Soaring ticket prices and extra security for US President Donald Trump do not alter the electric energy of fabled Madison Square Garden as it hosts games three and four of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks, chasing their first basketball championship since 1973, take a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs into Monday’s […]
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Hundreds of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes gather in Switzerland
More than 400 people donning black bowler hats, toothbrush moustaches and canes gathered in Switzerland Sunday seeking to break the record for the biggest ever assembly of Charlie Chaplin lookalikes. The unusual rally, drawing Chaplin fans of all ages, took place at a museum dedicated to the legendary filmmaker at his former home in Corsier-sur-Vevey […]
Trump storms out of tense, rain-plagued NBC interview
President Donald Trump lasted through probing questions about his Iran war strategy and repeated weather disruptions during an interview with US broadcaster NBC — but angrily stormed out when confronted over his unfounded claims of election fraud.”You’re a one-sided, crooked network. Sorry. Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a […]
US gamers getting older as industry reports growth
Video games are having a moment in the United States — but the players are getting older. The average American video game player is now 37 years old — up from 29 about two decades ago — as the industry reports activity climbing back to their highest levels since the pandemic-era boom, a new report […]
Kanye West draws crowd in Netherlands despite antisemitic tirades
Tens of thousands of fans flocked to see US rapper Kanye West perform in the Netherlands on Saturday, despite controversy over his antisemitic tirades that have prompted the cancellation of several European concerts. West sparked widespread outrage with comments glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, a song titled “Heil Hitler” and the sale of T-shirts bearing […]
Eurovision viewing figures drop to 131 million after boycott
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest was watched by 131 million viewers, organisers said Friday, down 35 million on the year before after five countries boycotted over Israel’s participation. Bulgaria won the TV extravaganza for the first time with Dara’s catchy floor-filler “Bangaranga” sweeping the 70th edition of the world’s biggest live televised music event, with […]
Argentine rock legend Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari dies at 77
Carlos ‘Indio’ Solari, a towering figure in Argentine music known for his blend of hard rock and punk, died Friday at the age of 77, according to a police report seen by AFP. The legendary frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, which enjoyed a cult following over four decades before its break-up […]
Sicily braces for post-wedding blowout of Dua Lipa, Callum Turner
The yacht is docked, the paparazzi have arrived, and Dua Lipa and Callum Turner — the celebrity newlyweds set to party in Sicily this weekend — have been spotted at their five-star hotel. The city of Palermo and neighbouring Bagheria on Sicily’s northwest coast are poised for a two-day blowout beginning Friday, following the May […]
Dutch court jails trio over Romanian golden helmet theft
A Dutch court Friday handed jail terms to three men convicted of the brazen theft of a 2,500-year-old golden Romanian helmet that sparked outrage in Romania and the art world. The court sentenced the trio to terms of nearly four years (47 months) for stealing the fifth-century BC Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets […]