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Computer pioneer Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI

Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.

French chefs quake as Michelin prepares new guide

Chefs across France are waiting for one of the most exciting and dreaded moments of the year: publication of the new annual guide from Michelin with its highly coveted stars.

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Hezbollah chief vows 'resistance' as masses mourn Nasrallah

Hezbollah's leader said "resistance" was not over as hundreds of thousands mourned slain chief Hassan Nasrallah Sunday at a Beirut funeral, demonstrating continued support for the group after a devastating war with Israel.

Tens of thousands vow support for Lebanon's Hezbollah at slain leader's funeral

Tens of thousands of black-clad mourners vowed support for Hezbollah at the Beirut funeral of slain leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday, after the group was dealt major blows in its last round of hostilities with Israel.

Tens of thousands pour in for Beirut funeral of slain Hezbollah leader

Tens of thousands of mourners dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or carrying portraits of the group's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, flocked to his funeral Sunday in a stadium on the outskirts of Beirut.

Oscars favorite Baker says indie film 'struggling' as 'Anora' tops Spirit Awards

Sean Baker, whose low-budget movie "Anora" is the frontrunner for next weekend's Oscars, delivered an impassioned plea to "keep indie film alive" as he won top prize at the Spirit Awards Saturday.

Loop Industries, Hyosung TNC And Pleatsmama Collaborate To Pioneer Circular Fashion With Infinite Loop(TM) Textile-to-Textile Recycling Technology

Loop Industries supplied 100% recycled, virgin-quality Polyester chips derived from low-value textile waste.Hyosung TNC transformed Loop Polyester chips into high-performance drawn textured yarn.Pleatsmama crafted stylish, eco-friendly handbags emphasizing circular design principles.

'Queen of Pop' Madonna lambasts 'King' Trump

Pop superstar Madonna has reignited her campaign against President Donald Trump, upbraiding the US leader for calling himself "the King."

How a 'forgotten' Minnesota monastery inspired 'The Brutalist'

On a snowy prairie in Minnesota stands a monastery like no other. A concrete trapezoid banner encasing a bell tower looms over a giant, beehive-shaped front window composed of hundreds of gently shimmering hexagons.

Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said.

Hezbollah readies massive funeral for slain leader Nasrallah

Lebanon's Hezbollah is preparing for a massive turnout for the funeral on Sunday of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, an opportunity for a show of strength by the Iran-backed group after a bruising war with Israel.

Pod of 157 dolphins stranded on remote Australian beach

Dozens of dolphins have died after a pod of more than 150 stranded on a remote beach in Australia's southern island of Tasmania, environment officials said Wednesday.

UK's disgraced Prince Andrew marks his 65th birthday

Britain's scandal-hit Prince Andrew marks his 65th birthday on Wednesday with his reputation in tatters and little hope of finding his way back into the royal family fold.

Shakira cancels Lima concert after being hospitalized

Shakira has cancelled her concert in Peru's capital on Sunday after being hospitalized with abdominal pain, a setback that comes days after she launched her first worldwide tour in seven years.

Rivals eye BAFTA victory over scandal-hit 'Emilia Perez'

All eyes were on papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" as Britain's BAFTA awards got underway on Sunday after a stunning fall from grace for rival "Emilia Perez".

BAFTAs: Rival films eye victory over scandal-hit 'Emilia Perez'

All eyes will be on papal thriller "Conclave" and immigrant epic "The Brutalist" at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday, after an awards season crash-out for rival "Emilia Perez".

Pope Francis, 88, hospitalised with bronchitis

Pope Francis was admitted to hospital on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the latest in a series of health problems for the 88-year-old pontiff.

Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori split: reports

Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have split, reports said Thursday, capping two weeks of controversy for the rapper whose once-stellar career has descended into chaos.

Tens of thousands of Jordanians welcome king home after Trump meeting

Tens of thousands of Jordanians gathered at Amman's Marka airport on Thursday to express support for King Abdullah II's position on Gaza on his return from Washington where he met US President Donald Trump.

Kanye West's website goes down after Nazi T-shirt sales

The website of Kanye West's Yeezy fashion brand was offline Tuesday after it began selling plain white T-shirts with a swastika.

Dam fine: beavers save Czech treasury $1 million

Beavers have saved Czech taxpayers a cool $1 million by flooding a protected former army training site where a long-stalled dam was planned, a conservation official said on Tuesday.

Man Utd legends gather to pay final respects to 'one of the greatest' Law

Manchester United's former manager Alex Ferguson and current boss Ruben Amorim were among those in attendance for the funeral of the club's legendary striker Denis Law on Tuesday.

Richard Gere calls Trump a 'bully' at Spain's top film awards

American actor Richard Gere called President Donald Trump a "bully" and a "thug" on Saturday during an awards ceremony in Spain, and said the United States was in a "very dark place".

Ismaili Muslims bid goodbye to late Aga Khan

Ismaili Muslims said a last goodbye on Saturday to their late spiritual leader, Aga Khan IV, at a private funeral ceremony in Lisbon attended by dignitaries and foreign leaders.

Flowers in the sand: families mourn Senegal migrants lost at sea

Fatou Fall defiantly faced the ocean and sadly laid a flower on Mbao beach near Senegal's capital Dakar in memory of her husband -- one of many who left on perilous clandestine crossings for Europe but never returned.

Disgraced 'Emilia Perez' star vows to remain 'silent'

Actor Karla Sofia Gascon appeared to step back Friday from the Oscar campaign for her hit Netflix narco-musical "Emilia Perez" after her offensive past social media posts hit its chances of glory.

Spanish publisher cancels Gascon book over offensive posts

Oscar hopeful Karla Sofia Gascon's woes over a series of offensive social media posts deepened on Thursday after a diversity-centred Spanish publishing house dropped plans to reprint her book.

Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster

Thousands of survivors held torchlit vigils across southern Turkey at 4:17 am Thursday, expressing pain and anger as they marked the exact moment two years ago when a devastating earthquake struck that led to the deaths of over 53,000 people in Turkey and some 6,000 in Syria.

YouTubers causing monkeys to attack tourists at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Wild monkeys egged on by YouTubers have been rampaging at Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat complex, attacking tourists, wrecking temple stonework and damaging information boards, officials said Wednesday.

Netflix drops 'Emilia Perez' star Oscar bid over offensive posts: reports

Netflix has dropped Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of "Emilia Perez," from its high-profile Oscars campaign and distanced itself from the best actress nominee over her offensive social media posts, Hollywood trade outlets reported Tuesday.

Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US drilling

US President Donald Trump's administration is moving to roll back protections for endangered species and their habitats in a bid to advance his "drill, baby, drill" energy agenda.

Trump seeks species protection rollbacks to promote US oil drilling