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‘She said yes’: Australia PM Albanese proposes to partner on Valentine’s Day

By Renju Jose and Lewis Jackson SYDNEY, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese took time off from running the country on Wednesday to celebrate Valentines Day by…

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‘Peaked TV’: US scripted shows dropped in 2023

By Lisa Richwine PASADENA, California, (Reuters) - The number of scripted television series in the United States declined by 14% in 2023, FX network chief John Landgraf said, after a…

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‘Fawlty Towers’ stage show to open in London’s West End

Classic 1970s comedy show "Fawlty Towers" is hitting the London stage in May in a new theatrical adaptation, nearly 50 years after the original television series first aired. "Fawlty Towers…

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Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with best album award

By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - The Grammy Awards, the highest honors in the music industry, were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, broadcast on CBS and hosted…

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Taylor Swift deepfakes: new technologies have long been weaponised against women. The solution involves us all

Sexually graphic “deepfake” images of Taylor Swift went viral on social media last week, fuelling widespread condemnation from Swifties, the general public and even the White House. This problem isn’t…

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Rise in reports of fake weight-loss drugs linked to shortage of real thing, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday warned that global shortages last year of popular diabetes medicines that are also used for weight loss, such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, had…

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Italy mourns the death of veteran actress Sandra Milo

Italian actress Sandra Milo has aged 90, her family said on Monday. The star, immortalised by Federico Fellini in 8½ and Juliet of the Spirits, reportedly passed away in her…

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Storm in a teacup: U.S., Britain banter over the perfect ‘cuppa’

The "special relationship" between Britain and the United States came under pressure this week when a U.S. academic had the cheek to suggest adding salt to tea, sparking a flurry…

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CDC says JN.1 variant accounts for about 86% of COVID cases in US

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday estimated COVID subvariant JN.1 to account for about 85.7% of cases in the United States, as of Jan. 19.…

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Price of owning a dog in the UK has gone up by 9%

Dog owners are increasingly switching to cheaper foods, or even considering giving up their pet, as "dogflation" continues to significantly outstrip the CPI rate. Last week the ONS revealed inflation for…

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Italian singer Claudio Baglioni says he’ll retire in 2026

Much-loved Italian singer-songwriter Claudio Baglioni announced Saturday that he will retire in 2026."I remember what my father used to say - get out of the ring when you're a winner,"…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger held at German airport over failure to declare £20,000 watch

Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained at Munich Airport after failing to declare a luxury watch while on his way to a climate change fundraiser. German police have now opened criminal proceedings…

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Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes, coroner rules

Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes, a coroner has said. The Irish musician was found unresponsive at her south London home in July and pronounced dead at the age of…

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Baby Yoda heads to big screen in new ‘Star Wars’ movie

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Baby Yoda's next adventure will take the young alien, seen only on a hit "Star Wars" streaming series, to movie theaters. The first feature film inspired…

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‘Oppenheimer’ triumphs at Golden Globes as Hollywood parties again

By Lisa Richwine and Danielle Broadway BEVERLY HILLS, California, (Reuters) - Historical drama "Oppenheimer" dominated the Golden Globe awards on Sunday, and gothic comedy "Poor Things" upset summer blockbuster "Barbie,"…

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Spice Girls’ 30th anniversary celebrated in Royal Mail stamp collection

Royal Mail announced it is issuing a set of 15 Special Stamps to celebrate one of the world’s most successful pop groups of all time, the Spice Girls. With more…

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Michael Bolton recovering after brain tumour surgery

US singer Michael Bolton revealed he is recovering from an operation to remove a brain tumour. The 70-year-old star said on Instagram that he was diagnosed late last year and…

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AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show

By Paul Sandle LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Elvis Presley fans who missed out on seeing their hero when he was alive will be able to catch a glimpse of…

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Eurovision teases Caribbean announcement for this year’s contest

