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What to know about BTS as the K-pop group returns from military service

What to know about BTS as the K-pop group returns from military service

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — It's official. All seven members of the massively popular K-pop group BTS have completed South Korea's mandatory military service.
Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

Napoleon's iconic bicorne hat and personal treasures expected to fetch millions in Paris

PARIS (AP) — After Hollywood's “Napoleon” exposed the legendary emperor to a new generation, over 100 relics — which shaped empires, broke hearts and spawned centuries of fascination — are on display in Paris ahead of what experts call one of the mos
Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York meet in `The Comet/Poppea' at Lincoln Center

NEW YORK (AP) — Nero's ancient Rome and Jazz Age New York were similar. That is the message of “The Comet/Poppea,” an intriguing combination of Monteverdi’s 1643 opera “L’incoronazione di Poppea” and George E.
'Elbows Up' anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan

'Elbows Up' anthology to include prominent patriots Margaret Atwood, Jay Baruchel, Atom Egoyan

TORONTO — An upcoming anthology to meet the recent swell in national pride will include essays by prominent Canadians including writers Margaret Atwood and Omar El Akkad, as well as filmmakers Atom Egoyan and Jay Baruchel.
Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Think you know 'Jaws'? Test your knowledge with this trivia ahead of the movie's 50th anniversary

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of “Jaws.” It remains one of the most beloved and rewatched movies of all time.
Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

Who will have the 2025 song of the summer? We offer some predictions

NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a great song of the summer? Is it an up-tempo pop banger? Something with an earworm chorus? Does it need to feature the words “summer,” “sunshine,” or another synonym — “California” — in the title? How could anyone attempt
Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

Voice of America and Radio Farda's Persian services cover the Israel-Iran conflict despite cutbacks

In the early days of Israel's attack on Iran , U.S.-operated Radio Farda, which broadcasts in the Persian language in Iran, debunked a state media report that an Israeli pilot had been shot down and captured.
Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday.
South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

South Korea's last circus, Dongchoon, holds up as it marks centennial

ANSAN, South Korea (AP) — No more elephant and monkey acts. No more death-defying motorbike stunts. No more singing or acting on stage.

Maurice Vellekoop wins Trillium Book Award for graphic memoir

TORONTO — Illustrator Maurice Vellekoop has won Ontario's top literary award for his graphic memoir "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together.
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