‘Impossible’ heatwave struck Philippines in April, scientists find
The record-breaking heatwave that scorched the Philippines in April would have been impossible without the climate crisis, scientists have found. Searing heat above 40C (104F)
The Second Act review – Quentin Dupieux’s likable meta comedy of actors’ private lives
Cannes can always do worse than choose a comedy for its opening gala, and the festival is off to an amiable, entertaining start. Quentin Dupieux
Emma Raducanu overlooked for French Open wildcard and may have to qualify
Emma Raducanu will likely have to drop down to play in the French Open qualifying draw next week if she wants to compete in the
Greta Gerwig: ‘The number of female directors has gotten better. We’re not done yet’
The reviews were gushing on the first day of the 77th Cannes film festival, as Barbie director Greta Gerwig took up her duties as this
Niger’s prime minister blames US for rupture of military pact
Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, Niger’s prime minister, has blamed the US for a rupture in an important military pact between the two countries that allows
Roman Polanski acquitted of defamation by French court
A French court on Tuesday acquitted French-Polish film-maker Roman Polanski of defaming British actor Charlotte Lewis after she accused him of raping her when she
‘People are forfeiting meals’: musicians on the struggle to financially survive
Indie rock frontman Sam Griffiths has made a spreadsheet listing the costs of his band’s upcoming tour of Europe. It is a long list. “Petrol:
Teddy Swims review – dark’n’stormy soul singer shakes the room
Look at Teddy Swims, and you’d think twice before crossing him. The Atlanta, Georgia native cuts an imposing figure: leather trench coat, a face-consuming beard
David Sanborn, jazz saxophonist known for work with David Bowie and more, dies aged 78
David Sanborn, the Grammy-winning saxophonist whose expressive versatility across jazz and pop also made him a sought-after session player for tracks such as David Bowie’s
Global violence causing record numbers of internally displaced people
Conflict has forced more than 68 million people to leave their homes as of the end of 2023 – the highest figure since data became