Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is eager to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin face-to-face in Istanbul. This potential meeting comes amidst ongoing tensions and the recent full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The last time these two leaders sat down together was back in December 2019
The legal system in France has delivered a verdict that could reshape the film industry's approach to misconduct. A court in Paris has convicted renowned actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault. This decision comes after two women accused the 76-year-old of inappropriate behavior on the set of hi
Israel made a significant move in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. They targeted a high-ranking figure in the militant group. This figure was Mohammad Sinwar. He is the brother of Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by the Israeli military last October. Mohammad took over as the de facto leader of Hamas af
The Cannes Film Festival is back for its 78th year in 2025 and it's going to be a star-studded event. This year, the festival runs from May 13 to May 24. It will showcase new films from big names like Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Lynne Ramsay. But that's not all. Several actors are also trying their
The Republican Party is pushing forward with a plan to reduce Medicaid spending by hundreds of billions of dollars. This move comes despite internal disagreements and a promise from former President Trump not to cut the program. The House Republicans are determined to advance key parts of their bill
A grand gesture or a legal headache? That's the question surrounding a potential $400 million plane gift from Qatar to the U. S. administration. The Boeing 747, currently fitted with luxurious amenities, has sparked debate and criticism. The plane, inspected by the former president in Florida, is se
A major trial kicked off in a federal court in Lower Manhattan. The star of the show? Sean Combs, a well-known figure in the music industry. The accusations? Leading a criminal group that allowed him to mistreat women and hide it. Prosecutors went into explicit detail about the charges. They c
The U. S. has a new plan for Syria. President Donald Trump has declared that the U. S. will lift all sanctions on the country. This announcement came during his visit to the Middle East, specifically at the Saudi-U. S. Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Trump's decision is part of a broader s
In April 2025, inflation in the U. S. took a small step back. The consumer price index, which tracks the cost of everyday items, went up by 0. 2%. This small increase put the yearly inflation rate at 2. 3%. This is the lowest it has been since February 2021. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shared
Trey Hendrickson, a defensive end for the Bengals, made a splashy entrance at the team's offseason program. He did not come to work out. Instead, he chose to wear golf attire and picked a day when the media would be around. Hendrickson had a lot to say to the reporters. He was not happy with the tea
