operation has been described as 'difficult' by Australia's health minister due to complex logistics and strict quarantine requirements.