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Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Competing for attention with Jennifer Lopez is no easy task. But at a recent wedding in India where the American star performed in a barely-there sparkly leotard, it was arguably the cake that stole the show. The towering multi-tier construction, several metres high and inspired by Rajasthani architecture,

Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic

Who's Bad? Not Michael Jackson in new big-budget biopic

A new Michael Jackson biopic will shortly arrive in cinemas telling the story of the King of Pop's early career, but it's a tightly controlled story that avoids any reference to the child sex abuse allegations that dogged his later life. Titled "Michael" and

'Listening bars' bloom as hottest new nightlife trend

'Listening bars' bloom as hottest new nightlife trend

Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there's a new night out spreading in cities around the world: an evening at a "listening bar". An increasing number of venues are adopting the concept, which originated in Japan, of installing high-end sound systems good

What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?

What's happening with Iran-US 'talks'?

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: - What is on the table? - After announcing "very good" talks with an

Iran's true casualty figures unknown as internet blackout hampers monitors

Iran's true casualty figures unknown as internet blackout hampers monitors

Iran has not updated its official death toll figures for weeks, while human rights groups outside the country are struggling with chronic communication problems, meaning the number of people killed during the war remains largely unknown. The last time Iran's health ministry gave a full update about casualties

Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son

Iran's new supreme leader injured but 'safe', says president's son

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but "safe and sound", the son of the president said Wednesday, offering the first official explanation for why the 56-year-old has not been seen since his appointment at the weekend. "I heard news that Mr

I never thought it would be hit, says 'Scream' creator 30 years later

I never thought it would be hit, says 'Scream' creator 30 years later

When he sat down to write the first "Scream" film which appeared in cinemas exactly 30 years ago, horror movies were out of fashion and aspiring Hollywood creative Kevin Williamson had low expectations. "I never thought it would be a hit actually. I was just trying to