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Sinead O'Connor died of 'natural causes', UK coroner rules
Irish musician Sinead O'Connor died last year of "natural causes", a London coroner announced Tuesday.
CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.
Golden Globes ratings recover even as 'horrid' host bombs
The Golden Globes bounced back from years of scandal and dwindling audiences to draw 9.4 million viewers, preliminary figures showed Monday, even as the gala's flailing host was savaged by critics.
NY Times essay speculating over Swift's sexuality sparks backlash
A lengthy essay speculating over superstar Taylor Swift's sexuality has triggered anger online, with some social media users calling for its retraction.
Paris names street after David Bowie
The city of Paris on Monday named a street after rock music icon David Bowie, a first in honour of the singer eight years after his death.
Actor Idris Elba calls for action over UK knife crime
British actor Idris Elba on Monday launched a campaign calling for a ban on knives such as a machetes, to reduce the number of young people killed in stabbings.
'Oppenheimer' tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for 'Barbie'
"Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday -- but its fellow summer smash hit "Barbie" missed out on best comedy film honors to "Poor Things."
Golden Globes under way with big wins for 'Oppenheimer'
"Oppenheimer" picked up multiple key wins at the Golden Globes on Sunday, on a night billed as a celebration of Christopher Nolan's epic and its fellow summer smash hit "Barbie."
Still standing: unique houses survive quake in Japan village
The New Year's Day earthquake demolished wooden buildings all across Japan's Noto Peninsula but thanks to decades-old smart architecture, one small fishing village stood strong.
Stars glitter on Globes red carpet
Hollywood A-listers turned up in force Sunday on the red carpet at the Golden Globes, serving up killer looks to launch the showbiz awards season, after being out of sight for months during the industry's devastating strikes.
'Barbenheimer' front of mind as Golden Globes kicks off
The Golden Globes got under way Sunday, with all eyes on "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless viral memes last summer.
'Barbenheimer' heads to the Golden Globes
"Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless viral memes last summer, head to Sunday's Golden Globes as the favorites to claim the rebooted gala's top movie prizes.
Calling all guitar heroes, The Smashing Pumpkins are hiring
Could you be the next member of The Smashing Pumpkins?
German actor Christian Oliver killed in Caribbean plane crash
German-born Hollywood actor Christian Oliver was killed along with his two young daughters as their small plane plummeted into the Caribbean Sea moments after takeoff, local police said.
Greece revives 2,300 year-old palace where Alexander The Great was crowned
An ancient palace where Alexander The Great was crowned King of Macedonia will reopen to the public on Sunday after a 16-year 20 million euro renovation aiming to restore its past glory.
New-look Golden Globes prepares to toast 'Barbenheimer'
Organizers of the newly reformed Golden Globes hope that a "Barbenheimer" love-in can help to revitalize Hollywood's famously fun-loving but scandal-dogged awards gala on Sunday.
Ode to the father: Bangladesh's political personality cult
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina still grieves the assassination of her father -- the country's founder -- nearly 50 years ago, and her government ensures the nation grieves with her.
Elvis to get hologram treatment at new London show
A new immersive Elvis Presley show will open in central London later this year, bringing the king of rock 'n' roll back to life with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), organisers said Thursday.
US teen becomes first human to beat Tetris
A US teenager has beaten classic computer game Tetris, forcing it into a game-ending glitch in a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence.
Cancel Depardieu? French cinema split over film icon
The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.
Niger struggles to keep its traditional music alive
A succession of high and low sounds from the Nigerien musician's drum is a kind of telegram but few today understand its message.
Mickey Mouse horror films announced as Disney copyright expires
Oh boy! Barely 24 hours after Disney's initial copyright on Mickey Mouse expired, two new indie horror films starring the beloved character have been announced.
South African anti-apartheid photographer Peter Magubane dies aged 91
Peter Magubane, a South African photojournalist who chronicled decades of violence during the country's apartheid era including the Soweto student uprising of 1976, died Monday aged 91, his family announced.
Takanakuy, the Andean 'fight club' that clears the air for a new year
The fighting begins and ends with a hug, part of a singular ritual that has residents of the Peruvian Andes punching and kicking in a year-end fight competition known as Takanakuy.
'Wonka' back atop N.America box office in a weak film year
Fantasy musical "Wonka" bounced back to the top of the North American box office this New Year's weekend as an otherwise pallid film year came to an end, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Campaigning journalist John Pilger dies aged 84
Australian-born investigative journalist and documentary maker John Pilger, known for his support for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his coverage of the aftermath of Pol Pot's regime in Cambodia and the Thalidomide scandal, has died in London, his family said Sunday.
Singer Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer over sexual assault
Grammy-award-winning artist and US television star Paula Abdul has accused a producer on the singing contest show "American Idol" of sexual assault, according to a California lawsuit.
Oscar-tipped 'Society of the Snow' gives voice to Andes plane crash dead
Roberto Canessa has spent most of his life recounting the astonishing tale of how he survived a plane crash, two avalanches and a diet of human flesh before trekking across freezing mountains to save himself and his friends.
'Full Monty' star Tom Wilkinson dies aged 75
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Tom Wilkinson, who starred in "The Full Monty" about a group of unemployed steel workers who launched new careers as strippers died "suddenly" on Saturday.
Bangladesh's 'tiny houses' tackle giant flood challenge
An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat.
UK archives show Parthenon marbles role in 2012 Olympics lobbying
The UK government tried to help Greece secure the Parthenon Marbles on loan two decades ago in a bid to drum up support for London's 2012 Olympics' bid, according to files released Friday.
Two Russians get prison terms for poetry against Ukraine campaign
A Moscow court on Thursday sentenced two men to several years in prison for taking part in the recital of verses against the Ukraine campaign during an anti-mobilisation protest last year.