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A century on, Paris cherishes a few golden Olympic venues
After a gap of 100 years, the Olympics return to Paris, but, with two exceptions, not to the arenas used in 1924 -- even though several still exist, usually disguised by the names of later French sports heroes.
All eyes on AI to drive Big Tech earnings
Over the next two weeks, the quarterly results of Big Tech giants will offer a glimpse on the bankability of artificial intelligence and whether the major investments AI requires are sustainable for the long haul.
Flights resume after global IT crash wreaks havoc
Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus program.
Disneyland workers vote in favor of strike authorization
Disneyland employees in California authorized a strike in a union-wide vote Friday, opening the door to withhold their labor from "the happiest place on Earth", the theme park's unions announced.
Tense talks as UNESCO mulls Heritage sites at risk
Tensions are simmering ahead of summer talks on which UNESCO World Heritage sites are deemed to be endangered, with countries battling against featuring on the UN cultural body's list.
Bruce Springsteen is officially a billionaire
The Boss is officially a billionaire, Forbes said Friday, estimating that Bruce Springsteen is conservatively worth $1.1 billion.
New York judge sets tentative November date for Weinstein retrial
A New York judge on Friday set a tentative November date for the retrial of disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein on sexual assault charges.
Russia jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years
US reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony on Friday for "espionage", a verdict reached after three weeks of secretive hearings condemned by Washington as a sham.
Netflix wins subscribers as ad strategy pays off
Netflix on Thursday said it added eight million new subscribers in the second quarter, as the home of hit shows "The Crown" and "Bridgerton" posted its latest financial earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
Comedy legend Bob Newhart dead at 94: publicist
Bob Newhart, the American stand-up performer whose comedy made him one of the top TV stars of his era, has died, his publicist announced Thursday. He was 94 years old.
Coppola, Grateful Dead, Apollo among Kennedy Center Honorees
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and rockers the Grateful Dead are among this year's Kennedy Center Honors inductees, along with beloved blues singer Bonnie Raitt and jazz artist Arturo Sandoval.
US reporter Evan Gershkovich's Russian trial resumes
US reporter Evan Gershkovich's espionage trial restarted on Thursday in Russia, a case that his employer and the White House have labelled a sham.
Russia set to resume trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich
US reporter Evan Gershkovich is set to appear in a Russian court on Thursday for the second hearing of his trial for espionage, a charge that his employer and the White House have labelled a sham.
Grief and gourmands: 'The Bear' cooks up Emmys comedy record
Set in the chaotic world of a top restaurant kitchen, where each chef has their own unique skill set and emotional baggage, "The Bear" on Wednesday broke the Emmys record with the most nominations for a comedy in a single year.
'Shogun' tops television's Emmy nominations with 25
Hit drama series "Shogun," which transported viewers to early 17th-century Japan, topped television's Emmy nominations on Wednesday, earning 25 nods.
'Absolutely boiling': Τourists dejected as heat shuts Athens Acropolis again
Scorching temperatures on Wednesday prompted authorities in Athens to again shut down the Acropolis, the country's most visited tourist attraction -- to the frustration of tourists missing out at the last minute.
Fake luxuries supplant tradition in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar
Cut-price branded perfumes and fake high-end handbags line the ornate alleys of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, with traditional merchants saying the luxury counterfeits are stripping the marketplace of its character.
Tenacious D cancels Australian tour after Trump joke outrage
Tenacious D frontman Jack Black has cancelled the comedy-rock group's tour of Australia and New Zealand, after his bandmate stoked outrage with a quip about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
'Call My Agent' writer drafted for Paris Olympics role
The acclaimed writer of French TV series "Call My Agent" has been working on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics along with best-selling author Leila Slimani, they announced in an interview published Tuesday.
'Shogun' v 'The Bear'? Hit TV shows await Emmy nominations
Hit series "Shogun," "The Bear," and "Baby Reindeer" are expected to rack up nominations for this year's Emmys as the contenders for television's version of the Oscars are unveiled Wednesday.
Olympic torch relay seeks to win over sceptical Parisians
The torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics reached the French capital for the first time on Sunday, with organisers hoping to build enthusiasm for the Games among the city's sceptical residents.
Pioneering video artist Bill Viola dies aged 73
Bill Viola, a pioneer in new media, video and installation art including immersive exhibits that drew thousands around the world, has died at age 73, his official website announced Saturday.
Musk's X 'deceives' users with blue checks, EU charges
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's X platform is misleading users with its blue checkmarks for certified accounts, and is also violating EU content rules, Brussels said Friday, in a finding that could lead to hefty fines.
Bodybuilders vie for Mr Afghanistan crown, modestly
On a stage inside Kabul Stadium, dozens of bodybuilders take turns flexing and posing in a bid to clinch the title of Mr Afghanistan -- albeit with their legs modestly covered to just below the knee.
Baldwin, other actor's cartridge belts on 'Rust' set had live rounds: crime tech
Live rounds were found in the cartidge belts of Alec Baldwin and another actor on the set of a Western movie that was the scene of a fatal shooting, a police technician testified Thursday at the trial of the Hollywood star.
'The Shining' actor Shelley Duvall dies aged 75
Shelley Duvall, the versatile actor known for her role in "The Shining" and working relationship with director Robert Altman, died Thursday aged 75.
Fire breaks out at France's Rouen cathedral
A fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the cathedral in northern French city Rouen, its mayor said, sharing a photo of a column of smoke rising from the Gothic landmark.
Stegosaurus skeleton to fetch millions at New York auction
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week, likely fueling objections from paleontologists.
'This is about age': Close ally Clooney says Biden must exit
Actor George Clooney, one of the Democratic Party's leading fundraisers, on Wednesday made an impassioned plea for US President Joe Biden to end his faltering reelection campaign.
'Simpsons' and social media seal Cypress Hill collaboration
It is an unlikely musical pairing born out of a joke on an episode of "The Simpsons" 28 years ago, and of social media interactions some two decades later.
Alec Baldwin 'Rust' trial to hear opening statements
Alec Baldwin's long-awaited trial for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of Western movie "Rust" will hear opening statements at a New Mexico courthouse on Wednesday.
Alec Baldwin manslaughter trial over 'Rust' shooting begins
Alec Baldwin's trial for involuntary manslaughter over a fatal shooting on the set of Western movie "Rust" got under way Tuesday with the selection of a jury who must decide if a crew member's death was his fault.