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France summons Musk, raids X offices as deepfake backlash grows

French authorities summoned billionaire Elon Musk to a "voluntary interview" and searched the local offices of his social media network X on Tuesday in a probe into alleged political interference and sexual deepfakes, prosecutors said.

France summons Musk for questioning as X deepfake backlash grows

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Concert cancellations just made us bigger, say Kneecap

Irish punk-rappers Kneecap believe the cancellation of a string of gigs in recent months has only added to their popularity, while a "ridiculous" upcoming court case in London against them will be "thrown out".

Nepal rocked by protests despite overturn of social media ban

Young protesters in Nepal defied a curfew on Tuesday to vent anger at the government a day after one of the deadliest crackdowns in years in which at least 19 people were killed.

Nepal ends social media ban after deadly protests

Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in youth protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption.

From rocky start to Oscar hopeful: Dwayne Johnson hits Toronto

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's surprise Oscars campaign for his first arthouse role in "The Smashing Machine" barreled into the Toronto film festival Monday.

From Dada to Surrealism : NY's Met bags major modern art injection

Nearly 200 works from the Dada and Surrealist movements, including "Ingres' Violin" by Man Ray -- the world's most expensive photograph -- will join the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, it said Monday.

Prince Harry pays respects at grandmother's grave

Estranged British royal Prince Harry visited Windsor Castle west of London on Monday to place a wreath at the grave of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died three years ago.

Private hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Armani

Close friends and family of late fashion legend Giorgio Armani paid their final respects Monday at a small, private funeral in the village in northern Italy where his parents are buried.

Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit 'Nuremberg'

Russell Crowe's nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie's deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival.

Chloe Zhao tackles Shakespeare's true tragedy in 'Hamnet'

When Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao first studied Shakespeare at her British boarding school, the young Chinese pupil did not even speak English.

Tatum says earned his place as an actor after 'Roofman'

Channing Tatum says his performance in "Roofman," which tells the true story of a man who robbed dozens of McDonald's and hid out in a toy store, helped the stripper-turned-actor overcome "imposter syndrome."

Vienna State Opera opens season with free, all-star gala concert

No dress code, no stiff atmosphere and no entry fees: Thousands flocked to a Viennese park Sunday as the Vienna State Opera opened its 2025-26 season with a star-studded open-air gala concert for the first time.

'The Conjuring: Last Rites' makes huge debut at N. America box office

"The Conjuring: Last Rites," the latest in the popular horror film franchise about a couple of real-life paranormal investigators, debuted atop the North American box office with a whopping $83 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.

'Palestine 36' shines light on Arab revolt against British rule

In "Palestine 36," director Annemarie Jacir recounts a year of Arab revolt against British colonial rule that she says is crucial to understanding current events in the Middle East.

Craig's detective returns as new 'Knives Out' lights up Toronto fest

Daniel Craig led an A-list cast to Toronto with his latest "Knives Out" whodunit movie, one of several star-studded world premieres on a packed Saturday night at North America's biggest movie festival.

Luhrmann mines 'mythical' Elvis footage for new film

Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann's "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert," which had its world premiere at the Toronto film festival Saturday, is a love letter to the King of Rock and Roll seven years in the making.

Indie favourite Jarmusch beats Gaza war film to Venice top prize

A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched the top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docudrama about the Gaza war took second.

Italy's Toni Servillo wins best actor at Venice

Toni Servillo, one of Italy's most prolific and respected performers, won the best actor award at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday for his role as a morally upright Italian president struggling to overcome his indecision and take a stance.

Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize

A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.

Versace leads crowds bidding farewell to Giorgio Armani

Thousands of mourners paid homage Saturday to Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani, who died this week aged 91, as his coffin was put on public display in Milan.

Thousands pay respects to Italian designer Giorgio Armani

Thousands of mourners began paying homage on Saturday to Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani, following his death aged 91.

McConaughey unveils 'urgent' California fire film 'The Lost Bus'

For Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Jamie Lee Curtis, making an action film about the deadliest wildfire in California history hits close to home.

21 films vie for Venice festival's top prize

A heart-wrenching docudrama about the Gaza war, a wrestling-themed love story starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a darkly satirical South Korean thriller are among 21 films vying for the top prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

Sydney Sweeney details preparation to play female boxer

At Friday's premiere of "Christy," a gritty biopic of US female boxing pioneer Christy Martin, the film's star Sydney Sweeney declined to address her recent jeans ad controversy that caused a firestorm online.

Eiffel Tower to honour 72 women scholars to ensure gender parity

Gustave Eiffel, who designed France's world-famous monument, had the names of 72 scholars inscribed on the base of the tower in golden letters. All of them men.

Gaza film at Venice targeted by hate campaign, director says

At its premiere, a powerful new Gaza film at the Venice Film Festival sparked 23 minutes of sustained applause. But the next day hate emails flooded in, the director said Friday.

David Bowie's secret musical on 18th century London found

David Bowie was working on an "18th century" themed musical at the time of his death, which will feature in a new London centre dedicated to the seminal British artist, the BBC reported Friday.

New folk music documentary taps into Bob Dylan revival

A new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage of a pivotal moment in folk music history taps into a revival of interest in Bob Dylan thanks to recent biopic "A Complete Unknown", which starred Timothee Chalamet.

Venice Film Festival a red carpet pulpit for 'King Giorgio' Armani

For decades, the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival was one of Giorgio Armani's most high-profile catwalks, with the stars of cinema donning his elegant creations for the eyes of the world.

US tech titans pay hommage to Trump at White House dinner

Tech world executives showered Donald Trump with praise Thursday during a rare dinner that saw the US president host some of the most important players in AI at the White House.

Toronto film fest kicks off with politics

The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on a political note Thursday, as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Obamas delivered opening remarks before Hollywood A-listers arrive to take center stage.

Fashion, cinema stars hail 'love affair' with Armani

Leading cinema and fashion figures on Thursday paid tribute to the genius of fashion legend Giorgio Armani, whose client list read like a who's who of Hollywood stars and royalty.

Hollywood hails Armani, designer to the stars

Leading lights of the silver screen on Thursday mourned the death of fashion legend Giorgio Armani, whose client list read like a who's who of Hollywood royalty.

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