Abba delight fans with new 10-song album and virtual concert
The Swedish pop legends reunite to record 10 new songs for their first studio album for 40 years.
Sir Salman Rushdie to serialise book via email newsletter
The Booker Prize-winning author will serialise a new novella on the Substack newsletter publishing platform.
Pedro Almodovar’s ‘irresistible’ Parallel Mothers opens Venice Film Festival
The movie stars Penelope Cruz as one of two women who meet in hospital just before they give birth.
Review bid after right-wing extremist ‘told to read classic books’
As part of his sentence, Ben John is reportedly told to read classics such as Pride and Prejudice.
China’s media cracks down on ‘effeminate’ styles
The media regulator says it will shun "vulgar influencers" while casting a spotlight on stars' pay.
Sally Rooney: Reviews hail quiet brilliance of Beautiful World, Where Are You
Critics deliver their verdicts on the Irish author's highly anticipated third novel.
US states to accept driver’s licence on iPhones
Apple's new ID system for its Wallet will be rolled out at airports to start.
Apple to allow Netflix-type apps a sign-up link
Apps offering books, videos or music will be able to offer a website link to sign up and manage accounts.
WhatsApp issued second-largest GDPR fine of €225m
The Irish data watchdog has handed WhatsApp the second-highest ever GDPR fine.
Top Gun and Mission: Impossible films delayed due to US Covid spike
Tom Cruise's movies are put on hold as studios fear a recent US Covid spike will deter cinemagoers.