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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak
A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department, the Paris museum told AFP on Sunday, weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure.
'Democracy has crumbled!': Four arrested in UK Crown Jewels protest
London police arrested four people Saturday after apple crumble and custard were thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, in the latest direct action protest stunt.
Egyptian actor faces challenge in iconic role of singer Umm Kulthum
It took Egyptian actor Mona Zaki more than a year's preparation to take on the hardest role of her career -- the iconic singer Umm Kulthum, a legend in the Arab world.
Avatar 3 aims to become end-of-year blockbuster
The third film in the Avatar series, which will hit cinemas this month, is hoping to extend the success of one of the highest-grossing franchises in history with another environment-themed visual thriller.
'Sinners' tops Critics Choice nominations
"Sinners" topped the slate of nominees for the Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, as the movie industry's awards season starts to take shape.
Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition sparks backlash
Netflix faced fierce criticism on Friday over its blockbuster deal to acquire Warner Bros., the storied Hollywood studio.
Frank Gehry: five key works
Star architect Frank Gehry has designed some of the most famous and eye-catching buildings of modern times. Here are five standouts:
Frank Gehry, master architect with a flair for drama, dead at 96
Canada-born US architect Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical designs from the Guggenheim Bilbao to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles captivated fans and critics, died on Friday aged 96.
Another original Hermes Birkin bag sells for $2.86 mn
A Hermes handbag that once belonged to Jane Birkin was sold for $2.86 million (2.45 million euros) at auction in Abu Dhabi on Friday, just months after the record-breaking sale of her first bag from the French brand, Sotheby's said Tuesday.
'Amazing' figurines find in Egyptian tomb solves mystery
A treasure trove of 225 funerary figurines have been discovered inside a tomb in the ancient Egyptian capital of Tanis in the Nile Delta, a rare find that has also solved a long-running mystery.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in deal of the decade
Streaming giant Netflix said Friday it will buy film and television studio Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the entertainment industry's biggest consolidation deal this decade.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire film and television studio Warner Bros. Discovery for nearly $83 billion, the two US companies announced Friday.
Nigerian nightlife finds a new extravagance: cabaret
Scantily clad in a sequin leotard and silver heels, a Nigeria dancer swayed to "Money" by Cardi B in an oversized cocktail glass.
Yo-de-lay-UNESCO? Swiss hope for yodel heritage listing
Switzerland hopes to have yodelling recognised by the United Nations this month to help protect the ancestral sing-song tradition of the Alpine nation's herders and shepherds.
German broadcaster backs Israel in Eurovision debate
The public broadcaster organising Germany's entry for Eurovision said Thursday that Israel was entitled to compete in the contest, as European broadcasters debate whether to exclude the country over its conduct in Gaza.
Spanish star Rosalia to go on world tour in 2026
Spanish star Rosalia on Thursday announced 2026 world tour dates for her critically acclaimed new album "Lux", with shows across Europe, the United States and Latin America.
Trump despair drives folk icon Joan Baez back to the studio
Legendary American folk singer Joan Baez has told AFP that the return of Donald Trump to the White House has pushed her to go back to the studio where she has just recorded a protest song.
Memphis soul guitarist Steve Cropper dead at 84
Steve Cropper, the Booker T. & the MG's guitarist and key songwriter and producer for the Memphis soul sound of Stax Records, has died aged 84, his family said.
Kate Winslet 'so proud' as directorial debut premieres
Oscar-winning British actress Kate Winslet said she was "so proud" of herself for directing her first film "Goodbye June" and would "love to do more".
Egypt's Sinai mountain megaproject threatens the people of St Catherine
Atop one of Egypt's Sinai mountains, near where the three Abrahamic faiths say God spoke with Moses, another unmistakable sound rings out: the incessant drilling of construction work.
Meta starts removing under-16s from social media in Australia
Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first youth social media ban.
Meta says starting to remove under-16s from social media in Australia
Tech giant Meta said Thursday it is starting to remove under-16s in Australia from Instagram, Threads and Facebook ahead of the country's world-first social media ban.
'Peter Hujar's Day' tops Spirit Award nominations
Biopic "Peter Hujar's Day" on Wednesday topped the nominations for the Spirit Awards, which also saw singer SZA given a nod for her debut film role.
Print of Blake 'Tyger' poem blazes path to auction record
A print of English poet William Blake's most famous poem "The Tyger" sold at auction for £228,600 ($304,519) on Wednesday, British auction house Christie's said.
Celebrities back 'Free Marwan' campaign for Palestinian leader
More than 200 celebrities, including actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Josh O’Connor, called on Israel on Wednesday to release imprisoned Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti, who is seen by supporters as a key unifying figure.
KFC readies finger-licking Japanese Christmas
KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.
Italy's luxury brands shaken by sweatshop probes
A series of investigations into exploitative work conditions within fashion subcontractors has roiled Italy's luxury industry, with the government decrying attacks on "Made in Italy".
YouTube says children to be 'less safe' under Australia social media ban
Video streaming giant YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as "rushed" and unrealistic.
Family voices new alarm for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai
The children of Hong Kong's jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai are voicing new alarm for his health, saying his condition has continued to deteriorate.
US Supreme Court hears major online music piracy case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday on whether internet service providers should be held liable for the online pirating of copyrighted music by their users.
Red Bull apologise for criticism after Antonelli receives death threats
The Red Bull Formula One team on Monday said it sincerely regretted suggesting Kimi Antonelli had handed McLaren's Lando Norris fourth place in Qatar after the rookie received death threats.
How Paris's oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'
French artist JR, who made his way from tagging graffiti on the street to being one of the most recognisable figures on the country's art scene, has told AFP how he plans to turn the oldest bridge in Paris into an "immersive cave" for his latest project.