-
Court rules against K-pop group NewJeans in label dispute
-
India's Iyer says 'getting better by the day' after lacerated spleen
-
Yesavage fairytale carries Blue Jays to World Series brink
-
Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
-
Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among the tombstones
-
Jokic posts fourth straight triple-double as Nuggets rout Pelicans
-
UN calls for end to Sudan siege after mass hospital killings
-
Teenage Australian cricketer dies after being hit by ball
-
As Russia advances on Kupiansk, Ukrainians fear second occupation
-
Trade truce in balance as Trump meets 'tough negotiator' Xi
-
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
-
Yesavage gem carries Blue Jays to brink of World Series as Dodgers downed
-
With inflation under control, ECB to hold rates steady again
-
Asia stocks muted with all eyes on Trump-Xi meeting
-
Personal tipping points: Four people share their climate journeys
-
Moto3 rider Dettwiler 'no longer critical' after crash: family
-
US economy in the dark as government shutdown cuts off crucial data
-
Trump orders nuclear testing resumption ahead of Xi talks
-
'Utter madness': NZ farmers agree dairy sale to French group
-
Samsung posts 32% profit rise on-year in third quarter
-
30 years after cliffhanger vote, Quebec separatists voice hope for independence
-
Taxes, labor laws, pensions: what Milei wants to do next
-
South Sudan's blind football team dreams of Paralympic glory
-
US says 4 killed in new strike on alleged Pacific drug boat
-
What we do and don't know about Rio's deadly police raid
-
'They slit my son's throat' says mother of teen killed in Rio police raid
-
Arteta hails 'special' Dowman after 15-year-old makes historic Arsenal start
-
Google parent Alphabet posts first $100 bn quarter as AI fuels growth
-
Underwater 'human habitat' aims to allow researchers to make weeklong dives
-
Maresca slams Delap for 'stupid' red card in Chelsea win at Wolves
-
'Non-interventionist' Trump flexes muscles in Latin America
-
Slot defends League Cup selection despite not meeting 'Liverpool standards'
-
'Poor' PSG retain Ligue 1 lead despite stalemate and Doue injury
-
Liverpool crisis mounts after League Cup exit against Palace
-
Kane scores twice as Bayern set European wins record
-
Radio Free Asia suspends operations after Trump cuts and shutdown
-
Meta shares sink as $16 bn US tax charge tanks profit
-
Dollar rises after Fed chair says December rate cut not a given
-
Google parent Alphabet posts first $100 bn quarter as AI drives growth
-
Rob Jetten: ex-athlete setting the pace in Dutch politics
-
Juve bounce back after Tudor sacking as Roma keep pace with leaders Napoli
-
Favorite Sovereignty scratched from Breeders' Cup Classic after fever
-
Doue injured as PSG held at Lorient in Ligue 1
-
Leverkusen win late in German Cup, Stuttgart progress
-
Jihadist fuel blockade makes life a struggle in Mali's capital
-
Uber plans San Francisco robotaxis in Waymo challenge
-
Paramilitary chief vows united Sudan as his forces are accused of mass killings
-
Trump, Xi to meet seeking truce in damaging trade war
-
Divided US Fed backs second quarter-point rate cut of 2025
-
'Amazing' feeling for Rees-Zammit on Wales return after NFL adventure
Featured
Last news
Olympic snowboard king Su Yiming showcases a more confident China
Sporting shoulder-length hair, rings and baggy trousers, teenage snowboarding sensation Su Yiming looked every inch the cool, confident ambassador of China's new youth as he swept to home Olympic gold.
India's 'disco king' Bappi Lahiri dies at 69
Indian singer-composer and "Disco King" Bappi Lahiri, who collaborated with the likes of Snoop Dogg and Samantha Fox, has died aged 69, his family said Wednesday, prompting tributes from the world of politics and Bollywood.
US satirist PJ O'Rourke dead at 74
US political satirist PJ O'Rourke, who skewered both Democrats and his fellow Republicans in barbed works including "Republican Party Reptile," has died at age 74, the writer's friends and employers said Tuesday.
Social networks pledge to fight fake news in Brazil vote
Eight leading social networks signed an agreement Tuesday to fight disinformation during Brazil's October presidential elections, though far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's new favorite, Telegram, was notably absent.
Acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Arnoldo Jabor dies at 81
Filmmaker, writer and journalist Arnaldo Jabor, a leading figure in Brazil's "cinema novo" movement whose work won acclaim on the international festival circuit, died Tuesday at 81.
New taboo -- Wordle removes 'insensitive' words
Some four-letter words are taboo, but the New York Times has added a few five-lettered ones to the list -- by removing them from the hit game Wordle.
Italian director Taviani flies solo after brother's death
After more than half a century making acclaimed films with his brother Vittorio, Italian director Paolo Taviani premiered a movie on his own in Berlin on Tuesday at the age of 90.
Family of woman killed on 'Rust' set sues Alec Baldwin
The family of a woman shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie "Rust" sued the US actor on Tuesday, claiming "substantial" damages for her wrongful death.
