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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.
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.
South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet program faces potential delays as production costs for the follow-on phase are projected to rise sharply. Despite a recent successful combat readiness evaluation, budget pressures and economic factors threaten the timeline for delivering 120 jets by 2032.
Former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted in Poland on criminal charges, has confirmed he is in the United States after being granted asylum by Hungary's previous government. Polish prosecutors are investigating whether he had help evading liability, as Hungary's new prime minister says his country will no longer shield internationally wanted people.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has said Europe must begin negotiations with Russia, suggesting it could happen this year, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder as a possible mediator. The question of who will represent Europe remains unresolved, with Stubb not ruling out his own candidacy.
South Korea has signed a deal to export three more Chunmoo multiple launch rocket systems to Estonia, building on a framework agreement that could see Seoul supply the weapon over a decade. The announcement from KOTRA highlights growing trust in South Korea's defense industry, while Russian state media frames the exports as part of a NATO military buildup near Russia's borders.
Israel has released two foreign activists detained from a Gaza-bound flotilla, handing them to immigration authorities for deportation. The pair, Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila, were held for over a week amid accusations from Israel and denials from the activists and their legal team.
Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yury Ignat says many air defense batteries are only half-full due to missile shortages, requesting small quantities of advanced systems. French Admiral Pierre Vandier echoes concerns, noting Western nations face similar ammunition constraints and proposing interceptor drones as an alternative.
Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement, claims that neither Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky nor his European backers want peace, as an end to the conflict would spell the end of their political careers. He asserts that the US and EU are pursuing opposing strategies—one aimed at peace, the other at continued war—and accuses Europe of complicity in the conflict, warning of Russia's right to respond forcefully.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev published an article accusing Germany of pursuing a revanchist course, undermining international treaties, and militarizing the Bundeswehr. He also warned that Germany's actions threaten European security and could draw the US into conflict with Russia.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Al Jazeera reports the match schedule, group draws, and tournament format, with the opening match in Mexico City and the final in New Jersey.
In Rwanda, amputee football is helping women rebuild confidence, overcome stigma, and find a sense of belonging. The sport, which has grown over the past decade, offers physical rehabilitation and psychological healing for players, many of whom are survivors of the 1994 genocide or accidents.
As talks between Israel and Hamas stall, defense sources are questioning the strategic framework that has guided Israel since October 7, 2023. The analysis explores the two failed assumptions of the pre-war concept and the need for a new approach beyond military tactics.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s planned May 9 visit to Moscow has drawn attention to divisions within the EU over relations with Russia, with reports of airspace disputes and conditional forgiveness from Poland. TASS reports Fico's itinerary, including meeting President Putin, and his briefing to Austrian President Van der Bellen.
Reports from multiple outlets indicate the Trump administration has decided to cancel the planned deployment of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Germany, a move that has sparked mixed reactions in Europe. While some German politicians welcome the decision, defense officials warn it could widen a capability gap in European deterrence.
Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin has returned to St. Petersburg following his release in a prisoner exchange at the Belarusian-Polish border. He was detained in Poland in December on an extradition request from Ukraine, and now plans to resume his excavations in Crimea this summer.
A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire invited Holocaust denier Germar Rudolf to testify before a state committee and sought to add a member of his group to the state's Holocaust education commission. The amendment failed, but the incident has drawn concern from lawmakers and advocates.
The 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders shows press freedom at its lowest in 25 years, with more than half of countries rated 'difficult' or 'very serious'. The US has fallen to a historic low, while the report highlights regional declines and specific country trends.
British front pages lead with the stabbing of two Jewish men in London's Golders Green neighbourhood, described as 'sickening' and 'an attack on Britain itself.' Coverage also includes King Charles's speech to the US Congress, a reported US-German feud, and The New York Times' investigation into hybrid warfare against Jewish targets.