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'Being Heumann' captures joy in fight for disability rights

Sian Heder's new film "Being Heumann" profiles an American activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities, with the Oscar-winning director saying its message of inclusivity has renewed importance in today's society.

French court to hear Depardieu's appeal against rape trial order: sources

A French court will this week hear an appeal from cinema icon Gerard Depardieu against an order that he should stand trial on charges of raping an actor in 2018, judicial sources and sources close to case said on Wednesday.

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30 years on, 'Tomb Raider' reboot sees Lara Croft through a 'modern lens'

Thirty years after bursting onto the video game scene, Lara Croft returns in a new "Tomb Raider" that plays up the pistol-wielding architect's "complicated" character.

King Charles, Macron to view Bayeux Tapestry as French leader starts UK visit

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, viewing the landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition with King Charles III and becoming the first EU leader to be hosted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Venice jury head Maggie Gyllenhaal questions lack of women directors

The head of this year's Venice Film Festival jury Maggie Gyllenhaal questioned Wednesday why only two women directors had been selected for the main competition at the Italian event this year.

Macron in Britain to help unveil tapestry, hold Burnham talks

French President Emmanuel Macron begins Wednesday a two-day visit to Britain, inaugurating a landmark exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry and becoming the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street.

Boat builders keep Pakistan's fishing heritage afloat

The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighbourhood, where small figures of men work atop massive wooden fishing hulls that loom beneath a pale summer sky.

Naomi Watts to receive lifetime award at top Spain film fest

Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's top film festival next month, organisers announced on Monday.

Galliano pulls Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash

Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he was cancelling an exhibition of his work that was to kick off New York's Met Gala next spring, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.

Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

A jury heard closing arguments on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.

John Galliano pulls US exhibition after antisemitism backlash

Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he has withdrawn from a planned exhibition of his work at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.

Venice film preview: Clooney, Oasis and Musk

The Venice Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with few Hollywood productions but plenty of indie gems, heavy-hitting documentaries and A-listers.

Chinese guitar capital's stairway to export heaven

It doesn't take long to guess the main industry of the Chinese town of Zheng'an. A giant guitar sculpture dominates the central square, guitar murals adorn walls and pavements and even the rubbish bins are shaped like guitars.

Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter

President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November's midterm elections.

Cruz Beckham Performs at Leeds Festival Following Family Support at Reading

Cruz Beckham delivered a headline performance at the Leeds Festival on Sunday, concluding a significant weekend for his music career that began with support from his parents at Reading. The singer, performing with his band The Breakers, used the occasion to publicly thank his team and girlfriend Jackie Apostel for their roles in his professional journey.

Ron’s Honky Tonk Residency Revives UK Country Music in Bermondsey

Ron’s Honky Tonk has established itself as a vital monthly fixture for the UK country music scene, hosting its latest residency at Fabal Beerhall in Bermondsey. The event features live performances by touring singer-songwriters, offering an authentic alternative to novelty dance bars and drawing dedicated fans to the London venue.

Berlin Literary Guide: Book Launches, Festivals, and Readings Through August

Berlin’s vibrant literary calendar continues through August with a diverse array of events ranging from major international festivals to intimate local gatherings. The city offers numerous opportunities for readers and writers to engage with contemporary voices, including new memoirs, speculative fiction, and multilingual storytelling across various venues.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library leaves global children’s reading legacy

Dolly Parton’s work beyond country music included a free-book programme that distributed hundreds of millions of titles to young children.

Chinchpoklicha Chintamani begins 2026 arrival procession in Parel

Thousands of devotees gathered in Parel as the 24-foot Chinchpoklicha Chintamani idol began its ceremonial journey ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.

New finds strengthen case for Bethsaida at Sea of Galilee site

Archaeologists working at el-Araj in northern Israel say a new collection of Roman and earlier artefacts reinforces their identification of the site as biblical Bethsaida.

Tamil Nadu Seeks Public Input on List of Agamic Temples

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department has asked devotees to review an expert committee’s temple list and propose corrections within 30 days.

Thousands Gather as Annual Velankanni Basilica Festival Opens With Flag Hoisting

The annual festival at the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni began on Aug. 29 with the ceremonial flag hoisting, drawing large numbers of pilgrims ahead of multilingual services and events continuing through Sept. 8.

Tennessee Moves Toward Renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton

Tennessee officials are advancing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the country music icon's death at age 80 and a wave of public tributes to her cultural and philanthropic legacy.

Lebanon archaeological finds showcase rich heritage despite war woes

From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations to grind to a halt at precious heritage sites in the country's south.

Karnataka Rules Out Smaller Mysuru Dasara Despite Drought

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says Mysuru Dasara will proceed at full scale because of its importance to tourism, while officials consider military, film and Kambala participation.

Jerusalem Police Operation Uncovers Second Temple-Era Burial Cave

Officers searching a Silwan compound after deadly interfamily violence discovered a rock-cut burial cave that initial examination dates to Jerusalem’s Second Temple period.

Philadelphia Burlesque Show Honoured Tim Curry Weeks Before His Death

On August 2, Dr. Frank N. Furter, Wadsworth, Pennywise and more put on a special one-night show.

Nottingham Exhibition Replaces Gym Weights With Jesmonite Sculpture

Physical Culture invites audiences into fully operational metal fitness machines with Jesmonite sculptures replacing conventional weights

HMS Belfast Exhibition Revisits the Final Days Before D-Day

Exhibition and new film on days leading up to D-Day The daily news is full of war and senseless killing somewhere in the world, and it never seems like it will ever stop. Perhaps all schoolchildren should learn about the futility of war so that they might become the generation.

Slow Fire at Jermyn Street Theatre Examines Survival and Moral Choice

A play that explores complex ideas, brought to life by strong performances Director Rex Ryan brings a post-apocalyptic tale into the bunker of the Jermyn Street Theatre. The small but beautiful theatre is the perfect setting for writer Simon Stephens’ world to come to life, as two men hunker down.

Barnum Musical Returns With Circus Spectacle

The Greatest Showman is in Town Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble(book) that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum, is on tour and coming to Wimbledon. Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum,.

The Brown Suite Blends James Brown's Music With Street Dance

Get groovin’ to the music of James Brown Best friends Nahum McLean and Darius Drooh first met around 13 years ago, as many lifelong friends do, at school. This wasn’t the kind of school where maths, English and science grades decide students’ futures – it was The Ailey School, one.

Rapper Criticises Theresa May During All Points East Performance

The rapper hit out at the former Prime Minister after he was preivously banned from entering the country when she was Home Secretary

Netflix Series Reconstructs Mica Miller's Life and Death

Three-part series uses unseen footage, private journals and family accounts to retrace her life and troubled marriage

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