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Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' as Cannes Festival opens

More than 380 figures from the cinema world including "Schindler's List" actor Ralph Fiennes condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published on Tuesday ahead of the Cannes Festival opening.

No truce in India-Pakistan disinformation war

India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.

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Kandinsky work among masterpieces at London auction

A newly restored masterpiece by Wassily Kandinsky, "Murnau Mit Kirche II", will be auctioned in London on March 1, alongside a Munch and a Kupka once owned by Sean Connery.

Spain to host first Latin Grammys held outside US

Spain will host the next Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, marking the first time the star-studded event is held outside the United States, officials said Wednesday.

Ukrainian designers send out defiant message from London Fashion Week

Ukrainian designers sent out a defiant message at London Fashion Week Tuesday with clothes made from the neck ties their menfolk no longer wear and butterfly motifs to symbolise the "fragility of life".

Meir would be 'horrified' by Israeli politics today: Mirren

British actor Helen Mirren said Tuesday she thought former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir, whom she portrays in a new film, would be "utterly horrified" by the country's current political state.

Daniel Lee makes his mark as Burberry returns to London

British designer Daniel Lee presented his first collection for Burberry in a closely watched show in London late Monday, returning to the luxury brand's roots for inspiration.

Southgate's 'gentle revolution' to be brought to London stage

Gareth Southgate's "gentle revolution" as manager of the England football team is to be immortalised on the London stage in a play starring Joseph Fiennes.

Big Tech defends landmark law in US Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider a law that since 1996 has protected tech companies from lawsuits related to content posted on their platforms.

Salman Rushdie attacks Dahl rewrites as 'absurd censorship'

Novelist Salman Rushdie led condemnations Monday of Roald Dahl's children's books being re-edited for a modern audience, calling it "absurd censorship" by "bowdlerising sensitivity police".

Influential Japanese manga artist Leiji Matsumoto dies

Manga master Leiji Matsumoto, whose epic sci-fi stories were highly influential in Japan's comic-book and anime worlds, has died aged 85, production company Toei said Monday.

BAFTA red carpet rolls out for 'All Quiet' and 'Banshees'

A gut-wrenching war movie from Germany and pitch-black Irish comedy were the big winners as British cinema handed out its annual BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars.

'Ant-Man' crawls to top of N.America box office

Disney's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" has created an unexpected buzz, taking in an estimated $118 million over a long holiday weekend to dominate the North American box office.

BAFTA red carpet rolls out for foreign films including 'All Quiet'

Germany, Ireland and Chinese martial arts loom large as British cinema hands out its BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars.

BAFTA rolls out red carpet for foreign films including 'All Quiet'

Germany, Ireland and Chinese martial arts loom large as British cinema hands out its BAFTA awards on Sunday, with less than a month to go to the Oscars.

'Watched my father die': Tech firms face ire over legal shield

Poring over family photographs, Jessica Watt Dougherty voices anguish over her father's death -- which she attributes to misinformation on an online platform, an issue at the heart of a knotty US debate over tech regulation.

US art fair visitor accidentally smashes $42,000 Koons sculpture

A collector visiting a contemporary art fair accidentally toppled over a small glass sculpture by renowned artist Jeff Koons, shattering it to pieces.

Cambodians celebrate traditional fishing methods at annual ceremony

Running into a thigh-deep muddy lake, villagers in eastern Cambodia used bamboo baskets and nets to scoop up their catch for an annual fishing ceremony where only traditional tools are used.

India lashes out at critics after BBC raids

India's foreign minister on Saturday hit out at "scaremongering" critics who claim the country's democracy is being corroded, singling out billionaire George Soros -- a popular target for right-wing ire.

Fox's Murdoch called Trump stolen vote claims 'crazy': court docs

Media titan Rupert Murdoch described Donald Trump's claims that the 2020 election was stolen as "crazy," according to court documents that also threaten to embarrass Fox News's top stars.

Comedy on smartphone's rise delights Berlin fest

"BlackBerry", a King Kong vs. Godzilla tale of the first smartphones, premiered to cheers at the Berlin film festival on Friday, exploring geek culture, toxic masculinity and the birth of gadget addiction.

Burberry set for 'Britishness' refocus at London fashion week

London fashion week kicks off Friday with Daniel Lee's debut as Burberry creative director among the highlights, as the brand looks set to return to its British roots.

Was Neruda poisoned? Probe members say inconclusive

Two members of a scientific panel that investigated the mysterious death of Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda told AFP that they could not determine whether or not the Chilean poet and diplomat had been poisoned.

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia: family

Action star Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with untreatable dementia, his family said Thursday, less than a year after he retired from acting because of growing cognitive difficulties.

Eco-friendly mud houses make comeback in Hungary

They were long derided as old-fashioned symbols of grinding poverty, but mud and straw houses are making a comeback in Hungary as a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to concrete.

Donated clothing worsening Kenya's plastic pollution: report

One third of all second-hand clothing shipped to Kenya in 2021 was "plastic waste in disguise", creating a slew of environmental and health problems for local communities, a new report said Thursday.

Machu Picchu reopens 25 days after Peru protests forced closure

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's tourist jewel, reopened to visitors on Wednesday, 25 days after it closed due to demonstrations that have shaken the country since last December.

Kors honors feminist icon as New York Fashion Week wraps up

American designer Michael Kors paid tribute to US feminist icon Gloria Steinem on the final day of New York Fashion Week Wednesday.

Raquel Welch: sex symbol who never escaped her fur bikini

When Raquel Welch donned a deerskin bikini for a 1966 caveman screen epic, she became one of the hottest sex symbols of her time, a role she never felt able to escape.

UK council returns Banksy freezer

A chest freezer forming part of a work by British street artist Banksy was returned on Wednesday a day its removal by the local council for "health and safety" reasons.

Madrid palace to host exhibition on celebrated Spanish artist Sorolla

With massive screens and virtual reality, a new immersive exhibition opens in Madrid Friday in honour of Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla, renowned for his ability to capture the blazing sunlight of the Mediterranean.

Digital video viewing to top traditional TV in US: forecast

For the first time ever, US adults will spend more time this year watching digital video on platforms such as Netflix, TikTok and YouTube than viewing traditional television, Insider Intelligence forecast on Wednesday.

'Finding corpses is all we have': Resignation after Turkey quake

The headscarf-covered woman could not contain her rage.

Pharrell Williams takes over menswear at Louis Vuitton

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton on Tuesday announced the appointment of hip-hop artist Pharrell Williams as its new head of menswear.

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