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The Haupt Collection: What Money Reveals About Us as Human Beings
Thirty pieces of silver, more than 300 works of art and a question that extends far beyond the art market: What do we value? Stefan Haupt’s Berlin-based collection explores the relationship between money, power and society. New acquisitions and the exhibition ‘Original Cover Images’, which has been running since 15 September 2026, demonstrate just how relevant this theme remains.
Horror movie 'Resident Evil' tops N. American box office
"Resident Evil," a horror movie based on a video game franchise, swept the North American box office with a $60 million opening weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Spanish civil war drama 'The Black Ball' wins at Toronto festival
Spain's "The Black Ball," a gay rights drama set during the country's civil war, won top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.
In 'Tenzing', a Sherpa mountaineer gets his due
It took years for Tenzing Norgay to secure his place in history as the man who, alongside New Zealander Edmund Hillary, first reached the summit of Mount Everest.
Ed Sheeran set to return to stage after Palestinian controversy
Chanting protesters greeted concertgoers Saturday in Philadelphia ahead of pop superstar Ed Sheeran's first show since his tour plunged into turmoil ignited by his opening act's pro-Palestinian comments.
Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall
Two Germans were arrested Saturday after they stuck two paintings on a wall of the hall that hosts the Mona Lisa in Paris's Louvre museum, police sources said.
CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds
The White House made good Saturday on President Donald Trump's vow to deny CNN, MS NOW and Politico access to the presidential mansion as punishment for reporting what he calls "fake news."
مشهد سمير سرياني لـ«الشرق الأوسط»: أحضّر لفيلم لبناني اجتماعي يتناول همومنا بقالب كوميدي
حصد المخرج سمير سرياني جائزة «موركس دور» لأفضل كليب لبناني عن أغنية «يا قلبو» لنانسي عجرم، ليكون بذلك قد نال حتى اليوم ثلاثة جوائز، كانت أولها عام 2016 عن كليب «كيفك إنت» لميريام فارس، تلتها جائزة عن كليب لنانسي أيضاً «إلى بيروت الأنثى».
CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds
US media outlets CNN and MS NOW said they were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday, a day after President Donald Trump announced a ban against them for reporting what he calls "fake news."
Protesters form human chain at Kennedy Center after Trump threat
Protesters formed a human chain on Friday around the Kennedy Center, the Washington arts hub that US President Donald Trump threatened to demolish unless his name is restored to it.
Kennedy Center: future unclear for iconic Washington arts hub
A national cultural institution for more than five decades, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington faces an uncertain future after President Donald Trump threatened to demolish the building unless his name is restored to it.
Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them without specifics of reporting "fiction and lies."
Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'
Russia on Friday said it had added the director of the Cannes Grand Prix winner "Minotaur", a grim oeuvre set against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, to its list of foreign agents.
Doom Loop? Ed Sheeran struggles against Gaza tide
Ed Sheeran faces boycott calls and desertions, leaving the British singer with a career crisis that underlines how even the world's biggest stars are being sucked into the politics of the war in Gaza.
The Easter Island origins of buzzy Malkovich drama 'Wild Horse Nine'
Seeking inspiration for his next project, Oscar-winning filmmaker Martin McDonagh traveled years ago to Easter Island.
AFP photo shows Trump examining image of apparent Kennedy Center razing
An AFP photo of Donald Trump examining a depiction of Washington's Kennedy Center apparently being demolished sparked widespread attention Thursday after the president threatened to tear down the revered arts venue because he has been blocked from renaming it after himself.
Gaza documentary sparks political storm in Israel
On a street in southern Israel, a graffiti artist paints a mural depicting the filmmakers behind the award-winning documentary "NAZA". But this is not a tribute.
Two unseen Monet paintings to be sold in Paris: auction house
Two paintings by the Impressionist master Claude Monet that have never been shown in public are to be sold in Paris next month by the billionaire Schlumberger family of France, auction house Sotheby's said Thursday.
Counterculture pop artist Peter Max dies at 88: US media
Pop artist Peter Max, whose cheery psychedelic creations helped define the counterculture aesthetic in the 1960s, died on Monday, US media reported. He was 88.
'Being Heumann' captures joy in fight for disability rights
Sian Heder's new film "Being Heumann" profiles an American activist fighting for the rights of people with disabilities, with the Oscar-winning director saying its message of inclusivity has renewed importance in today's society.
French court to hear Depardieu's appeal against rape trial order: sources
A French court will this week hear an appeal from cinema icon Gerard Depardieu against an order that he should stand trial on charges of raping an actor in 2018, judicial sources and sources close to case said on Wednesday.
Trump threatens to keep Kennedy Center shut if his name not added
US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to keep the Kennedy Center closed for good after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution's facade.
Artists exit Sheeran tour in solidarity with Macklemore pro-Palestinian comments
The artist Finneas and three other supporting acts announced they had quit British superstar Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday, after rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments while performing.
Helen Mirren delves into Patricia Highsmith's mind in 'A Talent for Murder'
Helen Mirren makes no secret of her admiration for writers, something reflected in her portrayal of American author Patricia Highsmith in "A Talent for Murder," the thriller that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
Trump says Kennedy Center to close after judge bars name change
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the Kennedy Center will close down -- possibly for good -- after a judge ruled his name cannot be added onto the famed arts institution's exterior.
'Battle of Chile' documentary-maker Patricio Guzman dies, aged 85
Patricio Guzman, a Chilean documentary-maker whose 1970s trilogy "The Battle of Chile" is regarded as a landmark political documentary, died in Paris on Tuesday aged 85, his wife told AFP.
Rob Reiner son will not face death penalty, prosecutor says
The son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner will not face the death penalty when he stands trial over the killings of his parents, Los Angeles County's top prosecutor said Tuesday.
Turkey police detain dozens over pro-LGBTQ Istanbul rally
Turkish police on Tuesday detained dozens of people protesting an LGBTQ crackdown in Istanbul and elsewhere, AFP journalists at the scene reported.
Huge Van Gogh collection reunited for first time since 1984
A Dutch museum Tuesday put its entire collection of 88 paintings by Vincent Van Gogh on display for the first time since 1984, featuring masterpieces such as "The Potato Eaters".
Oasis fans weigh ticket costs and reunion memories ahead of 2027 tour
Some Oasis fans who attended the band’s 2025 reunion say they will avoid another ticket-buying scramble for the announced Live ’27 tour, citing expense, problems with the earlier sale and satisfaction with having seen the reunion.
EastEnders previews Kat’s grief after Zoe’s death
EastEnders spoilers for September 15 show Kat Slater withdrawing from her family after the death of her daughter Zoe, before receiving comfort from Oscar Branning.
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