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Protests as Israel president at Dutch Holocaust Museum opening
Dutch King Willem-Alexander officially opened the country's first Holocaust Museum Sunday, as demonstrators angry at Israel's military campaign in Gaza protested against the Israeli president, who also addressed the ceremony.
From Dubai to Chile, Turkish series expand their empire
In the skies above Istanbul's Tophane neighbourhood, seagulls are sent scattering by a drone that's filming a policeman arresting a young woman on the streets below.
Vienna's wacky Hundertwasser museum gets even greener
Friedensreich Hundertwasser would have no doubt approved. Austria has made its "first green museum" -- entirely dedicated to the work of the maverick artist and ecological trailblazer -- even greener.
Stars head to Oscars with 'Oppenheimer' poised for glory
Hollywood A-listers are getting ready to lavish awards on Christopher Nolan's atomic blockbuster "Oppenheimer" and party with "Barbie" on Sunday at the Oscars, the biggest night in showbiz.
'Imbued with flamenco': Spain's Farruquito takes Hong Kong stage
As heir to one of Spain's most renowned flamenco dynasties, dancer Farruquito pairs furious footwork with strumming syncopated beats and verve -- bringing the art form's "way of life" to global audiences.
Oscars night: five things to watch
Will "Oppenheimer" make Oscars history? Who will win the closely contested best actress race? And could Martin Scorsese go home empty-handed again?
Dragon Ball: Japanese manga that transcended borders
Beloved for its genre-defining artwork, universal enjoyability and stateless characters, Akira Toriyama's "Dragon Ball" set the standard for Japan's globally renowned manga graphic novel industry.
S.Africa's music star Tyla cancels world tour due to injury
South Africa's Grammy-winning artist Tyla has cancelled her much-anticipated world tour just weeks before it was start due to an injury.
For 'difficult' creator, 'Dragon Ball' success provided acceptance
Akira Toriyama was already famous to comic fans in the early 1980s with "Dr. Slump" but he won manga immortality with the global sensation and Japanese success story that is "Dragon Ball".
'Dragon Ball': Japan's manga powerhouse
Kung-fu-style fights, a monkey-tailed boy and the search for seven magical dragon balls: since its debut in 1984, Japan's "Dragon Ball" manga has captured imaginations worldwide.
'Unpaid therapist': what Taylor Swift means to her fans
About 300,000 Taylor Swift fans from Singapore and around the region were expected to flock to the city-state this week for the megastar's six sold-out concerts.
'Dragon Ball' creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68
The creator of Japan's hugely popular and influential "Dragon Ball" comics and anime cartoons, Akira Toriyama, has died aged 68, his production team said Friday.
Exiled Tibetans guard heritage from 'cultural genocide'
From teaching centuries-old crafts to cataloguing their language, exiled Tibetans guard the cultural identity of a homeland most have neither seen nor dare visit, and where they say Beijing is eradicating their heritage.
White House courts influencers ahead of high stakes speech
In an ongoing quest to connect with ever-elusive young voters, the White House briefed social media influencers ahead of President Joe Biden's annual State of the Union address on Thursday.
Van Gogh, Kandinsky stars of the show at Dutch art fair
A rare early work by Vincent van Gogh and a record-selling masterpiece by Wassily Kandinsky will be up for sale when one of the world's largest art fairs opens its doors this weekend.
AI tools generate sexist content, warns UN
The world's most popular AI tools are powered by programs from OpenAI and Meta that show prejudice against women, according to a study launched on Thursday by the UN's cultural organisation UNESCO.
AI tools still permitting political disinfo creation, NGO warns
Tests on generative AI tools found some continue to allow the creation of deceptive images related to political candidates and voting, an NGO warned in a report Wednesday, amid a busy year of high-stake elections around the world.
Oscar-nominated Korean diaspora film follows 'lives we leave behind'
A Korean-Canadian director's debut feature film -- a quiet romance exploring time, longing and lost chances -- has arrived in South Korea for theatre release after garnering two Oscar nominations.
EU faces uphill battle to rein in big tech
The EU's landmark curbs on how tech titans do business online kick in from Thursday, but just how far Brussels succeeds in bringing the giants to heel will hinge on bitter battles that still lie ahead.
Afghan museum exhibits artefacts of Taliban victory
Alongside antique Korans and ancient Afghan coins, rocket launchers and homemade bombs are displayed in a Mazar-i-Sharif museum as a testament to the Taliban's victory over foreign soldiers.
'Rust' armorer found guilty over deadly on-set shooting
The woman in charge of weapons on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust," where a cinematographer was shot dead, was convicted Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter.
'Rust' armorer guilty over deadly on-set shooting
The woman in charge of weapons on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust," where a cinematographer was shot dead, was convicted Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter.
Armorer's 'constant' failures led to death on 'Rust' set: prosecutor
The deadly shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin's budget movie "Rust" was the result of "constant, never-ending safety failures" by the film's armorer, a jury was told Wednesday.
US lawmakers push for TikTok to cut ByteDance ties or face ban
US lawmakers moved Wednesday to pressure TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban, in a broader push to keep social media apps out of foreign adversaries' control.
France's cinema boss to face sexual assault trial in June
The head of France's top cinema institution Dominique Boutonnat is to be tried in June on charges of sexually assaulting his godson, prosecutors said on Wednesday.
Filipina women learning to 'feel sexy' through dance
Boldly dressed in black bikini bottoms, a lacy bra and knee protectors, Filipina call centre agent Chriselle Guno sashays to the beat of Britney Spears' "Toxic", spins and straddles a metal chair.
Low-end internet auctions upend art market: sector-tracker
A boom in internet sales has boosted the lower end of the art market and could ultimately doom showroom auctions, said the boss of sector-tracker Artprice, which published its annual report Wednesday.
Final novel was huge challenge for Garcia Marquez, sons say
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's posthumous novel, set for release Wednesday, was a daunting challenge for the award-winning Colombian writer as he neared death 10 years ago, his sons said.
Seaside Chanel, Louis Vuitton pussyhats at Paris Fashion Week
The last day of Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday saw Chanel take a trip back to its seaside origins, while Louis Vuitton looked to a space-age future that also included a luxury take on the "pussyhat".
Censor battling playwright Edward Bond dies at 89: agent
English playwright and theatre director Edward Bond, who took on censors with his controversial plays in the 1960s, has died at the age of 89, his agent said Tuesday.
Taylor Swift urges Americans to vote on Super Tuesday
Much speculation has swirled around megastar Taylor Swift's potential power in the US presidential election, and on Tuesday she toe-dipped in, urging her fans to vote.
Right-wingers cry foul at Paris Olympics poster
French conservatives and far-right figures fumed Tuesday at the official poster for this summer's Paris Olympics, complaining a Christian cross and French tricolour flags were missing.