At the 49th Cannes Film Festival: "Secrets & Lies" directed by Mike Leigh wins the Palme d'Or. UN and Iraq agree to Resolution 986, which provides Iraq with the opportunity to sell $1 billion of oil
for 90 days for a 180-day trial period; proceeds from the sale would be used for humanitarian purposes.
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In a significant civil rights ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a Colorado law in Romer v. Evans that would have prohibited cities, towns, and counties from enacting legislative, executive, or judicial protections for gay and lesbian individuals.
This decision was a crucial milestone in LGBTQ+ rights, affirming the constitutional protection against discriminatory legislation.