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Major sponsors drop Kanye West London gigs as PM voices concern
AFP, Published on 06/04/2026
» LONDON - Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts.
Hindu devotional clubbing sways India's youth
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» NEW DELHI — In India's capital, Hindu "bhajan clubbing" is electrifying nightlife, with revellers dancing to traditional devotional songs reimagined through guitars and pounding drumbeats, transforming public venues into spiritual hangouts.
Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday "the best gift".
Dubious AI detectors drive 'pay-to-humanize' scam
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - Feed an Iranian news dispatch or a literary classic into some text detectors, and they return the same verdict: AI-generated. Then comes the pitch: pay to "humanize" the writing, a pattern experts say bears the hallmarks of a scam.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
AFP, Published on 24/03/2026
» TOKYO — Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it is suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.
K-pop kings BTS rock Seoul in comeback concert
AFP, Published on 21/03/2026
» SEOUL - The South Korean megastars BTS reunited on Saturday for their first show in nearly four years, blowing away enormous crowds in Seoul for a K-pop extravaganza livestreamed to millions more worldwide.
Apple patches security flaws for older iPhones and iPads
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/03/2026
» Apple has released new iOS updates for older iPhone and iPad models that are no longer eligible for the latest software versions, aiming to address security vulnerabilities and protect user data.
BTS to drop new album ahead of comeback mega-gig
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» SEOUL — Korean pop (K-pop) megastars BTS release a new album on Friday a day ahead of a huge comeback concert in Seoul, a record billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's "beginnings and identity".
It's 'Sinners' v 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives
AFP, Published on 15/03/2026
» HOLLYWOOD (UNITED STATES) - After months of expensive campaigns, the Oscars finally arrive Sunday, with all eyes on the race between "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" for best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.