Eurovision organisers have teased an apparent Caribbean appearance at this year's contest. "New Year! New News!" they announced, in a message shared with more than 1.3 million followers through the…

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The actors, musicians, writers and artists who died in 2023

Icon of American rock David Crosby Crosby was a prominent figure of the 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills &…

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Singer eyed as Israel’s Eurovision entry dies fighting in Gaza

An Israeli military reservist, Shaul Greenglick, 26, has been killed in the Gaza Strip just weeks after he successfully auditioned on a TV show that picks the country's submission for…

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Raffaella Carrà documentary shown on Disney+

A three-part documentary on late Italian showbiz icon Raffaella Carrà started being shown on Disney+ this week. The documentary maker, Italian film director Daniele Lucchetti, described it as a "little…

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Oxford don theorises on how to win at Monopoly, Cluedo and Battleships

Marcus du Sautoy, a professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford has just issued a book that theorised on the best options to winning in the popular boardgames of…

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Mariah Carey splits from boyfriend Bryan Tanaka

Mariah Carey’s long-time boyfriend has announced on the day after Christmas that the pair are breaking up. Bryan Tanaka, who was a dancer and creative director for the pop icon,…

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Father Christmas distinct visage emerges by algorithm, proving not any old bearded man looks like him

Scientists have created a Santa-detection machine and used it to prove what children have been telling adults for generations – that Santa has a unique face which clearly distinguishes him…

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With ‘White Christmas,’ Irving Berlin and Bing Crosby helped make Christmas a holiday that all Americans could celebrate

Irving Berlin was a Jewish immigrant who loved America. As his 1938 song “God Bless America” suggests, he believed deeply in the nation’s potential for goodness, unity and global leadership.…

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Scientists claim to have discovered secret to perfect espresso

The key to making a perfect espresso has been argued over by generations of coffee snobs. Now a group of scientists say they have the answer and have singled out…

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US panel recommends children with obesity start counseling from age 6

By Nancy Lapid Children with obesity should receive intensive counseling to promote healthy diet and exercise habits starting at age 6, according to a draft recommendation issued by a panel…

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Dutch Health minister warns about “sky high” coronavirus cases

Health minister Ernst Kuipers has warned about the “sky high” number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands and urged people not to attend Christmas events if they have symptoms. “We…

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Wham!’s Last Christmas finally crowned UK Christmas number one

Wham! has been declared the UK's official Christmas number one with Last Christmas - 39 years after first being denied the festive top spot. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's festive…

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Court revives Nirvana child pornography lawsuit over ‘Nevermind’ cover

By Blake Brittain (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday revived a lawsuit accusing the rock band Nirvana of publishing child pornography by using a photograph of a naked…

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Actor Vin Diesel hit with sexual battery lawsuit by former assistant

By Brad Brooks A former assistant to the actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit against him alleging that he sexually battered her in 2010 and that she was fired from…

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Music royalty fund Hipgnosis reports drop in asset value

Dec 21 (Reuters) - Hipgnosis Songs Fund reported on Thursday a fall in the value of its assets, as the music royalty firm battles to secure its future following a…

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‘Ferrari’ hopes to drive non-car lovers into theaters

By Rollo Ross and Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The cast of director Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” is keen to point out to audiences that the film is…

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WHO says JN.1 COVID strain poses low risk

By Sriparna Roy (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest" and said current evidence shows risk to public health…

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WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest", but said it did not pose much threat to public health. "Based on…

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Italy to throw away 500,000 tonnes of food over Xmas

Italy's households throw away 500,000 tonnes of food every year over the Christmas holidays, consumer association Assoutenti revealed.It said fresh produce like fruit and vegetables are among the most frequently…

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Muhammed and Lily top popular UK baby names chart

For the boys, Muhammed remains a consistent favourite amongst parents, and shows no signs of falling from first place position. Non-movers Noah, Theo, Leo and Oliver also refused to budge,…

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“Friends” star Matthew Perry’s death cited as accidental due to acute effects of ketamine and drowning

