14

May

Sweden Wins Eurovision 2023

Sweden equals Ireland as most successful country Contest held in Britain on behalf of Ukraine Russia attacked city that is home to Ukraine's entry LIVERPOOL, England, May 13 (Reuters) -…

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13

May

Eurovision: even before the singing starts, the contest is a fascinating reflection of international rules and politics

The Eurovision bandwagon has firmly arrived in Liverpool. During a week of two semi-finals, 37 competing countries will be whittled down to 26. Around 160 million people are then expected…

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13

May

Eurovision 2023: From flags to food, Liverpool embraces Ukraine

By Sarah Mills and Paul Sandle LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liverpool has opened its heart to Ukraine for Eurovision 2023, flying blue and yellow flags, offering special tickets to its…

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12

May

Who qualified in the second Eurovision semi-final?

LIVERPOOL, England  (Reuters) - The second semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Liverpool, northern England, on Thursday. Ten of the 16 countries performing went through to…

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11

May

Campaign so New Zealand joins Eurovision in 2024

A campaign has been launched so that New Zealand can join Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024. A petition has been created encouraging the public to get behind the…

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10

May

Who qualified in the first Eurovision semi-final?

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - The first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest was held in Liverpool, northern England, on Tuesday. Ten of the 15 countries performing went through to…

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08

May

Eurovision 2023 opens with acts walking Liverpool’s ‘Turquoise Carpet’

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Eurovision 2023 kicked off on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the "Turquoise Carpet" in Liverpool, the English city hosting the competition on behalf of Ukraine. Under…

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06

May

COVID global emergency over but risks remain, says China health official

SHENZHEN, China, May 6 (Reuters) - While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the global emergency status for COVID-19, the virus remains harmful and China will…

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05

May

UPDATED: WHO declares end to COVID global health emergency

By Jennifer Rigby and Bhanvi Satija LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization ended the global emergency status for COVID-19 on Friday more than three years after its…

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04

May

Mystery bridge in background of Mona Lisa identified

An Italian expert said that a mystery regarding the Mona Lisa has been solved, as the bridge that Leonardo da Vinci depicted in the background has been identified as the…

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01

May

Actor Michael J. Fox says ‘I’m not going to be 80’

Michael J. Fox is candidly speaking out about his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease.  Fox, 61, addressed the challenges he faces daily with the incurable disease and said he doesn’t…

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01

May

Hollywood writers, studios stage last-minute talks as strike deadline looms

By Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, May 1 (Reuters) - Negotiators for Hollywood writers and film and television studios engaged in 11th-hour contract talks on Monday to try…

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30

Apr

Photo Story: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ movie outdoor installation in Kuala Lumpur

A life-sized replica of one of the main characters from Guardians of the Galaxy known as 'Groot' as a part of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' movie outdoor installation…

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30

Apr

Harry Belafonte leveraged stardom for social change, his powerful voice always singing a song for justice

In May 1963, as civil rights demonstrations rocked the city of Birmingham, Alabama, Harry Belafonte was at a cocktail party in Manhattan, scolding the then-Attorney General of the United States.…

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27

Apr

Fugees’ Pras Michel found guilty of illegal lobbying

Ex-Fugees musician Prakazrel "Pras" Michel has been found guilty of 10 counts, including corruption, stemming from allegations he used money to peddle influence in the US. US prosecutors said Michel…

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23

Apr

Like Russia itself, Bolshoi Theatre looks to China for new ties

This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Much like the Russian government, the Bolshoi Theatre, home to…

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22

Apr

Photo story: The Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian exhibition at the Tate Modern in London

A gallery worker views the work Evolution by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian that is part of the ‘Hilma Af Klint and Piet Mondrian: Forms of Life' at the Tate Modern…

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22

Apr

Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna, dies at 89

April 22 (Reuters) - Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage who blossomed from an Australian suburban housewife into a self-described gigastar, died on Saturday,…

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21

Apr

Merseyside police prepared for any eventuality during Eurovision

Anyone planning to a Eurovision protest should engage with Merseyside Police and not "embarrass" the song contest, a senior officer has said. Ch Supt Jonathan Davies said there had been…

