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US betting firm sponsorships spark election integrity fears
A US mayoral race triggered a flood of misinformation from online influencers sponsored by betting companies -- exposing a new threat analysts warn could undermine the integrity of future elections.
Florence's Giotto frescoes restored to glory after renovation
Giotto's Santa Croce frescoes are receiving the final touches of a four-year restoration in Florence, with scaffolding poised to be removed ahead of an official reveal in September.
British art 'giant' David Hockney dies aged 88
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and defining figures in contemporary art, whose paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, has died aged 88, his publicist announced Friday.
David Hockney: contemporary master of brilliant, bold colours
British artist David Hockney's paintings captured the world in brilliant colour, from carefree 1960s California to the bucolic landscapes of his native Yorkshire.
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift on Thursday became the youngest woman ever inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame, another milestone in the 36-year-old US pop star's record-breaking career.
First leather bag made from T-Rex cells fails to sell at Paris auction
A leather bag made from Tyrannosaurus rex cells failed to sell on Thursday, the Paris auction house Drouot said, commenting that bids were well below expected.
Singer Taylor Swift courtside as Knicks duel Spurs in NBA Finals
Pop diva Taylor Swift was courtside at Madison Square Garden to cheer on the New York Knicks in game four of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.
Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Canada's culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content.
World Cup blends soccer with global music stars
The World Cup isn't only about soccer: FIFA is drawing on music stars to elevate the competition into a global cultural event, broadening its reach beyond sports fans.
Frasers makes 2-bn-euro offer for Hugo Boss
British clothing group Frasers announced Wednesday a nearly two-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) offer to acquire outstanding shares in German men's premium apparel firm Hugo Boss.
FIFA accredits French journalist detained in Algeria: RSF
FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria for a year, Reporters Without Borders told AFP on Wednesday.
Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books
Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.
Kennedy Center drops Trump name from website
The Kennedy Center on Monday dropped US President Donald Trump's name from the website of the performing arts venue.
'Liberation' and 'Schmigadoon!' top Tony Awards
Bess Wohl's play "Liberation," a look at second-wave feminism, and musical "Schmigadoon!" earned the top prizes on Sunday at the 79th Tony Awards, the highest honors in American theater.
Sky-high ticket costs can't cool the cauldron of Madison Square Garden
Soaring ticket prices and extra security for US President Donald Trump do not alter the electric energy of fabled Madison Square Garden as it hosts games three and four of the NBA Finals.
Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes.
Luxury sector seeks to recover its cachet
Faced with a painful slowdown in recent years, the luxury sector is seeking to recover its mojo by juggling a back-to-basics approach with finding new ways to connect to clients.
Picturesque Malta set to 'implode' as concrete jungle devours all
Farmer Annalisa Schembri is battling to save a wheat field from developers in Malta, where a construction boom is engulfing lands and villages, with even historic UNESCO sites in jeopardy.
Dutch court jails trio over Romanian golden helmet theft
A Dutch court Friday handed jail terms to three men convicted of the brazen theft of a 2,500-year-old golden Romanian helmet that sparked outrage in Romania and the art world.
Nazi party records released online shatter German family myths
Many German families have faced the uncomfortable question: What did grandpa do during the war? Now, the answer may be just a few clicks away -- but it may not be what they wanted to hear.
Trump confirms mass rally, scrapping US 250th concerts
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a mass rally in Washington on June 24 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, saying he'd canceled planned concerts after several artists pulled out.
Latest 'Scary Movie' aims to cancel 'cancel culture,' creators say
With its fake horror and off-color jokes, the creators of the sixth installment in the "Scary Movie" franchise say they are offering an antidote to what they see as today's censorious culture.
Designer Gabriela Hearst still believes in 'brilliance of humanity' despite AI
The "brilliance of humanity" will matter more, not less, in an AI world, Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst told AFP in an interview.
Richard Gere says 'ashamed' of US migration policy
Hollywood legend Richard Gere on Thursday said he was "ashamed" of the way the United States is handling migration as he launched an initiative to change attitudes to the topic in Berlin.
South Africa's closed white enclave attracting Afrikaner youth
A generation has grown up in the closed world of Orania, South Africa's whites-only Afrikaner enclave on the margins of the rainbow nation that this year celebrates its 35th anniversary.
'Our pool is bigger than skyscrapers': Amid war, Trump touts Washington projects
As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war's costs, US President Donald Trump made sure the press assembled Wednesday in the Oval Office knew what was on his mind: renovating the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Bayeux Tapestry to be moved in secret to British Museum: minister
France's medieval Bayeux Tapestry will be moved to Britain in secret in a shock proof container so that it can be displayed in London this year, the culture minister said Wednesday.
Meta lashes Australia's bid to make tech giants pay for news
Tech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently opposed to the draft laws.
Meta lashes Australia bid to make tech giants pay for news
Tech giant Meta on Thursday attacked Australia's "grossly unfair" bid to make social media companies pay for news, saying it is vehemently opposed to the draft laws.
Javier Bardem terrifies Amy Adams in TV adaptation of 'Cape Fear'
Spanish actor Javier Bardem drew inspiration from the natural world to embody the disturbed protagonist in the TV version of "Cape Fear," bringing the character, previously portrayed by Robert De Niro and Robert Mitchum, to a new generation with different traumas.
Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams
Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA's official online presence to sell phantom tickets.
German director Wenders pulls 1975 film over child nude scene
Award-winning German director Wim Wenders said Wednesday he was withdrawing his 1975 film "Wrong Move" after a campaign by actress Nastassja Kinski against a scene in which she appeared topless when she was 13 years old.