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Sri Lanka police probe photo of Buddha tooth relic

Sri Lanka police launched an investigation Sunday into a photo circulated on social media claiming to show a Buddha tooth relic, which has gone on display under tight security.

Star Wars series 'Andor' back for final season

If "Andor" -- which returns from Tuesday for its second and final season -- has been received as one of the very best "Star Wars" TV series, that is largely thanks to the grittier, more adult approach taken by its creator Tony Gilroy.

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Famed Indian designer Rohit Bal dies: fashion group

Rohit Bal, one of India's most acclaimed fashion designers, has died, his colleagues said Friday.

'Brat' named word of the year by Collins dictionary

Brat, the word redefined by singer Charli XCX and adopted by supporters of US presidential candidate Kamala Harris, was on Friday named the Collins Word of the Year 2024.

Filipinos brave crowds, flooding for All Saints' Day cemetery visits

Devout Filipinos clutching candles and flowers poured into cemeteries across the heavily Catholic Philippines on Friday to pay tribute to loved ones on All Saints' Day.

US rapper Young Thug freed after guilty plea in street gang case

Rapper Young Thug was released from jail Thursday after pleading guilty to involvement in a criminal gang as well as drug and firearms charges, an abrupt twist to the longest trial in the history of the southern US state of Georgia.

Immigrant dreams boil over in US-Mexican film 'La Cocina'

Immigration, abortion and the eternal search for the American Dream make up the ingredients of "La Cocina," a new film that examines the United States' most divisive issues through the microcosm of a New York restaurant kitchen.

'Game of Thrones' movie in early development: reports

Could the dragons of Westeros finally be coming to the big screen?

US rapper Young Thug pleads guilty in street gang case

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty on Thursday to involvement in a criminal gang as well as drug and firearms charges, in an abrupt twist to the longest trial in the history of the southern US state of Georgia.

All eyes on US TV networks for 'high stakes' election night

Facing a results vacuum that could grind on for weeks, US TV networks are preparing to fill the airwaves against a backdrop of unprecedented pressure to avoid mistakes and a torrent of disinformation.

4,000-year-old town discovered hidden in Arabian oasis

The discovery of a 4,000-year-old fortified town hidden in an oasis in modern-day Saudi Arabia reveals how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said on Wednesday.

'CEO of supercute': Hello Kitty turns 50

Hello Kitty, the cute, enigmatic character that adorns everything from handbags to rice cookers, turns 50 on Friday -- still making millions for her Japanese creators.

Trump risks backlash with anti-trans ads targeting Harris

Anti-trans ads targeting Kamala Harris are flooding the airwaves in the closing stretch of a nail-biting US election, as Donald Trump seeks to win over undecided voters with a divisive strategy that experts warn could backfire.

'Tootsie' star Teri Garr dies aged 79

Teri Garr, nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the 1982 hit film "Tootsie," died Tuesday in Los Angeles, her publicist said.

Cuba's Buena Vista trumpeter Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal dies

Celebrated Cuban trumpet player Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabal of the music collective Buena Vista Social Club, died in Havana on Monday, the Cuban Music Institute said. He was 91.

Chopin waltz unearthed after 200 years

An unknown waltz by Chopin, written nearly 200 years ago, has been discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.

Clint Eastwood skips premiere of new film 'Juror #2'

The stars of Clint Eastwood's new movie "Juror #2" paid glowing tributes to "the boss," even as the 94-year-old director notably skipped the Hollywood world premiere of what could be his final film.

Sexual assault trial of French actor Depardieu suspended until March

A Paris court on Monday postponed the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu on sexual assault charges until March after his lawyer said the star was too ill to appear in court.

Afghanistan morality ministry spreads 'living things' images ban

Afghanistan's morality ministry is gradually introducing a ban on images of living beings in media, with multiple provinces announcing restrictions and some Taliban officials refusing to be photographed or filmed, journalists across the country told AFP.

Paris show spotlights Afghan women who 'lost hope'

Posing in a pink hijab in front of a window, 14-year-old Muska will soon be married "in exchange for a well and some solar panels", explains the caption on her photograph.

Timothee Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up?

'Venom' still kills, topping N.American box office

The new Columbia/Marvel superhero film "Venom: The Last Dance" failed to match the openings of the series' two previous episodes but still easily topped the North American box office with ticket sales estimated at $51 million, industry watchers said.

Thousands turn out for Thai royal barge pageantry

Thousands of well-wishers lined the banks of Bangkok's Chao Phraya River Sunday to watch King Maha Vajiralongkorn ride a glittering royal barge procession to mark his 72nd birthday.

Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, an innovative bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died Friday, according to a statement on his Instagram account. He was 84 years old.

Colombia's Awa people resist violence, maintain 'spiritual bond' with nature

The Awa of Colombia are an Indigenous people who have been threatened by armed groups in the country's southwestern rainforests for decades, but insist on protecting the environment they say they are "connected" to.

Abortion film shows impact of Texas ban ahead of US election

A harrowing new documentary about three Texas women who suffered unspeakable tragedy after they were refused abortions hits theaters Friday, as the battle over reproductive rights looms large ahead of the US election.

French luxury brand Chanel to sponsor Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race

French fashion company Chanel is to sponsor Britain's historic Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities from 2025, marking its first foray into sport.

Navalny's tomb 'covered with fresh flowers every day': widow

Well-wishers cover the grave of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny with flowers every day, showing he still has "huge numbers of supporters", his widow Yulia Navalnaya said on Tuesday.

President Biya lands back in Cameroon after health rumours

Cameroonian president Paul Biya landed on Monday at the capital Yaounde's international airport, after several weeks out of the country amid rumours about his health, state broadcaster CRTV showed.

Fans gather to mourn Liam Payne's death at UK and other vigils

Fans mourning Liam Payne's death turned out across Britain and beyond at organised vigils Sunday, with at least 1,000 gathering in central London to pay tribute to the former One Direction star.

Cher, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne among Rock Hall of Fame inductees

Cher, Mary J. Blige and Ozzy Osbourne were among this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, an elite group formally introduced into the music pantheon Saturday at a star-studded concert gala.

'One of the last': handmade bagpipes a dying art in Scotland

The Highland bagpipe is an integral part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in northern France on D-Day.

Romantasy and dark college: young readers drive new literary trends

From romantasy to dark college, legions of young readers are diving into eclectic new literary subgenres in a trend turbo-charged by social media.

Google wins delay in opening Android app store to rivals

A US judge on Friday let Google delay opening Android-powered smartphones to rival app shops, suspending a November 1 deadline ordered in an antitrust case brought by Fortnite-maker Epic Games.

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