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Peru evacuates 1,400 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest
Peru evacuated some 1,400 tourists overnight from the train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, while about 900 others remained stranded Tuesday as protesters blocked the railway tracks, officials said.

Friends like these: NY to get 'Central Perk' cafe from beloved sitcom
Devotees of fan favorite "Friends" will soon be able to sip a cup of Joey in a Manhattan recreation of the "Central Perk" cafe made famous by the sitcom.

Redford's Sundance legacy hailed by filmmakers
Robert Redford was rarely spotted at Sundance in his final years, yet the late Hollywood legend forever looms large at the influential US movie festival he co-created.

Redford's Sundance legacy 'beyond comprehension' for US filmmakers
Robert Redford was rarely spotted at Sundance in his final years, yet the late Hollywood legend forever looms large at the influential US movie festival he co-created.

Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner.

Downton Abbey auction of props and costumes smashes estimates
Props, costumes and other items from the hit TV series "Downton Abbey" sold for £1.7 million ($2.3 million) at a London auction, six times the pre-sale estimate, Bonhams revealed Tuesday.

Hollywood giants sue Chinese AI firm over copyright infringement
Top Hollywood studios filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement.

Robert Redford, Hollywood's golden boy with a Midas touch
With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday aged 89 was the eternal "Sundance Kid", a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera.

Cinema legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great both in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died early on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, his publicist said. He was 89.

Huge pot of Nigerian jollof rice sets Guinness record
Guinness World Records on Monday gave official recognition to Nigerian chef Hilda Baci in recognising her rice jollof, concocted in Lagos last Friday, as the world's largest ever.

US, China reach 'framework' deal on TikTok ownership
The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on Monday to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership.

US says 'framework' deal with China on TikTok ownership
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownerhip.

US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a deadline looms this week for the Chinese-owned app to be sold or face a US ban.

US 'very close' to TikTok deal with China: US Treasury chief
The United States is "very close" to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid.

US-China trade talks resume in Madrid
China and the United States resumed trade talks on Monday in Madrid, seeking to narrow differences on trade and technology that have strained relations between the world's two largest economies.

Key Emmys moments: Children, Colbert, women and politics
Television's best and brightest gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the industry's premier awards gala.

'Adolescence,' 'The Studio' dominate television's Emmy Awards
Searing teen murder saga "Adolescence" was the big winner at Sunday's Emmy Awards, claiming eight prizes including best limited series, while "The Pitt" prevailed in a tight race for best drama at television's equivalent of the Oscars.

'The Studio,' 'Severance' and 'Adolescence' among Emmy winners
Hollywood satire "The Studio," office sci-fi drama "Severance" and teen murder saga "Adolescence" were among the early Emmy Awards winners Sunday, at a ceremony where "Hacks" actor Hannah Einbinder delivered a rare political statement.

Mexico's macabre Island of the Dolls inspires Tim Burton and Lady Gaga
On the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City, hundreds of plastic toys wearing little more than rags hang from trees, their glass eyes staring down at visitors.

Television stars shine bright on Emmys red carpet
Television's biggest stars hit the red carpet Sunday under a bright September sun for the Emmys, the first of many awards shows that will offer style trends on the road to the Oscars.

'Demon Slayer' tops N.America box office with record anime opening
The latest entry in Crunchyroll's "Demon Slayer" anime film series took first place in the North American box office this weekend with a genre-record $70 million debut, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Shakespeare family tragedy 'Hamnet' wins top Toronto film prize
"Hamnet," a devastating period drama about the life of William Shakespeare and his family, won top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.

'Adolescence' and 'The Studio' tipped to win big at TV's Emmys
Searing teen murder saga "Adolescence" and Hollywood satire "The Studio" are expected to be among the big winners at Sunday's Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars.

Something to get your teeth into: 'Jaws' exhibit marks 50 years
Take one very large shark, a boat (we're gonna need a bigger one of those) and a movie that ran way over budget and you've got all the ingredients of a career-making film for one of Hollywood's most successful directors.

'We're more than our pain': Miss Palestine to compete on global stage
Nadeen Ayoub, the first Palestinian to compete in Miss Universe, will step onto the stage at the height of one of the most harrowing periods in her people's history, determined to show they are more than headlines of war.

Armani will lays path to potential buyout by rival
Fashion legend Giorgio Armani asked in his will made public Friday for a major luxury group to take a stake in his company, citing LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L'Oreal as potential buyers.

Armani's will lays path to potential buyout by rival
Fashion legend Giorgio Armani asked in his will made public Friday for a major luxury group to take a stake in his company, citing LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L'Oreal as potential buyers.

New David Bowie museum unmasks the man behind the make up
A moving letter written by David Bowie's father and fan mail from Lady Gaga are among 90,000 items at a new London museum offering intimate insights into the man behind the Ziggy Stardust make up.

For theatre legend John Kani, art must 'speak truth to power'
South African stage legend John Kani shuffled between rows of red chairs in the 450-seat theatre named after him, searching for one in particular.

Guinea's Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule
Guinean writer Tierno Monenembo will boycott his country's upcoming constitutional referendum, calling the vote a "farce". Unwaveringly critical of the authoritarian junta in power, he said he is ready to "die for his ideas".

'Your own brother': Student supporters mourn Charlie Kirk
For university student Dave Sanchez, seeing Trump acolyte Charlie Kirk murdered during a campus event was like watching his own brother get shot.

False AI 'fact-checks' stir online chaos after Kirk assassination
With a fire hose of misinformation surrounding the assassination of US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, social media users have turned to AI chatbots for reliable updates -- only to encounter contradictory or inaccurate responses, further fueling online confusion.