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Dogs allowed on new Brigitte Bardot beach in glitzy Cannes

Dogs will be allowed on one of the normally tightly controlled beaches in Cannes that was renamed Monday after late film legend-turned-animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot.

'Mesmeric' movie on secret lives of Nigeria's rich wows Cannes

A wonky mosaic in the shape of Nigeria plays a subtly telling role in Arie and Chuko Esiri's Cannes Film Festival break-out hit "Clarissa".

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Hungary's Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize

The Nobel Prize in Literature was on Thursday awarded to Laszlo Krasznahorkai, considered by many as Hungary's most important living author whose works explore themes of postmodern dystopia and melancholy.

Nobel literature buzz tips Western author

The Nobel literature prize could go to a Western author this Thursday, experts predict, though bookies have several authors from Asia as top picks even after South Korea's Han Kang last year became the first Asian woman to win.

From refugee to Nobel: Yaghi hails science's 'equalizing force'

Nobel chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi was born to Palestinian refugees in Jordan, a quiet, studious child in a "large, rowdy family" that shared a single room with cattle they raised.

Bear injures two in Japan supermarket, man killed in separate attack

An agitated bear roamed the aisles of a supermarket in central Japan, injuring two men and frightening shoppers while separately a man was found dead in a suspected mauling, officials and reports said Wednesday.

Nobel physics laureate says Trump cuts will 'cripple' US research

It was just past 2:00 am when a mysterious number rang Nobel laureate John Clarke, what he deemed "obviously a joke call" that grew increasingly surreal when he heard "a voice from Sweden."

Observing quantum weirdness in our world: Nobel physics explained

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three scientists on Tuesday for discovering that a bizarre barrier-defying phenomenon in the quantum realm could be observed on an electrical circuit in our classical world.

Trio wins physics Nobel for quantum mechanical tunnelling

Briton John Clarke, Frenchman Michel Devoret and American John Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for work on quantum physics in action, the Nobel jury said.

Matthieu Blazy reaches for the stars in Chanel debut

New Chanel designer Matthieu Blazy unveiled his first sumptuous collection on Monday in front of a crowd of admirers and stars sitting beneath giant glowing planets during Paris Fashion Week.

What are regulatory T-cells? Nobel-winning science explained

The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded on Monday to three scientists for discovering how a particular kind of cell can stop the body's immune system from attacking itself.

Medicine Nobel to trio who identified immune system's 'security guards'

A US-Japanese trio on Monday won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for research into how the immune system is kept in check by identifying its "security guards", the Nobel jury said.

UK author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

British author Jilly Cooper, known for her unapologetically racy novels, has died at the age of 88, her agent and family said on Monday.

Matthieu Blazy to step out as Coco's heir in Chanel debut

Franco-Belgian designer Matthieu Blazy is set to make his debut in one of the most coveted jobs in the fashion industry on Monday when he sends out models for Chanel for the first time.

New museum examines family life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo

A new Frida Kahlo museum reveals a warm and loving side of the famed Mexican artist, giving visitors a look at her private life beyond the pain and rawness of her well-known works.

Taylor Swift breaks streaming records with new 'Showgirl' album

Taylor Swift quickly set on Friday several streaming records with "The Life of a Showgirl," her new album of bouncy pop songs about love, sex, success -- and score-settling -- that had fans analyzing every word.

'The soundtrack to my life': Taylor Swift fans flock to new film

With friendship bracelets on her wrist and feathers in her hair, Temple Daniel says she was never going to miss the film that accompanies Taylor Swift's new album.

Future king Prince William says 'change on agenda'

Britain's Prince William likes to zip about the grounds of Windsor Castle on an electric scooter, his children haven't been given phones and he's ready for "change", he reveals in a rare interview about his future role as king.

EU-member Luxembourg enthrones monarch, drawing hundreds

Hundreds of people, including European royalty, thronged Luxembourg Friday to witness the enthronement of Grand Duke Guillaume as monarch after his father, Henri, officially abdicated ending a 25-year reign in the tiny EU nation.

Taylor Swift strides into 'Showgirl' era with sparkly new album

Taylor Swift is in a sparkling new era.

Taylor Swift moves into 'Showgirl' era with new pop album

Taylor Swift is in a new sparkling era.

Let the 'Showgirl' era begin: Taylor Swift's new album is almost here

Swifties, the wait is nearly over.

'Showgirl' conquers showbusiness: Taylor Swift releases 12th album on Friday

With the meticulously planned release of Taylor Swift's 12th album this Friday, the country singer-turned-pop star demonstrates again that she is as business savvy as she is musically adept.

Louis Vuitton unveils ethereal collection at Paris Fashion week

Flouncy skirts, sculptural ruffles and exaggerated Peter Pan collars flowed along the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.

King Charles III to visit Vatican in October

King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican next month, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.

Big news: Annual eating contest roars to life in Fat Bear Week

Americans exhausted by the firehose of news in 2025 were being offered a brief respite Wednesday, as Fat Bear Week got under way in Alaska.

Nearly 100 buffaloes die in Namibia stampede

At least 90 buffaloes died while fleeing lions Tuesday after trampling on each other and falling off a cliff in Namibia's far east, wildlife officials said.

Israel boycott calls spread as celebs and artists speak out

From the music, film to publishing industries, growing numbers of Western artists are calling for a cultural boycott of Israel over the Gaza war, hoping to emulate the success of the apartheid-era blockade of South Africa.

Central Park horse-drawn carriages face ride into the sunset

The rights and wrongs of the horse-drawn carriages that carry tourists around New York's Central Park have been loudly debated for years, but the mayor has signalled they may be at the end of the track.

All smiles as Melania and Kate meet kids in first public event

They are two of the world's most high-profile women -- yet have carefully guarded their private lives.

Madonna to release new album next year

Madonna, the best-selling female artist of all time, said Thursday she will release a new dance music album next year.

Putin has let me down, says Trump at end of UK state visit

Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had "really let me down" after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president's historic UK state visit.

Trump, Starmer sign tech deal to seal 'unbreakable bond'

Donald Trump hailed America's "unbreakable bond" with Britain Thursday as he and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a huge tech deal on the second day of the US president's pomp-filled state visit.

Jaden Smith at Louboutin stirs fresh 'nepo-baby' fashion debate

French fashion icon Christian Louboutin's decision to name Will Smith's son Jaden as his chief menswear designer is a bold choice that took the industry by surprise -- and stirred up fresh allegations of "nepo-baby" favoritism.

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