20

Apr

Restaurant in Italy offers free bottles of wine to customers who hand in phones

An Italian restaurant is offering a free bottle of wine to customers who relinquish their mobile phones during meals. Angelo Lella, the owner of Al Condominio, a restaurant that opened…

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19

Apr

WHO says wider alert on contaminated J&J cough syrup ‘likely’

The World Health Organization is expected to issue a wider warning about contaminated Johnson and Johnson-made, opens new tab children's cough syrup found in Nigeria last week, it said in…

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17

Apr

Bavaria bans smoking cannabis at Oktoberfest beer festival

Authorities in Germany's southeastern state of Bavaria announced that they will ban smoking cannabis at the popular Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich. It comes after Germany's federal government partially legalized marijuana for…

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16

Apr

Salman Rushdie recalls stabbing in first memoir since near-fatal attack

British-American author Salman Rushdie recounts the 2022 stabbing at a public event that left him blind in one eye in "Knife", his first memoir since the near-fatal attack, which hit…

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12

Apr

OJ Simpson’s death prompts mixed reactions due to his controversial past

OJ Simpson has died at the age of 76 and the words of remembrance people have been sharing reflect his complicated, infamous life. Usually the death of a celebrity prompts…

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07

Apr

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – this Chinese-US blockbuster maximises the global appeal of the MonsterVerse

Seventy years after his first appearance in the 1954 Japanese film Gojira, Godzilla has become a global star. Meanwhile King Kong, his gigantic Hollywood counterpart, has been circling the globe…

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04

Apr

Plans to produce movie about legendary rock band KISS

A Swedish entertainment group co-founded by ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus has acquired the music catalogue, name and likeness of KISS and plans to produce a movie about the legendary rock band,…

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03

Apr

Taylor Swift joins billionaire club

Global superstar Taylor Swift has become a billionaire, according to Forbes magazine. The 34-year-old pop musician has accumulated $1.1 billion (£875 million), based on earnings from her Eras Tour and…

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25

Mar

Warner Bros Discovery to launch Max streaming service in Europe before Olympics

Warner Bros Discovery announced it was set to launch its Max streaming service in Europe from May 21, ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris this year. The platform will…

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24

Mar

One in five young people struggle to identify common vegetables in France

According to a new study, one in five young people (aged 15 to 24) are unable to identify a zucchini in a photo, with 18% seeing it as a cucumber…

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22

Mar

World’s first ‘Dragon Ball’ theme park to be built in Saudi Arabia

TOKYO, (Reuters) - The world's first theme park devoted to the "Dragon Ball" universe of comics, movies, and games will be built in Saudi Arabia, the franchise owner said on…

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21

Mar

Global fertility rates to decline, shifting population burden to low-income countries

By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) - Fertility rates in nearly all countries will be too low to sustain population levels by the end of the century, and most of the world's…

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19

Mar

MEPs vote to extend exclusivity period for new medicines

Lawmakers in a EU parliamentary committee on Tuesday voted to extend the exclusivity period for new medicines compared to an initial draft, seeking to address concerns expressed across the bloc's…

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11

Mar

Oscars 2024: Atomic bomb movie ‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - The following is a complete list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, presented at a live, televised ceremony from Hollywood. BEST PICTURE…

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09

Mar

Realistic digital Marilyn Monroe to make debut at tech conference

By Dawn Chmielewski Are you a fan of Marilyn Monroe and would like to talk to a very realistic digital version of her? That could now be possible. More than…

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08

Mar

UPDATED: Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68

By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO, March 8 (Reuters) - Japanese manga comic creator Akira Toriyama, best known for his "Dragon Ball" series that spawned widely popular films, video games and TV…

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08

Mar

Alcohol policies need sharper focus on gender, WHO says

LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization on Friday urged governments to consider gender when developing their alcohol policies, warning that industry marketing increasingly targeted women who face…

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06

Mar

Barbie turns 65 in a world of vast doll diversity

By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - At 65 years of age, Barbie shows no signs of retiring from her 250 different jobs as a plastic and fantastic doll whose…

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04

Mar

‘Barbenheimer’ mania fuels U.S. gambling on the Oscars

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 4 (Reuters) - After a summer face-off at the box office, the "Barbenheimer" battle is headed to online gambling sites in the United States.…

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03

Mar

Israel agrees to revise Eurovision song lyrics that evoked Hamas attack

JERUSALEM, March 3 (Reuters) - Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to the Eurovision Song Contest after the contest organizers took issue with verses that…

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03

Mar

BRIT Awards: Raye sets record at Britain’s pop music honours

By Marie-louise Gumuchian Singer-songwriter Raye was the big winner at the BRIT Awards, the biggest night in British music, on Saturday, setting a new record for most prizes in one…

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01

Mar

More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds

By Jennifer Rigby LONDON, (Reuters) - More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems, according to…

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29

Feb

Police seize 72 firearms at home of French film star Alain Delon

French police have seized 72 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition from the home of screen legend Alain Delon. A shooting range was also found at the actor's…

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29

Feb

US CDC recommends older Americans should get another COVID shot this spring

(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director signed off on the use of updated COVID vaccines as a second annual shot for adults aged 65…

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26

Feb

George Michael honoured with UK collectible coin

LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Late British singer-songwriter George Michael is being honoured with a personalised collectible coin. Britain's Royal Mint said on Monday the new coin, which depicts Michael…

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19

Feb

Michael J Fox receives standing ovation at BAFTAs

Actor and activist Michael J Fox received a standing ovation after making a surprise appearance at the BAFTA Film Awards in London. The Back to the Future film series star…

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19

Feb

BAFTAs 2024: The big winners at Britain’s top film awards

LONDON, (Reuters) - Britain's top movie honours, the BAFTA Film Awards, were handed out on Sunday evening at a ceremony in London. Below is a list of the winners in…

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18

Feb

And the winner is… London rolls out red carpet for BAFTA Film Awards

LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Hollywood stars descend on London on Sunday for the annual BAFTA Film Awards, where U.S. historical drama "Oppenheimer", one of the highest-grossing films of 2023,…

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17

Feb

Kiss’s debut album at 50: how the rock legends went from ‘clowns’ to becoming immortalised

It has been 50 years since Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Kiss launched their thunderock-doused debut album into the pop culture stratosphere. The eponymous album, released on February 18…

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15

Feb

‘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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10

Feb

‘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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05

Feb

‘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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05

Feb

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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04

Feb

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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30

Jan

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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29

Jan

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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28

Jan

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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23

Jan

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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22

Jan

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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21

Jan

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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18

Jan

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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10

Jan

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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10

Jan

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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08

Jan

‘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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07

Jan

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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07

Jan

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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04

Jan

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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03

Jan

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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30

Dec

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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30

Dec

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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29

Dec

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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27

Dec

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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27

Dec

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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25

Dec

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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25

Dec

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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24

Dec

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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24

Dec

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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