Election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the First American Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope in history, was elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church. He shares similar views with Pope Francis on various topics, but has some differences on contentious issues. Prevost faced controversy in handling sexual abuse accusations against priests while serving as Bishop of Chiclayo.

Cannes Film Festival overshadowed by potential #MeToo allegations and workers' strike

The Cannes Film Festival is overshadowed by potential #MeToo allegations and a workers' strike, despite an exciting lineup of big-name films. Organizers are preparing for possible fallout from sexual abuse accusations against industry figures. The festival faces uncertainty due to the strike by freelance workers over proposed changes to French labor law.