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Rammstein: Till Lindemann lawyers threaten to pursue legal action

Till Lindemann's lawyers have stated that they will pursue legal action in response to all accusations of sexual misconduct levelled against the Rammstein frontman.

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Film of the Week: 'Reality', a bone-rattling whistleblower docu-drama

Having premiered at this year's Berlin International Film Festival, Tina Satter's debut film faithfully re-enacts the real-life FBI interrogation transcript of American intelligence leaker Reality Winner. It's a minimalist triumph.

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Dragibus: The 50-year-old French sweet still clings onto its secrets

It’s France’s best-selling sweet and like Coca-Cola, the secret behind its taste(s) remains a closely guarded secret. Which is uniquely frustrating...

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Rammstein fans attending shows despite sexual assault accusations

The accusations levelled against Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann have fans divided. German politicians state that there is so far no legal grounds to cancel the band's European tour dates.

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AI reviving The Beatles: Loving tributes or worrying travesties?

Let me take you down 'Cause I'm going to strawberry fields Nothing is real...

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Batman wins EU trademark fight with Italian designer

The Batman logo has been deemed distinctive enough by the Court of Justice of the European Union to keep rogue Italian retailers at bay...

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Biden administration labels Roger Waters shows 'antisemitic'

The US State Department weighs in on the Roger Waters antisemitism debate, saying that the artist has long history of denigrating Jews.

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Have Foo Fighters released one of 2023's most essential albums?

After a few days listening to the new Foo Fighters album, ‘But Here We Are’, it’s plain to hear that tackling immeasurable loss has led the band to create their most vital output since their 90s beginnings. It may also be one of the year's best.

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Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case

Cuba Gooding Jr. was facing a federal lawsuit that accused him of rape. By settling the civil sex abuse case, the actor averts a trial.

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14th day of French pension reform strikes: The best protest placards

Today is the 14th day of national mobilisation against the French pension reform imposed by the government. Here are the protestors merging militancy with humour...

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Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. faces start of civil trial in rape case

Cuba Gooding Jr. faces federal lawsuit that accuses him of rape.

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What’s behind the 'Pink Shoelaces' TikTok dance trend going viral?

TikTokers may have embraced a new dance craze... But do they know quite how powerful the counterculture song they're dancing to really was?

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Rammstein: Accusations of sexual assault mount against Till Lindemann

The testimony of an Irish fan against lead singer Till Lindemann has encouraged dozens of women to share their experiences, revealing a systematic process of abuse.

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Fix You: Coldplay tour reducing band’s carbon emissions by 47%

Coldplay have shared new figures that show the celebrated British band have reduced their carbon emissions by nearly half with their eco-friendly world tour.

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Ever wonder what celebrities would look like if they were still alive?

Ever wonder what Diana or Kurt Cobain would look like if they were still alive?

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The Seniorfather: Al Pacino expecting fourth child at 83

Al Pacino is set to join the old dad club at 83 as his girlfriend is revealed to be eight months pregnant.

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For your reappraisal: Urusei Yatsura - 'Slain By Urusei Yatsura'

In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: Urusei Yatsura's 'Slain By Urusei Yatsura'.

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Austrian actor Peter Simonischek, star of ‘Toni Erdmann’, dies at 76

The celebrated theatre actor and star of Maren Ade's 2016 award-winning comedy 'Toni Erdmann' has died.

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What are the best European films of the 21st century?

How many have you seen?

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Justice Strikes Back: Darth Vader convicted in Chilean court

The cult villain of the Star Wars saga appeared before the Valparaiso Court of Appeal in Chile, during a mock trial organized on Heritage Day.

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