George Clooney received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival, using his speech to highlight the power of art, journalism and empathy. The actor also defended Mark Ruffalo’s right to free speech and questioned the financial logic

George Clooney, wife Amal and their twins have evacuated their home in southeastern France as wildfires continue to spread. In an emotional message, the actor said they do not know if their home will survive and vowed to help rebuild the community