To attend his Cannes premiere, he fled an Iranian prison sentence. The film is worth it

‘Films were an escape – to a deeper repression’: Jarman winner Maryam Tafakory on Iranian cinema

The UK-based artist and film-maker reveals how the work that has won her the prestigious award was the result of watching 417 films made in post-revolution Iran, many of which she ‘fell in love ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Prince William attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South Africa

World - ABC News - November 6

Liam Payne’s Former One Direction Bandmates Attend His Funeral in England

The One Direction singer died at 31 last month after a fall from a balcony.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’

Richard Scolyer was one of the world’s leading melanoma researchers when he was struck with a brain tumour. Facing likely death, his team made him a guinea pig for his own medicine. Sign up for a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month contempt of Congress sentence

Steve Bannon, the former advisor to former President Donald Trump, completed his nearly four-month prison sentence for a contempt of Congress charge. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on Bannon’s ...

'Bob's Burgers' actor Jay Johnston sentenced to a year in prison for role in Jan. 6

Jay Johnston, an actor known for 'Bob's Burgers' and 'Arrested Development,' gets a year in prison for his part in the Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

Man sentenced to life in Young Dolph killing gets 35 more years in prison

A judge has given a Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison in the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph an additional 35 years behind bars

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

FTX fraudster Caroline Ellison reports to Connecticut prison to begin 2-year sentence

Caroline Ellison, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges tied to the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, is beginning her two-year prison sentence.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Ex-Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder sentenced to two-year suspended prison term for sexual assault

The former AS Monaco and France star was handed potential 24-month jail term

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison for sharing military secrets online

Former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years for stealing classified information from the Defense Department and sharing it online, the U.S. ...

Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison

A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices — and then spent years laundering some of the hacked cryptocurrency with help from his wife — has been sentenced to ...

Tech - ABC News - November 14

A South Korean court sentences opposition leader Lee Jae-myung to a suspended prison term for violating election law

World - ABC News - November 15

Ex-Army soldier who beat officers with a baton on Jan. 6 sentenced to prison

Edward Richmond, Jr., an ex-Army soldier who was court-martialed for shooting an Iraqi civilian, was sentenced to prison for assaulting police on Jan. 6, 2021.

Politics - NBC News - November 20

Arizona man charged for threatening to kill FBI agents sentenced to 15 months in prison

An Arizona man was sentenced to prison after he was arrested and charged with threatening to kill FBI agents. Michael Lee Tomasi, 38, of Rio Verde, Ariz., was sentenced Monday to 15 months in ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

‘He’s ready’: Rúben Amorim’s rapid rise from obscurity to Premier League

Before Portuguese’s first Manchester United game, the people who know him well explain how he got this far. The road from the Portuguese third tier to Portman Road is a unique journey and one that ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Prosecutors back delaying Trump sentence until he leaves White House

New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump’s effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however.

Mother of cinematographer killed on set of Alec Baldwin film 'Rust' boycotts its world premiere

Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” is premiering at a film festival in Poland three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set

World - ABC News - November 20

Mother of cinematographer killed on set of 'Rust' boycotts its world premiere

Alec Baldwin’s Western “Rust” had its world premiere Wednesday at a film festival in Poland, three years after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set

Entertainment - ABC News - November 20

‘What can we do to make this better?’ Alec Baldwin film Rust finally premieres in Poland

First screening for troubled western whose cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on set takes place at niche film festival, boycotted by high-profile figures over a separate sexism row. ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

"Rust" film premiere in Poland more than 3 years since fatal shooting on set

The "Rust" film premiere in Poland occurred three years after the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Alec Baldwin was not present. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.

Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’

Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing

President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Politics - CBS News - November 19

Doctor who poisoned his mother's partner gets 31 years in prison

Dr. Thomas Kwan who was disgruntled about his inheritance disguised himself as a nurse to inject Patrick O'Hara with a flesh-eating poison.

Once incarcerated, Clarence Maclin taps his early artistry for 'Sing Sing'

From a maximum-security prison to a film set, the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program alum hopes to do more films that heal.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Steve McQueen reveals he paused Blitz filming for prostate cancer treatment

Film director, who has fully recovered, backs campaign to address disproportionate impact of disease on Black men. The Oscar-winning film director and artist Steve McQueen has revealed that he ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

‘You’re always scared’: hit French film’s star on his fight for residency

Abou Sangaré may have won an award at Cannes, but he says all he wants is to be allowed work as a mechanic. Irregular migration and stymied deportation orders have long loomed over French politics, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump has said it would take about 15 minutes to sort out golf's mess

Sports - ABC News - November 18

Judge rejects claim that Giuliani has a ‘political right’ to be at Trump's inaugural events

A federal judge has declined to postpone Rudy Giuliani’s court proceedings over his assets handover to the former Georgia election workers he defamed.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

49ers' Nick Bosa says he hasn't heard from NFL about fine for wearing MAGA hat: 'It was well worth it'

Bosa doesn't regret his decision

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

49ers' Nick Bosa says wearing MAGA hat on TV was 'well worth it,' even if he's fined

49ers star Nick Bosa could be fined by the NFL after he wore a pro-Trump 'Make America Great Again' hat while on the field and on TV following an Oct. 27 game.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Here's how much JD Vance is worth, from his bitcoin to real estate

JD Vance, former President Trump's running mate, has come a long way from his hardscrabble childhood of "Hillbilly Elegy."

Here's how much Donald Trump is worth, from his DJT stock to real estate

Donald Trump is still a billionaire, but his net worth has fluctuated sharply this year along with the value of one of his main investments.

NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. took his 2021 salary in bitcoin. Here’s how much it’s worth now.

‘Who said taking my salary in bitcoin was dumb?’ he asks now

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

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