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How Lebanon’s Best Chance to Disarm Hezbollah Failed
Lebanon’s government has long wanted the powerful militia to give up its weapons. Before the Iran war began, there were signs of progress toward that goal.
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An Industrial Gem in Venezuela Now Embodies the Country’s Decay
Cumaná was once an economic hub, producing Toyota Land Cruisers and exporting food across South America. Now it’s on the brink of disaster as public services collapse.
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Alberta’s Movement to Separate from Canada Gets Its Moment
In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?
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UK Releases More Files About Mandelson, Ex-Diplomat With Ties to Epstein
Peter Mandelson, who was fired over his links to Jeffrey Epstein, made the claim in a letter among more than a thousand pages of documents released on Monday.
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The Unloved, Part 150: Laggies
Having just come off the set of a movie and renewed my appreciation for accidents, deadlines, compromises, and heartbreak, I thought I’d look back at the work of the much-missed Lynn Shelton, one of the finest unsung American romantic directors. Shelton decided, sadly, what turned out to be more than halfway through her life, that…
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Cannes 2026 Video #11: The Samurai and the Prisoner, Her Private Call, Hope
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival starts Tuesday, May 12th, running through May 24th. The Ebert team returns this year with coverage of all of the major films in review and video form. In this video dispatch, Scott Dummler interviews correspondent Isaac Feldberg about three of his favorites from the latter stretch of the film festival. Plus, a…
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Scallion oil is a two-for-one ingredient you’ll want to put on everything
Gently frying scallions for 10 minutes gives you a two-for-one combo of a flavored oil and a crispy garnish.
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Giant Stone Urns Hint at the Death Rites of a Lost People in Laos
Thousands of mysterious containers lie scattered across northern Laos. These “death jars” may have provided a form of communal interment, archaeologists reported.
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A Shrimp and Okra Soup That Feels Like Magic
Simmered in an umami-rich broth, the fruit adds an unparalleled body to a summery soup.
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Scallion oil is a two-for-one ingredient you’ll want to put on everything
Gently frying scallions for 10 minutes gives you a two-for-one combo of a flavored oil and a crispy garnish.