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Ex-F1 driver turned Paralympic champion Zanardi dies
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In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia 'free and open'
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Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea: media
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Japan PM meets top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
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Spirit Airlines begins 'wind-down', cancels all flights
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Japan PM to meet top Vietnam leaders in Hanoi
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Raisin moonshine banned in Iran enjoys resurgence in New York
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Lebanon says 13 killed in Israeli strikes in south
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No.1 Korda charges into share of LPGA Mexico lead
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Young fires 67 to seize commanding PGA lead at Doral
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US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill
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Joy for Norris in Miami as McLaren end Mercedes run
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Leclerc offers hope to Ferrari fans in Miami
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US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany
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'No going back' for Colombia's workers as the right eyes return
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Norris on sprint pole as McLaren shine again
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Venezuelan protesters call government wage hike a joke
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Leeds beat Burnley to virtually secure Premier League survival
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Gridlock as pandemic treaty talks fail to finish
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at fresh records on tech earnings strength
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Immersive art: museum-goers in bikinis dive into Cezanne
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Gaza activists disperse after flotilla halted by Israel off Crete
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US sanctions are 'collective punishment,' says Cuba during May 1 marches
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Delhi end slump with team-record chase against Rajasthan
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Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
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AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy
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Rebels take key military base in Mali's north
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ExxonMobil CEO sees chance of higher oil prices as earnings dip
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Leclerc on top for Ferrari ahead of Verstappen and Piastri
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Trump says 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal
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After Madonna and Lady Gaga, Shakira set for Rio beach mega-gig
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Trump says will raise US tariffs on EU cars, trucks to 25%
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Godon raises game to take Romandie stage and revenge over leader Pogacar
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Celtic's O'Neill expects no let-up from Hibs despite fans' feelings
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Pope names former undocumented migrant as US bishop
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Javelin star Kitaguchi teams up with Czech legend Zelezny
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Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe
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King Charles gets warm welcome in Bermuda after whirlwind US visit
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Sinner shines to beat Fils, reach Madrid Open final
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UK court clears comedy writer of damaging transgender activist's phone
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Was LIV Golf an expensive failure for Saudis? Not everyone thinks so
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Coe hails IOC gender testing decision
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McInnes wants Tynecastle in 'full glory' for Hearts title charge
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McFarlane says troubled Chelsea still attractive to potential managers
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Man Utd boss Carrick relishes 'special' Liverpool rivalry
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Baguettes take centre stage on France's Labour Day
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Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De Zerbi
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Arsenal must manage emotions of title race says Arteta
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Nepal temple celebrates return of stolen Buddha statue
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US Fed official says rate hikes may be needed if inflation surges
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Art and the deal: market slump pushes galleries to the Gulf
With global sales mired in a slump, art dealers have turned to buyers in the oil-rich Gulf, where culture sector spending is on the rise.
'The Secret Agent' nabs Spirit Awards win in boost to Oscars campaign
"The Secret Agent" notched best international film at the Spirit Awards on Sunday, gathering momentum as Hollywood prepares for the Academy Awards, where it is also up for honors.
'Wuthering Heights' debuts atop North America box office
"Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel, charmed moviegoers in North America over the four-day US holiday weekend, raking in $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Rio to kick off Carnival parade with ode to Lula in election year
Rio de Janeiro on Sunday kicks off three days of dazzling carnival parades with a tribute to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that the opposition has criticized as early election campaigning ahead of October polls.
French 'Free Jazz' pioneer Portal dies aged 90
Michel Portal, a French pioneer of European modern jazz and a prolific writer of film music, has died aged 90, his agent said Sunday.
Hiam Abbass says 'cinema is a political act' after Berlin row
The start of this year's Berlin Film Festival was marked by a row over how far film should venture into politics but for prominent French-Palestinian actor Hiam Abbass, "everything we do is a political act".
Berlinale filmmakers make creative leaps over location obstacles
As ever the Berlin Film Festival is offering viewers a window into stories from across the world -- but what to do when filmmakers face obstacles in working in the countries that their stories come from?
Ahead of Oscars, Juliette Binoche hails strength of Cannes winners
For Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, the head of last year's jury at the Cannes film festival, it's not hard to understand why the movies that succeeded on the Croisette go on to win accolades in Hollywood.
New York creatives squeezed out by high cost of living
After 20 years as a makeup artist for TV and cinema, Noel Jacoboni sees few other options than to leave New York City, where she has been "priced out" by the soaring cost of living.
Charli XCX 'honoured' to be at 'political' Berlin Film Festival
Pop superstar Charli XCX said Saturday she was "honoured" to be at this year's Berlin Film Festival and hailed the event's tradition of scheduling politically aware films.
Eurovision 70th anniversary live tour postponed
The Eurovision Song Contest's first-ever tour, planned to celebrate its 70th anniversary, has been postponed, organisers said, citing "unforeseen challenges".
Water leak and ticket fraud charges add to Louvre woes
After a break-in and strikes, a ticket fraud scandal and a water leak on Friday brought new troubles to France's Louvre museum.
Berlin premiere for pic on jazz piano legend Bill Evans
A film about legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans that focuses on one of the most traumatic periods of his often torturous life got its premiere Friday at the Berlin Film Festival.
A Friday night concert in Kyiv to 'warm souls'
Between two air-raid alerts, the Kyiv Classic Orchestra on Friday gave travellers at the city's main railway station an hour-long concert, to raise spirits during the war with Russia.
Fresh water leak adds to Louvre museum woes
After a break-in, strikes and a ticket fraud scandal, the beleaguered Louvre museum in Paris said Friday it had suffered a water leak in its most-visited wing, the second flood in three months.
Nigerian conservative city turns to online matchmaking for love
Aisha adjusted her beige veil over her circular-shaped headgear as a matchmaker scrolled through rows of dozens of pictures on a computer to find a man she could be interested in as a potential match.
Oscars museum dives into world of Miyazaki's 'Ponyo'
With simulated waves, animation tables, and dozens of original sketches on display, a new exhibition in the Oscars museum offers immersion into the aquatic world of "Ponyo," Hayao Miyazaki's cinematic classic.
Crowds flock to Istanbul's Museum of Innocence before TV adaptation
On a cobbled street in Cukurcuma, a district known for its antiques shops on Istanbul's European side, the story penned by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk in his bestselling novel "The Museum of Innocence" has been brought to life.
Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades
In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.
'Naive optimist' opens Berlin Film Festival with Afghan romantic comedy
Are there any good men in Afghanistan? The opening film at this year's Berlin Film Festival poses the question against the backdrop of the Taliban authorities returning to power.
Belgian museum blocks US firm's access to DRC mining files
Belgium's AfricaMuseum is the country's biggest dedicated to the Congo, displaying millions of colonial-era objects and zoological specimens.
Pro-Kremlin accounts using Epstein files to push conspiracy: research
Pro-Kremlin social media accounts are using the latest Jeffrey Epstein files to bolster efforts to spread baseless claims that Russia has saved Ukrainian children from sex trafficking, research by AFP and a London-based think-tank showed Thursday.
From 'Derry Girls' to 'heaven', Irish writer airs new comedy
Following the global success of "Derry Girls", the uproarious comedy about Northern Irish teenagers navigating life during the Troubles, writer Lisa McGee is back with a new show.
Geneva opera house selling off thousands of extravagant costumes
Sandra Delpierre's fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past thousands of colourful costumes used in opera performances.
Shakira to rock Rio's Copacabana beach with free concert
Pop superstar Shakira will perform a free concert on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach, following in the footsteps of Madonna and Lady Gaga, city authorities said Wednesday.
New drones provide first-person thrill to Olympic coverage
Whether chasing skiers as they fly down the mountain or tracking the luge as it tears around bends, new drone-mounted cameras are offering Winter Olympics viewers a wild ride.
Britain's Harris Dickinson on John Lennon, directing and news overload
He's acted as Nicole Kidman's love interest, delivered an acclaimed directorial debut, and been cast in Sam Mendes' upcoming "The Beatles" films, but Britain's Harris Dickinson insists he's keeping his feet on the ground.
Glitzy Oscar nominees luncheon back one year after LA fires
Hollywood stars embraced and champagne corks popped at this year's Oscars nominee lunch, the glamorous pre-show gathering that was canceled amid last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
New York model, carved in a basement, goes on display
A painstakingly detailed model of New York City will go on display this week after a US truck driver spent 21 years building it in his basement as an evening hobby.
YouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trial
YouTube's legal team insisted Tuesday that the Google-owned video platform was not intentionally addictive or even technically social media, on the second day of a landmark US trial targeting tech giants.
Sahara celebrates desert cultures at Chad festival
In the heart of the Sahara, where the routes to Sudan and Libya cross, the Chadian city of Amdjarass has been transformed this week into an open-air celebration of desert culture.
Moscow chokes Telegram as it pushes state-backed rival app
Russia's internet watchdog on Tuesday announced it was throttling the Telegram messenger platform for alleged violations of Russian law, as Moscow tries to push Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.