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21

Apr

Charges against Alec Baldwin to be dropped in ‘Rust’ shooting

By Andrew Hay  (Reuters) - New Mexico prosecutors said they would drop involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of…

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20

Apr

Russia’s Bolshoi ballet drops ‘Nureyev’ after ‘LGBT propaganda’ law

MOSCOW, (Reuters) - Moscow's Bolshoi theatre has dropped a contemporary ballet about the legendary Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev from its repertoire following the expansion of a ban on "LGBT propaganda".…

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19

Apr

Photo Story: ‘Watermelons and colour: the legacy of Rufino Tamayo’ exhibition

Visitors observe pieces of the exhibition 'Watermelons and color: the legacy of Rufino Tamayo', on the esplanade of the Santander Performing Arts Complex in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.  With 33 large-format…

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17

Apr

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Ends Record-breaking Broadway Run

The Phantom Of The Opera is no longer in New York - and has taken its final bow after a record-breaking 35-year run on Broadway. The show, which tells the…

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16

Apr

70 years since the first James Bond book, spy stories are still blurring fact and fiction

The scent and smoke and sweat of a casino are nauseating at three in the morning. With these opening words, Ian Fleming (1908-64) introduced us to the gritty, glamorous world…

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16

Apr

No evidence yet showing which animal COVID may have come from, says former head of China CDC

(Reuters) - There is no evidence yet showing which animal the COVID-causing virus may have come from, the former head of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

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13

Apr

Harry Potter books to be transformed into decade-long TV series

Harry Potter will be brought to life on the small screen in a new decade-long television series, it has been revealed. The series will be a "faithful adaptation" of the…

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10

Apr

Photo Story: Aladdin Sane: 50 Years exhibit in London

Southbank Centre staff look over the iconic album cover of Aladdin Sane during the 'Aladdin Sane: 50 Years' exhibition at the Southbank Centre in London, Britain. Aladdin Sane: 50 Years…

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09

Apr

Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday

The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year. The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls…

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09

Apr

Photo Story: Liverpool prepares to host for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

People take photographs in front of a large ‘Liverpool’ sign in Liverpool One, a large upscale shopping district in Liverpool, Britain.  Liverpool is hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest on…

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09

Apr

Easter eggs: their evolution from chicken to chocolate

A lot of Easter traditions – including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is…

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09

Apr

The crucifixion gap: why it took hundreds of years for art to depict Jesus dying on the cross

The cross, or crucifix, is arguably the central image of Christianity. What’s the difference between the two? A cross is just that - an empty cross. It stands as a…

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09

Apr

Victim or victor? How the Easter story still resonates today

At a March 2023 public talk, journalist Greg Sheridan argued that 40 years ago, the press was friendly to church leaders. Then, it became neutral, and now it is hostile.…

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08

Apr

Daisy Ridley to return as Rey in one of three new ‘Star Wars’ films

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co  unveiled plans for three new "Star Wars" movies, including one with Daisy Ridley reprising her role as a Jedi hero in a galaxy…

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08

Apr

Photo Story: Exhibition dedicated to Renaissance artist Raphael opens in Rome

A Bronze Head of Antinous ca. 1550-1575, by a Late Renaissance sculptor, is on display at the press preview of the exhibition 'Raphael and the Antique in the Villa of…

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08

Apr

Photo Story: 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death

A portrait of Spanish artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso is seen at the entrance of Picasso's Foundation at the Merced square in Malaga city, Andalusia, southern Spain, 08 April 2023, on…

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08

Apr

India asks states to ramp up testing as COVID-19 cases climb

MUMBAI  (Reuters) - India's federal government asked states to identify emergency hotspots and ramp up-testing for COVID-19, after the country recorded its highest daily case count since September, a Reuters…

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08

Apr

Photo Story: Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London

Star Wars fans dressed as Din Djarin from The Mandalorian (L) and Captain Rex (R) arrive at ExCeL convention centre to attend Star Wars Celebration event in London, Britain.  Star…

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07

Apr

New Johnny Depp movie will open Cannes Film Festival

Johnny Depp's first live-action film since the widely watched defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard was selected as the opening movie for next month's Cannes Film Festival in France, organizers…

