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Veteran French politician loses culture post over Epstein links

Veteran French politician Jack Lang, a former minister, was forced out of a key cultural post Saturday as pressure grew on him over revelations in the latest release of the Epstein files.

Stars, Clydesdales and an AI beef jostle for Super Bowl ad glory

From dueling AI giants to Budweiser's Clydesdale horse mascots bonding with a bald eagle, the commercials vying for attention during Sunday's Super Bowl are shaping up as one of the most star-studded — and contentious — advertising battles in years.

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A Tunisian singer who rose to prominence during the Arab Spring revolution in her homeland announced Wednesday an upcoming show in Tunisia had been cancelled for supposed "normalisation" with Israel.

Mud-struck German heavy metal bash slashes attendance

The world's biggest heavy metal music festival starting in northern Germany on Wednesday was forced to cap attendance after heavy rains turned its farmland venue into a muddy quagmire.

DR Congo's 'voodoo wrestling' provides spellbinding fun

There has been a power cut, and under moonlight in a poor quarter of DR Congo's capital, wrestler Maitresse Libondans explains how she invokes her ancestors to cast spells that rout her opponents.

Meta starts blocking news in Canada

Meta on Tuesday started blocking Canadians' access to news on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law requiring digital giants to pay publishers for such content.

X sues hate speech tracker over Twitter reports

X is suing a nonprofit group in US federal court over reports that hate speech has flourished at the platform formerly known as Twitter.

US police probe Cardi B mic throw

Days after a video showed rapper Cardi B hurling a microphone at a member of her audience, US police said Monday they had begun a battery investigation.

'Pee-wee Herman' actor Paul Reubens dies aged 70

Paul Reubens, the US comic who became famous in the 1980s for playing eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman, and later infamous for his arrest at an adult theater, has died aged 70.

Lady Gaga recalls 'magical' partnership with crooner Bennett

Lady Gaga, who was Tony Bennett's friend and collaborator in the final years of the hitmaker's life, over the weekend hailed their "magical" relationship and urged others not to "discount your elders."

'Barbie' stays atop 'hill of cash' in N.America theaters

Warner Bros.' blockbuster "Barbie" earned an estimated $93 million in North American theaters this weekend as it continued "rolling down a hill of cash," industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Rapper Cardi B, the target of a thrown liquid, retaliates

An eye for an eye, and a hurled microphone for a thrown drink.

Tuareg flock to Algerian desert oasis for ancient festival

In a riot of colour, music and dance, thousands of Tuareg have flocked to the Sebeiba festival that marks the end of an ancient tribal feud and which once a year transforms an oasis town deep in the Algerian Sahara.

Taliban create bonfire of 'immoral' music equipment

Authorities from Afghanistan's vice ministry created a bonfire of confiscated musicial instruments and equipment in Herat province at the weekend, deeming music immoral.

'Silk of peace' weaves new bonds in post-quake Turkey

Nearly all the workers lost their houses, the accountant and vet disappeared along with their families, but after the deadly earthquake that devastated Turkey's Hatay province, "the silk of peace" is helping make new connections.

Emmys to be postponed due to Hollywood strikes: US media

This year's Emmy Awards will be postponed due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, US media reported Thursday.

Tainted love: Misinformation drives 'vaccine-free' dating

In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded singles as a fit, adventurous Kizomba dancer who at 35 exudes "inner child vibes." But her main draw? She is unvaccinated.

Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner dies aged 77

Randy Meisner, a founding member of chart-topping rock band the Eagles, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 77, the group said Thursday.

'Iconoclast': Remembrances pour in for Sinead O'Connor

Tributes streamed in Thursday from political leaders to pop stars for singer Sinead O'Connor, who was remembered for her powerful voice and her willingness to court controversy.

Spacey verdict paves way for comeback, say experts

Kevin Spacey's latest legal victory over sexual assault allegations could prompt a remarkable career comeback, experts say, even if Hollywood producers remain cautious about the star's presence on set.

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor dies aged 56

Irish pop singer Sinead O'Connor, who shot to worldwide fame in the 1990s, has died at the age of 56, Irish media reported on Wednesday.

Sinead O'Connor, a troubled Irish icon

Sinead O'Connor will forever be remembered as the Irish singer who made Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" her own, turning it into an anthem for the broken-hearted.

Bandmates lead tributes as Mick Jagger turns 80

Bandmates Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood led the birthday wishes for The Rolling Stones' legendary frontman Mick Jagger, as he turned 80 on Wednesday.

US actor Kevin Spacey found not guilty of UK sex offences

A jury in the UK on Wednesday found Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey not guilty of nine sex offences against four men alleged to have occurred between 2001 and 2013.

We're full! Europe's fight against overtourism

European tourist hotspots like Amsterdam and Dubrovnik are on a crusade to check, or at least, stagger the tides of visitors that swamp their streets each summer.

Growl of last combustion-engine Jaguar sports car preserved

The "unmistakeable, supercharged" sound of the Jaguar F-Type V8 will be stored for posterity in Britain's national library, the luxury car manufacturer said Wednesday, as it moves towards a quieter, electric future.

It's fantastic: Movie boosts world's top Barbie collection

With her whopping 18,000 Barbies, Bettina Dorfmann was already in the record books, but the release of the blockbuster about the blonde icon has thrown a spotlight on her historic collection.

Tupac Shakur ring sells for record $1 million

A gold, ruby and diamond crown ring worn by rap legend Tupac Shakur during his last public appearance sold for $1 million at auction in New York Tuesday.

Uncertainty as internet reaches remote Amazon

Covered in tattoos resembling jaguar spots, an Indigenous man connects to TikTok for the very first time from a previously off-the-grid village deep in the Amazon.

French-speaking bloc says Rwandan head will not attend upcoming games

The International Organisation of La Francophonie (IOF) said on Tuesday that its head, Rwandan national Louise Mushikiwabo, will not attend the Francophone Games that begin in DR Congo this week.

TikTok rivals Twitter with new text format

TikTok, the social platform known for its addictive video content, announced Monday that it will offer text-only posts, becoming the latest tech giant to offer an alternative to embattled Twitter.

Toronto film fest unveils packed lineup despite strikes

The Toronto International Film Festival, North America's largest, on Monday unveiled an A-list lineup of world premieres amid the Hollywood strikes, including movies starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Seth Rogen.

Galaxy of French stars pay final farewell to Jane Birkin

Stars of the French screen on Monday turned out to bid a final farewell to the British-born actor and singer Jane Birkin who died earlier this month after charming France for decades with her style and panache.

Library restores Palestinian history one manuscript at a time

A library in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem offers a rare glimpse into Palestinian history with its treasure trove of manuscripts dating back hundreds of years before the creation of Israel.

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