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'Emilia Perez' lauded in Hollywood but criticized in Mexico

'Emilia Perez' lauded in Hollywood but criticized in Mexico

Despite its huge international success, including a leading 13 Oscar nominations, "Emilia Perez" faces criticism in Mexico, where the transgender narco-musical has been accused of trivializing raging drug-related violence.

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Bayern's Davies ruled out 'for time being' with hamstring tear

Bayern's Davies ruled out 'for time being' with hamstring tear

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set for a stint on the sidelines after he was diagnosed with a torn muscle, the German club said in a statement on Thursday.

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Poland says purchased rare 'treasure' Chopin manuscript

Poland says purchased rare 'treasure' Chopin manuscript

Poland on Thursday announced it had purchased a rare manuscript of a ballad by Frederic Chopin, a score whose exhibition will coincide with this year's prestigious piano competition named after the composer.

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Calls for calm, Pope on AI, Milei on Musk: What happened at Davos Thursday

Calls for calm, Pope on AI, Milei on Musk: What happened at Davos Thursday

There is a buzzword at the annual meeting of the world's elites in the Swiss luxury resort of Davos: tariffs, although artificial intelligence has been another big theme.

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Ukraine orders children to evacuate from northeastern towns

Ukraine orders children to evacuate from northeastern towns

Ukraine on Thursday announced evacuations of children from several towns in the northeastern Kharkiv region threatened by Russian forces, as Moscow said it saw nothing new in US President Donald Trump's call for it to end its invasion.

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Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's reclusive Taliban leader

Hibatullah Akhundzada: Afghanistan's reclusive Taliban leader

Secluded in his stronghold in southern Afghanistan, reclusive Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is the cornerstone of the movement that has ruled the country unchallenged since reclaiming power in 2021, strictly enforcing Islamic law.

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Argentina's record points scorer Sanchez retires from rugby

Argentina's record points scorer Sanchez retires from rugby

Argentina international fly-half Nicolas Sanchez, who holds the record for most points scored in a Pumas shirt, has announced his retirement from the game on his Instagram account.

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Shiffrin set for World Cup skiing return at Courchevel

Shiffrin set for World Cup skiing return at Courchevel

Mikaela Shiffrin, who injured her abdomen in a fall at the end of November, said Thursday that she would be returning to the World Cup at the Courchevel slalom on January 30.

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'No conversation needed' for Farrell about Lions tour selection

'No conversation needed' for Farrell about Lions tour selection

Former England captain Owen Farrell said on Thursday he has not held talks with his dad and head coach Andy Farrell about playing for the British and Irish Lions this year.

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Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters

Wall Street's AI-fuelled rally falters

A tech-fuelled rally on Wall Street faltered on Thursday as concerns about interest rates and high stock valuations sapped investor confidence.

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