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Rosalia's Argentine fans up in arms over alleged World Cup snub

Rosalia's Argentine fans are furious with the Spanish superstar over a reshared social media post they considered offensive after the country's painful World Cup final loss.

Happy birthday, George! UK prince becomes a teenager

The UK's Prince George, second in line to the throne, turned 13 on Wednesday as he readied to follow in his father Prince William's footsteps and start at the prestigious Eton College.

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Hollywood shuts down as actors go on strike

Hollywood's actors announced Thursday they will go on strike, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production set to grind to a halt.

Hollywood set for first shutdown strike since 1960

Hollywood actors were poised to go on strike Thursday, joining writers in the first industry-wide shutdown in 63 years after last-ditch talks failed, with nearly all film and television production likely to grind to a halt.

BBC restarts inquiry into sex pictures scandal as star named

The BBC on Thursday resumed an internal inquiry after its star news anchor was revealed as the man at the centre of a sex pictures scandal, following days of fevered speculation about his identity.

Iraq's marshes are dying, and a civilisation with them

Mohammed Hamid Nour is only 23, but he is already nostalgic for how Iraq's Mesopotamian marshes once were before drought dried them up, decimating his herd of water buffaloes.

Hollywood edges closer to actors strike as talks sour

Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union's decision on whether to strike, as last-ditch talks with the likes of Disney and Netflix appeared to sour just hours before the crunch deadline.

In Miami, 'Messi mania' takes hold

Without a win under its belt since May, Inter Miami is an unlikely candidate to be crowned Major League Soccer's hottest team -- but that was before Lionel Messi came to town.

Hollywood on edge for actor strike deadline as talks sour

Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union's decision on whether to strike, right at the peak of the summer blockbuster season, as last-ditch talks with studios appeared to sour.

'Succession' tops nominations for strike-threatened Emmys

"Succession," the HBO drama about an ultra-wealthy family fighting for control of a sinister media empire, led the nominations Wednesday for the Emmys -- television's version of the Oscars.

Satire and poetry: Milan Kundera took on life's absurdity

Milan Kundera, the author of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" whose dark, provocative novels delved into the enigma of the human condition, has died, a spokeswoman for the Milan Kundera Library in his native city of Brno said on Wednesday. He was 94.

Czech novelist Milan Kundera dies at 94

Dinosaur bones evoking Loch Ness monster to be auctioned: Sotheby's

Two mounted dinosaur skeletons -- one a fierce flying reptile of the kind seen in the "Jurassic Park" movies and the other evocative of the Loch Ness monster -- will be auctioned off this month in New York, Sotheby's said Tuesday.

Britney Spears memoir set for October 24 release

Britney Spears will publish a highly anticipated memoir this fall, some two years after a court freed her from a strict conservatorship many deemed abusive and exploitative.

'Succession' and strikes: what to expect from Emmy nominations

Can any TV show topple "Succession" at the Emmys? Will Amazon's lavish "Lord of the Rings" prequel rule them all? And, with ongoing Hollywood strikes, will television's finest even be honored this year?

Brother of French man who died in police custody injured in arrest

A man arrested in Paris during a memorial rally for his brother, who died in police custody seven years ago, was released from hospital Sunday, amid calls for more protests.

Britney Spears says hit in face by Wembanyama's security

Las Vegas police said Thursday they had investigated an incident between French NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's security and pop star Britney Spears, who said she had been hit in the face.

Police probe Wembanyama security's incident with Britney Spears

Las Vegas police said Thursday they had investigated an incident between French NBA top draft pick Victor Wembanyama's security and pop star Britney Spears.

France star footballer Mbappe visits father's native Cameroon

France's star footballer Kylian Mbappe arrived in Cameroon to an ecstatic welcome from fans Thursday for a visit that includes charity work with deaf children and a trip to his father's village.

Hong Kong-American pop singer Coco Lee dies aged 48

Hong Kong-born American pop singer Coco Lee, beloved in Asia for her diva riffs and as the voice of Disney's "Mulan" in Mandarin, died Wednesday, according to an announcement from her family.

Charles III presented with Scottish Crown Jewels

King Charles III was on Wednesday presented with symbols of his authority in Scotland, two months after he was officially crowned as monarch.

First baby born in UK's NHS says staff pay rise would be perfect gift

Aneira Thomas holds the honour of being the first baby born on Britain's National Health Service and, as they both celebrate their 75th birthday, she says her "best present" would be a pay rise for its embattled staff.

Yoga is better than heroin, says Blur's Damon Albarn

British band Blur are back with a new album and reunion tour -- a chance to "time-travel" for band leader Damon Albarn, even if he admits the years are taking their toll.

Paris 'not worried' riots will affect 2024 Olympics

The city government in Paris said Monday it was "not worried" about knock-on effects from almost a week of riots on next year's Olympic Games.

Chinese pop idol Cai Xukun denies wrongdoing in sex scandal

Chinese pop star and fashion icon Cai Xukun denied Monday he had pressured a woman to have an abortion but promised to change his behaviour after being embroiled in a sex scandal that has taken China by storm.

Neglected elephant touches down in Thai homeland after flight

A Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka two decades ago arrived back in its birth country Sunday, following a diplomatic spat over the animal's alleged mistreatment.

Dutch king makes historic apology for slavery

Dutch King Willem-Alexander issued a historic royal apology Saturday for the Netherlands' involvement in slavery, saying he felt "personally and intensely" affected.

Long waits as UK hit by guide dog shortage

Charles Bloch remembers well the cold and wet December day seven years ago when he met his guide dog Carlo and they went on their first walk.

Dutch king expected to apologise for slavery

King Willem-Alexander is widely expected to make a royal apology for the Netherlands' involvement in slavery on Saturday at an event marking 150 years since slaves were freed in former colonies.

Oscar-winning actor Alan Arkin dies at 89

Alan Arkin, the "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Argo" actor known for his wry wit and improvisation skills, has died aged 89, according to his sons.

Madonna home from hospital following illness: source

Madonna has gone home after a several-day stay in the hospital and was "feeling better," a source close to the matter told AFP Thursday.

'Hostage situation': Egypt's decade-long rights crackdown

Ten years ago, Egypt's then-defence minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rallied citizens by promising to move the country out of the "terrorist" shadow of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.

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