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Würzburg, Bavaria, May 15, 2026: German Defense Secretary Carsten Breuer takes part in the 104th German Catholic Day panel discussion under the motto “Between deterrence and diplomacy”. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa – Note: For editorial use only, with full credit above (Photo by: Sven Hoppe/picture Alliance via Getty Images)Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesGermany’s Defense Minister Carsten Breuer said on Saturday that China was missing an opportunity for dialogue by not convening a ministerial-level delegation to the annual defense forum in Singapore.Speaking at a media roundtable on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Breuer said China is losing…

summary Israel has captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after days of intense fighting with Hezbollah. The castle is a UNESCO-protected medieval fortress that was last held by Israel 26 years ago. Despite a ceasefire agreed in April, Israel has deepened its incursions across Lebanon’s Litani River in recent days. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Israeli forces have captured the Crasaider-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, which they have not occupied for 26 years, as they further expand their incursions into neighboring territory. The capture of the castle, located near the city of Nabatieh and about…

Published May 31, 2026May 31, 2026The San Antonio Spurs, led by superstar Victor Wembaneyama, advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014, defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 and setting up a championship game against the New York Knicks.The Spurs won the Western Conference Finals 4-3 in a seven-game series on Saturday, advancing to the NBA Finals where they will play the Knicks in San Antonio on Wednesday.”We are still hungry for another shot, but this feeling is indescribable. It’s very powerful,” Wenbanyama said. “I want four more. We’re not done yet. Go, Go Spurs.”The…

Hollywood breathed a sigh of relief. Gen Z isn’t just going to the movies, they’re also driving box office growth.During the pandemic, when theaters closed and streaming became a dominant force in the media landscape, there was growing concern that this younger generation would shun the big screen as they grow into more engaged consumers. But this generation, roughly 14 to 29 years old, is one of the most active movie-going demographics, going to more movies per year than some older generations, according to Fandango data.In 2025, Gen Zers watched an average of seven movies in theaters, matching the average…

A warm-up friendly match that simulated World Cup conditions, including a cooling break for the players, held at the Rose Bowl Stadium.Published May 31, 2026May 31, 2026World Cup co-hosts Mexico boosted their confidence with a 1-0 friendly win over Australia in front of a huge US crowd. As a result, coaches from both teams were forced to make difficult choices before naming their squads for the tournament.A much-changed Mexico took the lead after a 28th-minute header from a set piece by Johan Vázquez on Saturday, and they managed to hold onto that lead despite a better second half for the…

In the early 2000s, when music executive Anjula Acharya began shipping superstar actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas to Hollywood, her label partner Jimmy Iovine (the name behind pop sensations like Eminem and Lady Gaga) told her it was 20 years too early to bring South Asian talent to the United States.Currently, Acharia is warner music group Focuses on investing in South Asian artists specifically in the US”It sounded crazy to think 20 years too soon, but now, 20 years later, we’re seeing an explosion of people like Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla… South Asian artists are coming here and really selling…

The French Interior Ministry announced that 416 people were detained across the country, including 283 in Paris, after PSG’s win over Arsenal.Published May 31, 2026May 31, 2026French police have detained more than 280 people in Paris after thousands of people poured into the streets and violent clashes broke out after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League final.Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for Saturday’s match, including 8,000 in Paris, after PSG’s championship victory last year was marred by violence. To minimize disruption, Paris’ trams were suspended, some metro stations were closed, and bus traffic was halted in places.Recommended stories…

Josh Brown, one of Wall Street’s most prominent financial advisors, said the rise of passive investing is creating demand for a different type of product: concentrated portfolios aimed at capturing the market’s biggest winners. The Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO and CNBC contributor recently launched an independently managed account called Porterhouse. The account, named after the premium cut of steak, was built to hold what he believes is the best opportunity in the market. Our rules-based momentum strategy, implemented in partnership with Franklin Templeton, favors companies with strong revenue growth and sustained stock price strength.”Everyone has broad stock market diversification. You…

Nairobi, KenyaReuters — Kenyan police announced on Friday that eight students have been arrested on suspicion of arson over a fire that killed 16 students at a girls’ boarding school. A fire broke out at Utumisi Girls’ Academy High School in Gilgil, central Kenya, early Thursday morning, injuring 79 students. Fires are common in Kenyan schools, many of them set by students protesting harsh discipline and poor conditions, researchers have found. “Preliminary investigations have identified eight students as persons of interest in connection with the planning and execution of the suspected arson,” the police’s Criminal Investigations Directorate said in a…

After the Iran war, oil markets may face the new reality that exports through the Strait of Hormuz will not return to levels once considered normal. Shipowners now have to consider the risk of sudden fighting erupting in the volatile Persian Gulf. Additionally, if Hormuz is under Iran’s de facto control, Western commercial ships are likely to be reluctant to transit through Hormuz, especially if they have to work with the Revolutionary Guards, putting them at risk of violating U.S. sanctions. Given the important role Holmes plays in global energy markets, this is a scenario with consequences that are difficult…