Joaquin Phoenix stars in Covid-era thriller set in 'sick' America
Joaquin Phoenix stars in Covid-era thriller set in 'sick' America
Trump blasts Supreme Court over block on deportations
Trump blasts Supreme Court over block on deportations
Trump reshapes US Mideast policy. Can deals work instead?
Trump reshapes US Mideast policy. Can deals work instead?
Prague's Bulovka Hospital admitted a patient with a suspected highly dangerous infection on Friday evening, and test results will be available on Saturday, hospital spokesperson Eva Stolejda Libigerová told news server Novinky.cz. According to the server, the patient was transferred to Bulovka from Tábor and is suspected of having a bleeding fever - it could be Ebola or Marburg.
Prague's Bulovka Hospital admitted a patient with a suspected highly dangerous infection on Friday evening, and test results will be available on Saturday, hospital spokesperson Eva Stolejda Libigerová told news server Novinky.cz. According to the server, the patient was transferred to Bulovka from Tábor and is suspected of having a bleeding fever - it could be Ebola or Marburg.
Cape Verde has taken over the rotating presidency of a group of eight island-only countries in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China (AIS-SIDS), following a two-day meeting in Praia.
Cape Verde has taken over the rotating presidency of a group of eight island-only countries in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China (AIS-SIDS), following a two-day meeting in Praia.
The Department of Homeland Security is considering a proposal for a television program in which immigrants would have to go through a series of challenges in order to obtain US citizenship, US authorities announced on Friday. It's not the "Hunger Games for immigrants", according to producer Rob Worsoff, but a "celebration of what it means to be an American".
The Department of Homeland Security is considering a proposal for a television program in which immigrants would have to go through a series of challenges in order to obtain US citizenship, US authorities announced on Friday. It's not the "Hunger Games for immigrants", according to producer Rob Worsoff, but a "celebration of what it means to be an American".
In response to the Angolan presidency's statement, the public broadcaster clarifies that it has not received any communication "about the cessation of the possibility of RTP covering" events at the Presidential Palace. It added that it "does not campaign for or against governments or parties" and criticized the "serious limitation on the right to information".
In response to the Angolan presidency's statement, the public broadcaster clarifies that it has not received any communication "about the cessation of the possibility of RTP covering" events at the Presidential Palace. It added that it "does not campaign for or against governments or parties" and criticized the "serious limitation on the right to information".
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Kareem Khan, has temporarily resigned from his post amid the completion of an investigation by UN investigators into alleged sexual harassment by him.
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Kareem Khan, has temporarily resigned from his post amid the completion of an investigation by UN investigators into alleged sexual harassment by him.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said she resigned in April 2025 due to a "moral obligation" and "inability to carry out in good faith the public policy" of U.S. President Donald Trump, in particular because of his pressure on Ukraine, not Russia.
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink said she resigned in April 2025 due to a "moral obligation" and "inability to carry out in good faith the public policy" of U.S. President Donald Trump, in particular because of his pressure on Ukraine, not Russia.
A video is circulating in social networks showing several scenes of airplanes dropping cargo from the air and claiming that it is humanitarian aid to Gaza provided by China. This is false. This footage contains images from other episodes and there is no evidence that China is currently sending aid to Gaza.
A video is circulating in social networks showing several scenes of airplanes dropping cargo from the air and claiming that it is humanitarian aid to Gaza provided by China. This is false. This footage contains images from other episodes and there is no evidence that China is currently sending aid to Gaza.
"I went round in circles for a while, then suddenly something clicked." Thinking back to the origins of the United States, Philippe Claudel found the angle for his new dystopian fable, "Wanted". French author of Le Rapport de Brodeck and President of the Académie Goncourt, Claudel tackles the geopolitical news from North America with humor.
"I went round in circles for a while, then suddenly something clicked." Thinking back to the origins of the United States, Philippe Claudel found the angle for his new dystopian fable, "Wanted". French author of Le Rapport de Brodeck and President of the Académie Goncourt, Claudel tackles the geopolitical news from North America with humor.
