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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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Stop-motion 'Wildwood' showcases 'human creativity' in AI age

After a murder of crows kidnaps her little brother, a young girl ventures into an enchanted forest filled with talking animals and other magical beings, where a looming war will decide everyone's fate.

Alexander Skarsgard and his viral 'Wicker' transformation

Alexander Skarsgard says he could hardly wait to become the plaited fantasy husband conjured up for a lonely woman in the whimsical romantic drama "Wicker."

Romantasy fans ready for sleepless night as 'Court of Thorns and Roses' returns

Throngs of fans dressed as "faeries" are expected to descend on bookshops around the world next week, as anticipation builds over the long-awaited next installment in the blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" romantasy series.

Lula, Bolsonaro lock horns in final debate before Brazil vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final election debate on Friday, in a last-ditch effort to lure undecided voters.

Sacha Baron Cohen revives the 'problematic dinosaur' Ali G in new film

With "Ali G: Who Iz I?" Sacha Baron Cohen has returned to the guerrilla-style comedy that catapulted him to global fame -- but this time, the character has faced criticsm.

New centre puts focus on Portuguese dictator Salazar's legacy

A centre devoted to the study of Portugal's 20th-century dictator Antonio Salazar opened in his home village on Friday after two decades of disputes.

New Greece law bans social media for under-15s

Greece's parliament passed a law Friday banning children under 15 from social media, joining a growing number of countries imposing curbs on young people's use of the apps.

China's first AI film hits cinemas but ticket sales lag

China's first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday, in what promises to be a tough box-office test for the country's booming tech industry as advance ticket sales lag.

Lula, Bolsonaro to clash once more before Brazil vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will clash with his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro in a second and final televised debate on Friday, as both make a last-ditch effort to sway undecided voters.

Dressed to kill: Haircuts cap menacing look of Japan's yakuza

At a barbershop in Tokyo, yakuza gangster Tekisasu glances in the mirror at his meticulous new cut and thanks the hairdresser for the weekly trim crucial to his mobster trade.

'Fake' pollsters hit US midterms

A self-described US polling firm whose data was tracked by political campaigns and mainstream media has admitted that its polls were fabricated, in the second such scandal to stir controversy ahead of the midterm elections.

Monet's 'Iris' fetches 50 mn euros at Paris auction

"Iris," a monumental painting by Impressionist Claude Monet, sold for 50 million euros ($56 million) including buyer fees in Paris on Thursday, becoming the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction in France.

French, Japanese authors try to write novel on one-day train ride

Sixteen writers -- half French-speaking and half Japanese -- boarded a luxury train in Kyoto on Thursday, faced with the unusual task of collectively writing a novel in under 24 hours.

Lula seeks tit-for-tat annulment of Bolsonaro election candidacy

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign requested the disqualification of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro from the presidential race on Wednesday, a day after his opponent did the same.

Champion-chip: Best fries contest heats up Belgium

Thick or thin, greasy or crispy, with samurai sauce or a more traditional mayo dip? A TV show has been on a quest to find the best fries in potato-mad Belgium.

Woody Allen shoots new movie in Madrid

Veteran Hollywood director Woody Allen is shooting his latest film on the streets of Madrid as the Spanish capital seeks to burnish its status as a global cinema hub.

Director Nick Paley channels childhood fears in new thriller 'Phony'

A teenager wakes up after a traffic crash convinced his mother has been replaced by an imposter -- but almost no one believes him.

'Media capture': Serbian journalists squeezed before vote

Weeks before Serbia's highly anticipated election, Zoran Kesic, the country's star late-night talk show host, opened his monologue with a stark warning.

Man allegedly behind 'targeted' attack on Australian lawmaker due in court

The man alleged to have critically wounded Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in a "targeted" attack was set to appear in court on Wednesday, as police warned that growing extremism online was fuelling political polarisation.

Netflix shares drop on slowing engagement, revenue growth

Netflix stock dropped more than five percent Tuesday afternoon after its quarterly earnings release failed to assuage investor concerns about a slowdown in viewer engagement and revenue growth.

'Clayface' gets under the skin of the superhero genre

Superhero cinema has flirted with the grotesque before, but rarely with the level of blood-soaked commitment seen in "Clayface", DC Studios' new film from the Batman universe.

BBC slashes 100 jobs, closes two channels

The BBC announced more than 100 job cuts and the closure of two channels Tuesday as the cash-strapped UK broadcaster aims to save 500 million pounds ($668 million) over the next two years.

At half a century, Senegal's Orchestra Baobab bets on new generation

Sitting on a couch in their manager's office, three of the oldest members of Senegal's Orchestra Baobab, the legendary Afro-Cuban and west African fusion group, banter like family.

Christiane Amanpour Plans CNN Departure After 43 Years

CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour will leave the network in June 2027 after scaling back her daily programme earlier in the year.

Richard Riehle, Prolific Film and Television Actor, Dies at 78

American actor Richard Riehle, whose career spanned hundreds of film and television appearances including Office Space and Glory, has died aged 78.

Veteran Character Actor Richard Riehle Dies at 78

Richard Riehle, the American character actor known for roles in Office Space, Glory and numerous television series, has died at the age of 78.

Alaraby Television Network Earns Five GEMA Award Nominations

Alaraby Television Network received five nominations in four categories at the 2026 GEMA Awards, covering promotional, identity, title-design and digital work.

Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN after 43 years

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour said Monday she is leaving her role at CNN after a 43-year career as one of the US broadcaster's most prominent international correspondents.

Hollywood's fresh take on tech titans: from heroes to villains

Hollywood has found its new favorite villain: the onetime heroes of Silicon Valley.

Coen brothers say they plan to make film together again

Oscar-winning filmaker brothers Ethan and Joel Coen told AFP they plan to make another movie together, having taken a break from their joint directing work that produced a string of classics from "Fargo" to "Barton Fink".

French duo Justice to score 'GTA VI': game maker

French electro duo Justice were chosen to do the original score for the new instalment of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game which will be released next month, maker Rockstar Games announced Thursday.

Spanish prosecutors back abuse probe into Julio Iglesias

A possible investigation into veteran crooner Julio Iglesias for alleged abuse of two women ex-employees is a step closer after prosecutors said Spain could judge the case, legal sources said on Thursday.

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