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Seoul to ease access to North Korean newspaper

South Korea said Friday it will reclassify North Korea's long-banned state newspaper as general information, easing public access, in the latest overture from the administration of dovish President Lee Jae Myung.

Culture being strangled by Kosovo's political crisis

Kosovo's oldest cinema has been dark and silent for years as the famous theatre slowly disintegrates under a leaky roof.

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Ukraine's Loznitsa warns of danger of despots at Cannes

Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa's new film is a warning about despots -- and the danger of failing to spot them until it is too late.

HBO again: Warner's streaming service gets old name back

Warner's streaming service, the home of hits including "The Last of Us" and "Hacks," is changing its name again -- back to HBO, the company announced Wednesday.

De Niro says Hollywood worried about 'wrath of Trump'

Robert De Niro told AFP Wednesday that many in Hollywood share his views on US President Donald Trump -- whom he denounced at the Cannes film festival opening -- but the industry is worried about speaking out against him.

Tom Cruise nearly met his end on 'The Final Reckoning'

Tom Cruise's film crew on his latest "Mission: Impossible" epic feared the actor was about to die after he appeared to pass out on the wing of a stunt plane over Africa.

Ageless beauty contest: South African grannies strut the catwalk

At 17, Joyce Malindi won her first beauty contest under the suffocating limits of apartheid South Africa. Fifty-five years later, she was back on the catwalk, silver curls gleaming and brown clogs clicking, in a pageant for grandmothers only.

Indonesian filmmakers aim to impress at Cannes

Indonesia's top movie-makers are aiming to make a splash at this year's Cannes film festival, backed by one of the country's most famous cinema veterans, Christine Hakim.

'Humiliated': Combs's ex Cassie gives searing testimony of abuse

Casandra Ventura says she was coerced into sex with male escorts while Sean Combs watched and masturbated.

Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he coerced her into 'disgusting' sex ordeals

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" and "humiliating" drug-fueled, marathon group sex sessions.

Lift-off at Eurovision as first qualifiers revealed

The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday with a semi-final filled with pyrotechnics, colour and a dramatic sweep of music, from Portuguese guitar ballads to Estonian comedy.

'Kramer vs Kramer' director Robert Benton dies: representative

Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning writer and director of "Kramer vs Kramer," has died in his US home, his representative said Tuesday. He was 92.

'Kramer vs Kramer' director Robert Benton dies: report

Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning writer and director of "Kramer vs Kramer," has died in his US home, The New York Times reported Tuesday. He was 92.

Massages, chefs and trainers: Airbnb adds in-home services

Airbnb on Tuesday began letting users book in-home massages, chefs and personal trainers in an overhauled app as it continued to expand beyond being just a platform for short-term lodging.

Gaza, Trump dominate politically charged Cannes Festival opening

The Cannes film festival kicked off Tuesday with a highly political ceremony that included a tribute to a slain Palestinian photojournalist from Juliette Binoche and a fresh attack on US President Donald Trump from Robert De Niro.

Steamy excitement at Eurovision contest

Hyped-up fans prepared to take sought-after seats for the Eurovision Song Contest's first semi-final on Tuesday as the world's biggest televised live music event takes off.

Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he 'controlled' her life with violence

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he "controlled" her life and brutally beat her to keep her in line.

Finland returns sacred stool looted by France to Benin

Benin on Tuesday received from a Finnish museum a sacred "katakle" three-legged stool, symbol of the African nation's artistic wealth looted by French colonial troops in the late 19th century.

'Apprentice' star Jeremy Strong says 'truth under assault'

"The Apprentice" star Jeremy Strong -- who was nominated for an Oscar for playing Donald Trump's ruthless early mentor -- said Tuesday that "truth is under assault".

Halle Berry trips up on Cannes festival's new dress code

Hollywood star Halle Berry acknowledged Tuesday that she would not be able to wear her chosen gown to the Cannes film festival's opening night Tuesday because of new dress rules.

Depardieu convicted of sexually assaulting two women

A Paris court on Tuesday handed French cinema icon Gerard Depardieu an 18-month suspended sentence after convicting him of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.

Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' as Cannes Festival opens

More than 380 figures from the cinema world including "Schindler's List" actor Ralph Fiennes condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published on Tuesday ahead of the Cannes Festival opening.

No truce in India-Pakistan disinformation war

India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.

Hollywood studios and unions call on Trump to offer tax breaks

Hollywood studios and unions representing movie workers joined forces Monday to urge US President Donald Trump to give tax breaks to US-made films.

Rapper Tory Lanez attacked in US prison: authorities

Rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted over the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, was hospitalized after getting attacked in a California prison, authorites said Monday.

Hollywood stars condemn Gaza 'genocide' on eve of Cannes Festival

More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival.

Algerian attack survivor vows to be heard in court battle with award-winning author

Saada Arbane has lived without a voice since her throat was slit during the Algerian civil war. But now, the 31-year-old woman has vowed to make herself heard after she said a best-selling novel plagiarised her life.

Reel tensions: Trump film trade war looms over Cannes

Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on foreign-made films risks stoking tensions between the European and American film industries and dominating conversations at the Cannes film festival this week.

Opening statements in Sean Combs trial expected Monday

Opening statements are expected Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul accused of committing years of chilling abuse.

Agronomics Limited Announces Net Asset Value Calculation as at 31 March 2025

DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2025 / Agronomics Limited (AIM:ANIC), a leading listed company in the field of clean food, announces that its unaudited Net Asset Value per share("NAV") calculation as at closing on 31 March 2025 was 14.81 pence per share, a 0.80% decrease from 14.93 pence per share at 31 December 2024. Net Assets stand at £149 million, including investments of £146 million and uninvested cash and short-term deposits of £4 million.

Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' retains top spot in N.America box office

Marvel's newest superhero film "Thunderbolts*" remained top dog at the North American box office for a second straight weekend, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

Complaint filed over 'throat-slitting gesture' at Eurovision protests: Israeli broadcaster

Israel's public broadcaster Kan said it had filed a complaint to the Swiss police, saying a protester made a "throat-slitting gesture" and spat at members of the country's delegation during the Eurovision opening ceremony on Sunday.

Gaza war casts shadow over Cannes film festival

Israel may ban international media from entering Gaza, but the war in the Palestinian territory will feature at the Cannes film festival this year, including in a documentary whose protagonist was killed in an Israeli strike.

Cannes Festival: the films in competition

A total of 22 films have been announced in the main competition at this year's Cannes film festival, which kicks off on the French Riviera on May 13.

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