In recent days, some users of the social network X have complained that the AI chatbot Grok has been adding references to "white genocide" in South Africa in its replies. He also mentioned it on completely unrelated topics. The company xAI, owned by Elon Musk, explains the malfunction by an unauthorized modification in the chatbot's system.
In recent days, some users of the social network X have complained that the AI chatbot Grok has been adding references to "white genocide" in South Africa in its replies. He also mentioned it on completely unrelated topics. The company xAI, owned by Elon Musk, explains the malfunction by an unauthorized modification in the chatbot's system.
The Renaissance is the heyday of the rich merchant city of Venice. Not only were spices, silk and brocade fabrics, precious stones, porcelain and ivory from Asia available for purchase, but the Venetian craftsmen themselves were just as famous.
The Renaissance is the heyday of the rich merchant city of Venice. Not only were spices, silk and brocade fabrics, precious stones, porcelain and ivory from Asia available for purchase, but the Venetian craftsmen themselves were just as famous.
This is the sixth year in a row that this toll has worsened. While there have been improvements in Afghanistan and Kenya, these have been masked at global level by the deteriorating situation in Sudan, Burma and Gaza, according to this annual report published by the Global Food Crisis Network.
This is the sixth year in a row that this toll has worsened. While there have been improvements in Afghanistan and Kenya, these have been masked at global level by the deteriorating situation in Sudan, Burma and Gaza, according to this annual report published by the Global Food Crisis Network.
Elections to Czech Chamber of Deputies will be held this year on 3 and 4 October, the President announced. According to commentators, the election campaign has already begun, but only now is the Office for Supervision of Political Parties and Movements (ÚDHPSH) focusing on it. For example, it monitors whether the parties have identified the sponsors and processors of the campaigns in their advertisements or checks annual reports. However, it also has to deal with the fact that the largest social network operators, where political advertising is increasingly distributed, do not communicate, said Jan Outlý, a member of the council, in an interview with ČT24.
Elections to Czech Chamber of Deputies will be held this year on 3 and 4 October, the President announced. According to commentators, the election campaign has already begun, but only now is the Office for Supervision of Political Parties and Movements (ÚDHPSH) focusing on it. For example, it monitors whether the parties have identified the sponsors and processors of the campaigns in their advertisements or checks annual reports. However, it also has to deal with the fact that the largest social network operators, where political advertising is increasingly distributed, do not communicate, said Jan Outlý, a member of the council, in an interview with ČT24.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, May 15, that the United States is close to concluding a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran has seemingly agreed to its terms.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, May 15, that the United States is close to concluding a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran has seemingly agreed to its terms.
International Museum Day has been celebrated on 18 May for almost 50 years. Museums look back to their past, present and future. "We live in a city where history is often erased. A city that has repeatedly erased its history, where many treasures have been looted. That is why I think that a reflection of the musical life of each stage of our time should be preserved for the future," musicologist Jūratė Katinaitė said in a press release issued by the Lithuanian Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema.
International Museum Day has been celebrated on 18 May for almost 50 years. Museums look back to their past, present and future. "We live in a city where history is often erased. A city that has repeatedly erased its history, where many treasures have been looted. That is why I think that a reflection of the musical life of each stage of our time should be preserved for the future," musicologist Jūratė Katinaitė said in a press release issued by the Lithuanian Museum of Theatre, Music and Cinema.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Locke Rasmussen is on an official visit to China, where high-level meetings are scheduled. As Reuters notes, this visit was preceded by a visit to Denmark by the former president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, which was followed by a harsh reaction from Beijing.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Locke Rasmussen is on an official visit to China, where high-level meetings are scheduled. As Reuters notes, this visit was preceded by a visit to Denmark by the former president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, which was followed by a harsh reaction from Beijing.
Manchester's Co-Hop Live kicked off on May 14 with Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band.
Manchester's Co-Hop Live kicked off on May 14 with Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band.
