UK-US pact neither a free-trade agreement nor broad trade deal of Brexiteer dreams

Sir Keir Starmer was at home in Downing Street, watching Arsenal lose in the Champions League, when he got a call from Donald Trump that he thought presented the chance to snatch victory from the jaws of trading defeat.

The president’s call was a characteristic last-minute flex intended to squeeze a little more out of the prime minister.

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Wong Kar Wai’s TV Series ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ Getting Release By Mubi

EXCLUSIVE: Music to arthouse film lovers’ ears: Wong Kar Wai‘s epic drama series Blossoms Shanghai is finally getting an international release, via Mubi.

Mubi will release the 30-part drama series in Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Turkey and India.

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Caught in the tides with Jia Zhangke, China’s most important filmmaker of the century

Open this photo in gallery: In making his new film Caught by the Tides, Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke used two decades of material to reflect on the political, economic and technological transformations in China over that period.X STREAM PICTURES

Jia Zhangke has earned his reputation as the most important Chinese filmmaker of this century by unblinkingly chronicling the sweeping changes in his country’s society.

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Who will replace Pope Francis? These cardinals stand out in the conclave

When it comes to predicting who will succeed Pope Francis, expect the unexpected.

Since the Catholic Church began selecting popes in a highly secretive conclave, rarely have the rumoured front-runners prevailed.

Popes John XXIII, John Paul II and Francis were once considered long shots.

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Trump’s movie tariff would devastate Canada, if it had any whiff of reality

Open this photo in gallery: President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving in Washington on May 4.TIERNEY L. CROSS/The New York Times News Service

For the past few months, Jon Voight has been quietly taking meetings with U.S.

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The Academy Awards have new film rules. AI is now okay for the Oscars

In 2024, Hollywood was roiled by protests led by the SAG-AFTRA union, fighting for fair rights over their physical and voice identities in the age of AI. A deal was inked late last year to ensure that artists are fairly compensated, but the underlying current was obvious.  AI in films is here to stay.  If […]

Insta360 teaser suggests it could launch world’s best 360 camera soon – here are 5 things I want to see

Insta360 has released a new teaser for a launch event on April 22

It has the tagline “all day, all night, all angles” and hints at a new 360 camera

Recent leaks suggest it’s preparing to launch the Insta360 X5

Insta360 has long topped our guide to the best 360 cameras – and a new teaser suggests it’s preparing to launch a new flagship model.

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FirstUp: Xi Jiping to begin Southeast Asia tour, Blue Origin’s all-female space flight… The news today

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a three-nation tour to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia from today. The visit comes amid China’s trade tensions with the United States. Meanwhile, private spaceflight company Blue Origin will launch a space flight with an all-female crew read more

It is set to be a busy Monday with several events lined up for the day.

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