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Alleged narco trafficker makes first US court appearance
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Neymar misses out as Endrick returns to Brazil squad
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South Lebanon's Christian towns insist they are not part of Israel-Hezbollah war
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Alleged narco trafficker Marset makes first US court appearance
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Securing the Strait of Hormuz: Tactics and threats
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Cuba hit by total blackout as US fuel blockade bites
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'Buffy' reboot cancelled: Sarah Michelle Gellar
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Damaged Russian tanker has 700 tonnes of fuel on board: Moscow
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PSG will go for the kill against Chelsea: Dembele
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Afghan govt accuses Pakistan after new strikes on Kabul
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Chelsea huddle not meant to 'antagonise' says Rosenior
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Talks towards international panel to tackle 'inequality emergency' begin at UN
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Trump pushes for 'enthusiasm' from allies to secure Hormuz
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US, China hold 'constructive' talks on trade, but Trump visit in doubt
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Laporta's new Barca chapter begins with Newcastle clash
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EU talks energy as oil price soars
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Out-of-favour Livingstone says 'no-one cares' in England set-up
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Rising star Antonelli says Chinese GP triumph 'starting point' for F1 success
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Stagflation risk in US 'quite high': Nobel-winning economist Stiglitz
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Swiss government rejects proposal to limit immigration
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Ingredients of life discovered in Ryugu asteroid samples
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Why Iranian drones are hard to stop
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Teen star Dowman ready to make impact for Arsenal says Arteta
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Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup
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Man City must be 'perfect' to stun Real Madrid: Guardiola
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Ntamack set for Toulouse return at Bordeaux-Begles
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Hours-long fuel queues in Laos capital Vientiane
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France threatens to block funds for India over climate inaction
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Will Yemen's Houthis join the Mideast war?
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Oscar winner Sean Penn skips ceremony to visit Kyiv
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Rise of drone warfare sharpens focus on laser defense
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Nepal welcomes first transgender lawmaker
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Rooney says patience needed with Premier League record-breaker Dowman
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Spain court rejects trial for ex-govt leader over deadly 2024 floods
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"So proud": Irish hometown hails Oscar winner Jessie Buckley
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'Hollywood story': Russia's Mr Nobody makes history with Oscar win
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City boss Guardiola still has hope of revival against Real Madrid
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Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to 'lawless aggression'
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Appeal trial opens for France's Sarkozy over alleged Libyan funding
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Szoboszlai warns time against Liverpool in quest for Champions League place
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Israel army says begun 'limited targeted ground operations' against Hezbollah in south Lebanon
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Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz
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Central banks meet as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
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European bank battle heats up as UniCredit swoops for Commerzbank
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Oil eases on hopes for Strait of Hormuz passage
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Race for Paris mayor on knife's edge after first round
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Denmark's election candidates bare all in sauna campaigning
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Russia targets Kyiv at rush hour, kills 3 across Ukraine
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Iran defiant as strikes hit Gulf transport, energy hubs
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Frenchman jailed in Azerbaijan for 10 years for 'spying'
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Immigrant thriller 'Nanny' wins top prize at Sundance
"Nanny," a supernatural thriller about an undocumented immigrant working for a wealthy New York family, won the Sundance film festival's top prize Friday.
Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home after attempting to enter
New York police on Friday said they arrested a man outside Taylor Swift's building, which he had crashed his vehicle into and attempted to forcibly enter.
Janet Jackson doc offers skin-deep account of superstar's rise
A new Janet Jackson documentary out Friday offers a narrow glimpse into the fiercely private superstar's early life and rise to fame.
China's 'Fight Club' ending closer to original book: author
The new ending to the Chinese release of "Fight Club" in which the authorities win is actually closer to the original book, the author has said.
Netflix must face 'Queen's Gambit' lawsuit, US judge rules
A Georgian former chess world champion's $5-million lawsuit against Netflix will go ahead after she claimed she was defamed in an episode of "The Queen's Gambit," a Los Angeles judge has ruled.
Unique expo places Saint Laurent among Paris treasures
Tucked away like Easter eggs in the most prestigious Paris museums, a unique commemoration of designer Yves Saint Laurent cements his status among the greats of French cultural history.
Apple hits revenue record despite chip shortage
Apple reported record $124 billion quarterly revenue on Thursday, despite a global chip pinch and shifting impacts of the pandemic that have weighed down other big tech players.
'Dune, 'Licorice Pizza' and 'West Side Story' top Hollywood guild noms
Sci-fi epic "Dune," coming-of-age drama "Licorice Pizza" and musical remake "West Side Story" received major boosts in Hollywood's awards season race Thursday as several of the film industry's top guilds unveiled their nominees.
Neil Young-Spotify row underscores podcast disinformation issues
Neil Young's ultimatum to Spotify that it choose between his music and the controversial star podcaster Joe Rogan has become a flashpoint in the conversation over online disinformation and corporate responsibility to moderate it.
