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Rita Ferro at Disney Upfront 2026.Courtesy: Disney Co.As Rita Ferro, Disney president of global advertising, prepared to take the stage at the company’s recent upfront presentation, she had actor Paul Anthony Kelly on her mind. Kelly recently portrayed John F. Kennedy Jr. in the limited FX TV series “Love Story,” and met Ferro at an earlier event. After a fangirl moment that included an iPhone snapshot, Ferro requested that Kelly introduce her at the annual pitch to advertisers.”That’s the Disney difference: trust, innovation and unrivaled fandom. Not just with the stories they tell, but how they operate as a company,”…

US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing “slowly but surely” as Israel ramps up operations in Lebanon.Published May 31, 2026May 31, 2026US President Donald Trump told Fox News he is “in no hurry” to reach a deal with Iran, as Israeli forces claim to have captured strategic strongholds in southern Lebanon in the deepest invasion of Lebanon in 26 years.The comments came after US media reported that President Trump asked for several amendments to the preliminary agreement with Iran during a White House meeting on Friday.On the 93rd day of the war against Iran, as Israel expands…

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…

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MAY 29: Police officers stand on patrol during the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue held at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 29, 2026 in Singapore. Senior defense and military leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond will gather at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, one of Asia’s premier intergovernmental security forums. (Photo by Ezra Akayan/Getty Images)Ezra Akayan | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesDefense spending, China’s position in the Asia-Pacific region, and lessons from Ukraine are just some of the topics that dominated this year’s IISS Shangri-La…

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…

summary Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for ending the long-running war with Eritrea. But since then, his global reputation has plummeted as Ethiopia faces civil war and increasing repression. His party is expected to prevail in the June 1 election, which has divided the opposition and left millions of people disenfranchised by violence. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. When Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in 2018, he offered Africa’s oldest uncolonized nation a clean slate that had been suffocated by decades of harsh state control. His predecessor, Hailemariam Desalegn,…

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (C) attends the plenary session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 30, 2026 (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP, Getty Images)Jamstarosa | AFP | Getty ImagesAccording to Secretary of Defense Gilberto Teodoro, the maritime conflict between China and the Philippines is becoming more intense.The two countries are embroiled in a dispute over disputed territory in the South China Sea. China claims almost all of the sea, including areas that overlap with the exclusive economic zones of countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, and has strengthened its claims in recent…

BEIJING (AP) — chinese An official survey released on Sunday showed factory activity was flat in May, raising questions about the extent to which the country’s economy can insulate itself from the impact. fall out Pressure on the ongoing Iran war and demands. Official Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index eases to 50 From April 50.3according to the Office for National Statistics. Measured on a scale of 0 to 100, a PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion and a reading below 50 indicates contraction. The new orders sub-index fell to 49.9 from 50.6 in April, and the production sub-index fell slightly to…

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…

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in Singapore on May 29, 2026 (Photo by JAM STA ROSA/AFP, Getty Images)Jamstarosa | AFP | Getty ImagesDefense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said that despite increasing defense spending and revising arms export guidelines, “the door to dialogue is always open” to the international community.At the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Prime Minister Koizumi stated that Japan has always respected international law, adding, “Japan’s path as a peaceful nation has been valued by the region and the international community. This fact is true and will not be swayed by false claims.”He also said…