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07

Apr

Photo Story: Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti in concert

Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti performs on Thursday evening on stage during his concert at the Palasport in Rome, Italy. Via EPA-EFE/GIUSEPPE LAMI

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04

Apr

Florida Senate passes six-week abortion ban

Florida's Republican-led Senate passed a bill on Monday to outlaw most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, bringing the state a step closer to joining others across the U.S. South…

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04

Apr

As families struggle with medicine shortages, EU revamps drug laws

The EU is revamping laws governing the 136 billion euro ($148 billion) pharmaceuticals industry aimed at reviving investment and boosting access to affordable drugs at a time when health budgets…

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03

Apr

Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of ‘The Last Emperor’ film score, dies aged 71

TOKYO, (Reuters) - Ryuichi Sakamoto, the Oscar-winning Japanese composer famed for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" and other epic films, has died aged 71. Sakamoto…

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31

Mar

Netflix restructures film group as it scales back movie output- Bloomberg News

March 30 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc is restructuring its film group, resulting in some layoffs and the departure of two of its most experienced executives, Bloomberg News reported . As…

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29

Mar

WHO to consider adding obesity drugs to ‘essential’ medicines list

Drugs that combat obesity could for the first time be included on the World Health Organization's "essential medicines list," used to guide government purchasing decisions in low- and middle-income countries,…

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25

Mar

Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon to divorce

LOS ANGELES  (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor and producer Reese Witherspoon and her talent agent husband Jim Toth said they had made the "difficult decision to divorce." The pair tied the…

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25

Mar

Photo story: Robbie Williams in concert in Barcelona

British singer Robbie Williams performs on Friday evening during his XXV Tour 2023 concert to commemorate his twenty-five years on stage at Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain. Via EPA-EFE/Marta…

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23

Mar

The Order of Malta National Art Exhibition: Possibly One Of The Largest Ever Collective Art Exhibitions To Open This Week

The Maltese Association of the Order of Malta has rallied 165 Maltese and foreign artists, living in or associated with Malta, for what is potentially going to be the largest…

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14

Mar

Pfizer’s COVID drug data supports use in high-risk patients – FDA staff

Data from Pfizer Inc's trials of its COVID-19 drug support its use in adults at high-risk of the disease, staff reviewers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said…

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14

Mar

Switzerland detects case of atypical mad cow disease

Switzerland reported a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the eastern region of Grisons, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday, citing Swiss authorities. The 12-year-old…

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13

Mar

Jubilation as ‘pride of Malaysia’ Yeoh wins first Oscar

By Ebrahim Harris KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Reuters) - Family and friends of Malaysia's Michelle Yeoh responded with screams, jubilation and pride on Monday at her winning the Academy Award…

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13

Mar

Finding COVID-19’s origins is a moral imperative – WHO’s Tedros

GENEVA  (Reuters) - Discovering the origins of COVID-19 is a moral imperative and all hypotheses must be explored, the head of the World Health Organization said, in the clearest indication…

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13

Mar

Full list of winners at the 2023 Oscars

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The 95th Academy Awards took place at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday and were broadcast live on ABC television. The following is the full…

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13

Mar

Unconventional ‘Everything Everywhere’ wins best picture at the Oscars

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Everything Everywhere All at Once" won the prestigious best picture trophy at the Academy Awards on Sunday as Hollywood embraced an offbeat story…

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11

Mar

Women’s stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 7 (Reuters) - Michelle Yeoh battles her way through a multiverse, Angela Bassett leads a grieving nation at war, and Cate Blanchett deviously manipulates…

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11

Mar

What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Organizers of Sunday's 95th Academy Awards are preparing for the unexpected after Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock convulsed Hollywood's biggest awards ceremony last year.…

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10

Mar

Actor Robert Blake, star of ‘Baretta’ and ‘In Cold Blood,’ dead at age 89

LOS ANGELES  (Reuters) - Robert Blake, a child actor from the Depression-era "Our Gang" comedies who won adult stardom playing an undercover cop on the 1970s television series "Baretta" before…

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09

Mar

Fiddler on the Roof actor Chaim Topol dies aged 87

Fiddler on the Roof actor Chaim Topol has died at the age of 87. The Israeli actor is best known for the portrayal of Tevye in the 1971 musical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBHZFYpQ6nc…

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