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The Beatles
Sony reveals cast for four 'bingeable' movies about The Beatles
The upcoming Beatles biopic will be told through four films.
10:09
Cinematic Star
Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman, dies at 65
Val Kilmer, the renowned actor from *Top Gun*, *Batman Forever*, and *The Doors*, has died at 65 from pneumonia. Known for his intense roles and dedication to his craft, Kilmer passed away in Los Angeles surrounded by family.
20:09
International Jazz Day
Abu Dhabi prepares for International Jazz Day 2025
Abu Dhabi will host International Jazz Day 2025, featuring a star-studded gala at Etihad Arena on April 30. Broadcast worldwide, the event will showcase top jazz, blues, and classical artists, including Herbie Hancock and Marcus Miller.
17:55
Emmy-nominated actor Richard Chamberlain dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, renowned for his iconic roles in TV dramas and films, has passed away at 90. The Emmy-nominated actor, famed for his work in "Dr. Kildare" and "Shogun," left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
16:00
Figure skating
Figure skating-ISU apologises for displaying the wrong flag
The International Skating Union (ISU) apologised on Thursday for displaying the flag of Taiwan rather than the Chinese Taipei emblem at the World Figure Skating Championships in Boston.
12:55
#MeToo case in France: Gérard Depardieu to face alleged sex assault charges
French actor Gérard Depardieu is set to stand trial in Paris on March 24 and 25 on charges of sexual assault involving two women during the filming of Les volets verts (The Green Shutters) in 2021. He denied all allegations.
09:36
Novruz: A Celebration of Renewal, Unity, and Cultural Heritage
As winter turns to spring, millions worldwide celebrate Novruz— an ancient festival of renewal, unity, and cultural heritage. Recognized by UNESCO and the UN, it is officially marked as International Novruz Day on March 21, inspiring hope, peace, and togetherness across generations and borders.
11:10
LVMH heir Frederic Arnault to head Loro Piana
Frederic Arnault, one of the five children of LVMH, opens new tab chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, will become chief executive of the group's high-end Italian cashmere label Loro Piana in June, the world's biggest luxury group said in a statement.
14:28
Diddy to be arraigned on new indictment over forced labour
Sean "Diddy" Combs is due to be arraigned in Manhattan federal court on Friday after a new indictment added allegations of forced labour in connection with his long-running sex trafficking scheme. Combs faces charges related to racketeering, sex trafficking, and the coercion of employees to work und
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09:49
Morning Brief
AnewZ Morning Brief - April 10th, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for April 10th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
14:05
Death toll climbs to 98 in Dominican nightclub collapse, former MLB star among victims
The death toll from the catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo has risen to 98, with more than 160 people injured, according to Dominican authorities.
22:20
Pope Francis steps out in black trousers for surprise Vatican visit
A quiet Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s Basilica turned into something extraordinary, as visitors caught a rare glimpse of Pope Francis — not in his familiar white papal robes, but dressed in black trousers and a striped blanket.
02:37
Trump Tariffs
Trump hits pause on tariffs — except for China
In a dramatic about-face, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on newly implemented tariffs for dozens of countries — a move that eased market turmoil but further escalated tensions with China.
18:47
EU - USA
EU countries set to approve first retaliation against U.S. tariffs
The European Union will begin imposing retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products next week in response to President Donald Trump's sweeping trade measures, joining other global powers in escalating a trade conflict.
22:20
Donatella Versace steps down as design chief of Versace
Donatella Versace is to step down as the main designer for the Versace brand after almost three decades, a move that has fanned talks of a sale of the business to rival Italian fashion house Prada.
12:21
China Inventions
XPeng to mass-produce flying cars by 2026
XPeng Motors plans to mass-produce flying cars by 2026, becoming the first company globally to do so. CEO He Xiaopeng also highlighted advancements in autonomous driving and humanoid robotics as part of the company’s future tech initiatives.
04:00
Judge may dismiss New York Times from Justin Baldoni’s $400M defamation lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Tuesday suggested he may dismiss the New York Times from Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation lawsuit, where the actor claims the newspaper colluded with Blake Lively to damage his reputation.
11:38
Oscar Nominations
Anora Wins Big at the 97th Academy Awards, Taking Best Picture and Best Director
At the 97th Academy Awards, *Anora* emerged as the biggest winner, taking home the coveted Best Picture and Best Director awards. The star-studded event, hosted by Conan O'Brien, also celebrated outstanding performances, with Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison claiming Best Actor and Best Actress.
04:43
Kieran Culkin takes home first Oscar for A Real Pain
Kieran Culkin won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar on Sunday, earning his first Academy Award for his role as a fast-talking American tourist in A Real Pain.
03:40
Hollywood gathers for Oscars as Best Picture race remains wide open
Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldana, and Selena Gomez graced the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, as Hollywood prepared for its biggest night with no clear Best Picture frontrunner among “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” and “Conclave.”
11:00
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home in Santa Fe, investigation ongoing
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead at their Santa Fe home. Authorities are investigating the cause of death, with no signs of foul play confirmed yet.
21:49
Sicilian cheese throwing game thrills Italian town
A centuries old tradition of cheese-throwing has brought excitement to the town of Novara di Sicilia as its residents both young and old trooped out en masse to participate in the game.
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New York, New York, USA
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, of "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" and "‘Gossip Girl", passes aged 39
15:00
Melting Swiss Glacier produces beautiful Caves
In Eastern Switzerland, caves are being produced by torrential meltwater as it carves out tunnels in a glacier. And keen adventurers are taking advantage of the potentially dangerous and short-lived beauty before they completely disappear.
20:23
Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
New York, February 24, 2025 – Roberta Flack, the iconic singer known for her soulful renditions of classics such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died at the age of 88. Flack passed away Monday at her home, surrounded by family, according to a statement from her publicist.