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Kidnappers maimed, 'put out' eye of Hollywood actor, indictment says

Actor Joseph Capone had an unspecified body part maimed, his tongue cut and his eye 'put out' during the kidnapping, an indictment states.

04/07/2018

World News

British police reportedly investigating new allegations against Kevin Spacey

London's Metropolitan Police had previously confirmed three other investigations against the Oscar-winning actor.

04/07/2018

Cult

53rd Annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

53rd Annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival honours filmmakers and stars from around the world.

02/07/2018

World News

Ed Sheeran faces $100 million suit for allegedly copying Marvin Gaye hit

Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" copies the "melody, rhythms, harmonies, drums, bass line, backing chorus, tempo, syncopation and looping" of "Let's Get It On."

29/06/2018

World News

Joe Jackson, head of musical family dynasty, dies at 89

Michael Jackson and other siblings alleged physical abuse at the hands of their fearsome father. "If you messed up, you got hit," Michael wrote in his 1985 autobiography.

27/06/2018

Green News

Unseen Russia: a week by boat

We cruise on the River Svir discovering centuries-old Orthodox churches along the way

27/06/2018

World News

Rapper Meek Mill's petition for retrial denied by judge

"We continue to believe that this miscarriage of justice will be corrected upon further review," the rapper's lawyer said.

26/06/2018

World News

'Jurassic World' sequel stomps to $150 million debut

Together, the dinosaur epic and "Incredibles 2" gave Hollywood its fourth-biggest weekend ever.

25/06/2018

World

The art of self-expression: Dance, fashion & literature

What do words on a page, expressive movement, and fashion all have in common? In the Middle East, they’re being used to connect people in society in differing ways.

22/06/2018

World News

'Roseanne' spinoff ordered by ABC, but without Roseanne

Roseanne Barr will have no financial or creative involvement in the spinoff, according to ABC.

22/06/2018

Spotlight

There's more to Hong Kong than meets the eye

In one of the cities with the highest population density in the world, how does Hong Kong chill out? Come with us and tour the city’s greenbelts, go sailing, play culture vulture. And see why expats make it their home.

21/06/2018

World News

Fox entertainment talent say they're 'disgusted' and 'embarrassed' over Fox News

Fox News regularly comes under attack for its news coverage, but criticism rarely makes its way back to 21st Century Fox.

19/06/2018

World News

Rapper XXXTentacion is killed in Florida

XXXTentacion's quick rise to fame was coupled with allegations of brutal domestic abuse.

19/06/2018

Destinations

Guatemala: A step back in time to Maya civilisation

You can leave the hustle and bustle of 21st century city life behind by following in the footsteps of the ancient Maya world

18/06/2018

Europe News

EU gives free rail passes to boost cultural links

Thousands of 18-year-olds will get a ticket from the European Commission

12/06/2018

World News

'Ocean's 8' opens with franchise-best $41.5 million

The Sandra Bullock heist caper led at the box office on a weekend when the three top movies were all led by women.

11/06/2018

World

Rewriting history: Sharjah exhibits a modern approach to calligraphy

A modern Arabic calligraphy exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization brings to light how the practice, that dates back to the 7th century, is moving with the times.

01/06/2018

Living

Hidden for over 700 years

Westminster Abbey unlocks hidden area to unveil historical treasures.

30/05/2018

Green News

24 hours in Batumi

We travel to Georgia's main port city and spend a day discovering local gastronomy, design and culture.

28/05/2018

World News

'Solo' sputters with $83.3 million at box office

There may be just too much "Star Wars" in our lives right now, experts say.

28/05/2018