Russian court upholds ban on LinkedIn over data storage policy

The court ruled that LinkedIn violated a law that requires foreign companies to store the personal data of Russian citizens on servers within the country.

Spanish journalists freed after being kidnapped in Syria

Three Spanish journalists believed to be kidnapped in Syria last year have been released

Tunisia's president Essebsi dies aged 92

Tunisia's first freely elected president, 92-year-old Beji Caid Essebsi, has passed away due to what was described as a severe health crisis.

Comic-Con 2019: Wrap-Up

This year's San Diego Comic-Con wasn't business as usual. Much of the conversation focused on the limited film scene, lack of movie stars and the abundance of TV panels. But despite some notable absences, there was no shortage of impressive offerings as w...

Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff wants to get out of prison

Notorious white-collar criminal Bernie Madoff, who swindled thousands of investors out of billions of dollars, is seeking a commutation of his 150-year sentence from the US president.

Female directors reached record highs during 2019 Hollywood

Women made up 10.6% of directors of the top movies last year, a study found. They comprised 20% of all directors, writers, producers, editors and cinematographers on the top 100 grossing films of 2019 according to a second report.

TRT World documentary on organ trafficking nominated for International Emmy

"Silent Death on a Syrian Journey" that reveals a booming organ trade amongst Syrian refugees for a passage to Europe is TRT World's first ever Emmy nomination in the current affairs category.

Prague set to see biggest protests since Velvet Revolution

Hundreds of thousands expected at a rally on Sunday to urge populist billionaire Czech Republic PM Andrej Babis to resign.

'Holy Grail' digital effects rewinding the clock for actors

When Monday’s Academy Award nominations are announced, “Captain Marvel” and “Gemini Man” could see their names called along with “The Irishman” in the visual effects category. Each has arrived at its reverse ageing trick through a separate technique.

K-pop songs to play at World Cup 2018

After landslide victories in FIFA's polls on Instagram and Twitter, K-pop groups BTS and EXO will have their songs featured at the World Cup 2018

Kill Bill, 15 years on | Cinema | Showcase

While many films go on to become classics, not everybody can do it like Quentin Tarantino, especially considering he's a self-confessed 'thief'. And it was in 2003 that he decided to give something back from the spoils of 1970s Kung Fu flicks, with a bold...

The most foul-mouthed actor of all time revealed

He swears 376 times in films in total, and 22.9 times per 1,000 words on screen. Who is he? We'll give you a clue, it's not Samuel L. Jackson. #swearing #cursing #Hollywoo