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ABBA’s Ulvaeus using AI to write musical
ABBA star Björn Ulvaeus is using AI to write a new musical and says it helps spark ideas.
Culture
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Disney announces fresh layoffs amid cost-cutting drive
Disney is cutting several hundred more jobs across its global operations, targeting departments like film, TV, and finance, as it continues to streamline costs in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
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World Breakfast Day brings Turkish flavours to Karachi with cultural gathering
A celebration of Turkish cuisine and friendship took place in Karachi on Sunday as the Turkish Consulate hosted a World Breakfast Day event, sharing traditional flavours with a distinguished Pakistani audience.
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secret spy tunnels
London's secret spy tunnels: From James Bond's inspiration to world-class museum
The Kingsway Exchange Tunnels beneath London, which served as the real-world inspiration for James Bond's legendary Q Branch, are set to become one of the world's most extraordinary spy museums by 2028.
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Banksy’s new piece sparks mystery and speculation
Banksy has returned with a mysterious new artwork—this time, possibly in France—and fans are buzzing with theories.
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Five arrested at Gal Gadot’s film set protest in London
Police detained five individuals on Wednesday during a protest linked to Gal Gadot’s latest film shoot in central London, citing offences including harassment and obstruction of workplace access.
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Dior shows Maria Grazia Chiuri's cruise collection in Rome
Under the stars in Rome, Dior unveiled its cruise and haute couture 2026 collections with a dreamy runway show inspired by Italian cinema and theatre.
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Rock guitarist Rick Derringer, known for “Hang On Sloopy,” dies at 77
Rick Derringer, the rock guitarist behind hits like “Hang On Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo,” has died at age 77. He was known for his decades-long career and collaborations with music legends and pop culture icons.
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Harry Potter TV series
HBO reveals young cast for upcoming Harry Potter TV series
The much-anticipated Harry Potter television series from HBO has officially cast its leading trio of young actors, with Dominic McLaughlin set to play Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
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Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al Nassr exit after Saudi Pro League Finale
Cristiano Ronaldo may be preparing to leave Al Nassr, as a cryptic social media post on Monday night suggested the end of his time with the Saudi Arabian club.
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Selena Gomez creates signature OREO cookie inspired by her Latin roots
In a sweet celebration of fandom, flavour, and nostalgia, Selena Gomez has teamed up with the OREO brand to release a Limited Edition Selena Gomez OREO Cookie—infused with cinnamon-spiced memories and a touch of horchata.
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Labubu
Labubu Mania - China’s 'Ugly-Cute' Toy Takes the World by Storm, Faces UK Setback and Middle East Expansion
Labubu, a quirky plush toy by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung and Pop Mart, has become a global sensation. Fueled by celebrity fans and social media, it drives Pop Mart’s international growth—turning from a niche collectible into a cultural and business phenomenon worldwide.
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Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Unite in Karate Kid: Legends to train a new generation
Martial arts icons Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio team up on screen for the first time in Karate Kid: Legends, blending kung fu and karate to mentor a new young fighter in the latest evolution of the beloved franchise.
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Billie Eilish sweeps 7 wins at American Music Awards
Billie Eilish stole the spotlight at the American Music Awards, winning artist of the year and sweeping all seven of her nominations.
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Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning dominate record-breaking box office weekend
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch remake and Tom Cruise’s supposed farewell in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning have stormed the global box office, marking one of the biggest opening weekends of the year.
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Marcel Ophuls, Oscar-winning filmmaker of The Sorrow and the Pity, dies aged 97
Marcel Ophuls, the acclaimed German-French documentarian known for his unflinching examinations of war and collaboration, has died at the age of 97.
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Film on global Islamophobia cases screened in Baku
A documentary highlighting incidents of Islamophobia around the world was screened in Baku as part of an international conference focused on combating religious prejudice.
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Samarkand
ISESCO names Samarkand Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025
Uzbekistan’s historic city of Samarkand has been declared the Cultural Capital of the Islamic World for 2025 by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
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Kharibulbul festival
Kharibulbul International Music Festival opens in Shusha celebrating Hajibeyli
The 8th Kharibulbul International Music Festival began on May 24 in Shusha, celebrating the 140th anniversary of Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli.
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Top Prize
Iranian film wins top prize at Cannes Film Festival
An Iranian film called "It Was Just an Accident", directed by Jafar Panahi, won the top prize—the Palme d’Or—at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Panahi, who has been banned from leaving Iran for over 15 years, created a powerful revenge drama that impressed the jury.