Though he starred in two films that debuted in Cannes in the early aughts —2003’s Soldiers of Salamina and 2007’s Mister Lonely by Harmony Korine — the first time Diego Luna walked the film festival’s red carpet came when he presented his narrative directorial debut, 2010’s Abel. It was a family affair as Luna attended…
Al-Minuki, also known as Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali al‑Mainuki, directed IS‑linked cells across Africa, particularly the Islamic State West Africa Province, which has entrenched itself in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel, with cross‑border links into Niger, Chad, and Mali.
According to US trade representative Jamieson Greer, deals on Chinese purchases of US agricultural products have been firmed up. But China’s foreign ministry did not confirm any such new deals, saying only that both sides had agreed to maintain stable trade ties and expand co-operation based on “equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit”.
The NHL’s Western Conference finals matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is set. The Central Division champion Colorado Avalanche will take on the Pacific Division titlist Vegas Golden Knights, with the winner heading to the Stanley Cup Final. Both clubs have won a Stanley Cup this decade, with the Avs winning it all in…
Brett OkamotoMay 15, 2026, 01:53 PM ET Close Brett Okamoto has reported on mixed martial arts and boxing at ESPN since 2010. He has covered all of the biggest events in combat sports during that time, including in-depth interviews and features with names such as Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Floyd Mayweather,…
Buster OlneyMay 15, 2026, 01:39 PM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Multiple Authors Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has started playing catch, lightly tossing, just two weeks after he had surgery to remove a bone chip from his elbow. “Tarik has started…
Greg WyshynskiMay 15, 2026, 01:28 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors Star defenseman Quinn Hughes says he is “definitely open” to signing a contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. General manager Bill Guerin swung the NHL’s biggest trade of the season when he acquired the Norris Trophy winner from…
May 15, 2026, 01:18 PM ET CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois and coach Brad Underwood have agreed to new financial terms on his current six-year contract that runs through 2031-32, and the deal could extend through 2035-36 based on the team’s performance over the next four seasons. Athletic director Josh Whitman made the announcement Thursday, about…
