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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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As South Korean Buddhism woos Gen Z, how hip is too hip?

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a "hip" trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith.

US streamers launch new legal fight against French content rules

American streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video said Monday they had filed legal appeals challenging new rules requiring them to allocate 20 percent of their investments in France to animation, documentaries and live performances.

EU tells France to amend social media ban law

The EU on Monday ruled that a French draft law to ban social media for under-15s would infringe the bloc's rules if approved in its current form.

Losses from latest French museum heist estimated at 4.5 mln euros

A gang of masked thieves who raided a museum run by luxury brand Lalique in eastern France at the weekend made off with 27 pieces of jewellery worth an estimated 4.5 million euros ($5.1 million), prosecutors said Monday.

After designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress, Dior's Anderson returns to catwalk

Fresh from winning arguably the biggest job in fashion this year -- designing Taylor Swift's wedding dress -- Dior's artistic director Jonathan Anderson returned to the Paris catwalk Monday at the start of Haute Couture Week.

Clooney to get lifetime award at Venice film festival

US actor, director and producer George Clooney will receive a lifetime achievement award at this year's Venice film festival, organisers said on Monday.

Australia PM apologises for Kylie Minogue comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday for suggesting in a recent interview that he would "shag" pop star Kylie Minogue.

Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup run ends

Thousands of ecstatic fans escorted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks through the streets of Praia Sunday for a celebratory parade following their slender defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches.

Banana!: 'Minions' knocks 'Toy Story' off N.America box office perch

The latest chapter in the lowbrow but lucrative "Minions" franchise debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, edging out another popular animation series in "Toy Story," industry estimates showed Sunday.

Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup defeat

Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches.

At the foot of Mount Olympus, a return to ancient Greek heritage

A man beats a drum while behind him women dressed in white slowly advance, holding torches and singing hymns to Zeus.

England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final

England are annoyed their bowlers' usual pre-game routines will be altered changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord's on Sunday.

Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"

A galaxy of fashion-draped, A-list celebrities turned out for pop queen Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at New York’s storied Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with the sealed-off festivities due to last deep into the wee hours of America’s Independence Day.

Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist

Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London tennis tournament which some say is reminiscent of traditional British high society.

'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations

The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New York for the A-lister extravaganza at the storied Madison Square Garden.

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.

Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer

French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years

The Paris Opera announced Thursday that it had been forced to extend planned renovations on its historic home in the French capital by three years because of lead contamination.

Coffee with a view: tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea

The contrast cannot be starker: selfie-taking tourists sipping coffee at Starbucks -- an icon of globalisation and capitalism -- while looking out over reclusive, communist North Korea.

Fearing Russian strike, Kyiv's Holodomor museum evacuates exhibits

In a dark hall of Kyiv's Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools.

Ceuzany, Cape Verde's golden voice with volcanic emotion

Barefoot, arms raised and teeming with emotion, Ceuzany belts out the signature track from her latest album, a song dedicated to the fight against domestic violence, in a powerful voice that sends shivers through the Cape Verde bar.

One stitch at a time: Artist's mission to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry

Ten years ago England-based artist Mia Hansson embarked on a painstaking project that continues to this day: creating a replica of the 70-metre (230-foot) long Bayeux Tapestry.

Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs

Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.

Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He was 74.

Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show

Thousands rushed to get tickets Wednesday for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, with the 11th-century artwork depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England set to be transported from France for its first showing in the UK.

Online same-sex romance series embrace AI 'freedom'

Fed up with the dearth of same-sex love stories on Philippine screens, Vee Camallere created her own show using artificial intelligence, a technology described as a mixed blessing by LGBTQ campaigners.

Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation's growing collection of repatriated treasures.

From rubble to music: Gaza's Oud repairman

In a modest makeshift workshop tucked inside the crowded Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the soft sound of an oud echoes through the ruins of war.

'High-strung' camels race in Australian outback

Camels with "a bit of fire in them" raced in a remote Australian outback town this weekend at an annual event celebrating the desert beasts first imported in the mid-19th century.

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues abound

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" culminate in a Big Apple wedding? Increasing signs point to a mega-bash for the A-list celebrity couple at Madison Square Garden next week.

Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk

The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with the release of their infectious debut "Wannabe" 30 years ago on Friday, carving a place in pop history championing Girl Power, and leaving their mark on fashion and global culture.

Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.

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