Actress Ellen Burstyn, now in her 90s, spoke to The Associated Press at the Venice Film Festival about playing Marilyn Monroe in a new 17-minute short film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film, titled "Flesh Impact," imagines Monroe at 100 years old and is having its world premiere on Monday. Burstyn said Gyllenhaal proposed the unusual casting idea during a visit to her apartment, and the veteran actress reflected on the role alongside her long career in movies.

The Geely Galaxy Cruiser, equipped with a tri-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain, has been unveiled as a competitor to the Tank 300 and Jetour T2. It is set to make its official world debut later this year, according to The Citizen.

CIO Africa publishes a conversation with Kenya's first technology diplomat, opened by the author's reflections on rewatching Ex-Machina, a decade-old film about artificial intelligence. The piece explores themes of AI and technology diplomacy, drawing on the film's title, which translates to 'out of the machine,' as a framing device for the discussion.

A 2025 BBC true-crime documentary exposing the exploitation of Ugandan girls trafficked into sex slavery in the United Arab Emirates has been featured in Plot Twist Picks' listicles of the best African films on YouTube, according to Sqoop. Titled Death in Dubai, the investigative film and podcast series by BBC Eye examines the tragic death of a Ugandan woman named Monic. The recognition highlights the documentary's impact in bringing attention to migrant abuse in the Gulf region.

Elon Musk's net worth has reached a record $1.3 trillion following a significant increase in the share price of SpaceX, the aerospace company he founded. This surge in value marks a notable milestone for the South Africa-born entrepreneur.

The Ugandan historical docuseries Tuko Pamoja, produced by Nyati Motion Pictures, received an Honourable Mention at the AFRICA USA International Film Festival during the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. This recognition was specifically for the segment titled "Uganda: The Making of a Nation," which was screened at the event.