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Trump condemned for saying critical filmmaker brought on own murder
Donald Trump faced a storm of condemnation on Monday after posting "perverse" and "sick" remarks suggesting Rob Reiner and his wife were murdered because of the celebrated filmmaker's criticism of the US president.
Son arrested for murder of movie director Rob Reiner and wife
Hollywood giant Rob Reiner's son was charged Monday with murdering his father -- the famed director of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" -- and his mother in their Los Angeles home.
Son arrested after Rob Reiner and wife found dead: US media
Police took Rob Reiner's son into custody after the Hollywood director of hits including "When Harry Met Sally" and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home, US media reported Monday.
UK pop star Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment
UK pop star Cliff Richard revealed Monday that he has been treated for prostate cancer over the past year, but said the disease has been successfully treated.
Mariah Carey to headline Winter Olympics opening ceremony
US pop star Mariah Carey will sing at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina winter Olympics on February 6, organisers announced on Monday.
US police probe deaths of director Rob Reiner, wife as 'apparent homicide'
Los Angeles police were investigating the deaths of Hollywood star Rob Reiner and his wife as an "apparent homicide", as condolences poured in for the director behind hits like "When Harry Met Sally".
'Terrified' Sydney man misidentified as Bondi shooter
A Sydney man said he had received death threats and was "terrified" to leave his home Monday after his photo was widely shared online as the gunman responsible for the Bondi Beach shooting.
Inside the mind of Tolkien illustrator John Howe
John Howe, the illustrator who brought J. R. R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a mediaeval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland.
Louvre trade unions to launch rolling strike
Workers at the Louvre Museum are set to begin a rolling strike on Monday to demand extra staff and measures to tackle overcrowding, adding to the woes of the Paris landmark.
Vietnam's 'Sorrow of War' sells out after viral controversy
When "The Sorrow of War" was honoured by Vietnam's government as one of the 50 greatest works of literature and art since reunification, some conservative figures reacted with fury -- suggesting the novel's unvarnished depictions of the war diminished the victors' heroism.
Anglo-French star Jane Birkin gets name on bridge over Paris canal
Anglo-French singer and film star Jane Birkin was honoured Saturday by the city she made her home after Paris named a footbridge over one of its canals after her.
Exhibition of Franco-Chinese print master Zao Wou-Ki opens in Hong Kong
An exhibition by the Franco-Chinese master printmaker Zao Wou-Ki opened in Hong Kong on Saturday, the first time his work has been on display in Asia.
British 'Aga saga' author Joanna Trollope dies aged 82
Bestselling author Joanna Trollope -- renowned for her so-called "Aga sagas" set in rural England -- has died at the age of 82, her family said on Friday.
Taylor Swift breaks down in Eras documentary over Southport attack
US pop star Taylor Swift breaks down in tears in her documentary released Friday as she recalls the murder of three girls in a stabbing spree in northern England at a dance class themed around her music.
In Pakistan, 'Eternal Love' has no place on YouTube
YouTube has hit pause on a dating show that whisked eight men and women from deeply conservative Pakistan to a sun-soaked Istanbul villa, where the strangers mingled, flirted and searched for chemistry.
French indie title 'Clair Obscur' dominates Game Awards
French indie title "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominated the annual Game Awards in Los Angeles, winning a record of nine categories including best video game of the year.
Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban
Online discussion site Reddit launched a legal challenge Friday to Australia's social media ban on under-16s, just days after the landmark laws came into effect.
Beyonce, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman to co-chair 2026 Met Gala
Music powerhouse Beyonce, tennis legend Venus Williams and Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman will co-chair the 2026 Met Gala on May 4 alongside Vogue's Anna Wintour, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced Wednesday in New York.
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official notice.
Hollywood meets the world in Sundance line-up
Hollywood A-listers Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde and Russell Crowe will rub shoulders with some of cinema's best and brightest new talent at the Sundance film festival next month, organizers said Wednesday.
Earliest evidence of humans making fire discovered in UK
Excited scientists announced Wednesday they have discovered evidence in the UK of humans deliberately making fire 400,000 years ago, dramatically pushing back the timeline for when our ancient relatives are known to have mastered this crucial skill.
'Downward spiral': French mother blames social media for teen's suicide
A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicide-related content that sent the 15-year-old into a "downward spiral".
Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards or quietly doomscroll than watch the Reds play.
Real-life horror to TV drama: Feared Syria sites become sets for series
At a Damascus air base once off-limits under Bashar al-Assad, a crew now films a TV series about the final months of the ousted leader's rule as seen through the eyes of a Syrian family.
Australian mum of late teen says social media ban 'bittersweet'
Mia Bannister said she would give anything to have her son Ollie beside her as Australia rolled out a landmark social media ban for under-16s on Wednesday.
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.
Haitians dance with joy over UNESCO musical listing
From the bars of the capital Port-au-Prince to Haiti's most remote villages and its worldwide diaspora, people listen and dance to the sensual rhythms of compas.
UK trial opens in dispute over Jimi Hendrix recordings
A legal dispute over the rights to recordings made by the 1960s British-American rock band, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, went to trial on Tuesday at the High Court in London.
Acting legend Judi Dench says sight loss 'a crusher'
Oscar-winner and James Bond star Judi Dench has said sight loss due to macular degeneration means she can no longer see faces clearly, calling the condition a "crusher" as she marked her 91st birthday on Tuesday.
Art world awaits 2025 Turner Prize winner
The winner of the Turner Prize was to be unveiled Tuesday with four people vying for the prestigious award for contemporary art, including an Iraqi painter and an autistic artist.
Reddit says Australia's under-16 social media ban 'legally erroneous'
Online discussion site Reddit on Tuesday condemned Australia's imminent social media ban for under-16s as "legally erroneous" but said it would comply with the landmark crackdown.
Jimmy Kimmel extends late night contract for a year
Jimmy Kimmel has extended his contract with Disney-owned ABC for a year, sources said Monday, months after his late-night show was yanked off the air in a confrontation with President Donald Trump's administration.