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Race for first private space station heats up as NASA set to retire ISS

With NASA's International Space Station set to come out of service in 2030, American aerospace firm Vast has stepped into a frenzied race for the world's first commercial space station.

K-pop group NewJeans ends feud with record label ADOR

All members of the K-pop group NewJeans have resumed working with their record label, the company and their lawyers said Thursday, after accusations of mistreatment and a year-long dispute that stalled their careers.

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Mission impossible? 94-year-old star channels Tom Cruise in 'Thelma'

Packed full of nail-biting chases, hi-tech gadgets and an armed standoff, "Thelma" could be the next "Mission: Impossible" movie -- except its star, June Squibb, is 94.

Pedro Pascal and Kristen Stewart lead stars to Sundance fest

Movie stars and indie darlings from Pedro Pascal and Kristen Stewart to Richard Linklater and Steven Soderbergh were headed to the mountains of Utah on Thursday for the 40th edition of the Sundance film festival.

'Oppenheimer' tops nominations for BAFTAs

"Oppenheimer" on Thursday led the shortlist of films vying for recognition at Britain's forthcoming BAFTA awards, earning an unrivalled 13 nominations, including a first ever for leading actor Cillian Murphy.

Report alleges France's far-right leader had racist Twitter account

France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday rejected accusations in a television report that he used an anonymous Twitter account to share racist messages when he was a local elected official.

Rembrandt's hometown displays earliest known paintings

Rembrandt's earliest works, painted when the Dutch master was only 18 years old, will soon be on display together for the first time in his hometown of Leiden.

Meta's Sheryl Sandberg to step down from board

Meta's former chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, announced that she is leaving the company's board after more than a decade.

Japan literary laureate unashamed about using ChatGPT

The winner of Japan's most prestigious literary award has acknowledged that about "five percent" of her futuristic novel was penned by ChatGPT, saying generative AI had helped unlock her potential.

Layoffs at music outlet Pitchfork as Conde Nast merges it with GQ

Conde Nast is merging the popular digital music publication Pitchfork with the men's magazine GQ, a decision that has triggered anger over resulting layoffs and concern for the outlet's future.

The zany Belgian designer keeping fashion fun

Always guaranteed to bring a touch of craziness and colour to Paris Fashion Week, Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck could not help having a dig Wednesday at the megabrands dominating the industry.

Reality takes center stage in Quebec documentary theater

Mass shootings, artificial intelligence and genetically modified foods are topics not often associated with theater.

Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat, Tyler, the Creator to headline Coachella 2024

Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, The Creator will headline this year's edition of the Coachella music festival, organizers said Tuesday.

France's Macron says has 'no regret' over defending Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he had "no regret" over defending screen icon Gerard Depardieu's presumption of innocence after the actor was charged with rape and accused of sexual harassment.

'Whiplash' named best-ever Sundance film in festival poll

Damien Chazelle's "Whiplash" has been named the greatest movie to ever premiere at Sundance, as the influential US indie movie festival prepares to celebrate its 40th edition this week.

Tickets go on sale for Venice day trippers

Tickets went on sale Tuesday for day trippers wanting to visit Venice in coming months as part of a bid to tackle overtourism in the world-famous Italian city.

Elton John gets EGOT with Emmys win

Legendary entertainer Elton John on Monday joined a select club of winners of the awards grand slam -- the so-called EGOT -- when he added an Emmy to his suite of career prizes.

Hit Chinese TV series rekindles sidelined Shanghainese dialect

A hit Chinese television series set in gritty but glamorous 1990s Shanghai has sparked a wave of nostalgia for the megacity's boom years, and reignited interest in its declining dialect.

Fleeing war, Sudanese artists seek revival in Cairo

When the first bombs rang out in Sudan, Amjad, Fatima and Mazin abandoned their paintbrushes, musical instruments and studios, leaving behind the lives they knew for unfamiliar shores.

ICC delays verdict on Mali Islamist warlord

The International Criminal Court said Monday it was delaying its verdict in the war crimes trial of a Malian Islamist leader, as the head judge is unavailable for health reasons.

Brazil drag queen fights hate with children's stories

Wearing heavy makeup and a fuchsia wig, Brazilian drag queen Helena Black is acting out a story for a rapt group of children -- but this is not your typical fairytale.

Between the office and nature for Prada's winter menswear

The contrast between office life and the change of scenery provided by nature is the leitmotiv of the new men's collection unveiled in Milan on Sunday by emblematic stylist Miuccia Prada.

'Mean Girls,' back in school, top N.America box office

Paramount's new musical version of "Mean Girls" bullied its way to the top of the North American box office on the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, industry analysts said Sunday.

Hundreds marry in traditional Ethiopian mass wedding ceremony

Hundreds of couples gathered in Ethiopia's capital on Sunday to take part in a traditional mass wedding ceremony, the first such event in a decade, according to the organisers and participants.

Pharrell headlines Paris Fashion Week

The fashion season hits its stride on Tuesday with menswear week in Paris, with musician-turned-designer Pharrell Williams the headline act in the increasingly celebrity-dominated industry.

Strike-delayed Emmys finally here as 'Succession' says farewell

Delayed by four months due to Hollywood strikes, television's Emmy Awards will finally take place on Monday, with the final season of HBO's "Succession" expected to dominate the top drama prizes.

Sober and sleek elegance for Dolce & Gabbana's black-clad men

Black flowed once again down the runway for Dolce & Gabbana's men's show in Milan on Saturday, in an homage to both meticulous tailoring and noble Italian materials and heritage.

Cairo arts centre latest victim of Old City makeover

Nestled in the heart of historic Cairo, a cultural centre synonymous with the Egyptian capital's art scene has been razed, the latest heritage site torn down for contentious development projects.

Don't Blame Me: Taylor Swift's influence attracts conspiracy theories

A Fox News host suggested this week that Taylor Swift is a "front for a covert political agenda," echoing disinformation that has percolated in right-wing circles for months -- and which experts say will likely get worse before the 2024 US election.

Vast network of lost ancient cities discovered in the Amazon

Archaeologists have discovered the largest and oldest network of pre-Hispanic cities ever found in the Amazon rainforest, revealing a 2,500-year-old lost civilisation of farmers.

Giant statue of rapper Kid Cudi appears in Paris

A giant statue of US rapper Kid Cudi appeared without warning in central Paris on Friday to mark the release of his new album "Insano".

Why Greeks still love their smashing nights out

A Greek crooner is showered in red and pink carnations by customers in an Athens taverna as they sway to his songs of love and passion.

Brunei's 'Instagrammer' prince gives royal family a fresh look

In real life he's a prince of an Islamic sultanate steeped in centuries-old traditions, but on Instagram Brunei's Abdul Mateen is more Hollywood than royalty as he flies in fighter jets, drives speed boats and poses bare-chested after workouts.

Bullfighting to return to Mexico City after legal battle

Bullfighting will make a comeback in Mexico City this month after a legal tussle led to a more than one-year suspension at the world's largest bullring, organizers announced Thursday.

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