18 Jan, 2026
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Bad Bunny to perform at half-time show

Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny will headline next year’s Super Bowl half-time show in California. The singer and rapper, who has topped Spotify’s most-streamed artist list in three of the past five years, will squeeze his hits into less than 15 minutes on US TV’s most-watched night in February. In a football-themed statement, he […]

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Stars turn out for final fashion show in Milan

Paul GlynnCulture reporter Getty Images Left-rignt: Glenn Close, Cate Blanchett and Lauren Hutton were in the front row Stars including Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Richard Gere were in attendance for the Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2026 collection show in Milan on Sunday, the final collection the Italian designer worked on before his death. Originally intended […]

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South Sudan court rejects Riek Machar’s bid to halt murder and treason trial

A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it does have the jurisdiction to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused, who are charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity. The court dismissed all objections by Machar’s legal team regarding its authority, the constitutionality of the proceedings, and the claim that he […]

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At least 11 dead as typhoon sweeps Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi has killed at least 11 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in the centre and north of Vietnam, state media reported. Dozens are missing or injured after the typhoon made landfall on Sunday night, flooding roads, washing away bridges and tearing roofs off buildings before weakening and moving into neighbouring Laos. […]