Employees of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, on the basis of the information received, opened an investigation into the fact of fraud carried out by an organized group against foreign citizens under Part 4 of Article 180 of the Criminal Code. The information is disseminated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Employees of the Central Criminal Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, on the basis of the information received, opened an investigation into the fact of fraud carried out by an organized group against foreign citizens under Part 4 of Article 180 of the Criminal Code. The information is disseminated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
US President Donald Trump's administration decided on Wednesday to lift restrictions on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water, once seen as a major victory for public health.
US President Donald Trump's administration decided on Wednesday to lift restrictions on some "forever chemicals" in drinking water, once seen as a major victory for public health.
The intersection between environmentalism and feminist struggle defends the parallelism between care and ecosystems
The intersection between environmentalism and feminist struggle defends the parallelism between care and ecosystems
US President Donald Trump has chosen Saudi Arabia as the destination of his first foreign visit since taking office for the second time, breaking with the tradition of many US presidents to visit their closest neighbours, Canada or Mexico, on their first visit. On his Middle East trip, Trump is also visiting two other Gulf countries, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
US President Donald Trump has chosen Saudi Arabia as the destination of his first foreign visit since taking office for the second time, breaking with the tradition of many US presidents to visit their closest neighbours, Canada or Mexico, on their first visit. On his Middle East trip, Trump is also visiting two other Gulf countries, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
The US on Tuesday lifted export restrictions on advanced computer semiconductors in response to calls from some countries that said they were being denied access to the technology needed to develop artificial intelligence (AI).
The US on Tuesday lifted export restrictions on advanced computer semiconductors in response to calls from some countries that said they were being denied access to the technology needed to develop artificial intelligence (AI).
We will not have diplomatic and political relations with Russia unless it withdraws troops from the occupied territories of Georgia and recognizes our territorial integrity — this is a red line, said Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chairperson of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament of Georgia.
We will not have diplomatic and political relations with Russia unless it withdraws troops from the occupied territories of Georgia and recognizes our territorial integrity — this is a red line, said Nikoloz Samkharadze, Chairperson of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Parliament of Georgia.
As traditional donors pull back, the humanitarian system is coming under strain. Emerging players such as China and the Gulf states could step up their financial contributions – but are likely to bypass the United Nations system.
As traditional donors pull back, the humanitarian system is coming under strain. Emerging players such as China and the Gulf states could step up their financial contributions – but are likely to bypass the United Nations system.
José Mujica, former President of the South American country of Uruguay, dies on 13 May aged 89. He served as President from 2010 to 2015. Mujika was once nicknamed "the world's poorest president" because he refused to live in the presidential apartments after becoming head of state and instead donated 90% of his salary to charity.
José Mujica, former President of the South American country of Uruguay, dies on 13 May aged 89. He served as President from 2010 to 2015. Mujika was once nicknamed "the world's poorest president" because he refused to live in the presidential apartments after becoming head of state and instead donated 90% of his salary to charity.
In social networks they spread that Antarctica has gained ice and that this "defies the apocalyptic narrative of climate change". This is false. The messages originate from a study that points to an increase in ice in Antarctica between 2021 and 2023, the result of which "cannot be used to question climate change or global warming", as one of the authors of the work assures VerificaRTVE.
In social networks they spread that Antarctica has gained ice and that this "defies the apocalyptic narrative of climate change". This is false. The messages originate from a study that points to an increase in ice in Antarctica between 2021 and 2023, the result of which "cannot be used to question climate change or global warming", as one of the authors of the work assures VerificaRTVE.
China and the US have agreed to lower their mutual tariffs following high-level trade talks in Geneva over the weekend. According to a joint statement, the agreement will apply temporarily for 90 days.
China and the US have agreed to lower their mutual tariffs following high-level trade talks in Geneva over the weekend. According to a joint statement, the agreement will apply temporarily for 90 days.
This year, the Visions du Réel Film Festival's national competition featured three Swiss documentaries set in Africa. Using different styles and narratives, they reflect the theme of post-colonialism and its contemporary significance within the Swiss film industry.
This year, the Visions du Réel Film Festival's national competition featured three Swiss documentaries set in Africa. Using different styles and narratives, they reflect the theme of post-colonialism and its contemporary significance within the Swiss film industry.