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Maxime Chattam Reveals Rock Bottom After Faustine Bollaert Split

French thriller writer Maxime Chattam has opened up about the collapse of his long-term relationship with broadcaster Faustine Bollaert, describing it as a period where he hit "rock bottom." In a new book, Chattam details how the breakup coincided with multiple personal tragedies before he found stability through writing and a new partner.

UBC professor describes police call after Galloway remark as act of care

VANCOUVER — A University of British Columbia professor has testified about a colleague’s decision to call police to visit Steven Galloway after he was accused of sexual assault, describing it as an “act of care” toward the author, who had spoken of killing himself. Galloway, who is suing his accuser and others in a defamation trial centred on the unproven allegations, has described his subsequent committal to a hospital in the United States as “terrifying.

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Banana!: 'Minions' knocks 'Toy Story' off N.America box office perch

The latest chapter in the lowbrow but lucrative "Minions" franchise debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, edging out another popular animation series in "Toy Story," industry estimates showed Sunday.

Euphoric homecoming for Cape Verde after heroic World Cup defeat

Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde's Blue Sharks Sunday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup's most surprising matches.

At the foot of Mount Olympus, a return to ancient Greek heritage

A man beats a drum while behind him women dressed in white slowly advance, holding torches and singing hymns to Zeus.

England unhappy with Rita Ora show before T20 World Cup final

England are annoyed their bowlers' usual pre-game routines will be altered changed by the appearance of Rita Ora ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord's on Sunday.

Global celebrities pay court at Swift, Kelce "royal wedding"

A galaxy of fashion-draped, A-list celebrities turned out for pop queen Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce at New York’s storied Madison Square Garden on Saturday, with the sealed-off festivities due to last deep into the wee hours of America’s Independence Day.

Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist

Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of "classy" style, with players and attendees donning their finest whites at the London tennis tournament which some say is reminiscent of traditional British high society.

'Royal wedding': Swift and Kelce kick off star-studded celebrations

The main act of pop sensation Taylor Swift's wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce was due to get underway Friday, as celebrities flooded New York for the A-lister extravaganza at the storied Madison Square Garden.

AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims

Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.

Chanel eyes menswear with Charvet shirtmaker takevoer

French luxury giant Chanel announced Thursday that it had acquired historic Parisian shirtmaker Charvet, having previously collaborated with the brand which caters mostly to men.

Renovations on historic Paris Opera house extended by three years

The Paris Opera announced Thursday that it had been forced to extend planned renovations on its historic home in the French capital by three years because of lead contamination.

Coffee with a view: tourists flock to Starbucks overlooking North Korea

The contrast cannot be starker: selfie-taking tourists sipping coffee at Starbucks -- an icon of globalisation and capitalism -- while looking out over reclusive, communist North Korea.

Fearing Russian strike, Kyiv's Holodomor museum evacuates exhibits

In a dark hall of Kyiv's Holodomor museum, four men were carefully lifting the protective glass cases off robes, icons, books and metal agricultural tools.

Ceuzany, Cape Verde's golden voice with volcanic emotion

Barefoot, arms raised and teeming with emotion, Ceuzany belts out the signature track from her latest album, a song dedicated to the fight against domestic violence, in a powerful voice that sends shivers through the Cape Verde bar.

One stitch at a time: Artist's mission to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry

Ten years ago England-based artist Mia Hansson embarked on a painstaking project that continues to this day: creating a replica of the 70-metre (230-foot) long Bayeux Tapestry.

Sony to stop releasing PlayStation games on discs

Sony said Wednesday that it would stop releasing new video games for the PlayStation on disc in January 2028 following a shift in consumer preferences.

Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74

Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook post on Wednesday. He was 74.

Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show

Thousands rushed to get tickets Wednesday for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London, with the 11th-century artwork depicting the 1066 Norman conquest of England set to be transported from France for its first showing in the UK.

Online same-sex romance series embrace AI 'freedom'

Fed up with the dearth of same-sex love stories on Philippine screens, Vee Camallere created her own show using artificial intelligence, a technology described as a mixed blessing by LGBTQ campaigners.

Switzerland returns famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Swiss authorities on Monday returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a ceremony at the National Museum in Lagos, the latest addition to the nation's growing collection of repatriated treasures.

From rubble to music: Gaza's Oud repairman

In a modest makeshift workshop tucked inside the crowded Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, the soft sound of an oud echoes through the ruins of war.

'High-strung' camels race in Australian outback

Camels with "a bit of fire in them" raced in a remote Australian outback town this weekend at an annual event celebrating the desert beasts first imported in the mid-19th century.

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in New York? Clues abound

Will Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "Love Story" culminate in a Big Apple wedding? Increasing signs point to a mega-bash for the A-list celebrity couple at Madison Square Garden next week.

Spice Girls' debut 'Wannabe' turns 30, amid reunion talk

The Spice Girls burst onto the music scene with the release of their infectious debut "Wannabe" 30 years ago on Friday, carving a place in pop history championing Girl Power, and leaving their mark on fashion and global culture.

Australia teen social media ban has little impact: research

Australia's social media ban for under 16s has had little impact on teenagers' scrolling habits, researchers said Thursday in one of the first evaluations of the world-leading measures.

Space shuttle ready for new mission in California

The Space Shuttle Endeavour, which took astronauts into orbit 25 times, went on display at the California Science Center on its final mission Wednesday.

Dream job: US soccer fans paid to watch every World Cup game

It might just be the greatest job in the world.

US TV news host begs for info after kidnap note says mother is dead

A popular US television news host whose mother was kidnapped in February said Tuesday she is in "agony" after reports the elderly woman died shortly after being abducted.

'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit

A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.

Clive Davis: the starmaker who shaped modern music

Clive Davis, the music mastermind who championed some of the globe's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Santana, died Monday aged 94.

'Toy Story 5' rakes in $160 mn in year's best opening weekend

Disney's "Toy Story 5" romped to the best opening weekend of the year, raking in $160 million in North America, industry estimates showed Sunday, a record for the much-loved Pixar franchise.

France hosts street music festival despite worsening heatwave

France went ahead with its annual street music festival on Sunday in a boiling heatwave, with a third of the country on red alert and alcohol consumption banned in the streets.

Ancient Greek theatre revives legendary Callas opera Medea

Sixty-five years after it last hosted an opera performance, Greece's renowned ancient theatre of Epidaurus is revisiting the seminal 1961 performance of Medea, headlined by Maria Callas in one of the legendary soprano's career highlights.

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