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'So bad it's good': rough animated film becomes surprise Chinese hit

A low-budget Chinese animated film that was widely mocked for its crude visuals became a viral hit, with people packing cinemas to see just how bad it is.

Amazon Prime Video to invest $2 bn in Latin America productions

Amazon announced Thursday that it would invest $2 billion in Latin American productions for its Prime Video streaming service through 2030 to harness "extraordinary" momentum in the region.

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Russian cover bands take centre stage as big names stay away

In a Moscow nightclub, some 100 heavy metal fans belted out Metallica's hit song, "For whom the bell tolls!"

Meta says working to thwart WhatsApp scammers

Meta on Tuesday said it shut nearly seven million WhatsApp accounts linked to scammers in the first half of this year and is ramping up safeguards against such schemes.

German club backs out of signing Israel striker after fan backlash

Bundesliga 2 side Fortuna Duesseldorf has pulled out of signing Israel striker Shon Weissman in response to fan anger about his social media posts on the Gaza war, German tabloid Bild reported Tuesday.

Gen Z shift, high costs force UK nightclubs to reinvent

Is the party over? UK nightclubs are famed around the world, but Covid and inflation have hit the sector hard, forcing businesses to reinvent themselves to attract new generations to the dance floor.

Trump admin to reinstall Confederate statue toppled by protesters

The US National Park Service (NPS) announced Monday that it will reinstall a statue in Washington of a Confederate general that was torn down amid the racial justice protests of 2020.

'Musical cocoon': Polish mountain town hosts Chopin fest

A few hundred people gather in front of a large white tent in the peaceful spa town of Duszniki-Zdroj, nestled on the Polish-Czech border.

Doctors fight vaccine mistrust as Romania hit by measles outbreak

When epidemiologist Daniela Gafita makes her rounds in the remote villages of northeastern Romania to educate communities about the risks of measles, she frequently encounters parents who hesitate to have their children vaccinated.

'Fantastic Four' stretches lead to 2nd week at N.America box office

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps," Disney's debut of the rebooted Marvel Comics franchise, continued to outperform the competition for a second straight weekend at the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Filmmakers try to cash in on India-Pakistan battle

Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people.

'Wednesday' returns with Jenna Ortega, and a Lady Gaga cameo

Jenna Ortega returns to screens next week for a second series of "Wednesday", Netflix's spin-off of The Addams Family that launched her career and revived Gothic fashion.

US tech titan earnings rise on AI as economy roils

Tech giants Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft this week eclipsed earnings expectations, cashing in on artificial intelligence (AI) while navigating economic waters roiled by US tariffs.

'Peaky Blinders' creator to pen new James Bond movie: studio

Steven Knight, the creator of gritty TV crime series "Peaky Blinders," will write the highly anticipated next James Bond movie, studio Amazon MGM announced Thursday.

Oscars group picks 'A Star is Born' producer as new president

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences elected "A Star is Born" film producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new president, the group behind the Oscars said Thursday.

Apple profit beats forecasts on strong iPhone sales

Apple on Thursday reported quarterly profit of $23.4 billion, topping forecasts despite concerns about the effect of US tariffs on its supply chain.

US theater and opera auteur Bob Wilson dead at 83

Celebrated US theater auteur Bob Wilson, who revolutionized stage and opera, died Thursday at the age of 83 after a short illness, his management said.

Seals sing 'otherworldly' songs structured like nursery rhymes

When male leopard seals dive down into icy Antarctic waters, they sing songs structured like nursery rhymes in performances that can last up to 13 hours, scientists said Thursday.

Rights groups urge Nepal to reverse Telegram ban

Rights groups on Thursday urged Nepal to reverse a ban on the Telegram messaging app, calling the move a serious threat to freedom of expression and digital privacy.

Puppet ban in Indonesian capital threatens buskers

In the sweltering streets of Jakarta, buskers carry towering, hollow puppets and pass around a bucket for donations. Now, they fear becoming outlaws.

Meta beats expectations sending share price soaring

Meta reported robust second-quarter financial results Wednesday, with revenue jumping 22 percent year-over-year to $47.5 billion as the social media giant continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence.

Michael Jackson's dirty sock sells for over $8,000 in France

A single glittery sock that late pop superstar Michael Jackson wore during a concert in France in the 1990s sold for more than $8,000 on Wednesday, a French auctioneer said.

India secures return of ancient Buddhist gems

India has recovered a set of relics linked to early Buddhism more than a century after they were removed from the country during the British colonial period, officials said Wednesday.

France's Luc Besson resurrects new 'romantic' Dracula

As a director with no affection for the horror genre, France's Luc Besson has made a new version of "Dracula" with American actor Caleb Landry Jones in the principal role as a lovelorn incarnation of the famous vampire.

Thousands honour Ozzy Osbourne at UK hometown funeral procession

Thousands lined the streets of UK city Birmingham on Wednesday to pay an emotional farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne as the heavy metal hellraiser was laid to rest.

French govt prepares new law to return colonial-era art

France's government on Wednesday discussed a bill designed to speed up the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin, officials said.

Italy opens probe into Meta over AI tool in WhatsApp

Italy said Wednesday it opened a probe into social media giant Meta for potentially breaking EU competition laws by installing its AI tool into WhatsApp.

Thousands of carpets sunbathe at Turkish resort

Thousands of carpets and kilim rugs spread out in the sun form a festive and kaleidoscopic patchwork on the outskirts of Antalya, a coastal tourist city in southern Turkey.

UK's Birmingham to bid final farewell to hometown hero Ozzy Osbourne

Heavy metal hell-raiser Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest on Wednesday, with thousands set to bid the legendary musician a final farewell when his funeral cortege drives through his UK hometown.

'Happy people': folk festivals punctuate Greek summer life

It's midnight in the Aegean Sea but on the Greek island of Ikaria, in the courtyard of the church of St Elijah, the revelry was barely getting started.

Telegram's Durov questioned in France over alleged illegal content on app

Telegram founder Pavel Durov faced questioning by investigating magistrates in Paris on Monday about the platform's alleged complicity in criminal activity, sources close to the case said.

Honkytonk Kenya: Africa's home of country music

The party is in Kenya, but the vibe is distinctly Americana: a sea of cowboy hats and boots with a soundtrack of whisky-soaked tales about heartbreak and good ol' boys.

George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit

Comic-Con fans pulled out their lightsabers Sunday to welcome "Star Wars" creator George Lucas to the prominent pop culture convention for the very first time.

'Fantastic Four' wins battle of heroes at N. America box office

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps," Disney's hotly anticipated reboot of the Marvel Comics superhero franchise, conquered the North American weekend box office, earning $118 million and sidelining "Superman," industry estimates showed Sunday.

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