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At Cannes, Lukas Dhont's Coward blends the Western Front’s brutality with a delicate romance between two Belgian soldiers, Pierre and Francis, as a drag-act morale project spirals into a powerful, intimate love story. The film’s lush visuals, strong performances, and refusal to rely on heavy tragedy mark a maturation of Dhont’s work, offering a sensory, emotionally charged take on queer identity set against war.
Lukas Dhont’s World War I drama Coward debuted at the Cannes Film Festival with a 13-minute ovation. The Belgian director’s second Cannes competition entry follows a front-line soldier named Pierre who, with Francis, stages a morale-boosting theatre show to escape war’s brutality. Inspired by a black-and-white photo of a cross‑dressed young man, the film explores bravery and self-expression. Mubi has acquired several territories ahead of the release, and Deadline’s Pete Hammond lauds it as a universal love story.
Divers have located the wreck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, sunk in 1918 after a German torpedo off the Wales coast, marking the United States’ largest naval loss in World War I. Found by the Gasperados Dive Team at about 300 feet off Cornwall, the site holds 131 crew (111 Coast Guardsmen, 4 U.S. Navy sailors, 16 Britons; 11 of the deceased were Black). The Coast Guard confirmed the find and said it will mount further autonomous exploration to honor those who died.
In Toulouse, doctors evacuated a hospital and summoned a bomb squad when an eight-inch live World War I artillery shell was found lodged in a 24-year-old man’s rectum; the shell was defused, the patient underwent emergency surgery, and prosecutors may pursue charges under France’s weapons legislation.
Europe commemorated Armistice Day with ceremonies honoring those who fought and died in World War I, including memorial unveilings in Belgium, tributes by French President Macron, and wreath-laying ceremonies in the UK, reflecting on the war's profound impact and the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians.
A message in a bottle written by Australian soldiers during World War I was found on an Australian beach over a century later, providing a rare glimpse into the soldiers' experiences and connecting their families to the past.
A team has identified a shipwreck off Nantucket as the WWI-era fishing boat Seiner, which sank nearly 100 years ago with 21 men aboard, using recent dives and sonar scans to confirm its identity, providing historical closure for the families of the lost crew.
Divers have recovered artifacts from the wreck of Britannic, Titanic's sister ship, which sank in 1916 after hitting a mine during World War I, and these artifacts will be displayed in a new underwater museum in Greece.
Divers have for the first time recovered artifacts from the Britannic, Titanic's sister ship, which sank in 1916 after hitting a mine during World War I, including the ship’s bell and navigation light, and these items will be displayed in a new underwater antiquities museum in Greece.
Greece has recovered artefacts from the wreck of HMHS Britannic, Titanic's sister ship, sunk in 1916 during WWI, including a lookout bell and navigation equipment, which will be displayed at the National Museum of Underwater Antiquities.
Warframe, a sci-fi space ninja game, is exploring themes inspired by World War I in its upcoming expansion, The Old Peace, emphasizing human stories within war and conflict, and marking a tonal shift from its previous more humorous content.
A shipwreck off the coast of Scotland has been confirmed as the HMS Hawke, a British cruiser sunk by a German U-boat in 1914 during World War I, killing over 500 sailors. The wreck, found in remarkable condition by divers, was identified through video, photos, and scans. The HMS Hawke was attacked by U-boat ace Otto Weddigen, and sank in less than eight minutes with only 70 survivors. The discovery highlights the efforts of volunteers in preserving naval history and honoring the sacrifices of sailors.
During a nature restoration project in Belgium, World War II bunkers, trenches, and other structures built by the German army were unearthed, including intact bunkers, brick trenches, and a water well. The site, known as Director-General Willemspark in Heist, Belgium, was previously a military stronghold during both World War I and World War II. Archaeologists supervised the excavation and mapped the findings, which were then covered with sand for preservation. The discovery sheds light on the area's war history and the attempts to erase it after the wars.
Last Train Home is a real-time strategy game that tells the overlooked story of the Czechoslovak Legion's evacuation across Russia during World War I. The game focuses on historical accuracy, allowing players to order specialized squads, manage an armored train and exhausted infantry, and navigate the challenges of disease, starvation, and the Siberian cold. Ashborne Games, the studio behind Last Train Home, aims to shed light on lesser-known narratives from World War I and explore the murky morality within conflict. The game incorporates traits that influence soldier behavior and player choices, while also bending history to fit the gameplay.
Fort Totten Park in Washington, D.C., has been closed after World War I-era munitions were discovered, and officials believe there may be more. Two metal canisters were found in the park, one containing an unknown liquid. Initial testing indicated that the liquid was nonhazardous, but further testing is being conducted. The National Park Service and the Army are seeking funding for a comprehensive investigation. Visitors are urged to stay away from the area and report any encounters with munitions to the police. The park's reopening date is unknown.