Global entertainment, politics, and crisis dominate headlines as Trump visits China for Taiwan talks, while cultural figures and international incidents shape the news landscape.

Trump and Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks in Beijing with Xi issuing a stern warning that mishandling Taiwan could spark military conflicts, while Trump signaled openness to reconsidering U.S. support for the island amid pressure to secure trade deals.

Sandra Hüller received a standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival for 'Fatherland,' marking an early start to the Oscar race with industry attention turning to major film festivals for award contenders.

Dua Lipa announced a concert film 'Dua Lipa (Live From Mexico)' and live album, while Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Weezer, and the video game Doom were inducted into the Library of Congress National Registry.

Pete Townshend sold his name, image, and music rights in a major deal, while Clarence Carter, the soul singer behind hits like 'Patches' and 'Strokin',' died at age 90.

Jack Antonoff criticized AI music creators as 'Godless Whores,' highlighting growing tensions in the music industry over artificial intelligence's impact on artistic creation.

Lamine Yamal divided opinion with a Palestinian flag gesture, while Netanyahu announced plans to sue the New York Times over a Palestinian rape article, intensifying cultural and political tensions.

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick's 'Family Movie' will open the 2026 Bentonville Film Festival, with 'Little House on the Prairie' set to close the event, showcasing family-focused programming.

A Latvian government collapsed over handling of suspected Ukrainian drones breaching its airspace, reflecting escalating security concerns in Eastern Europe amid the Ukraine conflict.

Counter-terror police in London are investigating an Iran-backed firebombing outside a synagogue as an anti-Semitic hate incident, with four vehicles set ablaze.

The UN issued rare public appeals against Equatorial Guinea sending U.S. deportees to countries where their lives would be in danger, while human rights experts documented prison-like detention conditions.