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'Mesmeric' movie on secret lives of Nigeria's rich wows Cannes

A wonky mosaic in the shape of Nigeria plays a subtly telling role in Arie and Chuko Esiri's Cannes Film Festival break-out hit "Clarissa".

Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo

Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation this year, police said Monday.

White House mass prayer event seeks to reclaim US Christian roots

President Donald Trump and top cabinet officials addressed thousands of Americans at a mass prayer rally in Washington on Sunday -- an event critics saw as an overt display of Christian nationalism undermining the separation of church and state.

XCF Global Highlights Long-Term Growth Drivers for Renewable Fuels as U.S. Biofuel Policy Evolves and SAF Demand Continues to Build

Policy momentum and rising demand continue to reinforce long-term growth in renewable fuels, while underscoring the importance of domestic fuel supply and energy security

Anson Resources Engineering Study Confirms Green River as a Future Low-Cost Producer

Highlights:First Quartile Cost PositioningStudy delivered low operating cost leadership, C1 OPEX estimate US$3,837/t LCECapital Cost/ton comparatively low, installed capacity estimate USD56,800/t LCEPositions Green River in the lowest quartile of the global peer OPEX comparisonMultiple Cost AdvantagesBrine reservoir pressure at 4,500 -5,500psi, reducing operating costsProprietary chemical-free iron removal, reducing operating costsHigh-quality brine chemistry, low impurity levels, reducing operating costsExisting nearby utility infrastructure, including power, water, rail, road and gas, reducing capital costsOptimized Technology Selection ProcessMultiple DLE technologies evaluated on financial returns, recovery and scalability basisClear Pathway to DevelopmentMaterial Project De-Risking, permitting and approvals largely completeDefinitive Feasibility Study commenced, project advancing toward Final Investment Decision (FID)

Drilling Targets High-Grade Tolmer Silver Extensions

Follow up drilling expedited after recent high-grade concentrate resultsHIGHLIGHTS~4,000m reverse circulation (RC) program targeting extensions of Tolmer's high-grade silver; mineralisation confirmed in numerous prior drilling assays exceeding 2,000 gram-metres Ag1Recent preliminary test yields high-grade concentrate over 100,000 g/t Ag (10% silver)1

Bulgaria's Eurovision winner flies home to rapturous welcome

Hundreds of ecstatic fans waving Bulgarian flags turned out at Sofia airport Sunday to give a triumphant welcome home to Dara, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest, after her surprise victory.

'Peaky Blinders' creator says he has licence to reinvent James Bond

"Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, who is writing the next "Bond" movie, has strongly hinted that the ageing British spy is about to get really shaken and stirred.

Vienna abuzz for Eurovision final

Thousands of glammed-up fans were excitedly queueing Saturday ahead of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, where a fiery Finnish duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win the glittering crown.

'Dance all night': Harry Styles kicks off World Tour in Amsterdam

Rhinestones bejewelling her eyes and star-shaped clips in her hair, 23-year-old Mathea Ndawula was all set on Saturday for the first show of pop superstar Harry Styles' new world tour.

Hollywood star Julianne Moore warns women are being pushed back

"The Hours" star Julianne Moore bemoaned the drop in leading roles for women in Hollywood on Saturday, saying women were being squeezed out everywhere.

Fiery Finns, Australian star favourites at boycotted Eurovision final

A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo and an acclaimed Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.

Haaland to play marauding Viking in new animated film

In an inspired piece of casting, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is to voice a fierce Viking warrior in a new animated film.

'Parasite' director Bong says making animated film to 'surpass' Miyazaki

South Korean maestro Bong Joon-ho -- who won three Oscars and the Palme d'Or at Cannes for "Parasite" -- is making his first animated film.

Cheers and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.

Eurovision gears up for boycotted final, with fiery Finns favourites

A fiery Finnish violinist-singer duo followed by an Australian star are the favourites to win Saturday's Eurovision grand final, with the contest hit by an unprecedented boycott over Israel's participation.

Cheer and tears as African refugee rap film 'Congo Boy' charms Cannes

The premiere of "Congo Boy" on Friday was like no other the Cannes Film Festival has ever seen, with director Rafiki Fariala -- who also wrote its catchy soundtrack -- breaking into song to introduce his cast and crew.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe has angioplasty in hospital: palace

Denmark's Queen Margrethe, 86, has undergone an angioplasty procedure after being admitted to hospital this week for chest pain, the palace said Friday in a statement.

