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Cannes showcases 6 African films: Two directed by women

The African films in competition are the work of two female directors, Ramata-Toulaye Sy from Senegal and Kaouther Ben Hania from Tunisia.

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Brazil: Conab sees record 367.1m-tonne grain harvest as rice and wheat fall

Conab forecasts a record 367.1 million tonnes of grain for 2026/27, led by soy and corn, while rice slips 2.9% and wheat drops 27.2%.

China: Beijing Music Festival marks Mozart at 270 with a subway-set Magic Flute

The 29th Beijing Music Festival brought nearly 700 artists from 32 countries to Beijing on 9–20 October for a Mozart-themed programme.

Egypt hepatitis C milestone: first country to keep WHO Gold Tier, 4.5 million treated

WHO confirmed on 14 October that Egypt kept its hepatitis C Gold Tier status, a world first, after screening over 60 million and treating 4.5 million.

Russia: Siluanov back at G20 Bangkok meeting as South Africa stays locked out

Russia's Siluanov sat at the G20 table in Bangkok on 15 October at US invitation; South Africa remains unaccredited. No communiqué was agreed.

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Ukrainians Can Exchange Cash Hryvnias in Lithuania

Under the Agreement, Ukrainian citizens who have registered in Lithuania as refugees will be able to exchange cash hryvnias for euros.

MCIP, together with IREX and the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, held a meeting with the communication units of OMA

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine together with the Council of International Scientific Research and exchanges (IREX) and the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security held a meeting with communication departments of regional military administrations.

Ukraine Travel Restrictions During Wartime: What You Need to Know

As Ukraine navigates the ongoing conflict, the State Agency for Tourism Development (SATD) has outlined essential travel guidelines for tourists planning to visit the country.