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Kim Kardashian's next star turn is in a Paris courtroom

Kim Kardashian is due to testify in the Paris trial that begins Monday of the "grandpa robbers" accused of stealing $10 million worth of jewellery from the billionaire high priestess of social media.

Trial begins in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian

Ten suspects go on trial in Paris on Monday over the 2016 robbery of the US celebrity Kim Kardashian, which saw some $10 million worth of jewellery stolen from the reality TV star and influencer.

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Herd of animal puppets treks from Africa to Europe in climate action

A wildebeest, a gorilla and a giraffe were among the life-size puppets to begin a 20,000-kilometre (12,400-mile) trek across the globe Wednesday from the DR Congo capital, to raise awareness about migration due to climate change.

Prince Harry's lawyer cites threats in UK protection case

Prince Harry's lawyer outlined in court threats made against him, including calls for his murder, as King Charles's youngest son Tuesday appealed against an "unjustified" decision to restrict his police protection in the UK.

Charles and Camilla pose at Colosseum in pomp-filled Italy visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla posed in front of the Colosseum in Rome Tuesday and greeted thousands of well-wishers on the first full day of a state visit to Italy.

Cruise to showcase last 'Mission: Impossible' at Cannes

Tom Cruise is set to return to the Cannes Film Festival to present the latest and last episode of his "Mission: Impossible" series, joining Robert De Niro and French actress Juliette Binoche among the confirmed A-list attendees.

Charles and Camilla mark 20 years of marriage that defied the odds

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in Rome on Wednesday, a union that once scandalised public opinion and shook the monarchy.

King Charles meets Italian president in pomp-filled state visit

King Charles III watched a colourful flypast with Italy's president Tuesday and laid a wreath for fallen soldiers on the first full day of his state visit with Queen Camilla, just days after his latest health scare.

Frail David Hockney celebrated in vast Paris retrospective

Increasingly frail but with undimmed passion, Britain's David Hockney has put aside his health worries to shape in Paris what he describes as the biggest exhibition of his vast career.

Flypast for King Charles as he meets Italian president

King Charles III watched a colourful flypast with Italy's president Tuesday on the first full day of his state visit with Queen Camilla, just days after his latest health scare.

Prince Harry in court to challenge UK security downgrade

Prince Harry was in a UK court on Tuesday for the latest stage of his legal challenge against a government decision to downgrade his personal security when he visits Britain.

Prince Harry mounts new court challenge over UK security downgrade

Prince Harry will push ahead with a court challenge in London on Tuesday as the self-exiled royal fights a decision to downgrade his personal security when he visits Britain.

German police earn their stripes with zebra-loaded van stop

German police officers found themselves face-to-face with two zebras, six monkeys and several other exotic animals after stopping a van on the Dutch border, the force said on Monday.

Belgian prince loses legal quest for social security

An unconventional Belgian prince on Monday lost a legal battle to claim social security benefits on top of his royal allowance, with a court ruling his claim -- the first of its kind in the country's nearly 200-year history -- "unfounded".

Japan emperor visits World War II battleground Iwo Jima

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday made a rare visit to the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces more charges ahead of criminal trial

US prosecutors have added two charges to the criminal racketeering and sex trafficking case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed Friday.

Indian patriotic movie 'icon' Manoj Kumar dies aged 87

Indian actor Manoj Kumar, known for his roles in Hindi-language films with patriotic themes, died on Friday aged 87.

Prominent US academic facing royal insult charge in Thailand

Thai police summoned a prominent American academic on Friday to face charges of insulting the monarchy, a rare case of a foreign national being charged under the kingdom's strict lese-majeste law.

Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise paid tribute to late "Top Gun" co-star Val Kilmer on Thursday, leading movie theater owners in a moment's silence at the CinemaCon event before unveiling new footage from his latest "Mission: Impossible" movie.

Sri Lanka's crackdown on dogs for India PM's visit sparks protest

Sri Lankan animal rights activists marched on Thursday to protest the round-up of stray dogs a day ahead of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

South African artist champions hyenas in 'eco-queer' quest

They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols of female power and the normalisation of queerness.

New Spielberg, Nolan films teased at CinemaCon

Hollywood studio Universal Pictures on Wednesday teased new movies from Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan, while showcasing footage from its upcoming sequels "Jurassic World Rebirth" and "Wicked: For Good" at the CinemaCon event.

'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll

The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey organised by BAFTA, the British association that honours films, television, and video games.

Revealed: Why monkeys are better at yodelling than humans

Yodellers of the world, you never stood a chance: Monkeys will always be better at yodelling than humans because they have a "cheap trick" hidden in their voice box, scientists revealed Thursday.

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre 'stable' after car crash

Virginia Giuffre, who accused disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Britain's Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, is in a stable condition after a reported car crash in Australia, the hospital treating her said Wednesday.

Warner showcases 'Superman' reboot, new DiCaprio film

Embattled Hollywood studio Warner Bros on Tuesday unveiled footage from its make-or-break "Superman" reboot and a lavish new Leonardo DiCaprio film at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas.

Computer pioneer Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI

Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.

French chefs quake as Michelin prepares new guide

Chefs across France are waiting for one of the most exciting and dreaded moments of the year: publication of the new annual guide from Michelin with its highly coveted stars.

French lawyers condemn 'sexism' of Depardieu's defence in abuse trial

A group of nearly 200 French lawyers on Friday urged the judiciary to fight the kind of courtroom sexism they said Gerard Depardieu's lawyer used to defend the star actor in his sex abuse trial.

Maradona died 'in agony,' forensic expert tells court

The state of Diego Maradona's corpse suggested he must have died "in agony," an expert who participated in the late football legend's autopsy testified Thursday in the trial of seven medical professionals accused of homicide over his death.

Prosecutors ask for 18-months suspended jail for French actor Depardieu

Prosecutors in the sexual abuse trial of Gerard Depardieu on Thursday recommended a suspended jail sentence of 18 months for the French star actor.

Pope returns home from hospital, thanks faithful

Pope Francis was discharged from hospital Sunday after more than five weeks being treated for pneumonia, waving to cheering crowds and thanking everyone for their support.

Tired-looking pope leaves hospital, thanks faithful

Pope Francis was discharged from hospital Sunday after more than five weeks being treated for pneumonia, waving to crowds gathered and thanking everyone for their support before heading for home.

Trump suggests Tesla vandals be jailed in El Salvador

President Donald Trump suggested Friday that people who vandalize Tesla property -- the car brand owned by his billionaire ally Elon Musk -- could be deported to prisons in El Salvador.

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