Underground Gold Potential Grows at Colosseum

Colosseum Gold Mineralization Extended by Broad Intersections

XCF Showcases Plant-Level Innovation Supporting Emissions-Reduction Efforts and Operational Readiness

Up to 500 kW of power recovered from excess steam to help reduce purchased electricity and support more efficient plant operationsApproximately 35 gallons per minute of water recovered-more than 50,000 gallons per day, an important conservation measure in an arid operating environmentIntegrated resource recovery initiatives help lower operating costs while supporting XCF's broader efforts to reduce emissions and improve carbon intensity over time

Romanian metal, Aussie star through to Eurovision final

Romanian metal, a Danish ode to clubbing and Australian star Delta Goodrem will fill the airwaves in the Eurovision grand final after making it though the second semi-final on Thursday.

Eurovision second semi starts with a 'Bangaranga'

Contestants sang their hearts out on Thursday in the Eurovision Song Contest's second semi-final, with touching ballads and heavy metal in contention for the last 10 places in the grand final.

Austrian feminist artist Valie Export dies aged 85

Provocative performance artist, filmmaker and feminist Valie Export, arguably one of Austria's best known living artist, died on Thursday in Vienna just three days before her 86th birthday.

Princess Catherine wraps up Italy visit with pasta class

Britain's Princess Catherine wrapped up a trip to Italy on Thursday with a pasta-making class on her first official overseas visit since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.

U2 surprise fans in Mexico City to shoot music video

Irish legends U2 stunned locals and tourists in Mexico City's historic center on Wednesday as the quartet filmed a music video for their upcoming single.

US children's book author sentenced to life after poisoning husband

An American woman who made headlines by writing a children's book about grief after poisoning her husband was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Wednesday, US media reported.

Emotional Vin Diesel leads 'Fast and Furious' tribute in Cannes

An emotional Vin Diesel and teary "The Fast and the Furious" co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster soaked up applause at a special cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival Wednesday on the 25th anniversary of the original movie.

Eagle Plains and Sun Summit Make Greenfields Discovery at the Orbit Project, Toodoggone District, BC.

CRANBROOK, BC / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2026 / Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:EPL)(OTCQB:EGPLF) ("EPL" or "Eagle Plains") is pleased to announce results from a 2025 reconnaissance field program at the newly acquired, 6595 ha Orbit Project, located in the northern Toodoggone District of BC. Geologic observations from a single day of field work, with a 5-person crew, resulted in 39 rocks samples and the discovery of gold, copper, and silver mineralization associated with a remote sensing anomaly. Particularly strong alteration and mineralization was noted over a distance of 300m in the Calypso Zone. The 2025 field program was jointly funded by Sun Summit Minerals Corp. ("Sun Summit") and conducted by TerraLogic Exploration Inc. ("Terralogic") of Cranbrook, BC under the direction of Jarrod Brown, P.Geo.

Electrovaya Reports Fiscal Year Q2 2026 Results

Quarterly Revenue of $18M up 20%YoY; Adjusted EBITDA1 of 2.8$M, up 41% YoY, and Net Profit of $1M ($0.02/share)Commercial Robotics Shipments Underway; Energy Storage Systems Initiative Advances with Recent Department of Energy Project and Multiple Products in Development

Nano One Reports Q1 2026 Results and Reminds Shareholders of Upcoming AGM

First Quarter 2026 & Subsequent ResultsThe Company reported net assets of $22.1 million, working capital of $22.3 million, and cash of $23.0 million for the end of the periodGovernment loan proceeds of $3.1 million received further to grant proceeds of $4.7 million for aggregate proceeds received of $7.8 million during Q1 2026Annual General Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT

XCF Global Highlights Operational Readiness at New Rise Renewables Reno and Confirms Catalyst Delivery Remains on Track

Upgrade work at the refinery continues to move forward in support of restart planning and operational readinessCatalyst manufacturing is complete and delivery remains on track, subject to customary international shipping and customs processesXCF continues to target a June 2026 restart

Four ejected from Eurovision after Israel song disruption

Four people were thrown out of the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, which saw attempts to disrupt Israel's performance, organisers said Wednesday.

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