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Rediscovering Iznik's lost art of vibrant Ottoman tilemaking

For over 300 years, the closely-guarded secrets of the Ottoman Empire's luminous tilework was lost, but its rediscovery has revived a key part of Turkey’s cultural heritage.

Roblox game platform launches age checks for chat

Gaming giant Roblox Corp says it will roll out compulsory facial recognition or ID checks from next month for players wanting to access its chat features.

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Japanese 'Ran' actor Tatsuya Nakadai dies at 92

Japanese stage and movie actor Tatsuya Nakadai, who starred in a string of Akira Kurosawa films, including the lead in "Ran", has died aged 92, his acting school said on Tuesday.

Show shines light on Mormons' unique place in US culture

The breakout success of the US reality TV show "The Secret Life of Mormon Wives," the third season of which begins Thursday, shines a light on America's fascination with the Christian religious movement.

Szalay wins Booker Prize for tortured tale of masculinity

British-Hungarian writer David Szalay won the Booker Prize on Monday for his novel "Flesh", a tortured story of a Hungarian emigre who makes and loses a fortune.

Trump threatens $1 billion action as BBC apologises for edit error

US President Donald Trump threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit Monday as the broadcaster apologised for editing a speech that gave the impression he urged "violent action" ahead of the 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

Trump threatens $1 billion action as BBC apologises for speech edit

US President Donald Trump has threatened the BBC with a billion-dollar lawsuit, US sources said, as the broadcaster apologised Monday for editing a speech that gave the impression he urged "violent action" just before the 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

Bulatov, pillar of Russian contemporary art scene, dies at 92

Erik Bulatov, a pillar of Russia's contemporary art scene known for works mocking Soviet propaganda, has died in Paris at the age of 92, the Russian Academy of Fine Arts told AFP Monday.

The 'ordinary' Arnie? Glen Powell reboots 'The Running Man'

It is often said Hollywood doesn't produce movie stars anymore.

Protests suspend opening of Nigeria heritage museum

The opening of a contested museum in Nigeria, meant to display west African art, has been postponed after protesters disrupted a private visit on Sunday, officials said.

BBC chief resigns after row over Trump documentary

The director general of the BBC announced his resignation Sunday following a row over the editing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump.

Owners of collapsed Dominican nightclub formally charged

Prosecutors in the Dominican Republic filed manslaughter and other charges Friday against the owners of a nightclub where 236 people died earlier this year when the crowded building's roof collapsed.

New Zealand 'Once Were Warriors' director Tamahori dies

New Zealand film-maker Lee Tamahori was described as a "classy and very clever" director on Saturday following his death aged 75.

Iran unveils monument to ancient victory in show of post-war defiance

Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an ancient Persian victory over foreign enemies -- a show of defiance toward Iran's modern-day foes in the wake of its recent 12-day war with Israel.

Key nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.

Chinese microdrama creators turn to AI despite job loss concerns

Ultra-short video series "Strange Mirror of Mountains and Seas" is filled with dragon-like monsters, handsome protagonists and plenty of melodrama -- almost all of it, including the lifelike human characters, created by artificial intelligence.

'Soap opera on cocaine': how vertical dramas flipped Hollywood

In a faux castle atop a Los Angeles hill, a small film crew with their cameras flipped sideways squeeze into a bedroom and shoot a raunchy affair scene, under the gaze of their Chinese producer.

'Vibe coding' named word of the year by Collins dictionary

"Vibe coding," a word that essentially means using artificial intelligence (AI) to tell a machine what you want instead of coding it yourself, was on Thursday named the Collins Word of the Year 2025.

Turmoil in tiaras at Miss Universe pageant in Thailand

This year's Miss Universe in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen's intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.

Meghan Markle set for big screen return: reports

Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle is to make her return to the big screen, media reported Wednesday, with a small cameo role in a film being shot around Los Angeles.

Star designer Rousteing quits fashion group Balmain

Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionised the luxury group.

Reddit, Kick to be included in Australia's social media ban

Popular social media website Reddit and streaming giant Kick will be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in Australia from next month, Canberra said Wednesday.

Getty Images largely loses lawsuit against UK AI firm

US media company Getty Images largely lost a case it brought against a British AI firm over use of its copyrighted content without permission, a court in London said on Tuesday.

King Tut's collection displayed for first time at Egypt's grand museum

Thousands of visitors streamed through the Grand Egyptian Museum on Tuesday as almost the entire collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures -- over 4,500 artefacts -- was displayed together for the first time since the young pharaoh's tomb was discovered in 1922.

Laurent Mauvignier wins France's top literary award for family saga

French writer Laurent Mauvignier on Tuesday won France's top literary award, the Goncourt, for a 750-page family saga spanning more than a century.

Finnish ex-PM Marin says her female cabinet faced torrent of sexism

Finland's former prime minister Sanna Marin has highlighted the online sexism her government experienced while in power, in her memoir published on Tuesday.

The All-American Koi Show 2026 - Experience the World's Top Koi Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV

The World’s Elite Koi Breeders, Judges, and Hobbyist Converge in Las Vegas for the Ultimate Global Competition in Art, Innovation, and Aquaculture.

'Wild at Heart' actress Diane Ladd dies at 89

Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated "Wild at Heart" actress and mother of Laura Dern, died Monday. She was 89.

Tehran toy museum brings old childhood memories to life

Inside a restored house in central Tehran, toys from every era, from ancient Persia to Soviet Russia and the United States, share the same space, stirring childhood memories from long ago.

Fire ravages French monastery dubbed 'Notre-Dame of the Ardennes'

A fire on Sunday tore through the ancient monastery of Mont-Dieu, destroying the centuries-old French heritage site's main building, the local mayor and firefighters told AFP.

Ready for it? Swifties swarm German museum to see Ophelia painting

Taylor Swift fans sang and danced Sunday to her new hit "The Fate of Ophelia" at a German museum exhibiting a painting thought to have inspired the video for the chart-topper.

Egypt officially opens grand museum near pyramids

Egypt officially opened on Saturday the Grand Egyptian Museum, a long-awaited, billion-dollar showcase of pharaonic grandeur that Cairo hopes will revive tourism and boost its battered economy.

Five things to know about the Grand Egyptian Museum

Near the ancient Pyramids of Giza just outside Cairo, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is gearing up for its lavish opening on Saturday after two decades of delays.

Egypt opens grand museum in lavish, pharaonic ceremony

Egypt at last opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests.

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