1) The Cannes Film Festival, held annually in France, is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.

2) The United States recently held its presidential election in 2020, resulting in Joe Biden being elected as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala Harris as the Vice President, making history as the first female Vice President.

3) The ongoing conflict in Syria, which began in 2011, has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, displacement of millions of people, and international efforts to bring about a resolution and provide aid to those affected.

4) The United Nations Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, with five permanent members (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) holding veto power over resolutions.