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Trump order targets 'improper ideology' at famed US museums
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to remove "improper ideology" from the famed Smithsonian Museums -- and the National Zoo -- expanding his conservative clampdown on cultural institutions.
Prosecutors ask for 18-month suspended jail for actor Depardieu
Prosecutors recommended an 18-month suspended jail sentence Thursday in the sexual abuse trial of film star Gerard Depardieu, the highest-profile figure caught up in France's response to the #MeToo movement.
Sundance film festival moving to Boulder, Colorado
Sundance, the highly influential US film festival co-founded by Robert Redford, is moving to a new home in Colorado, organizers said Thursday.
TikTok Shop ready for business in France, Germany, Italy
Social network TikTok is taking e-commerce by storm and will launch a new feature, dubbed TikTok Shop -- on Monday in France, Germany and Italy -- allowing direct purchases in the app, the company said on Thursday.
Copyright questions loom as ChatGPT's Ghibli-style images go viral
The release of the latest image generator on OpenAI's ChatGPT has triggered an online flood of memes featuring images done in the style of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese studio behind classic animated films like "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Princess Mononoke."
Myanmar junta chief insists on polls at annual military parade
Myanmar's junta chief insisted Thursday that a planned election will go ahead despite the country's spiralling civil war, in a speech to thousands of soldiers and dignitaries at the annual Armed Forces Day parade.
Trump calls for end to US public media funding
President Donald Trump called on Congress on Thursday to "immediately" defund two public broadcasters as he and his supporters ratchet up their long-running battle with the US media.
Myanmar junta celebrates itself with military pageant
Myanmar's junta will muster its embattled troops for a show of strength on Armed Forces Day on Thursday, after a year of seismic defeats and turning to forcibly conscripting civilians to bolster its ranks.
Disney reveals 'Avengers' cast with surprise Stewart, McKellen returns
Disney's Marvel Studios on Wednesday revealed the bumper cast of its next "Avengers" film, six years after "Avengers: Endgame" became the highest-grossing movie of all time.
'So unique': Frick Collection set to reopen in New York
New York's storied Frick Collection will reopen its doors on April 17 after five years closed to the public for a major renovation which curators hope will future-proof the collection of former coal and steel magnate Henry Clay Frick.
First trailer for Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' after on-set death
The first trailer for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" -- the Western film made infamous by the fatal on-set shooting of its cinematographer -- was released Wednesday.
Marcin: a guitarist so good, he's accused of faking it
Polish guitar prodigy Marcin, whose virtuoso performances have won celebrity fans and been viewed millions of times online, has a technique so fast and complex that he is regularly accused of tricking listeners.
ECB's digital euro sparks flurry of online misinformation
European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde's recent remarks on a "digital euro" prompted a fresh wave of misinformation online, highlighting an uphill battle ahead to convince the public of the project's merits.
UK artist Grayson Perry indulges playful side in new show
It was a radical idea: give UK artist Grayson Perry, known for his cross-dressing and flamboyant, colourful art, carte blanche to create new works inspired by one of the world's finest collections of decorative arts.
'Spider-Man,' 'Harry Potter' producers hired for new 007 film
The producers behind the "Spider-Man" and "Harry Potter" film franchises will oversee the next James Bond movie, Amazon MGM Studios announced Tuesday.
UK judge slams Paddington Bear statue vandals
Two vandals who broke a statue of Paddington Bear in half were the "antithesis" of everything the affable character from British storybooks stands for, a UK judge sentencing the pair said on Tuesday.
UK watchdog concerned Oasis fans 'misled' into buying costly tickets
Fans of UK rockers Oasis may have been tricked into buying "platinum" seats that offered no additional advantage during the much-criticised ticket sale for their upcoming reunion gigs, Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday.
Barcelona basilica narrows down search for artist to design facade
Celebrated Spanish artist Miquel Barcelo, his compatriot Cristina Iglesias and Mexican Javier Marin have been shortlisted to design the main facade of Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica, the body overseeing its construction said on Tuesday.
'Reasons to be optimistic': UK startups boost local news scene
On the second floor of a London furniture store, three journalists are busy finalising the latest edition of a newsletter, covering everything from local foodbank funding to a neighbourhood cafe.
US, Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire wrap up as fresh fighting rages
A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian state media said, as both sides in the conflict reported a wave of fresh attacks.
Young Indonesians toast Britpop scene with singalongs, swagger
At a smoke-filled warehouse in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, hundreds of young men and women, some clad in hijabs, throw their arms in the air, bouncing to British songs from the 1990s.
US, Russia talks on Ukraine ceasefire end after 12 hours
A meeting between Russian and US officials on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine ended after 12 hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Monday, Russian state media reported, with a joint statement expected the following day.
Shakira concerts give multimillion-dollar boost to Mexico
Shakira fans flocking to see the Colombian star in concert are generating tens of millions of dollars for Mexico, according to the local chamber of commerce, underscoring the economic signicifance of major musical events.
Proenza Schouler founders to take over at Spanish fashion brand Loewe
American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez were named joint creative directors by Spanish brand Loewe on Monday.
Hijacking news: Fake media sites sow Ukraine disinformation
A fake news website falsely claimed that Ukraine's president is paying Western reporters to tarnish US President Donald Trump -- part of a series of deceptive reports spread by Russian-linked portals mimicking media outlets.
New 'Snow White' tops N.America box office despite grumpy reviews
Disney's remake of "Snow White," 90 years after the original blockbuster, topped the North American box office this weekend with an estimated take of $43 million, but faces stiff winds -- and some horrendous reviews -- to make up its huge production costs.
London exhibit spotlights Victor Hugo's lesser-known talent -- drawing
French writer Victor Hugo is famous for penning "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" and "Les Miserables", but less known is his work as an illustrator -- now the subject of a new exhibition in London.
Snoopy the fashion icon celebrated in Paris exhibition
A new exhibition opened Saturday in Paris charting the emergence of Snoopy as a fashion icon, with the famed black-and-white beagle embraced by designers from streetwear brands to couture houses.
French museum uncovers in storage picture by Renaissance woman master
A provincial museum in northern France on Friday showed off a picture now attributed to one of the greatest women painters of the Italian Renaissance, Lavinia Fontana, but which had for decades languished in its storage.
Study probes mystery of Berlin techno clubs' door policy
Berlin's techno clubs have long been famed for their picky bouncers, with hopeful clubbers often queueing for hours only to be met with a stern "no" at the door.
Avowed misogynist Andrew Tate returns to Romania
Self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate said on Friday he was returning to Romania, where he is facing rape and human trafficking charges, after a trip to the US.
Forbidden K-pop to centre stage: North Koreans set for music debut
Growing up in North Korea, Hyuk's childhood was about survival. He never listened to banned K-pop music but, after defecting to the South, he's about to debut as an idol.