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UK music sales hit record year, helped by Swift: industry
UK music sales reached a record high in 2024 thanks to massive streaming and increased vinyl purchases of hits by top artists, notably Taylor Swift, an industry body revealed Wednesday.
French magazine run by autistic journalists hits newsstands
A French magazine produced by autistic journalists went on sale on newsstands for the first time on Wednesday, further raising the profile of a project that has already made waves on television.
Nobel winner Ressa tells AFP 'dangerous times' ahead after Meta ends US fact-checking
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP after social media giant Meta ended its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram.
Second accused in Liam Payne drug death surrenders: Argentine police
The second of two men accused of supplying drugs to British singer Liam Payne, who plunged to his death from a third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires last year, has turned himself in, Argentine police said Tuesday.
Disinformation experts slam Meta decision to end US fact-checking
Tech giant Meta's shock announcement to end its US fact-checking program triggered scathing criticism Tuesday from disinformation researchers who warned it risked opening the floodgates for proliferating false narratives.
TVs get smarter as makers cater to AI lifestyles
Dazzling televisions that routinely star at the Consumer Electronics Show opening here Tuesday are getting ever smarter with an eye toward being at the heart of AI-centered lifestyles.
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dead at 86
Peter Yarrow -- one third of the beloved folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, whose anthems epitomized the 1960s protest movement -- died Tuesday in New York. He was 86 years old.
X's 'Community Notes': a model for Meta?
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that the group's platforms including Facebook and Instagram would in future imitate rival X's "Community Notes" feature rather than using professional fact-checkers.
Meta abruptly ends US fact-checks ahead of Trump term
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump.
Meta announces ending fact-checking program in the US
Social media giant Meta announced Tuesday a significant rollback of its content moderation policies, including the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in the United States.
Nvidia ramps up AI tech for games, robots and autos
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang made a rock star appearance at a packed arena late Monday, touting AI chips and software for robots, cars, video games and more.
France to remember Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on
France is set to mark Tuesday 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.
Golden Globes ratings edge up past 10 million
The Golden Globes drew more than 10 million TV viewers to post a small audience increase from the previous year, producers said Monday, after a well-received show in which "Emilia Perez" and "The Brutalist" scored big wins.
Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged: US media
"Spider-Man" co-stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged, US media reported Monday, the day after she was spotted wearing a huge diamond ring.
Small Uruguayan town seeks place on international art map
In a chapel in sleepy rural Uruguay, wooden pews have been replaced by a sound sculpture made of resonance boxes and rubber mallets.
European leaders hit back in Elon Musk meddling row
European leaders expressed growing frustration with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, as a major row escalated between members of Britain's government and US president-elect Donald Trump's key ally.
'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' win at diverse Golden Globes
Surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" and epic immigrant drama "The Brutalist" were the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, as prizes were shared widely across an international crop of movies at the year's first major showbiz awards gala.
Hollywood stars glitter at Golden Globes
Hollywood's top stars on Sunday made their first major fashion statements of this year's awards season at the Golden Globes, and the looks did not disappoint.
Golden Globes gala kicks off with 'Emilia Perez' leading favorites
The Golden Globes got under way in Beverly Hills on Sunday, with surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" among a crowded field of movies vying to win big at the year's first major showbiz awards gala.
Hollywood A-listers hit the carpet for Golden Globes
Hollywood's best and brightest from film and television began arriving on the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes, the year's first major showbiz awards gala, with surreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" leading the movie pack.
'Mufasa' roars to top of N.America box office
Disney's animated drama "Mufasa: The Lion King" reigned over North America's box office this weekend, surpassing "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" to start the new year with an estimated $23.8 million take, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Spinning a tune: Chinese scientist names new spider species after pop songs
A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular "Mandopop" musician Jay Chou.
10 years after attack, Charlie Hebdo is uncowed and still provoking
French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo is set to publish a special God-mocking edition next week to mark 10 years since an attack on its offices by jihadist gunmen that left eight staff members dead.
Neil Young dumps Glastonbury alleging 'BBC control'
Folk legend Neil Young has pulled out of this year's Glastonbury music festival, alleging it has fallen under "the corporate control" of its partner the BBC.
'I'm Still Here': an ode to Brazil resistance
"I'm Still Here," Brazil's hope for Oscars glory, focuses on the country's military dictatorship years (1965-1985) but is also very much "a film about the present," its lead actress Fernanda Torres told AFP.
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts
The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by the Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing "inciting content", official media reported.
BBC celebrates 100 years of 'poetic' shipping forecast
The BBC on Wednesday celebrates 100 years of a weather forecast for sailors in British waters that has inspired musicians and poets and become an immovable fixture on UK radio.
German leaders hit back at Musk's support for far right
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his deputy hit back Tuesday at Elon Musk's support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, as the billionaire continued intervening in the country's politics.
Celebrated S.African contemporary dancer Dada Masilo dies aged 39
The dance world mourned Tuesday the internationally acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died in hospital at the weekend aged 39.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to US media, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach divorce settlement: report
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement Monday, according to People Magazine, marking a turning point in the eight-year legal saga.
World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil, and Trump
Crowds will marvel at fireworks and toast champagne to greet 2025 on Tuesday, waving goodbye to a year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return, and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine.