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INSANE: Cannes - The Real Truth

From football to Streisand, here’s what's to come at Cannes 2026

The competition selection for this year's Cannes Film Festival was announced on Thursday, with Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, Spain's Pedro Almodovar and Russia's Andrey Zvyagintsev among the 21 directors vying for the coveted Palme d'Or.

Radio France Internationale

Berlinale crisis: Top film festival directors rally to defend Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle

“Supporting freedom of expression has never been more important.” Film festival bosses from Cannes, Locarno, London, San Sebastian, Tokyo and Toronto have signed a letter to support Berlinale boss Tricia Tuttle, amid fears that she may be fired over filmmakers expressing their support for Palestine.

Euronews

If the Berlin film festival ousts its director, there may be no way back

Hosting an audience-friendly festival in a highly political capital city has always been a challenge. If Berlinale’s organisers push out Tricia Tuttle over the latest Gaza row, they may as well give up trying

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Eight of the most beautiful places on the French Riviera to enjoy the backdrop to White Lotus season 4

From golden beaches to storybook villages and handsome harbors, we’ve pinpointed some of the French Riviera’s standout destinations

The Independent UK

Cannes Palme d'Or winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi handed jail time in Iran

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer said.

Radio France Internationale

From pink diamonds to prison visits: Is Carla Bruni’s glamorous life in tatters?

The former first lady of France loves champagne, couture and Cannes, but now her beloved husband has spent time in ‘gruelling’ solitary confinement

Evening Standard

Elton John left in stitches as David Walliams entertains music legend on Cannes holiday

Sir Elton John danced alongside David Walliams as the pair dined in Cannes with the cast of Netflix's Heartstopper.

The Independent UK

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No cruise ships, no rickshaws and a visitor tax: How popular tourist spots like Venice are tackling overtourism

From banning golf carts and cruise ships to hiking taxes for day-trippers, iconic tourist destinations are taking matters into their own hands to keep their streets sane for locals

The Independent UK

Dame Helen Mirren’s life in fashion as the actor turns 80

The British acting darling has worn it all – and never fails to look spectacular.

The Independent UK

Cannes becomes the latest European destination to crack down on tourism with 'drastic' cruise ship curbs

It follows an uproar from residents in Venice over Jeff Bezos’ wedding to Lauren Sanchez

Evening Standard

Now Cannes bans large cruise ships as overtourism row rattles on

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The Independent UK

'Less numerous, less big, less polluting': Cannes to ban big cruise ships and limit passenger visits

The French Riviera hotspot will limit cruise ship access, capping vessel size and daily disembarkations to curb overcrowding and pollution.

Euronews

Another European city issues cruise ship ban as overtourism anger grows

Nice also announced limits on cruise ships earlier this year

The Independent UK

Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism

Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships.

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The Guardian - UK

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review – a hypnotising arthouse game with an A-list cast

This is a mystifying and provocatively slow-paced game with more celebrities than you would find on a Cannes red carpet

Evening Standard

Gillian Anderson on self-acceptance — and discovering the joy of facials

Rose Beer catches up with Gillian Anderson in Cannes

International Business Times

Cannes Honors INactive: A Film that Moves Audiences and Societies into Action

Karl André Talbot's INactive exposes physical inactivity as a silent epidemic—now spotlighted at Cannes for its urgent, global health message.

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Fans Loved What Jason Kelce Wore to Cannes a Day After Father’s Day

The former Philadelphia Eagles star donned a colorful outfit that may have been a nod to his four daughters.

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Radio France Internationale

French charity to stylishly 'upcycle' Cannes Festival red carpet

After being strutted upon for two weeks by stars like Tom Cruise, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry and Robert De Niro, the legendary red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival are set for a second life thanks to an upcycling charity and some environmentally conscious designers.

Euronews

Digital replica of Auschwitz created due to growing interest from filmmakers

The technical team used the most advanced spatial scanning technologies to create a digital replica of the Auschwitz I camp. The project was recognised at the Cannes Film Festival. We interview Bartosz Bartyzel, a spokesman for the Auschwitz Museum, to learn more about the project.

International Business Times UK

US Businesswoman Skips Son's Graduation to Accept an Award in France — Then Learns It Doesn't Exist

Dallas-based influencer Bilonda Alice Mukendi travelled to Cannes for the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards on 22 May, anticipating a 'Best Content Creator' accolade. However, she was left unacknowledged during the ceremony, only to later discover her invitation may have been fraudulent. Her experience has since gone viral, prompting widespread…

Newslaundry

Awful and Awesome Ep 387: The Royals, Flintoff, subscriber letters

While discussing The RoyalsAbhinandan: You’re saying Bhumi Pednekar is good in this? Is she the redeeming factor?Rajyasree: No, she's horrible in this…But it has worked in her favour because everyone has logged on and watched the show. Abhinandan: Why?Rajyasree: Because it’s so bad. Everyone trashed it so everyone logged on and…

Euronews

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, the first Arab and African director to win Cannes Palme d’Or, dies aged 91

Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina was the oldest living recipient of the Palme d’Or. His Cannes-winning film 'Chronicles of the Years of Fire' remains Africa’s only Palme d’Or to this day.

The Independent UK

The adorable reason Chris Evans skipped Cannes film premiere

Evans’s co-stars appeared on the red carpet in his absence

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Hollywood star Chris Evans reveals why he skipped Cannes Film Festival

Chris Evans celebrated his mother's birthday rather than attending the premiere of his new movie in Cannes.

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