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From Armin van Buuren to Mochakk, electronic music dominates Coachella

Hollywood, Silicon Valley turn out for the 'Oscars of Science'

Australian soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name

Branded pop-up events take center stage at Coachella

AI 'agent' fever comes with lurking security threats

How France fell for reimagined 19th-century workers' canteens

South Korea's chainsaw artist carves a name for herself at 91

Blue Origin set to launch rocket with reusable booster for first time

Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until port blockade lifts, Iran says

Iraq fish die-off leaves farmers mourning lost livelihoods

Crisis-hit Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Oil drops, stocks mixed amid US-Iran peace hopes

Stock markets diverged and oil prices fell Friday as investors awaited news of a possible extension to the Iran-US ceasefire, with a first passing of Iranian oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz in weeks bolstering hopes.

Myanmar ex-president freed from post-coup detention, Suu Kyi's sentence cut

Myanmar's former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 military coup, was freed on Friday under a mass amnesty which, according to a source close to pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, also reduced her sentence.

Rescue for whale stranded off German coast in 'decisive phase'

A private rescue attempt for a whale stranded off Germany's Baltic coast has entered a "decisive phase", officials said Friday, with the sea mammal showing more activity than in recent days.

British PM says 'furious' after fresh revelations over sacked US envoy

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was "furious" after it emerged his sacked US ambassador Peter Mandelson was appointed despite failing security vetting, as the scandal again threatens his hold on power.

Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Open

Former three-time winner Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Madrid Open beginning next week as he needs more time to recover from a shoulder injury.

Japanese fans gather to welcome BTS on world tour

Tens of thousands of excited fans gathered at a landmark Tokyo stadium Friday to watch K-pop megastars BTS, in concert outside South Korea for the first time on their new world tour.

'Gomorrah' author cleared of defaming far-right Italian minister

An Italian court has cleared mafia bestseller "Gomorrah" author and journalist Roberto Saviano of defamation charges brought by far-right deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini, his lawyer said Friday.

Red-hot Bayern could cap memorable week with Bundesliga title

Just days after eliminating Spanish giants Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich could round off a perfect week by winning the Bundesliga title on Sunday.

Video game voice star Troy Baker says 'only humans' can make art

Millions of gamers around the world may not know Troy Baker's face but would recognise his voice -- perhaps as the heartbroken father Joel in "The Last of Us" or an intrepid Indiana Jones in "The Great Circle".

Raucous partying and some rugby as Hong Kong Sevens turns 50

The first Hong Kong Sevens took place in front of a few thousand curious spectators, and some of the players wore gym shoes in the mud instead of rugby boots.

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