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Thousands more Epstein-linked documents released
AFP, Published on 23/12/2025
» WASHINGTON - Thousands of new documents linked to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made available Tuesday by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), amid mounting criticism over the pace of the publication and heavy redactions.
Epstein files opened: famous faces, many blacked-out pages
AFP, Published on 20/12/2025
» WASHINGTON — The US Justice Department on Friday began releasing a long-awaited cache of records from its investigations into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- though much of the material remained heavily redacted.
Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
AFP, Published on 30/11/2025
» LONDON - British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 1998 film "Shakespeare In Love", has died at the age of 88, United Agents announced on Saturday.
Oscar-winning UK playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
AFP, Published on 30/11/2025
» LONDON - British playwright Tom Stoppard, who won an Oscar for the screenplay of the 1998 movie "Shakespeare In Love", has died at the age of 88, United Agents announced on Saturday.
Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, White Stripes among Rock Hall of Fame inductees
AFP, Published on 10/11/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes and Soundgarden were among this year's inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, adding their names to the pantheon of music's most esteemed and beloved acts.
Macron turns to politics on second day of UK visit
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» WINDSOR, England - French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain turned to politics Wednesday as London is expected to press Paris for new measures to curb undocumented immigration.
Glamour and gripes in Venice ahead of Bezos wedding
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» VENICE - Celebrities in superyachts are sailing into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the Unesco-listed city is no billionaires’ playground.
Four-song EP by late singer Faithfull to be released in April
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» LONDON - A new four-song EP by British singer and actor Marianne Faithfull, who died in January, is to be released in April, with the title track out on Friday, her family announced.
Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
AFP, Published on 03/03/2025
» HOLLYWOOD (UNITED STATES) - The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song -- this year, the ceremony on Sunday bucked norms, but musical numbers still punctuated the show.
Sixties icon Marianne Faithfull to be 'dearly missed' after death at 78
AFP, Published on 31/01/2025
» LONDON - The British singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull has died aged 78, her spokesperson announced Thursday, saying the Sixties icon would be "dearly missed" by her legions of fans the world over.