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Bayeux Tapestry not too fragile to move to UK, French official says
A French official overseeing the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the UK said Friday the artefact was not too fragile to transport, defending the move from increasingly sharp criticism.
Erik Menendez denied parole, decades after parents' murders
Erik Menendez was denied parole Thursday more than three decades after he and his brother Lyle slaughtered their parents in the family's luxury Beverly Hills home.
Autopsy rules out 'trauma' in Frenchman livestream death
A post mortem on a Frenchman who died during a live stream found that he was not killed by trauma or a third party, a public prosecutor said Thursday.
Ghana singer Shatta Wale held in US fraud probe over Lamborghini purchase
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has been taken into custody in Accra as part of a US investigation into his purchase of a Lamborghini, prompting hundreds of fans to protest for his release.
Indian heritage restorers piece together capital's past
In a climate-controlled room in India's capital, restorers carefully piece together rare historical documents and artefacts to rescue irreplaceable fragments that provide a unique window into New Delhi's past.
Games publisher kepler on cloud nine after smash hits
Games publisher Kepler Interactive has notched up two of the breakout titles of the year with "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" and "Rematch", reaping the rewards for developing independent projects on tight budgets.
Tall ships sail into Amsterdam for giant maritime festival
Tall ships from around the world paraded up the North Sea Canal into Amsterdam on Wednesday, with crews from Peru, Uruguay, Germany and France waving from their decks as crowds cheered along the banks.
Chinese mega-hit 'Ne Zha II' enlists Michelle Yeoh to woo US audiences
It is the highest-grossing movie of the year, and the biggest animated film ever made -- but if you live outside China, you've likely never heard of "Ne Zha II." That may be about to change.
City girls snub traditional Hindu face tattoos in Pakistan
Grinding charcoal with a few drops of goat's milk, 60-year-old Basran Jogi peers at the faces of two small Pakistani sisters preparing for their first tattoos.
Polar bear waltz: Fake Trump-Putin AI images shroud Ukraine peace effort
From a fake image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin dancing in the snow with a polar bear to a fabricated photo of European leaders waiting somberly outside the Oval Office, AI-enabled disinformation has clouded the diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine.
White House starts TikTok account as platform in US legal limbo
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale.
300-year-old violin to star at UK music festival
One of the most valuable violins in the world, crafted three centuries ago and once owned by composer Niccolo Paganini, is to be played at a top UK classical music festival.
Downton Abbey fans pay homage to 'beautiful' props before finale
As Downton Abbey draws to a close in September, some fans took solace by getting close to memorable props and costumes from the much-loved British saga as they went on sale Monday.
'Skibidi' and 'tradwife': social media words added to Cambridge dictionary
Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha including "skibidi", "delulu", and "tradwife" are among 6,000 new entries to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the last year, its publisher said Monday.
Terence Stamp, 60s icon and Superman villain, dies
British actor Terence Stamp, a leading man of 1960s cinema before reinventing himself in a series of striking roles -- including as Superman villain General Zod -- has died aged 87, UK media cited his family announcing Sunday.
Terence Stamp in five films
British actor Terence Stamp, who has died aged 87, played characters who tended to be both charming but disturbing, and starred in more than 60 films since his Swinging Sixties beginnings.
'Pickypockets!' vigilante pairs with social media on London streets
On a recent weekday, Diego Galdino was on the hunt for pickpockets in central London, patrolling tourist hotspots for familiar suspects and telltale signs of those about to commit thefts.
US suspends visas for Gazans after far-right influencer posts
The US government said Saturday it is suspending visitor visas for Gazans after a far-right influencer with the ear of President Donald Trump complained that wounded Palestinians had been allowed to seek medical treatment in the United States.
Falsehoods swirl around Trump-Putin summit
From false claims of a Ukrainian assassin shot dead in Alaska to baseless reports of Russia declaring the sale of the territory to the United States illegal, misinformation has swirled around the summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.
Historic Swedish church being moved as giant mine casts growing shadow
A historic red wooden church considered one of Sweden's most beautiful buildings is to be moved from its longtime home in the Arctic town of Kiruna next week as part of a campaign to expand Europe's biggest underground mine.
Indonesian roof tilers flex muscles to keep local industry alive
A young Indonesian man turns his back to a crowd, flexing his oiled-up muscles before picking up a stack of roof tiles, holding as many as he can in a pose reminiscent of Mr. Olympia.
Taylor Swift sets October release for new album
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" will be released on October 3, the star has revealed, as she showcased cover art and a tracklist for what is expected to be one of the biggest albums of the year.
Hong Kong court to hear closing arguments in mogul Jimmy Lai's trial
Jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's national security trial, which began in late 2023, will enter its final stages on Thursday as lawyers present closing arguments.
US singer Billy Joel to sell off motorcycles due to health condition
US pop great Billy Joel will auction the motorcycle collection he maintains in New York state after being diagnosed with a brain condition that forced him to cancel a planned tour, his management said Wednesday.
Renowned Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim dies at 88
Egyptian novelist Sonallah Ibrahim, famed for his critiques of political repression, neoliberalism and Western hegemony, has died at the age of 88, the culture ministry announced on Wednesday.
Czech film takes 'conspiracy nuts' on Ukraine war tour
Two men and a woman driven by disinformation and denying the Russian invasion of Ukraine are the unlikely protagonistsof a Czech documentary that will premiere this month.
US denounces Europe on speech in pared-down rights report
The United States on Tuesday alleged that human rights were worsening in Western Europe due to internet regulations, in a pared-down annual global report that spared partners of President Donald Trump such as El Salvador.
Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order'
US popstar Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, titled "The Life of a Showgirl," for "pre pre-order" just after midnight Tuesday in posts on her website.
Harry and Meghan sign reduced deal with Netflix
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will continue to develop film and TV projects for Netflix but on more limited terms, the streaming giant announced Monday.
China's Gen Z women embrace centuries-old script
At a studio in central China's Hunan province, a teacher grips an ink brush, gently writing characters of a secret script created by women centuries ago and now being embraced by a new generation.
With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language
Against the backdrop of southern Oman's lush mountains, men in traditional attire chant ancient poems in an ancient language, fighting to keep alive a spoken tradition used by just two percent of the population.
'Weapons' battles to top of North American box office
"Weapons," a new horror film about the mysterious disappearance of a group of children from the same school class, opened atop the North American box office with $42.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.