Web-tracking 'cookies' meant to protect privacy: inventor
The data-tracking "cookies" at the heart of concerns over online privacy were meant to shield people, rather than serve as cyber snoops, their inventor told AFP.
India opposition leader says Twitter 'curbing free speech'
The de facto head of India's main opposition party has complained to Twitter about "strange" activity on his account, accusing the US giant of being the "unwitting" ally of the government in curbing free speech.
Studio Ghibli theme park to open in Japan in November
A theme park based on the films of top anime studio Studio Ghibli, renowned for titles including the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away", will open in central Japan on November 1, the studio and local officials said Thursday.
Twitter suspends spoiler account for 'Wordle' answer reveal
Twitter suspended a bot account on Wednesday for spoiling the solution to the next day's Wordle, the wildly popular internet word puzzle.
Despite Covid hurdles, US orchestras find the joy in music
At the start of 2020, the National Symphony Orchestra was planning its first international tour with conductor Gianandrea Noseda, and an epic Beethoven cycle to mark the 250th anniversary of the legendary composer's birth.
Intel sales hit record on chip demand as shortage lingers
Intel on Wednesday said 2021 was a record year for sales at the chip maker as it navigated unprecedented demand and supply chain constraints.
Isabel Allende: In Chile, the 'old fogeys' need to go
The "old fogeys" of Chilean politics must go, says Isabel Allende -- a stance that is true to form for the novelist, whose latest book "Violeta" is a sweeping epic depicting the transformation between past and present.
Roll up: NFT's magical mystery now includes Beatles memorabilia
Beatles fans won't be able to touch them, but they can soon get their virtual hands on personal memorabilia from John Lennon's son Julian in the form of NFTs.
Virtuoso keeps Afghan music alive despite Taliban ban
Homayoun Sakhi closes his eyes and runs his fingers along the long neck of his wooden instrument encrusted with mother-of-pearl.
Neymar Netflix series preview attracts streaming legions
A live preview for a Netflix documentary on Brazilian soccer star Neymar attracted more than 500,000 streaming views on Monday night in the South American nation.
Bollywood star cleared of obscenity charges over 2007 Richard Gere kiss
Indian actress Shilpa Shetty has been formally cleared of obscenity charges dating from when Hollywood star Richard Gere publicly kissed her at an AIDS awareness event 15 years ago.
Twitter suspends hundreds of accounts promoting Philippines' Marcos Jr
Twitter has suspended hundreds of accounts reportedly linked to supporters of Philippine presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr, which the social media giant said had violated its rules on manipulation and spam.
Long-lost slave ship and fake riot towns spotlight race at Sundance
From its last known slave ship to heavy police militarization in the Civil Rights era, the United States' deeply troubled history with racism is highlighted by several Sundance festival films this week.
Two comedians join in buying ferry that is 'a piece of New York'
A retired, hulking ferry of the iconic line linking Staten Island and Manhattan has been purchased by a group of investors who include popular American comedians Pete Davidson and Colin Jost.
Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to West dies in Vietnam
One of the world's most influential Buddhist monks, Thich Nhat Hanh, died in Vietnam Saturday at age 95, his Zen teaching organization said in a statement posted to the peace activist's Twitter account.
Rare Botticelli under the hammer in New York, one year after record sale price
A rare Botticelli painting depicting Jesus Christ will go up for auction on January 27 at Sotheby's in New York, a year after a record $92 million was paid for a work by the Italian Renaissance master.
'Bat Out of Hell' singer Meat Loaf dead at 74
US singer and actor Meat Loaf, famous for his "Bat Out of Hell" rock anthem, has died aged 74, according to a statement on Friday.
Underwater lion dance at Malaysian aquarium ahead of Lunar New Year
With fish and turtles swimming around them, divers performed an underwater lion dance in a Malaysian aquarium on Friday, in a fresh take on the traditional Lunar New Year performance.
Ground-breaking film school gets down to work in Senegal
It's the tale of a boy who cheats on his fiancee -- one misdeed too many in a selfish life -- and in desperation turns to a genie for help.
Netflix stung by slowing subscriber growth
Netflix on Thursday reported cooling subscriber growth as fierce competition and the pandemic weigh heavy despite hits like "Squid Game" and "Money Heist."
Brazilian samba great Elza Soares dead at 91
Samba singer Elza Soares, often referred to as the Brazilian Tina Turner, died aged 91 in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, her press office said.
Ancient Afghan minaret in danger of 'collapse' after quakes
An 800-year-old minaret considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Afghanistan was damaged by two earthquakes this week and is in danger of collapse, an official has said.
'Yellowstone': from 'red state' to 'every state' TV hit
With its gun-totin' heroes, elegiac shots of rodeo horses and disparaging jokes about Californians, "Yellowstone" might appear to be a television show aimed squarely at America's conservative heartland.