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A statue of William Shakespeare stands outside his birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Britain. Photo: Reuters STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, ENGLAND: On a cloudy winter’s day, visitors stream into what was once William Shakespeare’s childhood home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the nearby Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the family residence of the bard’s wife. Hathaway’s Cottage is one of the settings for the…

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The Kelly Clarkson Show is set to conclude after its seventh season, as Clarkson prioritises her family following the 2025 death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who was also the father of her two children. The decision, announced on February 2, 2026, comes from Clarkson herself, who said stepping away from the daily schedule felt…

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Says it won’t replace filmmakers, laws already protect actors’ names and likenesses Ben Affleck. Photo: file Actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck has pushed back against growing fears about artificial intelligence reshaping the film industry. He argued that the technology is more likely to serve as a practical tool than a replacement for human creativity. Speaking…

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. ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’ has claimed the coveted Game of the Year title at the 2025 Steam Awards, completing a remarkable double after also winning the Best Game You Suck At category in Valve Corp’s annual user-voted honours. The long-awaited sequel from Australian indie studio Team Cherry was released last year after an extended development…

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LONDON: Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are revamping their charitable organisation as part of an effort to expand the couple’s global philanthropic work, their spokesperson has said, marking the latest evolution of the foundation they established after stepping back from royal duties. Shortly after leaving their official roles and relocating to the United…

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. KARACHI: Pakistan marked a historic presence at the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) in Jeddah, for the first time. The festival, held in the historic Al-Balad district, opened on December 4 and runs until December 13, 2025, drawing global film talent, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world….

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. Luxury’s price spiral. Photo: file PARIS/MILAN: The global luxury goods sector, long defined by rising prices, booming demand and an aura of exclusivity, is entering a moment of reckoning as new forecasts suggest a modest revival in 2026 while warning that years of aggressive mark-ups have left buyers feeling alienated and even ‘betrayed’. Bain…

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Fans claim her controversial video set ball in motion to eliminate ex-mayor Adams from race Sabrina Carpenter and Mamdani. Photos: AFP In the aftermath of Zohran Mamdani’s November 4 victory in New York City’s mayoral election, social media users have found a potential connection between the mayor-elect’s triumph and pop star Sabrina Carpenter, alleging that…

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The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify visitors’ ages, rejecting arguments that this violates free speech and boosting efforts to protect children from online sexual content, reported AFP. The court’s decision will impact a raft of similar laws nationwide and could set the direction for internet speech…

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CLARKSDALE: Clarksdale, Mississippi didn’t just provide history and blues for director and writer Ryan Coogler’s hit film about art, Jim Crow and vampires. One of the Mississippi Delta town’s musicians contributed to the Sinners script, as reported by Reuters. After a special screening in the town, which has no cinema, Coogler told the audience gathered…

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