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Dissident Iranian filmmaker Panahi wins Cannes top prize
Dissident Iranian filmmaker Panahi wins Cannes top prize

Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or top prize at the Cannes film festival on Saturday, using his acceptance speech to urge his country to unite for "freedom".

May 24, 2025

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Stuttgart survive late Bielefeld scare to win German Cup
Stuttgart survive late Bielefeld scare to win German Cup

Stuttgart withstood a late fightback from underdogs Arminia Bielefeld to claim the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday, holding on for a 4-2 victory despite conceding twice in the final 10 minutes.

May 24, 2025

'Palme d'Or whisperer': US distributor Neon picks Cannes winner again
'Palme d'Or whisperer': US distributor Neon picks Cannes winner again

An independent movie distributor founded eight years ago has picked the winning film at the Cannes film festival for a stunning sixth consecutive time.

May 24, 2025

Three things we learned from England's rout of Zimbabwe
Three things we learned from England's rout of Zimbabwe

England launched their home season with an innings and 45-run thrashing of Zimbabwe in a one-off Test at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

May 24, 2025

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Hamilton hit with three-place grid penalty in Monaco
Hamilton hit with three-place grid penalty in Monaco

Lewis Hamilton was given a three-place grid penalty for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix after accidentally impeding Max Verstappen during qualifying.

May 24, 2025

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Brazil's truth-teller Mendonca Filho's double Cannes win
Brazil's truth-teller Mendonca Filho's double Cannes win

Brazilian director Kleber Mendonca Filho, whose thriller "The Secret Agent" won two prizes at the Cannes film festival Saturday, revels in getting under the skin of his homeland.

May 24, 2025