Saturday, May 16, 2026 3:57 PM ET
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'This is beyond the Oscar': John Travolta wins surprise Cannes honorary Palme d'Or -- The 72-year-old Hollywood legend was premiering his directorial debut, Propeller One-Way Night Coach, at the French film festival.20 hours ago
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular reaches deal in alligator shooting case -- The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised.21 hours ago
US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro -- Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba's downing of two planes in 1996.5 hours ago
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip -- Trump's softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.22 hours ago
Waymo driverless cars become trapped in Atlanta suburb after glitch -- The company said the vehicles, which use AI to drive, had encountered "a routing problem" that kept taking them to the same cul-de-sac.17 hours ago
Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi -- The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.18 hours ago
Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case -- It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.1 day ago
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members -- The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington DC a year ago.20 hours ago
Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial -- As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.1 day ago
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue -- Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.1 day ago
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China? -- President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.1 day ago
Colbert discusses his show's end with late-night peers -- Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.2 days ago
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown -- A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.1 day ago
Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth -- The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.3 days ago
'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover -- As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation.3 days ago
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened -- An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".1 day ago
In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit -- President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.2 days ago
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China -- Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.3 days ago
What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case? -- The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.1 day ago
Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier -- Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.3 hours ago
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension -- President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.19 hours ago
What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada -- Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts to decide.20 hours ago
ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention -- Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.1 day ago