British Museum exhibition traces rise and fall of Stonehenge
A new exhibition on the Stonehenge stone circle in southern England sheds new light on its 4,500-year history, linking its declining influence to the Bronze Age population's discovery of metal working.
Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall confirmed as Oscars hosts
Next month's Oscars will be hosted by three doyennes of comedy, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall, it was confirmed Tuesday, as organizers amp up efforts to lure viewers back to the ceremony.
Italy woos UNESCO with 'magical' espresso coffee rite
A shot of dark, velvety coffee is more than just a quick caffeine hit: Italy's espresso is a prized social and cultural ritual the country considers a national heritage worthy of UNESCO status.
Young labels make sustainable fashion headway at NY Fashion Week
Two years after losing her job in fashion due to the pandemic, Emma Gage founded her own brand, Melke, that debuted at this season's New York Fashion Week with an emphasis on sustainability.
Huppert to miss Berlinale after positive Covid test
French screen legend Isabelle Huppert has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to pick up her lifetime achievement award at the Berlinale film festival, organisers said Monday.
Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson to host American 'Eurovision'
Artists Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson will host a "American Song Contest" modeled after the beloved Eurovision competition in a series to premiere in March.
Ancient mummies of children, likely sacrificed, unearthed in Peru
Six mummified children thought to have been sacrificed hundreds of years ago, apparently to accompany a dead nobleman to the afterlife, have been unearthed in a tomb near Lima, archaeologists reported.
'Ghostbusters' director Ivan Reitman dies aged 75
Ivan Reitman, the acclaimed producer and director of comedies such as "Ghostbusters" and "Animal House" which influenced a generation of movie-goers, has died aged 75, with Sony Pictures paying tribute Monday to "a great talent and even finer man."
Five top fashion trends at Euro 2016
With star footballers now doubling as fashion icons -- led by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo who has his own underwear label -- we pick out the top five trends at the Euro 2016 championships.
Fan fury in China after 'Friends' LGBTQ plotline censored
The highly anticipated return of "Friends" to Chinese streaming platforms soured quickly after fans noticed an LGBTQ plotline was cut from the American sitcom -- and their complaints were censored too.
Berlin fest cheers mum's fight for son at Guantanamo
The true story of a mother's battle to bring her son back from Guantanamo Bay premiered to cheers in Berlin Saturday, as the German filmmakers called for reparations for the family.
Proenza Schouler opens Covid-affected New York Fashion Week
A coronavirus-impacted New York Fashion Week gets under way Friday with Fall/Winter 2022 shows by Proenza Schouler and Christian Cowan.
Italy's horror king seeks 'meaning' in schlock
Call girls in jeopardy, a serial killer on the loose, fountains of blood -- horror master Dario Argento has returned to filmmaking after a 10-year hiatus, saying Friday it's been his mission to bring "meaning" to schlock.
Shunned by French studios, 'Amelie' director turns to Netflix
He made perhaps the most famous French film of the century so far in "Amelie", but Jean-Paul Jeunet was forced to turn to Netflix after failing to find a traditional backer for his new movie.
Smash hit TV drama 'Borgen' is back 10 years on
"Borgen" is back. The Danish political drama about a charismatic woman who becomes prime minister took the world by storm and morphed into one of Scandinavia's biggest television exports returns a decade on.
Shunned by French studios, 'Amelie' director clinches Netflix deal
He made perhaps the most famous French film of the century so far with "Amelie", and now Jean-Pierre Jeunet says he'll make his new movie with Netflix after failing to find a traditional backer.
Colombia eyes 200 tonnes of galleon gold
Colombia took a step Thursday toward recovering a long-lost Spanish wreck and its fabled riches, but it may be a rough ride as Spain and native Bolivians have also staked claims on the booty.
Prehistoric drum is top ancient find: British Museum
A carved stone drum unearthed in England is one of the most significant pieces of prehistoric art ever found in the country, the British Museum said Thursday.
Twitter sticks with ambitious targets despite earnings miss
Twitter on Thursday reported that revenue and its user base grew less than expected, but the platform stuck with ambitious growth targets for the coming years.
Sting sells entire songwriting catalog to Universal
Sting has sold his songwriting catalog -- including solo works as well as hits with The Police like "Roxanne" -- to Universal Music Group, the company said Thursday, the industry's latest such blockbuster transaction.
Gender flip of film classic opens Berlin fest under virus cloud
A gender-swapped update of a German cult classic on Thursday opened the Berlinale, Europe's first major international film festival of the year, which organisers are staging as a live event despite surging coronavirus infections.
Ugandan author who fled after 'torture' vows to return
An award-winning Ugandan author and fierce government critic who fled the country after being "tortured" in custody told AFP on Thursday he planned to return home despite his ordeal.
As streaming TV competition rages, Disney+ shines
The streaming television race is heating up, with Disney showing Wednesday it is closing the gap with market leader Netflix, whose stride has slowed.
US comedian Bob Saget died of 'head trauma,' family says
US comedian and actor Bob Saget, whose sudden death last month at a Florida hotel shocked Hollywood, was determined to have died of head trauma, his family revealed in a statement Wednesday.