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From likes to votes: Croatia Gen Z influencer goes for EU seat
Nina Skocak's TikTok videos get hundreds of thousands of views and the young makeup and vintage fashion expert hopes her popularity will win her a seat in the European Parliament on Sunday.
Harry Potter offers magical boost to UK tourism
Sam Thorne guides Harry Potter fans through the gothic streets of Edinburgh, where controversial author JK Rowling dreamt up the boy wizard more than three decades ago.
AI tool creates deceptive Biden, Trump images, tests show
Tests on a leading AI tool allowed the creation of deceptive and incriminating images of President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, a watchdog said Wednesday, despite pledges to block fake photos of the presidential contenders ahead of elections in November.
French artist Ben takes own life after wife's death: family
French artist Ben, best known for his slogans in handwriting against a black background, has died aged 88, taking his own life just hours after the death of his wife with whom he had been married 60 years, his family said Wednesday.
TikTok says cyberattack targeted big names including CNN
TikTok on Tuesday said it slammed the door on a cyberattack that targeted high-profile accounts including CNN.
Dior heads to Scotland for latest 'cruise' show
Dior tapped into Scotland's traditions and rebellious streak late Monday, presenting its 2025 "cruise" collection, with punk tartan, chain mail and magical ball gowns.
Strange manuscript of Camus' 'The Stranger' up for auction
A handwritten manuscript of classic French novel "The Stranger" by Albert Camus goes up for auction on Wednesday -- a unique item since it appears to have been made after the book was published.
Netflix drama stirs complex past of Pakistan's 'courtesans'
The Netflix hit "Heeramandi" depicts the plush and powerful lives of courtesans in the 1940s, but there is little glamour for modern Pakistani sex workers in the faded red-light district where the series is set.
'Garfield' tops N. American box office, 'Furiosa' fades
"The Garfield Movie" triumphed at the North American box office in its second week of release, as "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' faded to third place, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Moscow nightlife unchanged despite Ukraine conflict
At a trendy restaurant in central Moscow, Russian data analyst Alexandra awaited her dessert, determined to carry on as usual despite the conflict in neighbouring Ukraine.
Orban's social media mouthpiece zeroes in on EU ahead of vote
Ahead of EU elections on June 9, a deluge of misinformation amplifying the Hungarian government's key talking points on the war in Ukraine has flooded the country's social media platforms.
Indigenous Mexican softball team fights against machismo
Enedina Canul wanted to play softball, but the 47-year-old didn't have a bat -- and that was the least of her problems.
JLo cancels summer tour as Affleck split rumors swirl
Jennifer Lopez said Friday she was cancelling her summer tour to spend more time with her family as rumors circulate over a split with actor-husband Ben Affleck.
Florida 12-year-old triumphs at US spelling bee
Mastering words such as "cricetine" and "indumentum", 12-year-old Bruhat Soma clinched victory Thursday in the United States' spelling bee.
Whistles at dawn: birdsong duels enthral Afghans
Just after sunrise on the Afghan day of rest, two goldfinches puffed their chests and belted a song, surrounded by men straining to hear which chirped stronger in an age-old pastime.
UK's Royal Mail buyout: Who is Czech billionaire Kretinsky?
A billionaire with interests in football clubs, media outlets, supermarkets and now the potential new owner of Britain's Royal Mail, Czech Daniel Kretinsky retains a stubbornly low profile internationally.
Rome museum gives stolen artefacts their due
Antiquities recovered after being looted in Italy and sold on the global black market have found their sanctuary in the heart of Rome.
Pakistan's Sufi festivals reclaim spirit after violence
Rhythmic drums and spirited dancing are once again bringing life to the shrines of Pakistan's saints, where festivals were long stifled by jihadist violence.
Colombia congress passes bill banning bullfighting
Colombia's congress passed a bill Tuesday banning bullfighting, a controversial yet popular pastime in the South American country with hundreds of events drawing thousands of spectators every year.
'Saving Private Ryan' returns to French cinemas for D-Day anniversary
Steven Spielberg's D-Day epic "Saving Private Ryan" will be shown in around 300 French cinemas on June 6, the massive World War II operation's 80th anniversary, studio Paramount has said.
Spain unveils 'lost Caravaggio' that nearly sold for a song
A painting by Italian master Caravaggio, once mistakenly thought to be by an unknown artist and nearly auctioned off for a song, was unveiled at Madrid's Prado Museum on Monday.
Beirut design fair reborn after four years of economic crisis
A Beirut design fair has made a comeback after Lebanon's economic meltdown forced a four-year hiatus, with some pieces on display in spaces devastated in a deadly 2020 port explosion.
'Garfield' and 'Furiosa' battle in weak N.America box office
"The Garfield Movie" and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" battled for the top spot in North American theaters over the long US holiday weekend, but it was still a rough Memorial Day at the box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.
The slasher in middle age: 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' hits 50
It was shot quickly on a limited budget with unknown actors wearing the same sweat-soaked outfits for weeks on end.
Richard Sherman, songwriter behind Disney hits, dead at 95
Richard Sherman, the writer behind songs in classic Disney movies such as "Mary Poppins" and "The Jungle Book" died Saturday at the age of 95, the film and entertainment company said.
Sean Baker: chronicler of sex work, Palme d'Or winner
Sean Baker, who won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize on Saturday, has spent a career chronicling the lives of sex workers and porn stars.
US rapper Nicki Minaj detained in Netherlands: media
US rapper Nicki Minaj has been detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on suspicion of possessing soft drugs, Dutch media reported Saturday.
The winners at the 77th Cannes Film Festival
The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival ended Saturday in the south of France with the awarding of its top prize, the Palme d'Or. Here is a list of the winners:
Erotic dancer comedy-drama wins top prize at Cannes
"Anora", a raw, highly explicit and often hilarious story about a New York erotic dancer, was crowned with the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
Iran's fearless filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof: from prison to Cannes
He perfected his trade in Iran's prisons, and now Mohammad Rasoulof has received a special jury prize at Cannes, confirming him as one of the world's most powerful and fearless filmmakers.
Awards night kicks off at politically charged Cannes
A jury led by Greta Gerwig prepared to crown the winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after a politically charged 77th edition packed with blood, sex and powerful feminist messages.
Rasoulof: how I learned to beat Iran's secret police
Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who escaped Iran to premiere his new film at the Cannes Film Festival Friday, told AFP it takes 20 years of training to learn to make a good clandestine film.