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ALEX BODI AND GERMAN CONGLOMERATE INVEST IN 166 APARTMENTS IN HALLE
Romanian entrepreneur Alex Bodi and his partner, an internationally active German conglomerate, have formalised an investment in 166 apartments in Halle (Saale) before a notary in Berlin. The investment amounts to a seven-figure sum in euros. The notarisation took place at one of the most prestigious law firms with a notarial practice, located on Berlin’s Kurfürstendamm.
Japan court rules human voice is protected in TikTok AI case
A Tokyo court ruled Wednesday that the human voice is legally protected in Japan, after a high-profile anime voice actor took TikTok to court over videos he says feature an artificial intelligence clone of his "lustrous" baritone.
Paw-fect candidate: Australia finds new koala rescue dog
After trawling through dozens of applications, the hunt is over: an Australian animal welfare group has found a successor to a hero hound credited with saving more than 100 koalas from fires.
Tom Cruise trades stunts for satire as toxic tycoon 'Digger'
Tom Cruise is taking on one of his riskiest roles in decades, tackling the politics of climate change and corporate greed in new film "Digger" which sees him play an embattled, ageing tycoon.
Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh wins Council of Europe's rights prize
Iranian human-rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on Monday won the Council of Europe's Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize in recognition of her long-running advocacy work, months after being released following her latest arrest.
Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government
Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over Spain's housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre of the protest called on them to "hold on".
Nothing to seal here: NZ police help stranded pup home
New Zealand police came to the rescue of a seal crossing a busy road, helping the perplexed pinniped pup back safely into the water, they said Monday.
Two giant pandas, emblems of China soft diplomacy, arrive in US
Two giant pandas sent by China arrived in the United States on Sunday, Beijing and the Atlanta zoo said, after a leaders' summit that was heavy on symbolism and light on major breakthroughs.
Filmmaker Mike Leigh wins top prize at Spain festival with 'last film'
British filmmaker Mike Leigh won the top prize Saturday at the San Sebastian film festival for his latest social drama "Tender Loving Care", expected to be the last by the 83-year-old who is suffering from an illness.
Jay-Z rape accuser says she made 'false accusations'
A woman who alleged that Jay-Z raped her when she was 13 has said she made "false accusations" and never met the US rapper, according to a court filing seen Friday.
Oscar-winner Cotillard fears being moved by AI actor
French actress Marion Cotillard said on Thursday she feared the day she might be emotionally moved by an actor created by artificial intelligence, as debate grows over AI's impact on film and the wider creative industries.
Eviction of pensioner puts Spain housing crisis in spotlight
The eviction of an 87-year-old from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election.
Hungary detects invasive spotted lanternfly for first time in EU
An invasive insect linked to major agricultural losses in the US has been detected in the European Union for the first time, Hungary's food safety agency said Thursday.
Alex Bodi și prof. dr. Stefan Haupt încheie un acord de cooperare pentru o colecție de artă legendară în România
Din întâlnirile de afaceri de la Berlin ia naștere un proiect cultural germano-român extraordinar: omul de afaceri român Alex Bodi și avocatul și colecționarul de artă berlinez prof. dr. Stefan Haupt au convenit să aducă colecția Haupt, recunoscută la nivel internațional, în România și să o pună la dispoziția unui public larg.
UK king braces as memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale
Charles Spencer's book about his late sister, Princess Diana, packed with explosive revelations is published Tuesday, after searing extracts prompted a rare and sharp rebuttal from King Charles III.
Brigitte Bardot widower slams sale of star's belongings
The widower of French screen icon Brigitte Bardot on Saturday slammed as a "joke" the planned auction of hundreds of the late star's personal belongings organised by her animal welfare foundation.
UK actor Naomi Watts honoured at Spain film festival
British actor Naomi Watts is to receive a special honour on Saturday at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain, where she declared an unwavering appetite for challenging roles that make audiences think differently.
Shakira to cap off world tour with Madrid 12-gig run
Shakira will kick off on Friday evening a marathon twelve-concert run in Madrid, bringing an end to both her world tour and the Colombian superstar's eight-year absence from Spain.
Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking
Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling increasingly rare species into the country, experts say.
Harry makes first public appearance since return to UK
Prince Harry on Thursday made his first public appearance since his shock return to Britain from the United States with his family three weeks ago.
Trump admin makes major cut to endangered species protections
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful, officials confirmed Thursday, in a shift conservationists say could gut the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against Charles
Princess Diana's brother has unleashed a string of criticism against King Charles III in his new book, alleging the monarch was "giddily elated" the night his ex-wife died in a car crash, as Buckingham Palace issued a rare rebuke of the startling claims.
Trump admin overhauls key protection for endangered species
President Donald Trump's administration will no longer treat the unintentional killing of protected wildlife as unlawful, officials confirmed Thursday, in a shift conservationists say effectively guts the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
King Charles warns tech bosses of 'existential dangers' of AI
King Charles III warned tech giants of the "existential dangers" posed by artificial intelligence falling into the wrong hands during a conference in Scotland on Thursday.
King Charles disputes claims in book by Princess Diana's brother
Britain's King Charles III has taken the rare step of hitting back at criticism after Princess Diana's brother alleged that the monarch acted insensitively following her death in a car crash three decades ago.
Indonesia cash-for-photos scheme turns animal hunters into protectors
Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a telephoto lens on his phone primed to capture orangutans, monkeys or birds.
Watts, Pitt, Cruz to light up Spain's top film festival
Hollywood stars Naomi Watts, Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz are due to grace Spain's San Sebastian Film Festival from Friday, where great expectations await a mini-series by Chile's Pablo Larrain.
Wildfires push endangered Sumatran elephants to brink: Indonesian NGO
Critically endangered Sumatran elephants are being pushed closer to the brink as wildfires raze vast swathes of their habitat on the western island of Sumatra, Indonesian conservation group Geopix told AFP on Wednesday.
'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen
US director Zach Cregger is a huge fan of the "Resident Evil" video game franchise, so when he was tapped to direct its new film adaptation, he gave himself one objective: "Be authentic to the spirit of the games."
Worcestershire invited to nominate groups for 2027 King’s volunteer award
Nominations have opened for the 2027 King’s Award for Voluntary Service, with Worcestershire residents and organisations encouraged to recommend outstanding local volunteer groups before the December 1 deadline.
Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies
Half smiling through crinkled eyes, Moussa Ndiaye, in his long tunic and skull cap, watched a combine harvest his northern Senegal rice paddy, where he expects a good haul, but not just of grain.
'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards
Quirky horror series "Widow's Bay" cleaned up at Monday's Emmys, setting a new record for the most awards won by a comedy in a single year, as gritty hospital show "The Pitt" won again for best drama.