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Louvre trade unions call for rolling strike next week

Trade unions at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday called for a rolling strike next week over working conditions, piling more bad news on the beleaguered institution.

Nigeria's cash-splashing 'Detty December' festivities kick off in Lagos

The hotels are booked and final preparations for the festivals and concerts are under way, as Lagos prepares for "Detty December", Nigeria's end-of-year frenzy.

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Family voices new alarm for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai

The children of Hong Kong's jailed pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai are voicing new alarm for his health, saying his condition has continued to deteriorate.

US Supreme Court hears major online music piracy case

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday on whether internet service providers should be held liable for the online pirating of copyrighted music by their users.

Red Bull apologise for criticism after Antonelli receives death threats

The Red Bull Formula One team on Monday said it sincerely regretted suggesting Kimi Antonelli had handed McLaren's Lando Norris fourth place in Qatar after the rookie received death threats.

How Paris's oldest bridge will become an 'immersive cave'

French artist JR, who made his way from tagging graffiti on the street to being one of the most recognisable figures on the country's art scene, has told AFP how he plans to turn the oldest bridge in Paris into an "immersive cave" for his latest project.

'For him': Australia mum channels grief into social media limits

Mia Bannister's skin is inked with a eulogy to her teenage son Ollie, whose suicide after a battle with anorexia and online bullying pushed her to fight for world-first laws in Australia to get children off social media.

Disney's 'Zootopia 2' rules Thanksgiving at N. American box office

Disney's feel-good animated sequel "Zootopia 2" ruled the Thanksgiving box office in North America, taking in $156 million over the five-day holiday weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Hungary's 'Hollywood on the Danube' faces Trump tariff threat

A prop axe was brought in as crew members set the scene for a horror movie being filmed in Budapest's former psychiatric institute, one of numerous Hollywood productions under way in the Hungarian capital.

Exit stage left: playwright Tom Stoppard is dead

When it comes to the world of comic invention and linguistic pyrotechnics, few dramatists of the 20th century could match the scope and sustained success of British writer Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 88.

Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88

British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay for the 1998 movie "Shakespeare In Love", has died at the age of 88, United Agents said on Saturday.

Artist Abramovic opens Slovenia show focusing on work with late ex-partner

Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic on Friday inaugurated a new exhibition in Slovenia about her decade-long collaboration with her late ex-partner, featuring hundreds of unseen performance-related documents.

Driven by TikTok trends, new beauty brands target children

Should children be using beauty face masks? Dermatologists say no, but a growing number of companies are targeting a new generation of kids who have grown up with TikTok skincare and make-up routines.

Macron urges legislation change over 'false information' on internet

President Emmanuel Macron called on Friday for changes to French legislation that would allow "false information" online to be urgently blocked.

Life with Vanessa Paradis was 'bliss', says Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp's life with former French partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children was "bliss", the US actor told AFP in an interview on Thursday.

EU could hit X with fine before 2025 ends

The European Union could fine Elon Musk's X platform for breaking its digital rules by the end of 2025 -- two years into a probe that has tested the bloc's resolve to police the online space.

Miss Universe owners in Mexico, Thailand hit with fraud, trafficking claims

The Miss Universe beauty pageant was hit by fresh scandal days after it ended, with the Mexican co-owner of the contest accused of trafficking drugs and arms and his Thai counterpart accused of fraud.

Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: scientists

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.

Internet rights group challenges Australia under-16 social media ban

An internet rights group launched a legal challenge Wednesday to halt world-first Australian laws that will soon ban under-16s from social media.

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for the media mogul co-owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant over alleged fraud worth $930,000, a court official told AFP on Wednesday.

With 'Zootopia 2,' Disney continues its battle against prejudice

The sentient animals of the fictional city of Zootopia are back with a fairytale for our times, examining how the powerful exploit our prejudices, in a family-friendly movie Disney hopes will be a big holiday hit.

Pianist behind Paris 'Bohemian Rhapsody' flash mob aims higher

The man behind a recent viral video featuring musicians playing Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" to stunned bystanders in a Paris square has revealed to AFP the meticulous work that went into his latest, even bigger production.

Prosecutors seek jail for Italian influencer Ferragni in fraud case

Italian prosecutors asked a court on Tuesday to sentence fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni to one year and eight months in prison if found guilty of alleged fraud over charity endorsement deals.

Based in US or Nigeria? Musk's X erupts over location feature

Elon Musk's X erupted in uproar after the rollout of a feature revealing an account's location, exposing what users describe as global troll farms and influence operations on the platform -- including in support of President Donald Trump.

BBC launches hunt for new boss as Trump row rumbles on

The BBC on Monday formally launched its search for a new chief following the resignation of Tim Davie over a misleading edit of Donald Trump that sparked a row with the US president.

US tells EU to rethink tech rules to secure lower steel duties

The United States on Monday urged the European Union to rethink its approach to digital regulation if it wants a deal to lower painful US tariffs on the bloc's steel exports.

Reggae icon and 'cultural giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81.

Germany Hollywood veteran Udo Kier dead at 81

German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported.

Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies aged 89

India's hugely popular star Dharmendra was lovingly known as the "He-Man" of Bollywood, thanks to his roles in a string of action movies that cemented his legacy spanning more than six decades and 250 films.

Snapchat begins age checks in Australia ahead of social media ban

Snapchat has begun asking teenage Australians to verify their ages, a company spokesperson said Monday, just weeks before Canberra enforces sweeping laws banning under-16s from social media.

UK far-right figures stoke digital ID fears with unproven claims

Plans for a new nationwide UK digital ID are sparking widespread public concern, but some critics including far-right politicians are fuelling fears with unproven claims that it will be used to boost government control over people's lives.

'Wicked' sequel sees green in weekend-winning N. America debut

Universal's musical sequel "Wicked: For Good" stole the box office spotlight in its North America debut this weekend, with a record-setting haul to the tune of $150 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Chinese star Fan Bingbing wins Taiwan top film award

Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing won best actress at Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards on Saturday, earning accolades for an uncharacteristic farmer role as she eyes a rebound after a tax evasion scandal wrecked her career.

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

Irish-American fashion titan Paul Costelloe, who was the late Princess Diana's personal designer for over a decade, has died aged 80, his family said in a statement Saturday.

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