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Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

Google rolled back Friday a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualizations on top of the service's satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation.

A side of oysters for France's flat-out firefighters

As the smoke from France's worst wildfire in over 75 years rose over the Bassin d'Arcachon, a pair of nearby firefighters tucked into a plate of oysters plucked from the bay west of Bordeaux.

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Spain to deploy tool to track social media hate speech

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday announced the creation of a tool to track hate speech on social media and hold them accountable, in his latest measure targeting tech giants.

'Legendary' Barbra Streisand to receive Honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

Hollywood and Broadway legend Barbra Streisand will be awarded an Honorary Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced Wednesday, honouring a career that has spanned more than six decades.

Kneecap rapper scores new court victory as UK prosecutors lose appeal

An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge's decision to dismiss the case.

Shabby beauty: Inside Japan's oldest, defiant student dorm

Graffiti defaces tattered clay walls and trash piles up in Japan's oldest student dormitory, but Masako Ueda is savouring every last moment in the mice-infested building slated for temporary closure.

New generation of Irish actors harness talent for global stardom

When the envelopes are opened at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, one of the few guarantees is that actors from Ireland -- population just over five million -- are increasingly likely to be in the frame.

Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread

Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink despite its global acclaim.

Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter charged with attempted murder

A woman alleged to have shot up the luxury Los Angeles home of global megastar Rihanna was charged Tuesday with attempted murder.

Peruvian literary great Alfredo Bryce Echenique dead at 87

Peruvian author Alfredo Bryce Echenique, a leading figure in Latin American literature, has died at the age of 87, the government-affiliated House of Peruvian Literature announced Tuesday.

Oscar nominee Chalamet woos Chinese fans days before Best Actor bid

Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet answered to "sweet tea" and praised a table tennis champion as he wooed Chinese fans on Tuesday in Beijing, days before the Academy Awards.

'Heated Rivalry' stars condemn 'hateful' fan engagement

A star of the massively popular Canadian show "Heated Rival" has hit back against an avalanche of hateful online posts, with the hockey drama's success stirring up a frenzy online.

Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for 30 million euros

Italy has paid 30 million euros for a Caravaggio painting of the future pope Urban VIII, the culture ministry said Tuesday, a work that will enter the Barberini museum collection in Rome.

In which Pooh turns 100: Hunny-loving bear marks a milestone

Winnie the Pooh, the self-described bear of "very little brain" who has charmed generations with his homespun and heartfelt wisdom, is turning 100.

In southeast Pakistan, Ramadan brings Hindus and Muslims closer

Partab Shivani, a Hindu in Muslim-majority Pakistan, has fasted on and off during Ramadan for years, but this time is different as he practices abstinence for the entire holy month.

Woman held over shots fired at Rihanna's LA mansion

A woman alleged to have fired an assault rifle at the luxury Los Angeles home of Rihanna -- while the pop superstar was inside -- was being held by police on Monday.

Live Nation settles antitrust case with US Justice Dept, states object

Live Nation reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department on Monday in the federal antitrust case brought against the entertainment giant, a senior official said.

Singer Rihanna's LA mansion struck by gunfire: reports

Pop superstar Rihanna's Los Angeles home was hit by gunfire on Sunday after a woman opened fire on the property while the singer was reportedly inside, according to US media.

Oscar nominee Benicio del Toro says 'One Battle' has 'heart'

Benicio del Toro won his first Oscar 25 years ago for "Traffic."

Pixar's 'Hoppers' jumps to top of N. America box office

"Hoppers," the latest original animated film from Disney's Pixar, easily topped the North American box office with $46 million in ticket sales in its opening weekend, industry estimated showed Sunday.

Timothee Chalamet taken to task over opera, ballet dig

Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet is the frontrunner to take home the golden statuette for "Marty Supreme" -- but he definitely has not won fans in the ballet and opera worlds.

Portugal mourns acclaimed writer Antonio Lobo Antunes

Portugal's government ordered a day of national mourning for writer Antonio Lobo Antunes, internationally acclaimed for his work on the divisions in Portuguese society, after his death was announced Thursday at the age of 83.

Conservative Nigerian city sees women drive rickshaw taxis

Sporting a pink knee-length veil, Umma Hani Yusuf Khalid has recently found financial stability as a rickshaw taxi driver, a trade that was unthinkable for her in Nigeria's conservative Muslim city of Kano two years ago.

Voice coach to the stars says Aussie actors nail tricky accents

Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne, Cate Blanchett -- voice coach Victoria Mielewska has trained some of Australia's most famous thespians in the delicate art of the accent and says actors from Down Under have a unique talent for getting it right.

Swiss to vote on creating giant 'climate fund'

The Swiss are expected to snub a call to create a multi-billion-dollar climate fund, aimed at combating global warming and addressing its consequences, with polls indicating voters deem the ambitious project too costly.

Berlin film festival chief to remain in job after Gaza row

The head of Berlin's international film festival will stay in the post despite controversy over a film director's anti-Israel remarks at the event, the German culture minister's office said Wednesday.

Marseille mayor opposes Kanye West gig over 'unabashed Nazism'

The mayor of France's second-biggest city Marseille said Wednesday that Kanye West was "not welcome", after the music star known for his antisemitic rants announced a concert in June.

Periods, old age and communal conflict: Oscar shorts showcase variety

From menstruation mishaps to a meditation on old age, and the challenges faced by Arab-Israelis in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks, one Oscars category is nothing if not varied.

Oscar-nominated Iranian doc offers different vision of leadership

Iran's first Oscar-nominated documentary will compete in Hollywood at a time of incredible tumult at home, days after US-Israeli strikes killed the country's long-time supreme leader.

Trump to attend White House Correspondents' dinner

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would attend this year's White House Correspondents' dinner for the first time as president.

Furry, frayed & freezing on Milan catwalks: the fashion trends

As the attention of the world's fashionistas moves from Milan to Paris on the final day of the Italian city's Fashion Week Monday, a roundup of Italy's runway style is due.

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum discovers new Rembrandt

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam said Monday it had uncovered a new painting by Rembrandt, using advanced scanning technology and stylistic analysis to confirm it was crafted by the Dutch master.

'Sinners' wins top prize at Screen Actors Guild awards

"Sinners" scooped the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild gala in Los Angeles on Sunday, tightening the race to the Oscars with two weeks to go before Hollywood's awards season finale.

Miriam Margolyes tackles aging in Oscar-nominated short

At 84 years old, Miriam Margolyes knows what it's like to be elderly.

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