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Taiwan says TSMC investment 'historic moment' for US ties
Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion in the United States was a "historic moment" for Taiwan-US ties, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday.
DeepSeek success shows China's 'ability to innovate': official
The shock entrance of DeepSeek in the race to develop advanced artificial intelligence has put the world on notice as to China's innovation prowess, a high-ranking Beijing official said Thursday.
Charli XCX, Raye, Olivia Rodrigo to headline Glastonbury alongside legends
The UK's iconic Glastonbury Festival unveiled its line-up Thursday, with new artists Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo set to perform alongside veteran stars Neil Young and Rod Stewart.
Frenchman's mislabelled war photos donation sparks China controversy
A Frenchman's donation of vintage conflict photographs to China offers insight into the 1930-1940s Sino-Japanese War -- even if some images are not the unique family heirlooms he believed them to be.
'Hamilton' axes run at prominent US cultural center after Trump takeover
The smash hit musical "Hamilton" has cancelled a planned run at the Kennedy Center because President Donald Trump has destroyed the political neutrality of the US capital's premier cultural venue since taking over as its chairman, the play's producer said Wednesday.
Egypt's gem of a museum gears up for grand opening
Nestled near the iconic Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing for a lavish opening, featuring a towering statue of Ramses II and more than 100,000 artefacts, including Tutankhamun's golden treasures.
Christie's first AI art auction sees hits... and plenty of misses
Christie's first auction of art made by artificial intelligence (AI) ended Wednesday with mixed results, providing scant clues as to the future of the new and controversial medium.
Human ancestors making 'bone tech' 1.5 million years ago, say scientists
Our ancestors were making tools out of bones 1.5 million years ago, winding back the clock for this important moment in human evolution by more than a million years, a study said Wednesday.
German artist Kiefer feels 'threatened' by far-right AfD
German artist Anselm Kiefer, known for work confronting his country's Nazi past, said Wednesday he felt "threatened" by the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which scored its best election result last month.
'Criminal investigation' launched into Tate brothers: Florida attorney general
Florida's attorney general said Tuesday that a criminal investigation has been opened into self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, who flew to the southern US state last week from Romania, where they faced rape and human trafficking charges.
Advocacy group fears US will steer broadband cash to Musk
An internet rights group on Tuesday raised alarm over reports the United States may steer billions of dollars to Elon Musk's Starlink by making changes to a rural broadband deployment program.
Honey, candles and California: Meghan Markle's new show goes live
Meghan Markle's new lifestyle show went live on Netflix Tuesday, showcasing the former British royal as a thriving domestic maven.
Dior's Chiuri creates elemental show for what could be her last
Dior womenswear chief designer Maria Grazia Chiuri gave little clue about her future Tuesday as she presented what could be her last collection at Paris Fashion Week, structured around the elements earth, air, ice and fire.
Prada shines despite luxury crisis, Versace rumours swirl
Italian luxury fashion house Prada reported a bumper set of results for 2024 on Tuesday, defying analysts' expectations and the crisis in luxury markets.
Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record as ratings dip
Best actor winner Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest-ever Oscar acceptance speech Sunday, as a lengthy gala suffered a small ratings dip, reaching some 18 million people on US network ABC and streamer Hulu.
Bitcoin value dives as uncertainty grips market
Bitcoin's price plunged nearly 10 percent on Monday as an escalating trade war and uncertainty over creation of a US crypto reserve fund sent investors running from risk.
Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record
Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest ever Oscars acceptance speech, clocking a whopping five minutes and 40 seconds on stage upon winning best actor for his role in "The Brutalist."
LA Times adds AI-generated counterpoints to opinion pieces
The Los Angeles Times said Monday it was adding AI-generated counter-arguments to opinion pieces to help readers grasp differing points of view.
AI firm Anthropic valued at $61.5 bn in funding round
Anthropic on Monday announced it has raised $3.5 billion in a funding round that valued the artificial intelligence startup at $61.5 billion.
Trends from Milan Fashion Week: Belts and 50 shades of grey
Milan Fashion Week might be over, but the trends to stay elegant and stylish next winter have been revealed. The general mood of the week was quiet luxury, in line with the last few seasons, where quality materials were paired with everyday essentials.
Lights out for landmark Hong Kong theatre
A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark.
Police, art sleuth crack case of Brueghel stolen in Poland in 1974
With the help of a well-known art detective and arts magazine journalists, Dutch police say they have cracked the case of the mysterious disappearance of a Brueghel painting from a Polish museum 50 years ago.
Toasts to LA and consolation drinks flow backstage at Oscars
At the Oscars all eyes tend to focus on the winners, but backstage can be a lot more fun if you're out of the running.
Conan, Gaza and Hackman: top moments from the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night of the year was its usual festival of glitz, humor, emotional actors and some overly-long speeches.
Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song -- this year, the ceremony on Sunday bucked norms, but musical numbers still punctuated the show.
Pakistan's old English manners spell youth Scrabble success
"Dram", meaning a measure of whisky. "Turm", describing a cavalry unit. "Taupie", a foolish youngster.
Kieran Culkin: from child actor to Oscar winner
Kieran Culkin on Sunday capped a remarkable year by winning the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in "A Real Pain," a bittersweet look at family, friendships and Jewish loss stemming from the Holocaust.
Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds
Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take home its first Oscar.
Chile technical woes prompt latest Shakira concert postponement
Colombian superstar Shakira has had to postpone another concert, this one set for Sunday in Chilean capital Santiago, due to "technical problems," the event's producers announced.
Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga
Sepp Blatter, the former head of FIFA, and Michel Platini, the ex-president of UEFA, will be back in a Swiss court on Monday for another examination of the charges of fraud that knocked them off the summits of global football.
Indonesians swindled by scams using President Prabowo deepfakes
Wearing a traditional Indonesian black hat and shirt, President Prabowo Subianto speaks to the camera in an Instagram video, asking his people how he can help them after his election last year.
Colourful Angolan carnival celebrates half century independence
Their sweat-stained faces lit only by a dim yellow bulb in a neglected corner of the capital Luanda, revellers sway their hips to the sound of a catchy beat on the eve of the annual Angolan carnival.