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End of a love affair: news media quit X over 'disinformation'

News outlets have begun quitting X, formerly Twitter, once a favourite of global media but now accused of enabling the spread of disinformation under its owner, president-elect Donald Trump ally Elon Musk.

Jeff Beck guitar collection to go under the hammer in January

A collection of guitars and other musical equipment owned by influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck will go on sale in London in January, Christie's auctioneers announced on Friday.

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'Bad Boys' tops N.American box office in boost for Will Smith

Will Smith marked his first major film hit since his infamous Oscars slap as "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" debuted atop the North American box office, in a sign audiences are ready to welcome back the actor.

Reporters Without Borders head dies of cancer aged 53

Christophe Deloire, head of Reporters Without Borders (RSF), a Paris-based press freedom group, died on Saturday aged 53, the organisation said.

Sweden splashes out to save its unluckiest warship

Sweden is embarking on a colossal four-year project to safeguard a nearly 400-year-old warship that is the centrepiece of its famous Vasa Museum.

Hong Kong's visually impaired dragon boat team builds community

Slicing their oars through the dark-green waters of a Hong Kong river, a dragon boat team of visually impaired rowers paddled in unison as their coach yelled out instructions.

Italian opera celebrated in Verona's 'magical' Arena

Verona's ancient Roman Arena will host a star-studded classical concert Friday to celebrate the addition of Italian opera singing to UNESCO's list of intangible global heritage.

'Baby Reindeer' inspiration sues Netflix for $170 mn

A British woman who claims she was the inspiration for the stalker in the smash Netflix hit "Baby Reindeer" sued the streamer Thursday, demanding $170 million in damages.

Chanel breaks with designer Virginie Viard

French fashion house Chanel announced the departure of its artistic director, Virginie Viard, on Thursday, despite hitting record sales under her leadership.

From likes to votes: Croatia Gen Z influencer goes for EU seat

Nina Skocak's TikTok videos get hundreds of thousands of views and the young makeup and vintage fashion expert hopes her popularity will win her a seat in the European Parliament on Sunday.

Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism

Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author JK Rowling dreamt up the boy wizard more than three decades ago.

AI tool creates deceptive Biden, Trump images, tests show

Tests on a leading AI tool allowed the creation of deceptive and incriminating images of President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a watchdog said Wednesday, despite pledges to block fake photos of the presidential contenders ahead of elections in November.

French artist Ben takes own life after wife's death: family

French artist Ben, best known for his slogans in handwriting against a black background, has died aged 88, taking his own life just hours after the death of his wife with whom he had been married 60 years, his family said Wednesday.

TikTok says cyberattack targeted big names including CNN

TikTok on Tuesday said it slammed the door on a cyberattack that targeted high-profile accounts including CNN.

Dior heads to Scotland for latest 'cruise' show

Dior tapped into Scotland's traditions and rebellious streak late Monday, presenting its 2025 "cruise" collection, with punk tartan, chain mail and magical ball gowns.

Strange manuscript of Camus' 'The Stranger' up for auction

A handwritten manuscript of classic French novel "The Stranger" by Albert Camus goes up for auction on Wednesday -- a unique item since it appears to have been made after the book was published.

Netflix drama stirs complex past of Pakistan's 'courtesans'

The Netflix hit "Heeramandi" depicts the plush and powerful lives of courtesans in the 1940s, but there is little glamour for modern Pakistani sex workers in the faded red-light district where the series is set.

'Garfield' tops N. American box office, 'Furiosa' fades

"The Garfield Movie" triumphed at the North American box office in its second week of release, as "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' faded to third place, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Moscow nightlife unchanged despite Ukraine conflict

At a trendy restaurant in central Moscow, Russian data analyst Alexandra awaited her dessert, determined to carry on as usual despite the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.

Orban's social media mouthpiece zeroes in on EU ahead of vote

Ahead of EU elections on June 9, a deluge of misinformation amplifying the Hungarian government's key talking points on the war in Ukraine has flooded the country's social media platforms.

Indigenous Mexican softball team fights against machismo

Enedina Canul wanted to play softball, but the 47-year-old didn't have a bat -- and that was the least of her problems.

JLo cancels summer tour as Affleck split rumors swirl

Jennifer Lopez said Friday she was cancelling her summer tour to spend more time with her family as rumors circulate over a split with actor-husband Ben Affleck.

Florida 12-year-old triumphs at US spelling bee

Mastering words such as "cricetine" and "indumentum", 12-year-old Bruhat Soma clinched victory Thursday in the United States' spelling bee.

Whistles at dawn: birdsong duels enthral Afghans

Just after sunrise on the Afghan day of rest, two goldfinches puffed their chests and belted a song, surrounded by men straining to hear which chirped stronger in an age-old pastime.

UK's Royal Mail buyout: Who is Czech billionaire Kretinsky?

A billionaire with interests in football clubs, media outlets, supermarkets and now the potential new owner of Britain's Royal Mail, Czech Daniel Kretinsky retains a stubbornly low profile internationally.

Rome museum gives stolen artefacts their due

Antiquities recovered after being looted in Italy and sold on the global black market have found their sanctuary in the heart of Rome.

Pakistan's Sufi festivals reclaim spirit after violence

Rhythmic drums and spirited dancing are once again bringing life to the shrines of Pakistan's saints, where festivals were long stifled by jihadist violence.

Colombia congress passes bill banning bullfighting

Colombia's congress passed a bill Tuesday banning bullfighting, a controversial yet popular pastime in the South American country with hundreds of events drawing thousands of spectators every year.

'Saving Private Ryan' returns to French cinemas for D-Day anniversary

Steven Spielberg's D-Day epic "Saving Private Ryan" will be shown in around 300 French cinemas on June 6, the massive World War II operation's 80th anniversary, studio Paramount has said.

Spain unveils 'lost Caravaggio' that nearly sold for a song

A painting by Italian master Caravaggio, once mistakenly thought to be by an unknown artist and nearly auctioned off for a song, was unveiled at Madrid's Prado Museum on Monday.

Beirut design fair reborn after four years of economic crisis

A Beirut design fair has made a comeback after Lebanon's economic meltdown forced a four-year hiatus, with some pieces on display in spaces devastated in a deadly 2020 port explosion.

'Garfield' and 'Furiosa' battle in weak N.America box office

"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" battled for the top spot in North American theaters over the long US holiday weekend, but it was still a rough Memorial Day at the box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.

The slasher in middle age: 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' hits 50

It was shot quickly on a limited budget with unknown actors wearing the same sweat-soaked outfits for weeks on end.

Richard Sherman, songwriter behind Disney hits, dead at 95

Richard Sherman, the writer behind songs in classic Disney movies such as "Mary Poppins" and "The Jungle Book" died Saturday at the age of 95, the film and entertainment company said.

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