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‘The Rock’ will return as Luke Hobbs in new ‘Fast & Furious’ film

By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is returning for an as yet untitled “Fast & Furious” movie as Luke Hobbs, the actor announced on Twitter…

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‘That 70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson convicted on two rape counts

"That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was convicted on Wednesday of raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home. A jury deadlocked on another charge that Masterson raped a third…

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Italy’s La Scala to open new season with Verdi classic

By Sara Rossi MILAN, (Reuters) - Milan's La Scala theatre will kick off its 2023-24 season in December with Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Don Carlo" and plans to step…

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Back in Mexico, ‘Earth Monster’ sculpture points to ancient beliefs

By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A massive stone sculpture carved by Olmec artists more than 2,000 years ago that evokes ancient religious beliefs has returned to Mexico…

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Egypt unearths mummification workshops, tombs in ancient burial ground

By Hatem Maher SAQQARA, Egypt, (Reuters) - Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said, marking the…

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Tina Turner honoured at lakeside Swiss home where she died

By Cecile Mantovani Singer made Switzerland her home since 1995 'Everyone loved her,' says Kuesnacht neighbour Candles, flowers and cards laid outside her house KUESNACHT, Switzerland (Reuters) - Well-wishers gathered…

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Tributes salute Tina Turner’s music and resilience as Queen of Rock and Roll dies at 83

Tina Turner, the American-born singer who left a hardscrabble farming community and abusive relationship to become one of the top recording artists of all time, died on Wednesday at the…

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Disgraced Australian-born former entertainer Rolf Harris dead at 93

By Byron Kaye and Kylie Maclellan Convictions for child sex abuse ended 50-year career Entertainer was jailed and stripped of honours Harris was household name in Britain and Australia LONDON…

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Paparazzi chase over Harry and Meghan polarizes public

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - To supporters, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan being chased through the streets of New York by press photographers brought back memories of the…

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Harrison Ford in Cannes for ‘Indiana Jones’ premiere

By Miranda Murray CANNES (Reuters) - Harrison Ford was in Cannes for the much-anticipated premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" on Thursday evening, 15 years since the…

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Springsteen draws criticism for not cancelling Italy gig after deadly floods

ROME (Reuters) - U.S. rock legend Bruce Springsteen came under criticism in Italy for going ahead with a concert in Ferrara on Thursday evening after the northern Emilia-Romagna region was…

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Photo Story: Johnny Depp attends the photocall for ‘Jeanne du Barry’ during the 76th Cannes Film Festival

US actor Johnny Depp attends the photocall for 'Jeanne du Barry' during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, 17 May 2023. It is Depp's first major role…

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Angelina Jolie introduces sustainability-focused fashion company to help refugees

Angelina Jolie announced a new fashion venture aimed at allowing customers to participate in the making of their own creations with master tailors, pattern makers and artisans around the world…

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Salman Rushdie warns of threat to freedom of expression in West

By Farouq Suleiman LONDON (Reuters) - Novelist Salman Rushdie has warned that countries in the West face the most severe threats to freedom of expression and freedom to publish in…

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Photo Story: Night of Museums celebrated in Gdynia, Poland

The museum ship Dar Pomorza takes part in the European Night of Museums, in Gdynia, Poland, on Saturday night. According to event organizers, the European Night of Museums is taking…

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Eurovision final draws largest UK TV audience in its history

LIVERPOOL, May 14 (Reuters) - The final of the Eurovision song contest drew the largest British television audience in the history of the event with a peak of 11 million…

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Sweden wins Eurovision Song Contest while Russia bombs Ukrainian contestants’ hometown

As the Eurovision song contest was underway in Britain late on Saturday, Russian missiles hit the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, which is home to the electro-pop duo Tvorchi, this…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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