From MeToo dramas facing censorship to monster-hunting video games conquering the world and samurai westerns in Scotland, Japan's influence on film is diverse and complex. Read more...

Recent political events in Italy include student protests equating antifascism with the mafia and a body-shaming incident involving a regional council president. Also, an update on the situation in Ukraine. Read more...

Explore Suleyman the Magnificent's reign, Hungarian film funding challenges, and a modern Romeo and Juliet adaptation in this diverse cultural roundup. Read more...

This week in sports: Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault record, a rugby player scores a lightning-fast try, and concerns are raised about influences in sports clubs. Read more...

Trump postpones tariffs on cars, while Mexico faces a series of political and social issues including calls for forgiveness from Spain and the discovery of student bodies. Read more...

The Trump administration faces criticism from Hakeem Jeffries on border security and policies concerning trans athletes, while also dealing with legal challenges to its funding freezes and the impact of tariffs on Canadian businesses. Read more...

This week's entertainment news includes a glimpse into the lives of Meghan Markle's family, a former Bachelorette's wedding, superhero casting news, and a humorous take on heartbreak. Read more...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces criticism from U.S. figures like Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, while others credit his resistance for Ukraine's success against Russia. Italy confronts its past by revoking Mussolini's citizenship. Read more...

Recent political tensions highlighted by deportations to Cuba, calls for Spain to apologize for historical atrocities, and reports of workplace abuse in Spain's court system. Read more...