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Influencers get VIP treatment at US Democratic National Convention
The Kamala Harris campaign rolled out the blue carpet for social media influencers at the Democratic National Convention this week, hoping that they can help get out the vote to beat Donald Trump.
'I love him': Flag-waving Russians rally for pro-Putin pop star
Thousands of flag-waving Russians gathered for a concert by pro-Kremlin pop star Shaman on Thursday, one of many events authorities hope will rally patriotism almost two-and-a-half years into the Ukraine conflict.
Nepal lifts ban on video-sharing platform TikTok
Nepal on Thursday lifted its ban on TikTok nine months after suspending the popular video-sharing platform for disturbing "social harmony", the communications minister said.
Exclusive luxury and unforgettable moments: The Hotel Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco
Monaco, synonymous with luxury, elegance and unrivalled beauty, is home to the prestigious Le Méridien Beach Plaza hotel. This exceptional hotel, located directly on the azure Mediterranean Sea, epitomises style and comfort and offers its guests an unparalleled experience that appeals to all the senses.Le Méridien Beach Plaza stands out not only for its privileged location in the heart of Monaco, but also for its unique combination of modern design and Mediterranean flair, which, combined with its hotel manager Vincent Clinckemaillié, who is always committed to the well-being of his guests, is more than just an asset to Monte-Carlo for every guest. The hotel's spacious rooms and suites are elegantly designed and offer breathtaking views of the sea or the majestic Alps. The luxurious furnishings in the rooms, coupled with state-of-the-art technology, ensure that every stay is an unforgettable experience.
S.Africa's daredevil autosport of spinning stokes passions
Tyres screech across an empty parking lot in Soweto as 40-year-old Nalo Jivhuho sends her black BMW skidding and spinning in a cloud of white smoke and fumes.
Swift says filled with 'fear', 'guilt' after Vienna terror threat
Pop megastar Taylor Swift on Wednesday broke her silence about the cancellation of three Vienna concerts over an alleged suicide attack plot, saying the incident filled her with "fear" and "guilt."
Fragile but unbroken, Afghan glassblowers refuse to quit
Seated in front of a searing furnace, Ghulam Sakhi Saifi teases forth sinews of molten blue glass -- the guardian of an Afghan glassblowing trade refusing to break with tradition.
Romania questions Andrew Tate, raids home in new probe
Romanian prosecutors on Wednesday questioned controversial influencer Andrew Tate, who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges, as part of a new investigation involving minors.
Five things to know as Taylor Swift's European tour ends
Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour wraps up its European leg in London on Tuesday, after the American megastar wowed hundreds of thousands of fans across a dozen countries.
Alain Delon: a 'god' in Japan
French movie star Alain Delon, who died Sunday aged 88, said that in Japan he was like a deity. It wasn't an exaggeration, local fans told AFP on Monday.
Filipino mother's search for missing son in the spotlight
For 17 years, Edita Burgos has looked inside body bags, visited military camps, led street protests, and filed court cases in a desperate search for her missing son Jonas.
France bids farewell to screen legend Alain Delon
As tributes for film legend Alain Delon poured in from around the globe following his death at 88, France was preparing on Monday its farewell to one of its greatest stars.
French film legend Alain Delon dies at 88
French film legend Alain Delon, a divisive star known to some as a sex symbol and to others an egotistical chauvinist, has died at the age of 88, his children announced Sunday in a statement to AFP.
Fire contained at historic London arts centre
Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery.
Firefighters putting out 'final pockets' of blaze at historic London art centre
Firefighters were "working to extinguish the final pockets of fire" on Saturday after a large blaze broke out at London's historic Somerset House cultural centre, with flames leaping out from underneath its roof.
Stars and 'unscrupulous doctors': Perry death highlights toxic history
"Friends" actor Matthew Perry's tragic death has highlighted the secretive and toxic relationship that has long existed between troubled celebrities and the doctors who service their addictions.
Ketamine Queen: the alleged dealer charged over Matthew Perry's death
A woman allegedly known as the "Ketamine Queen," who prosecutors say sold "Friends" actor Matthew Perry the drugs that would kill him, didn't look very regal when she appeared in a Los Angeles court this week.
US lawmakers press Meta over illicit drug ads
Members of Congress on Thursday called on Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg to give them details regarding ads for opiods and other illicit drugs on the tech titan's platform.
Taylor Swift returns to stage for first time since foiled terror plot
Taylor Swift kicked off the first of five sell-out London shows on Thursday, taking to the stage a week after concerts in Vienna were cancelled due to a foiled suicide attack plot.
The humour and heartache of Gena Rowlands
US actress Gena Rowlands, whose six-decade career garnered Oscar nominations and other acclaim, died Wednesday at age 94.
US actress Gena Rowlands dead at 94: US media
Gena Rowlands, an award-winning US actress best known for starring in the films of her first husband, director John Cassavetes, died Wednesday at age 94, according to US media reports.
In volatile election season, US companies battle 'brand disinformation'
From Google to Netflix, prominent US companies are battling internet boycott calls over their perceived political leanings in a polarizing election season that has exposed them to what researchers call "brand disinformation."
Pedro Almodovar to be honoured at San Sebastian festival
Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's San Sebastian film festival next month, organisers said Wednesday.
Londoners 'speed date' for the ideal housemate
"I'm a software engineer," says Josephine Wright, cocktail in hand, as she introduces herself to another woman at a bar in west London.
Banksy lifts curtain on London animal mural series
Elusive street artist Banksy's ninth animal-themed mural in nine days, unveiled on Tuesday on a shutter outside London Zoo, depicted a gorilla releasing animals from the zoo, tying together the series of artworks.
Flags and dancing as Botswana welcomes home Olympic gold
Botswana gave a rapturous welcome to Letsile Tebogo on Tuesday as the sprinter returned home with the southern African country's first ever Olympic gold medal.
Do I need it? 'Underconsumption core' trends on TikTok
Exhausted from a rising cost of living in the United States and non-stop ads, some young adults on TikTok are pushing back.
Banksy unveils seventh animal-themed work in a week in UK capital
Banksy on Sunday unveiled a new artwork in London, depicting a shoal of fish on a police sentry box, his seventh animal-themed piece to surface in the British capital over the last week.
Tom Cruise: world's biggest star, with a daredevil streak
A diminutive, aging action hero who is clean-cut but controversial, world-famous yet utterly secretive: Tom Cruise's reign as the world's top movie star has long defied time, expectations and -- when stunts are involved -- gravity.
Viral marketing stunts made 'Deadpool' a $1bn hit, says Disney exec
From cameos in K-pop videos to cooking chimichangas with celebrity chefs, movie stars like Ryan Reynolds are trying ever-more unorthodox stunts to reach fragmented Gen-Z audiences, according to Disney's marketing chief.
'Avatar' and 'Star Wars' films revealed at Disney event
Disney lifted the lid on "Avatar: Fire and Ash" and presented new footage from "Star Wars" and Pixar movies at a giant showcase in front of 12,000 fans in California on Friday.
Modesty the aim for Turkey's Olympic shooting sensation
Yusuf Dikec may have an Olympic medal and a legion of adoring online fans, but the Turkish pistol sharpshooter is aiming to keep his feet on the ground.