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Iranian satire 'Head to Head' draws a veil over the men
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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
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Morocco elects new parliament with lowest turnout in nearly two decades
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Meta launches camera-free AI glasses amid privacy pushback
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency
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Australian PM says OpenAI hacked government health website
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Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
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Crushing wins for Lyon and Barca in women's Champions League
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Rio breaks record for rainiest September amid powerful El Nino
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US judge weighing Trump's White House ban on media outlets
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Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict
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Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war
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Klopp calls on Germany to 'rise above ourselves' as new era begins
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Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine as Russia vows no 'pause' to war
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Mandela Digital Extends Early Access Programme to 11 February 2027 Following Strong Response
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Ronaldo focussing on 'present' ahead of Wales test
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From fake accounts impersonating journalists to war-themed video games fueling false narratives, tech platforms are struggling to contain a tsunami of misinformation around Palestinian-Israeli hostilities after rolling back content moderation policies.
Hollywood writers sign off on new deal
Hollywood writers overwhelmingly voted to approve a hard-fought new deal with studios, their union said Monday, officially ending one of the industry's longest ever strikes.
Taiwan singers won't let curtain fall on Hakka opera
Dressed in a robe fringed with beaded tassels, traditional Taiwanese opera singer Jen Chieh-li applies the final touches to her heavily painted face as she prepares to take the stage.
Bulgaria's macho 'chalga' pop in dock over violence against women
"Punish me, grab my hair, tell me what you want," sang Bulgaria's raunchy folk-pop star Diona as she entertained a cheering crowd of mostly teenagers at a gig in the country's south.
Taylor Swift and the political needle
Another day, another Taylor Swift media circus: talk of the pop phenomenon is omnipresent, from her forthcoming concert film to her dating life to her wildly successful global tour.
Colombian artist Botero laid to rest in Tuscany
Renowned Latin-American artist Fernando Botero, one of Colombia's most famous sons, was interred on Saturday at his adopted home in Italy's Tuscany.
S. Korea's filmmaking diaspora: telling their 'own stories'
The rise of South Korean diasporic cinema -- characterised by films like Lee Isaac Chung's "Minari" and Justin Chon's "Jamojaya" -- has allowed the artists involved to feel less alone, one filmmaker told Busan International Film Festival attendees on Friday.
Mongolia's circus performers fight to preserve their craft
Mongolian circus performers fly through a cavernous hall inspectors have warned could collapse any time, one of the few places left to train if they hope to travel the world with their country's spectacular big top shows.
Advance ticket sales for Taylor Swift concert movie top $100 mn
Advance ticket sales for the movie of Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour have topped $100 million worldwide, theater operator AMC said Thursday, making it the best-selling feature-length concert film in history.
Artworks returned to heirs of Holocaust victim to be auctioned in US
Six artworks stolen by the Nazis and returned recently to the heirs of the Austrian Jew who owned them will be auctioned in New York next month, Christie's said Thursday.
Beckett to Pinter: Nobel-winning playwrights
Norway's Jon Fosse joins a select list of playwrights who have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature over the years.
In tune: Classical concert-goers' hearts, breathing synchronize
People who listen to music together often report feeling a powerful connection to each other as a result of their collective experience.
Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse wins Nobel literature prize
The Swedish Academy on Thursday awarded the Nobel literature prize to Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse, whose plays are among the most widely staged of any contemporary playwright in Europe.
Controversial or safer pick for Nobel literature prize?
The Nobel Prize in Literature to be announced Thursday could go to an overtly political author like a Kremlin critic, or crown a safer or lesser-known writer, experts say.
Chow Yun-fat laments Chinese censorship at BIFF
Hong Kong film legend Chow Yun-fat on Thursday lamented China's "difficult" censorship while conceding the mainland market's crucial financial importance for filmmakers.
Musk's X strips headlines from news links
Elon Musk's social media platform X has stripped headlines from news articles shared by users, in a move likely to further worsen relations with media groups.
S. Korean migrant's tale to open Asia's biggest film festival
A South Korean film about a disillusioned young woman who relocates to New Zealand will open Asia's largest film festival Wednesday as it looks to rally from a year marked by scandal and budget cutbacks.
San Francisco self-driving car involved in serious accident
A self-driving car operated by US company Cruise ran over a woman after she was first knocked in front of it by a hit-and-run driver in San Francisco late Monday, video showed.
Alexander McQueen appoints new designer Sean McGirr
British fashion house Alexander McQueen on Thursday announced the appointment of a new head designer, Sean McGirr, replacing Sarah Burton who had led the label since the death of its founder.
Nobel Literature Prize may laud freedom of expression: experts
Will the Swedish Academy make a political statement when it awards the Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday? If so, it could crown a writer standing up for freedom of expression, experts think.
Actor Tom Hanks warns of ad with AI imposter
Actor Tom Hanks and CBS talk show co-host Gayle King on Monday were warning fans about ads featuring imposters generated by artificial intelligence.
Not so black and white? Panda fibs fuel anti-US vibe in China
Chomping peacefully on a fruitsicle cake in her grassy Washington zoo enclosure Mei Xiang is blissfully unaware that she and a handful of other cute pandas are at the center of a ferocious misinformation campaign driving anti-US sentiment in China.
Apple working on fix for iPhone 15 models running hot
Apple on Monday said it is working to fix a "bug" it said was among reasons some newly released iPhone 15 smartphones are heating up.
'Female-forward' US music festival lineup fosters women- and queer-friendly space
As pop star Maggie Rogers powered through her headliner set at this weekend's All Things Go festival she teared up, telling thousands of screaming fans it was a rare moment onstage in which she felt "seen."
Firefighters search wreckage of deadly Spain nightclub fire
Firefighters on Monday searched the debris of a blaze that ripped through a packed Spanish nightclub complex over the weekend, killing at least 13 people and leaving two missing.
Taylor Swift spotted as rumored beau Kelce's Chiefs beat NY Jets
Taylor Swift has remained mum on her rumored relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce, but the pop superstar was on hand again Sunday as Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs defeated the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium outside the Big Apple.
Kid-flick 'Paw' beats blood-soaked 'Saw' to top N.America box office
Paramount's new kids' movie "Paw Patrol 2: The Mighty Movie" bounded to the top of the North American box office this weekend, with a tail-wagging take estimated at $23 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Osimhen proclaims love for Napoli fans after TikTok row
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on Sunday defended his club and the people of Naples against accusations of racism after a video published online mocked him for missing a penalty.
At least 13 dead in Spanish nightclub fire
At least 13 people were killed in a fire in a Spanish nightclub on Sunday morning, authorities said, with fears the toll could still rise as rescue workers sift through the debris.
Celebrated Syrian author Khaled Khalifa dead at 59
Syrian writer and veteran government critic Khaled Khalifa has died of cardiac arrest at the age of 59 at his home in Damascus, a close friend told AFP.
Former gang leader charged with rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder
A former gang leader has been charged with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas, a prosecutor said Friday.
NSYNC reunites for first song in more than two decades
The boy band NSYNC has released their first song in more than 20 years, reuniting to record "Better Place" for the soundtrack of the upcoming "Trolls" movie.