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Troubled Burberry exits London's top-tier shares index
British luxury fashion label Burberry is set to exit London's FTSE 100 after 15 years at the top-tier index, the stock exchange announced Wednesday, as analysts cited strategic mistakes and weak demand from China.
Meta clears use of Palestinian slogan 'From the River to the Sea'
Meta's Oversight Board ruled on Wednesday that the standalone use of the phrase "From the River to the Sea," a slogan oft-used by pro-Palestinian users, does not violate the company's content policies.
Expectations high for dark, music-filled 'Joker' sequel with Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga confessed to having been "deeply moved" by the original film "Joker" on Wednesday as the new sequel starring the pop star and Joaquin Phoenix gets its world premiere in Venice.
X vows to end harvesting of EU users' personal data to train its AI
Social network X has committed to stop its much-criticised harvesting of European users' personal data to train its artificial intelligence program, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) said Wednesday.
Steve McQueen WWII drama 'Blitz' to kick off London Film Fest
The London Film Festival returns next month with the premiere of Steve McQueen's wartime drama "Blitz", as well as the first look at a new television series from "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight, the organisers said Wednesday.
Hungry times for Istanbul's street food sellers
The enticing smell of grilled corn and chestnuts wafted from Hakan Deniz's red and gold food cart near a mosque in Istanbul's old city. But local customers are hard to come by these days.
Lady Gaga-mania as 'Joker' sequel brings pop star to Venice
Lady Gaga is the hotly anticipated attraction on the glitzy Lido Wednesday, as the Venice Film Festival hosts the premiere of her new film, the dark and subversive "Joker: Folie a Deux".
007's Daniel Craig stars in drug-fuelled love story "Queer"
In his new film "Queer", Daniel Craig sheds his suave 007 persona for the loneliness and anguish of a drug-addicted gay man, in a love story based on the William Burroughs novel.
S. Korean actor Yoo Ah-in jailed for one year for drugs
High-profile South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in was found guilty Monday of illegal use of the anaesthetic drug propofol and handed a one-year jail term, the Yonhap news agency reported.
'A way of life': The Japanese dancer conquering Spain's flamenco scene
Japan's Junko Hagiwara has caused a stir in Spain's traditional flamenco world by unexpectedly winning the prize for best dancer at the country's leading flamenco festival -- the first foreigner to do so.
Daughter of S.Africa's Zuma engaged to Eswatini's king
A daughter of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma was among hundreds of women and girls who danced for the king of Eswatini in a traditional ceremony Monday, confirming her engagement to the monarch.
Brazil's Supreme Court confirms X suspension
Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday ratified the decision by one of its judges to suspend Elon Musk's X social network for alleged judicial transgressions.
Turkish Olympic shooter aims to trademark viral stance
Turkey's Olympic pistol sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec has filed to trademark his nonchalant stance at the Paris Games that went viral around the world, his coach told AFP on Monday.
Oasis fans' fury sparks UK govt review of dynamic pricing
The British government has said it will probe surge pricing after furious Oasis fans faced huge hikes in ticket prices for the Britpop band's much-anticipated reunion.
South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe
South Korean police said Monday they had launched an investigation into encrypted messaging platform Telegram for allegedly "abetting" the distribution of so-called deepfake porn, including explicit AI generated images of teenagers.
Almodovar back at Venice with stars Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton
Spain's Pedro Almodovar returns to the Venice Film Festival Monday with his first feature film in English, "The Room Next Door", starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.
Superstars Clooney, Pitt spar and tease in lone 'Wolfs' buddy film
For George Clooney, it felt like second nature making wisecracks and sparring with Brad Pitt in their new action comedy "Wolfs" about two professional fixers begrudgingly forced to work together.
Paris zinc roofers seek elusive UNESCO heritage status
The zinc covering the roofs of central Paris has given the French capital's skyline its distinctive grey hue for almost two centuries.
George Clooney, Brad Pitt are lone 'Wolfs' at Venice
Hollywood's two top leading men -- George Clooney and Brad Pitt -- promise to set the Venice Film Festival alight on Sunday with the premiere of their new film "Wolfs".
After Telegram founder arrest, Russians fear loss of 'main information source'
France's arrest of Telegram chief Pavel Durov has raised fears in Russia that the popular messaging app -- used both by the Kremlin and its opponents -- could be blocked, depriving them of one of the last sources of critical, uncensored news.
Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after Games: Paris mayor
The Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June after the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday.
UK, Ireland Oasis reunion concerts sell out after fans face online woes
Oasis's reunion concerts in the UK and Ireland next year have sold out, the British music legends said late Saturday, after a day-long struggle for millions of frustrated fans.
Jude Law on the hunt for white supremacists in Venice film
Jude Law's latest movie at the Venice Film Festival, a true story of white supremacists plotting a race war, is one that "needed to be made now", its star said Saturday.
Brazil block on X comes into effect after judge's order
A block on Elon Musk's X social network in Brazil started to take effect early Saturday after a Supreme Court judge ordered its suspension, according to AFP.
Musk's fury as judge orders X shut down in Brazil
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's X social media network in the country, after a months-long standoff over disinformation in South America's largest nation.
Musk's fury as judge shuts down X in Brazil
A Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's X social media network in Brazil, after months-long standoff over disinformation in South America's largest nation.
Brazil judge orders shutdown of X social network
A Supreme Court judge on Friday ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's X social media network in Brazil after the billionaire failed to comply with an order to name a new legal representative for the company.
Brazil awaits X shutdown as Musk dismisses legal order
Brazil was on Friday facing a shutdown of the social media platform X after billionaire Elon Musk refused an order by a Supreme Court judge to name a new legal representative for the company.
Explosive Trump biopic to hit US theaters before election: reports
A controversial biopic of Donald Trump that depicts the former president raping his wife and which has drawn legal threats from his attorneys will hit US theaters this October, it was reported Friday.
Erotic thriller at Venice sees Nicole Kidman 'exposed'
Nicole Kidman said she felt "exposed and vulnerable" as erotic thriller "Babygirl" premiered at the Venice Film Festival Thursday, with the veteran actress pushing herself far from her comfort zone.
British hospitality eyes big bucks ahead of Oasis tour
Fans are not the only ones eagerly awaiting next year's Oasis reunion tour: British hoteliers and pub owners are looking forward to a boom in business, with hopes of a Taylor Swift-style economy boost.
New Zealand's Maori king dies, aged 69
The king of New Zealand's Indigenous Maori people died Friday while recovering from heart surgery at age 69, with aides saying he had "passed to the great beyond".