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Striking actors agree deal with Hollywood studios

Striking actors agree deal with Hollywood studios

Hollywood actors and studios reached a tentative deal Wednesday to end a months-long strike that has crippled the entertainment industry, delayed hundreds of popular shows and films, and cost billions to the US economy.

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After US, Brazil: Argentina battles unfounded electoral fraud claims

After US, Brazil: Argentina battles unfounded electoral fraud claims

Without proof, or any complaints filed, claims of electoral fraud have been shared tens, sometimes hundreds of thousands of times on social media accounts backing Argentina's ultra-libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei.

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Dodging regulators, US gamblers bet big on 2024 election

Dodging regulators, US gamblers bet big on 2024 election

Like many American political watchers, a Nevada resident named Domer had an opinion about who would emerge from turmoil within the Republican Party to become the next speaker of the House of Representatives.

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Hollywood actors, studios reach tentative deal to end strike

Hollywood actors, studios reach tentative deal to end strike

Hollywood actors and studios reached a tentative deal Wednesday to end a months-long strike that has crippled the entertainment industry, delayed hundreds of popular shows and films, and cost billions to the US economy.

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Met unveils 'Sleeping Beauties' gala, exhibit theme for 2024

Met unveils 'Sleeping Beauties' gala, exhibit theme for 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Wednesday unveiled the theme for the Costume Institute's 2024 exhibition and gala, the fashion world's party of the year -- "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion."

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Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' fetches $139 mn at auction: Sotheby's

Picasso's 'Woman with a Watch' fetches $139 mn at auction: Sotheby's

One of Pablo Picasso's masterpieces, "Woman with a Watch," was sold at auction Wednesday night for $139.3 million by Sotheby's in New York, the second-highest price ever achieved for the artist.

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Blinken in Seoul for talks as N. Korea-Russia boost military ties

Blinken in Seoul for talks as N. Korea-Russia boost military ties

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting key regional ally South Korea on Thursday for talks set to focus on security, as North Korea ramps up military cooperation with Russia.

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US strikes Iran-linked weapons storage site in Syria

US strikes Iran-linked weapons storage site in Syria

US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks against American personnel, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

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US senator tells AFP Gaza civilian toll 'too high'

US senator tells AFP Gaza civilian toll 'too high'

A US senator said Wednesday that it is "vital" for Israel to carry out a more targeted offensive in the Gaza Strip to limit civilian casualties.

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Man Utd's luck will turn, insists defiant Ten Hag

Man Utd's luck will turn, insists defiant Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his side are due a turnaround in fortune after collapsing to a 4-3 defeat at FC Copenhagen that left the Red Devils close to exiting the Champions League.

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