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - "Friends" star Matthew Perry died from the "acute effects" of the powerful sedative ketamine that, combined with other factors, caused the actor to…

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Ban flavoured vapes, WHO says, urging tobacco-style controls

LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies' bets on smoking…

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Emirates reveals ‘most watched and listened to’ content in the sky

As a busy year of international travel draws to a close, the world’s largest international airline is revealing how passengers spent their time inflight, delving into data to dissect what…

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The enduring wartime spirit that powers classic Christmas songs

Eighty years ago this week, Judy Garland walked into an MGM studio and recorded Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas for the first time. It was written for the musical…

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Be careful what Christmas songs you play in the office

Last Christmas and other festive favourites are bad for productivity, according to experts. Researchers analysed 200 Christmas tunes and tracked which ones are good and bad for work by analysing…

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Taylor Swift named Time’s ‘Person of the Year,’ capping her record-breaking 2023

By Gabriella Borter After launching a record-shattering global tour and becoming the world's most-streamed musical artist in 2023, Taylor Swift notched yet another accolade when Time magazine named the mega…

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Is the Hollywood actors’ strike over?

Dec 6 (Reuters) - Hollywood actors on Tuesday approved a three-year contract with major studios and streamers, formally ending the six months of labor disputes that had brought the industry…

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Mixed emotions as cast of ‘The Crown’ celebrates series finale

By Hanna Rantala LONDON, (Reuters) - The cast and the makers of the sixth and final season of Netflix's royal drama "The Crown" came together in London on Tuesday to…

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Future concerts of Kiss to be performed by digital avatars

US rock band Kiss will live on as superhero-style digital avatars after playing their final live gig in New York. Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, performed…

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“Rizz”, slang for romantic appeal, is Oxford’s 2023 Word of the Year

Rizz, a slang term for romantic appeal used by Generation Z, has been crowned the Oxford word of 2023. Defined as the ability to attract a sexual partner through style,…

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Cher to start recording new album

Cher has revealed that she will start recording a new album in February 2024 after admitting she “really forgot how much I liked singing”. The 77-year-old singer and actress released…

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World at risk of losing malaria fight as cases rise, report says

By Pratik Jain and Jennifer Rigby The world is in danger of losing the fight against malaria, as cases of the disease rose by around 5 million year-on-year in 2022,…

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Arthritis And Work: How Arthritis Impacts Daily Working Life

Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint condition, which causes pain, stiffness and mobility problems. Although it may be perceived as a disease of the elderly, about 43% of people with Osteoarthritis…

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Napoleon Bonaparte features in 60,000 books and more than 100 films – does Ridley Scott’s stand up?

There have been more than 60,000 books written about Napoleon since his death in 1821. Cinema too has been drawn to him time and again. The Lumière brothers made a…

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Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose and actor Jamie Foxx accused of sexual abuse

A former Penthouse magazine model is suing Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in a New York City hotel in 1989. Sheila Kennedy, 61,…

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‘Wish’ commemorates Disney’s past and present magic

By Danielle Broadway and Rollo Ross LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - "Wish," the new animated musical movie marking Walt Disney Co's 100th anniversary, reaches back to its modest beginnings to inspire…

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Happy Birthday to Mickey—the Mouse Who Started It All

To celebrate Mickey Mouse’s birthday after 95 years of magic, The Walt Disney Company is sharing a commemorative look at the “True Original” in a brand spot that showcases his…

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UPDATED: Shakira reaches deal with authorities to avoid 14.5m euro tax fraud trial

BARCELONA, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Colombian pop star Shakira on Monday reached a settlement with prosecutors to avoid a trial in Barcelona over charges she failed to pay 14.5 million…

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Measles deaths jumped by over 40% in 2022 globally: WHO

Measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year and cases rose after vaccination levels dramatically dropped during the pandemic, leading health agencies said. The highly infectious disease triggered…

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