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Trump's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to step down

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who earned a reputation for acid putdowns of journalists, is to step down, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday adding she would remain a senior advisor.

Rod Stewart cancels tour dates after heart surgery

British rock star Rod Stewart, 81, has cancelled forthcoming US tour dates after having a heart operation, his social media announced.

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Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi

Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin, whose work included famed ballets such as "Anna Karenina" and "Carmen Suite", has died at the age of 92, Moscow's Bolshoi Theatre said Friday, calling his passing an "enormous tragedy".

'Female power': Japan erotic art destigmatised in new exhibit

Graphic depictions of enormous phalluses and acrobatic sex positions have long rendered centuries-old Japanese "shunga" art taboo, but a rare exhibition aims to prove the genre is a world apart from male-centred porn.

Julia Roberts to make Venice debut in cancel culture drama

Julia Roberts is due to walk the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival Friday for the first time after stepping into a new role as a college professor grappling with tense US campus politics.

Emma Stone stars in apocalyptic satire at Venice Film Festival

An apocalyptic satire starring Emma Stone and a Tinseltown road trip dramedy with George Clooney took the spotlight on Thursday at the Venice Film Festival.

Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight

Hollywood stars and Netflix are set to take the spotlight Thursday on the second day of the prestigious Venice film festival, with George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Emma Stone preparing for high-profile premieres.

Trump stamps 'dictator chic' on Washington

From a gold-plated White House to a grandiose revamp for the capital Washington, Donald Trump is trying to leave an architectural mark like no American president has attempted for decades.

AI giant Nvidia beats earnings expectations but shares fall

AI powerhouse Nvidia reported quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat expectations, but shares slipped amid concerns about an AI chip spending bubble and the company's stalled business in China.

Venice Film Festival opens with star power, and Gaza protesters

The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with Hollywood royalty arriving for Italy's glitzy movie showcase where a strong line up of star-packed films will vie with protests about the Gaza war for public attention.

Globetrotting German director Herzog honoured at Venice festival

Globetrotting filmmaker Werner Herzog, an eclectic risk-taker whose monumental works often explore humankind's conflict with nature, was honoured with a special award on Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival.

Van Gogh Museum 'could close' without more help from Dutch govt

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam warned Wednesday that it faced closure without more state funding, saying a 104-million-euro ($120 million) renovation was vital to protect its masterpieces.

Italy's Sorrentino embraces doubt in euthanasia film at Venice

Italian director Paolo Sorrentino hopes his latest film premiering Wednesday in Venice will bring attention to the controversial topic of euthanasia -- while encouraging those in power to reject the need for certainty and embrace doubt.

Showtime for Venice Film Festival where stars and Gaza protesters gather

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with Hollywood royalty heading to Italy's swanky movie showcase where a strong line up of star-packed films will vie with protests over Gaza for public attention.

Almodovar urges Spain cut ties with Israel over Gaza

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar urged Madrid to cut all diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel Wednesday over the war in Gaza, calling the conflict a "genocide".

Globetrotter Herzog to get special Venice award

Globetrotting filmmaker Werner Herzog, an eclectic risk-taker whose monumental works often explore humankind's conflict with nature, will receive a special award Wednesday at the Venice Film Festival.

Showtime for Venice Film Festival, with monsters, aliens, Clooney and Roberts

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the return of Hollywood royalty to Italy's swanky movie showcase, where 21 films from around the globe will vie for the prestigious Golden Lion award.

What is swatting? Shooting hoaxes target campuses across US

Students at the University of South Carolina were sent into panic when they received an active shooter alert and police rushed to the library.

Taylor-Travis love story: 5 things to know

It's official: America's most famous couple are tying the knot.

Trump joins backlash against US restaurant Cracker Barrel

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged restaurant chain Cracker Barrel to go back to its old logo, after its rebrand sparked a furious, culture war-fueled backlash.

Kneecap cancel US tour, citing UK court hearing in terrorism case

The Irish rap group Kneecap has cancelled a planned tour in the United States, citing a UK court hearing in a case one of its members is facing for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

Perplexity AI to share search revenue with publishers

Perplexity AI on Monday said it will begin paying out millions of dollars to media outlets as part of a new model for sharing search revenue with publishers.

Five journalists among 20 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital

Gaza's civil defence agency said five journalists were among at least 20 people killed Monday when Israeli strikes hit a hospital in the south, with Reuters, the Associated Press and Al Jazeera mourning their slain contributors.

What to look for at the Venice Film Festival

Frankenstein's monster, Vladimir Putin, vindictive bosses, nuclear war and at the end a Golden Lion. The 82nd Venice Film Festival begins on Wednesday.

Venice welcomes Julia Roberts, George Clooney to film festival

The Venice Film Festival kicks off this week, rolling out the red carpet for Julia Roberts and George Clooney in a flurry of worldwide premieres at the glitzy celebration on the sandy Lido.

'Life-long dream': Oasis kicks off North American tour in Toronto

British rock legends Oasis kicked off the North American leg of their blockbuster reunion tour in Toronto on Sunday as ecstatic Canadian fans flocked to their first chance to see the band since 2008.

'KPop Demon Hunters' takes N. American box office by storm

Netflix's monster animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" ruled the North American box office with a special singalong event, raking in $18 million in a first victory in theaters for the streaming giant, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Kneecap to play Paris concert in defiance of objections

Irish rap group Kneecap, one of whose members faces a British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, are to perform outside Paris on Sunday, despite objections from French Jewish groups and government officials.

Indonesian child's viral fame draws tourists to boat race

Armed with colourful oars, rowers pack into long boats in western Indonesia, paddling furiously in front of race crowds swelled by the viral success of a young boy famous for his dancing at the front of the traditional vessels.

Summer brings overtourism fears for 'Bavarian Caribbean'

A picture-perfect Alpine mountain lake in Germany draws so many visitors every summer that the first thing they see is crowded busses, traffic jams and a packed-out carpark.

Rebrand of US culture 'fixture' Cracker Barrel sparks backlash

Cracker Barrel has a special place in the hearts of many Americans, offering homestyle American cuisine in a folksy "Old Country Store" setting complete with rocking chairs and occasional country music performances.

'KPop Demon Hunters' craze hits theaters after topping Netflix, music charts

Netflix's gargantuan hit film "KPop Demon Hunters" has captured the global zeitgeist this summer, smashing streaming and music chart records. Now it is coming for movie theaters.

TikTok's UK content moderation jobs at risk in AI shift

Social media platform TikTok announced on Friday it will restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting several hundred jobs at risk as it shifts to AI-assisted content moderation.

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.

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