Merve Dizdar, best actress winner at the Cannes Film Festival, returned to Turkey on Sunday and was met both by cheering fans and sharp criticism, highlighting the extreme polarisation in the country.
French director Justine Triet became the third female director to win the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or on Saturday, for "Anatomy of a Fall", beating out 20 other films in competition for the top prize.
Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters said he was opposing fascism and bigotry when he wore a Nazi-style uniform on stage at a concert in Berlin that led German police to launch an investigation into the British musician.
Canadian pop singer Celine Dion announced on Friday that she was cancelling the European stretch of her world tour, scheduled to resume this summer, due to a medical condition that makes it difficult for her to perform.
British actor Hugh Grant's claims that journalists at the Sun used private investigators to tap his phone and burgle his house can proceed to trial, but his voicemail interception allegations were made too late, London’s High Court ruled on Friday.
The 23rd edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) is taking place in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
Ukraine launched its biggest-ever drone attack on Moscow on Tuesday but air defences destroyed all eight of the drones, Russia said, bringing the 15-month war in Ukraine to the heart of the capital.
Pakistani former prime minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday granted bail on a new charge of abetting violence against the military by his protesting supporters after he was arrested and detained on May 9 in a corruption case, his lawyer said.
Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi has bid an emotional farewell to the International Space Station and its crew.
North Korea will launch its first military reconnaissance satellite in June for monitoring US activities, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday, drawing criticism over its potential use of banned missile technology.
Clashes subsided in Sudan's capital on Tuesday though fighting could be heard in some areas, residents said, after military factions battling for more than six weeks agreed to extend a ceasefire aimed at allowing aid to reach civilians.
Owners of holiday homes in Dubai will now be required to display a QR code on the main entrances of their properties.
Singapore's state investor, Temasek Holdings, announced on Monday that it has reduced compensation for the team responsible for recommending its investment in the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange, as well as its senior management team.
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has headed a UAE delegation to the Development Road Conference, which launched in Iraq under the patronage of Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani.
Dubai Customs has equipped the Jebel Ali and TECOM Customs Centre with a first-of-its-kind advanced system in the world for inspecting heavy and light vehicles, equipment, and yachts through X-ray scanning.
In a thrilling finale to the IPL 2023 season, defending champions Gujarat Titans suffered a heart-wrenching defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on the last ball of the match.
Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti has asked to take a break from the game and won't be in charge of the newly crowned Serie A champions next season, he said on Monday.
Chennai Super Kings won a record-equalling fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title, beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final in Ahmedabad.
World number three Novak Djokovic began his quest for a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam singles title after sweeping past American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-3 6-2 7-6 in the opening round of the French Open.
Chennai Super Kings have been handed a revised victory target of 171 off 15 overs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
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