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Istanbul's historic baths keep hammam tradition alive
For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they fell out of use in Turkey with the advent of running water, many are being restored to revive an ancient ritual bathing tradition.
Electrician finds frescoes behind false ceiling in Rome
Rosy-cheeked cherubs surrounded by blues, reds and golds have lost none of their brilliance in 17th-century frescoes discovered behind a false ceiling at the Villa Farnesina palace in Rome.
Top Africa orchestra began with brake cables for strings
When Armand Diangienda founded the Kimbanguist Symphony Orchestra -- one of the most famous in Africa -- in 1994, they had so few instruments that musicians had to share.
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
British writer Samantha Harvey won the prestigious Booker Prize on Tuesday for her science fiction novel following six astronauts as they orbit Earth over 24 hours.
Free Facebook in EU with less targeted ads
Under pressure by EU regulators, Meta said Tuesday it was offering non-paying users of its Facebook and Instagram services in the bloc the ability to do so with less targeted ads, as well as cutting its subscription rates.
Painter Frank Auerbach, contemporary of Freud and Bacon, dies at 93
Frank Auerbach, who fled Nazi Germany as a child and became one of Britain's leading 20th-century artists alongside Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon, has died in London aged 93, his gallery announced on Tuesday.
The women behind Zimbabwe's striking hut painting art
The golden rays of the afternoon sun enhance the bold, hand-painted patterns on the mud walls of a round, thatched hut in Peggy Masuku's village of Matobo in southwestern Zimbabwe.
'Anti-war' comedy directed by Malkovich riles Bulgarian nationalists
A 19th-century play directed by US actor John Malkovich has enraged nationalists in Bulgaria who call it an insult to the country -- a claim the Hollywood star rejected as stirred up by the far right.
Peru's Juan Diego Florez looks to create a musical legacy
In 2003, four years before his death, acclaimed Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti was asked who would be his successor.
Lineker to leave Match of the Day: BBC News
Former England football captain Gary Lineker is set to leave his role presenting the BBC's flagship Match of the Day highlights show at the end of the season, BBC News reported on Monday.
Election fraud claims go silent after Trump win
Right up to Election Day, Donald Trump and his backers were issuing unfounded warnings of voter fraud. But once his decisive victory took shape, the flood of misinformation slowed to a trickle.
Misinformation fears mount over second Trump term
Donald Trump's election victory paves the way for a fresh wave of misinformation, not only around politics but also on vaccines and climate, with his expected cabinet picks ready to challenge the scientific community.
Olympics star Kim takes break from shooting for family
Olympic shooting star Kim Ye-ji is temporarily putting down her gun to spend time with family, her agency told AFP Sunday, saying she was exhausted from competition and the huge public attention her nonchalant cool has generated.
Female artists set to dominate MTV Europe Music Awards
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish are among the female artists tipped to dominate the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards to be held in Manchester, northwest England, on Sunday.
Rome's Trevi Fountain unveils tourist catwalk during cleaning
A suspended walkway providing tourists an up-close view of Rome's Trevi Fountain was unveiled Saturday, a temporary addition while the famous "La Dolce Vita" site undergoes a cleaning.
Beyonce leads Grammy nods after trailblazing country album
Beyonce and her groundbreaking "Cowboy Carter" album earned a leading 11 nominations for the Grammy Awards, the music industry's showcase gala, where she will face off against Taylor Swift and a new class of pop hitmakers.
Japanese organ builder 'honoured' to restore voice of Notre Dame
Itaru Sekiguchi first heard the Great Organ of the Paris Notre Dame cathedral when he was 10. The "infernal sound" changed his life forever.
Cafe in Libya champions recycling and sustainability
In Libya's capital, a cafe's sleek exterior gives little hint of the vibrant space inside, built entirely from recycled materials to promote sustainability in a country recovering from years of war.
First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3m
A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Thursday.
Australia moves to ban children under 16 from social media
Australia will move to pass new laws banning children under 16 from social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Thursday, vowing to crack down on tech giants failing to protect vulnerable users.
Ottawa to shut TikTok's Canada operations, says app can still be used
Ottawa said Wednesday it is shutting TikTok's operations in Canada following a security review, but Canadians will still be allowed to use the popular video sharing app.
Brazil must act on probe into UK journalist's murder: media watchdog
Brazil must bring to justice all those behind the 2022 double murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, media watchdog Reporters Without Borders urged on Wednesday.
German band in global 'mystery song' hunt stunned by late success
For the last 17 years a worldwide army of online sleuths obsessively tried to figure out the title of what has been dubbed "the most mysterious song on the internet".
How East Germany's 'traffic light man' became a beloved icon
As Germany readies to mark 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell, one symbol of the former communist East has become an icon of reunification, seen by millions every time they cross a street.
Quincy Jones, peerless music giant, dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the polymath hitmaker who ruled the American music industry with a magic touch for well over half a century, has died. He was 91 years old.
Fake X accounts promote COP hosts UAE, Azerbaijan
The social media platform X has for months been aflush with praise for United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan in posts shared by hundreds of profiles -- and all found to be fake.
Music mastermind Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Quincy Jones, the impresario who dominated American music for decades and shaped the careers of stars including Michael Jackson, has died. He was 91 years old.
French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud wins top French literary prize
French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud on Monday won France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, for a novel centred on Algeria's civil war between the government and Islamists in the 1990s, organisers said.
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Music industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson’s best-known albums and collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, passed away at age 91, US media reported Monday.
Paddington Bear brings out the stars for London premiere
Stars of the box-office busting Paddington film series gathered in London on Sunday for the world premiere of its latest instalment, but there was no sign of the enigmatic leading bear.
'Keep Kamala and carry on-ala!' Harris tells comedy show SNL
US Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped a day on the campaign trail Saturday with a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live," mocking her presidential election rival Donald Trump on the sketch show.
From wine to Tintin, five things to know about Moldova
Moldova, which holds the second round of presidential elections on Sunday, has been increasingly in the headlines since Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine.