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How online disinformation fuelled Ceuta migrant surge

A wave of disinformation on social media drove the deadly rush of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta last week, analysts told AFP.

Istanbul cymbals: From Ottoman war tool to pulse of global music

The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows with astonishing precision to transform featureless metal discs into highly prized handcrafted cymbals.

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U2's Bono puts on 'freedom' show in Kyiv metro

Irish rock star Bono praised Ukraine's fight for "freedom" during a performance in a metro station in downtown Kyiv Sunday, where the U2 frontman also issued his own prayer "for peace".

'Golden age': Marcos myths on Philippine social media

Ferdinand Marcos Junior appears on the cusp of victory in next week's presidential polls, with his seemingly unassailable lead fuelled by a decades-long misinformation campaign to revamp the family brand.

UK's first LGBTQ+ museum opens in London

Queer Britain, the UK's first LGBTQ+ museum, opened its doors in London this week, promising to bring the history and culture of the community to a wider audience.

Companies envision taxis flying above jammed traffic

As urban traffic gets more miserable, entrepreneurs are looking to a future in which commuters hop into "air taxis" that whisk them over clogged roads.

Acclaimed comic book artist George Perez dies, aged 67

George Perez, an acclaimed comic book artist and writer known for his influential work on such superhero titles as the Avengers, Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans, has died, Marvel and DC Comics announced.

Moscow museum chronicles NATO 'cruelty' amid Ukraine campaign

Paintings of wounded children and grieving women line the walls, while loudspeakers spit out the sound of approaching war planes.

Hamilton keeps nose stud after showdown with Grand Prix 'bling' police

After threatening to skip the inaugural Miami Grand Prix over a bling clampdown, Lewis Hamilton removed almost all his jewellery in time to drive in practice Friday.

New batch of Swiss Guards take up their halberds

Halberds in hand, their armour polished and multicoloured pantaloons perfectly pressed, 36 new recruits to the Swiss Guards were sworn in on Friday with a vow to protect the pope.

'Unique in the world': France's Dijon opens gastronomy complex

Devotees of French food and wine can flock to a new temple following the opening Friday of a gastronomy and wine complex in the capital of France's central Burgundy region, Dijon.

Acclaimed director Lanthimos back to basics in Greece return

Leaning back in a purple lounge chair, Greek arthouse director Yorgos Lanthimos considers what kind of movie he might take on next.

Anti-Kremlin reporter faces fine for 'discrediting army'

An anti-Kremlin Russian journalist and municipal deputy said Friday he faced a fine of up to 100,000 rubles for discrediting the army amid Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.

Pro-Marcos misinformation targets main rival in Philippine polls

The son and namesake of the Philippines' late dictator Ferdinand Marcos is on track to win Monday's presidential poll, after a massive misinformation campaign whitewashed the family's past and smeared his main rival.

Xbox makes 'Fortnite' game free to play on iPhones

Microsoft's video game unit Xbox on Thursday said it will tap into cloud computing to make "Fortnite" free to play on mobile devices powered by Apple or Android software.

Emma Stone in new silent film by Greek director Lanthimos

American actress Emma Stone and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos have teamed up once again for a new short, silent film shot on a Greek island in black and white.

Heard says Depp struck her in fit of jealousy over James Franco

Amber Heard testified on Thursday that her ex-husband Johnny Depp slapped and kicked her on an airplane after accusing her of having an affair with her co-star James Franco.

US tech titans look to ditch passwords

Apple, Google and Microsoft said Thursday they are looking to get rid of passwords and replace them with a more secure way to access accounts or devices.

French ballet director joins German company after Russia exit

French ballet star Laurent Hilaire was named director of one of Germany's top dance companies on Thursday, two months after he resigned from Moscow's Stanislavski Theatre over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Refugee who paints with a toothbrush nominated for Australian art prize

A refugee held for eight years in Australia's hardline immigration system earned a finalist spot in the nation's top art prize on Thursday -- for a self-portrait he painted with a toothbrush.

Legendary Morozov art collection back in Russia after hit show in Paris

Russia said Thursday that a sprawling collection of artworks by the likes of Van Gogh, Cezanne, Matisse and Monet -- the so-called Morozov Collection -- has been safely returned after the show proved a runaway success in Paris.

'Top Gun' gets 'evolution' in sequel 36 years on, says Cruise

It has been 36 years since Tom Cruise donned his aviators, jumped into a fighter jet and ascended Hollywood's A-list with "Top Gun" -- and, finally, a sequel is about to land.

Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during Hollywood Bowl show

A man who attacked controversial comic Dave Chappelle on stage as he performed a live stand-up set in Los Angeles has been arrested and charged with assault, US police said Wednesday.

Shareholder sues Netflix over subscriber slip

A Netflix shareholder is seeking class action status for a lawsuit accusing the streaming television titan of not making it clear that subscriber numbers were in peril.

Amber Heard takes stand in blockbuster defamation trial

"Aquaman" star Amber Heard testified on Wednesday that the defamation case brought against her by her former husband, Johnny Depp, is the "most painful and difficult thing" she has ever experienced.

Venice Film Festival to honour US director Paul Schrader

The Venice Film Festival will this year honour the US filmmaker Paul Schrader, behind hits like "Taxi Driver," "American Gigolo" and "Raging Bull," for lifetime achievement, organisers said on Wednesday.

Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during LA show

A man armed with a replica gun that works like a knife tackled comedian Dave Chappelle as he performed a stand-up set in Los Angeles, police said.

Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during LA show: report

Comedian Dave Chappelle was assaulted on stage while delivering a stand-up set in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, according to the Hollywood Reporter magazine.

France's famed pro-Nazi writer returns 78 years on

It is a rare thing when the story of a book's publication is as fascinating as the plot of the novel itself.

Behind the veil: The double life of Pakistan rapper Eva B

Pakistan's breakthrough rapper Eva B has racked up millions of views online, but walking through the labyrinthine streets of her Karachi neighbourhood, she is anonymous.

Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' tests appeal of movie 'multiverse'

After 27 box office-shattering blockbusters, the Marvel superhero films have no more worlds to conquer -- so they are headed off to parallel universes instead.

Amber Heard has PTSD from partner violence: doctor at Depp trial

Actress Amber Heard suffers from post traumatic stress disorder as a result of "intimate partner violence" from her former husband, "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johnny Depp, a psychologist testified on Tuesday.

Activists urge ad boycott if Musk turns Twitter toxic

Activist groups called on Twitter advertisers Tuesday to boycott the service if it opens the gates to abusive and misinformative posts with billionaire Elon Musk as its owner.

Rio to host top tech conference Web Summit

The head of Web Summit, the huge technology conference dubbed the "Davos for geeks," announced Tuesday that Rio de Janeiro will host the first edition of the event outside Europe.

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