Culture

Experts say Indigenous communities should have a say in the sale of John Risley's art

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About 30 Indigenous cultural objects are among nearly 670 items listed in court proceedings involving seafood businessman John Risley. Some are labelled only "Indigenous" or "unidentified artist, Inuit."

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Majid Majidi's Midday Meal wins the top prize at the Busan film festival

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The Iranian director's film took the Busan Award for best film on Thursday at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, ahead of 12 other Asian titles.

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U2 announce a 2027 world tour and release a new song

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The Greatest Show On Earth World Tour, the band's first in eight years, opens Feb 23, 2027, in Mexico City, then plays São Paulo and Buenos Aires. Beck opens the Latin American shows.

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Steven Soderbergh steps in to finish filming The Batman Part II

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Director Matt Reeves stepped away in early October to attend to a family matter, and production paused. Soderbergh will shoot the final weeks of principal photography, working closely with Reeves.

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Billy Joel says he cannot drive or perform for now after brain diagnosis

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Joel, 77, was diagnosed in 2025 with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a build-up of fluid in the brain that can affect balance, memory, vision and hearing. He has since had surgery to implant a shunt.