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PODGORICA: To Hold a Mountain by Biljana Tutorov and Petr Glomaz received the award for best film in the Regional Competition of the 17th Underhill Fest, which wrapped in Podgorica on 17 June 2026. To Hold a Mountain had its regional premiere at the festival as its opening film. The Dandelion Award for the best film in the International Competition went to A Fox under a Pink Moon (Iran, France) by Mehrdad Oskouei and Soraya Akhlaghi. The programme included 28 films divided into four categories: Regional Competition, International Competition, 7 Short Competition, and out-of-competition. The festival was held 9 – 17…

A police officer involved in a shooting in Mississippi that left 1-year-old Kohen Wiley dead is now on administrative leave. Officials in Senatobia, Mississippi, about 36 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, said the officer with the Senatobia Police Department was put on administrative leave. The shooting occurred when police were called to the Senatobia Walmart on Sunday for a report of shoplifting. It led to officers “discharging their firearms,” the department said on Facebook. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading an investigation into the shooting. The state detective agency said that Kohen, his mother and another woman got into…

Sweltering temperatures, rampant crime and unfriendly locals. That was what the soccer fans who flocked to the U.S. for the World Cup were told to expect. Instead, international visitors told The Washington Times that they had fallen in love with great restaurants and bars, modern shops, supersize gas stations, historic sites and friendly Americans. Through the first week of World Cup play, social media has been littered with viral moments of cultural exchange. One German fan’s online following has spiked as he shares experiences with local cuisine and communities. A Japanese fan, in limited English, has delighted local television viewers…

RIGA: Latvia’s capital city is a futuristic city in the psychological drama Strokes of Madness, a Belgian/Latvian/Dutch project which aims to take the viewer inside the mind of a teenager whose talent turns against him. Filming in Latvia will wrap at the end of June 2026. Lander Haverals and Dominik van Malder are the directors of the film, and Thibaud Dooms, Dara Oguntubi, Janne Desmet, Wim Willaert, and Dominique Van Malder play the main characters. Hans Everaert of Menuetto Film (Belgium) is producing in coproduction with Darta Vīgriēze, Inese Boka-Grube, and Gints Grube from Mistrus Media, as well as Volya Films…

PRAGUE: A new online platform dedicated to animated film is entering the European scene. Animation HUB (AHUB), launched by CEE Animation, is a curated space connecting audiences, educators, and film professionals with high-quality animated works. Animation HUB responds to a long-standing issue within the animation sector. While short animated films regularly circulate through festivals, they often become difficult to access once their festival run ends. AHUB addresses this problem by guiding users towards legally available films across different platforms and bringing them together within one curated environment. “Thousands of animated films travel through festivals every year, yet many of them disappear…

The Phillies have signed left-hander Kolby Allard to a minor league deal, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He’ll head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and provide the Phils with some non-roster pitching depth. Allard, 28, just opted out of a minor league deal with the Guardians. He had been pitching well at the Triple-A level prior to getting out of that deal. He had thrown 30 2/3 innings for Columbus, allowing 4.11 earned runs per nine. He struck out 22.4% of batters faced, gave out walks to 7.2% of opponents and induced grounders on 45.3% of balls in play. The…

Roomies, even the biggest stars have those moments when nerves kick in at the worst possible time. And this week, Tems found herself going viral for an unexpected reason while sharing a moment involving Sasha Obama during a major public event. What started as a sweet shoutout quickly had social media doing a double take—and Tems eventually stepped in to clear the air herself. RELATED: Oop! Social Media Jumps To Michelle Obama’s Defense After UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Calls Her “A Man” At White House Event Tems Accidentally Calls Sasha Obama The Wrong Name During her performance at the grand…

PRAGUE: CEE Animation returns to MIFA Annecy 2026 with a rich and diverse programme designed to showcase the talent and creativity of Central and Eastern European animation, and foster cross-border collaboration. As in previous years, CEE Animation will lead a delegation of almost 60 film professionals, hosted at the Creative Europe MEDIA stand. The delegation includes a dynamic group of producers actively seeking coproduction opportunities and offering a wide range of professional services, supported by a diverse pool of regional talent. Representatives of national film funds and industry associations will also be present, ready to engage with international partners. Join the…

Jun 18, 2026; Southampton, New York, USA; Sam Stevens takes his shot on the ninth during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Sam Stevens shot 2-under-par 68 to hold the first-round lead among golfers who played in the morning wave at the U.S. Open Thursday in Southampton, N.Y. Two-time reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy was in first place for a portion of the afternoon before bogeys on his final two holes at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, where the competition was off schedule following a morning suspension of play. The six-time major champ…

Jun 18, 2026; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy during the Knicks ticker-tape parade and celebration on Broadway in downtown Manhattan. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images A sometimes-raucous crowd estimated at more than 1 million people lined the streets of Manhattan on Thursday for an event 53 years in the making: a championship parade honoring the New York Knicks. Past franchise legends such as Patrick Ewing rode in convertibles through the Canyon of Heroes and waved to the adoring crowd, an appetizer before fans saw captain and NBA Finals…