Maharashtra: Row over language turns violent in India’s richest state
The Maharashtra government has backtracked on a move to make Hindi mandatory in schools, but tensions continue.
South Korea has the world’s lowest birth rate, but fertility clinics are booming
Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea’s demographic crisis.
Trump tariffs: Asia is reeling but is anyone winning?
Trump has reset the tariffs clock again, leaving Asia’s export-driven economies in limbo.
Canadian premier accuses US lawmakers of ‘trying to trivialize ‘ wildfires
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was critical of a letter sent by six US lawmakers concerned over wildfire smoke drifting south.
Barack and Michelle Obama team with Larry David for new HBO series
This new series about American history brings David back to a sketch comedy format—only now with presidential producers in the wings.
Actor Julian McMahon’s cause of death revealed
As friends and former costars continue to mourn actor Julian McMahon, more details about his death from cancer have been revealed in a new medical examiner’s office report.
Lauren Sánchez Was the Losing Bidder for the Record-Breaking $10.1 Million Birkin
The original Birkin bag, owned by Jane Birkin, smashed multiple sales records at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris.
See photos of Jane Birkin, the woman who inspired the famous Hermès Birkin bag
The first Birkin bag was designed in 1984 as a collaboration between Jane Birkin and Hermès CEO Jean-Louis Dumas when Birkin sketched her ideal tote.
Obamas to produce Larry David US history sketch comedy series for HBO
The Obamas are teaming up with Larry David to produce a six-episode sketch comedy series on HBO to mark the country’s 250th anniversary, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Thursday. Th…
Justin Bieber Announces Music Comeback: New Album Reportedly Drops Friday
Bieber previously canceled a world tour in 2022 due to health issues, and he has not released new music since.
