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Sweden to propose EU membership of Pacific rim free trade group CPTPP

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Sweden plans to propose that the European Union join the Pacific Rim trading bloc, the CPTPP, aiming to create the world's largest free trade area in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa announced the proposal during a trade trip to Japan, stating that linking the EU with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Tra

FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME-SCREENING

(250519) -- CANNES, May 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- French culture minister Rachida Dati (5th L) and cast members arrive for the screening of the film "The Phoenician Scheme" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Musk hails Durov over rejection of French political censorship request

The Telegram founder has said election meddling can't be stopped by further interference

Elon Musk has voiced support for fellow tech entrepreneur Pavel Durov after the Telegram founder said he had rejected a request from the French government to block conservative political content on the messaging platform.<

Janhvi Kapoor sets off for Cannes in style

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for her highly anticipated debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.

The actress will be attending the prestigious event with her team for the film 'Homebound', which will be featured in the coveted Un Certain Regard section on May 21, 2025.

As excitement builds ahead of the premiere, Kapoor was spotted at Mumbai Airport

France immerses in spirit of Holi, around 20,000 people join in celebrations

Paris [France], May 19 (ANI): France celebrated the festival of Holi with fervor and enthusiasm as around 20,000 people joined in the festivities, the Embassy of India in France shared on Monday.

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy shared that the celebration of Holi was organised by the Global Indian Organisation, France, which is a non-profit, social, apolitical organization, Jardin D'Acclimatation, which is Pa

Telegram's Durov names French official he accused of censorship request

The Russian-born billionaire said spy chief Nicolas Lerner wanted him to silence "conservative voices"

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has claimed that French foreign intelligence chief Nicolas Lerner personally asked him to censor conservatives on his platform ahead of the contentious rerun of Romania's presidential ele

France denies claims of Romanian election interference

Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted earlier that he was asked to block Romanian conservatives on his social media platform

The French Foreign Ministry has vehemently denied undertaking any attempts to interfere in Romania's presidential election after Telegram founder Pavel Durov claimed that he was asked to silence Romanian conservative voices on the platform ahead of Sunday's runoff.

The

France denies claims of Romanian election interference attempt

Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted earlier that he was asked to block Romanian conservatives on his social media platform

The French Foreign Ministry has vehemently denied undertaking any attempts to interfere in Romania's presidential election after Telegram founder Pavel Durov claimed that he was asked to silence R

Manika Batra moves to second round of ITTF World Table Tennis Championships

Doha [Qatar], May 18 (ANI): Former Commonwealth Games champion table-tennis star Manika Batra marched into the second round of the ITTF World Table Tennis Championships in Doha on Sunday.

The world number 46 got the better of Nigeria's Fatimo Bello, ranked 89th, in straight games 4-0 (11-5, 11-6, 11-8, 11-2). Her next challenge will be South Korea's 17-year-old Park Gahyeon, as per Olympics.com.

The India'

"Gene was very annoyed about the money": Wes Anderson on infamous set tension of 'The Royal Tenenbaums' due to Gene Hackman

Washington [US], May 18 (ANI): Filmmaker Wes Anderson opened up about the infamous set tension on the set of 2001's 'The Royal Tenenbaums' due to Gene Hackman, who passed away this year.

'The Royal Tenenbaums' is a 2001 American tragicomedy film directed by Wes Anderson and co-written with Owen Wilson. It stars Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, a

Lav Diaz opens up about his role in psychological horror 'The Sacrifice'

Washington [US], May 18 (ANI): Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz talked about his role in 'The Sacrifice', a psychological horror film currently in production in the Philippines.

The newly released film still offers a glimpse of Diaz as Pilo, a quiet and enigmatic jungle guide who leads a group of vloggers deep into remote terrain steeped in ritual and folklore, reported Variety.

Diaz's films have likewise recei

FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-PHOTOCALL

(250518) -- CANNES, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- U.S. actress Jennifer Lawrence poses during a photocall for the film "Die, My Love" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-BASKETBALL-FIBA-XI'AN CHALLENGER 3X3-SEMIFINAL-BORDEAUX VS SHANGHAI (CN)

(250518) -- XI'AN, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Petar Sucur (L) of Bordeaux celebrates after winning the semifinal match between Bordeaux of France and Shanghai of China at FIBA 3x3 Xi'an Challenger in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(SP)CHINA-XI'AN-BASKETBALL-FIBA-XI'AN CHALLENGER 3X3-FINAL-CHONGMING VS BORDEAUX (CN)

(250518) -- XI'AN, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Players of Chongming celebrate during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chongming of China and Bordeaux of France at FIBA 3x3 Xi'an Challenger in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-FILMS-PREMIERE

(250518) -- CANNES, May 18, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese actress Zhou Ye arrives for the screening of the film "Nouvelle Vague" (New Wave) at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)