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Denys Soboliev's film tells the story of the trial of KGB agent Bohdan Stashynsky.
On May 25, Ukraine marks Philologist's Day and the Day of State Communications Security. Globally, Africa Day and Geek Pride Day are celebrated, and International Missing Children's Day is observed.
Legendary driver Kyle Busch has died at age 41 due to pneumonia and sepsis. He achieved a record 234 victories during his twenty-year NASCAR career.
The new Star Wars installment topped the box office in the US and Canada with a result of $102 million. This is the franchise's first feature film in seven years.
Due to shelling in Kyiv, an art museum, the opera house, and the philharmonic were damaged. Russia has already destroyed over 2,500 cultural sites across Ukraine.
The main award of the Cannes Film Festival was won by the drama Fjord by Cristian Mungiu. The film tells the story of a Romanian family's struggle for their children in Norway.
Andrey Zvyagintsev received the Grand Prix at Cannes for the film Minotaur. The director publicly called on Putin to stop the slaughter and end the deaths of millions of people.
Scarlett Johansson earned 43 million dollars in 2025. The actress spoke of a constant deficit in her personal life and the impossibility of balancing it with work.
The actor will not return to the series Mobland due to conflicts. Helen Mirren was outraged by her colleague's arrogant behavior on set.
A different couple will become the main characters of the second season of the Off Campus series. Showrunner Louisa Levy shared the details.
On May 23-24, Kyiv will host film music concerts, exhibitions, and a quest on Trukhaniv Island. The botanical garden, the microbe museum, and art retreats will also be open.
Usyk will face Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt near the Giza Pyramids. The WBC title and a special pendant worth 40,000 dollars will be at stake.
May 22 marks Bitcoin Day, Sherlock Holmes Day, and Biodiversity Day. The Church honors the martyr Basiliscus, and name days are celebrated by Volodymyr and Sofiia.
Aston Villa crushed Freiburg with a score of 3:0 in the Europa Conference League final. Prince William celebrated the club's first European trophy in 44 years with the team.
A novel about the journey of two women in the 1930s became the first work translated from Mandarin to win the Booker. The £50,000 prize will be shared by the authors.
A Barcelona court has released Jonathan Andic, the son of the Mango founder. The billionaire's death in the mountains has been reclassified from an accident to murder.
The painting 'Number 7A, 1948' was sold for a record $181 million in New York. This canvas became the fourth most expensive work of art in auction history.
In Istanbul, Aston Villa and Freiburg will face off in the Europa League final. Bookmakers name the English club, led by Unai Emery, as the favorite.
Former MMA star Gina Carano will enter the octagon against Ronda Rousey after a 17-year break. The bout will serve as the main event of the first tournament on the Netflix platform.
John Travolta received the Honorary Palme d'Or for his contribution to cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. The actor called this award more significant than an Oscar.
At the Cannes Festival, stars showcased looks from Gucci, Chanel, and Dior. Catherine Deneuve, Demi Moore, and Jane Fonda became the main protagonists of the red carpet.
Swiss intelligence will open archives regarding the Nazi Josef Mengele. The documents may contain data about his stay in Switzerland after World War II.
Archewell is set to adapt Adam Jowett's book about British military battles against the Taliban. The screenplay for the project will be written by Oscar nominee Matt Charman.
Five Italians died while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives. The bodies were discovered at a depth of 60 meters following a large-scale rescue operation.
A study by Harvard Medical School has shown that modern AI models are, in most cases, more accurate at determining diagnoses than real doctors. Against the backdrop of medical errors, the complexity of protecting patient rights, and a crisis of trust, people are increasingly seeking alternative mechanisms for verifying medical diagnoses.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have declared their readiness for a third fight. The meeting could take place in London, Las Vegas, or Saudi Arabia.
May 11 marks Ego Awareness Day and the commemoration of Saints Cyril and Methodius. It is also the Day of Waiting for Mary Poppins and Eat What You Want Day.
Former President Barack Obama stated that the US government is not concealing evidence of the existence of aliens. According to him, first contact with extraterrestrials has not yet occurred.
Passengers of the vessel MV Hondius were evacuated from Tenerife due to a hantavirus outbreak that claimed the lives of three people. The WHO assesses the risk to the public as low.
A survey showed that 56% of Russians want foreign companies to return. The most missed items are Western cars, software, and cinema.