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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Udo Kier, the German actor whose icy gaze and strange, scene-stealing screen presence made him a favorite of filmmakers including Andy Warhol, Gus Van Sant and Lars von Trier, has died at 81. His partner, artist Delbert McBride, told Variety that Kier died on Sunday in Palm Springs, California.A longtime arthouse favorite, Kier also had an unlikely run as a character actor in Hollywood blockbusters including “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” with Jim Carrey. Actors Helmut Berger and Udo Kier, photographed during the shooting of the film “The Fifth Commandment,” Dec. 1, 1977. (Horst Ossinger/dpa via…

A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by three brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million this month at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.The brothers discovered the comic book in a cardboard box beneath layers of brittle newspapers, dust and cobwebs in their deceased mother’s San Francisco home last year, alongside a handful of other rare comics that she and her sibling had collected on the cusp of World War II. She had told her children she had a valuable comic book collection hidden away, but…

In its first strike on Beirut since June, Israel on Sunday killed the most senior Hezbollah military figure to have been targeted since the ceasefire in Lebanon was established a year ago. Haytham Ali Tabatabai, known as Abu Ali, rose through the ranks to become Hezbollah’s top military chief after Israel eliminated much of the group’s senior leadership.  During last year’s war, Tabatabai headed Hezbollah’s operations division. After the 24 November 2024 ceasefire, he was appointed chief of staff, replacing Ibrahim Aqil, who was killed two months earlier. Hezbollah mourned him as “one of the leaders who laid the foundation…

President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to combine efforts with tech companies and universities to convert government data into scientific discoveries, acting on his push to make artificial intelligence the engine of the nation’s economic future.Trump unveiled the “Genesis Mission” as part of an executive order he signed Monday that directs the Department of Energy and national labs to build a digital platform to concentrate the nation’s scientific data in one place.It solicits private sector and university partners to use their AI capability to help the government solve engineering, energy and national security problems, including streamlining the nation’s…

Nov 24, 2025, 12:34 PM ETFIFA agreed to more Saudi Arabia investment on Monday by announcing up to $1 billion in Saudi-backed stadium-financing loans for developing countries.The Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA said the subsidized loans would be offered to member football associations to build or revamp stadiums.Saudi Arabia will host the men’s World Cup for the first time in 2034.FIFA has also signed Saudi state oil company Aramco to be a 2026 World Cup sponsor.Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034. Harold Cunningham – FIFA/FIFA via Getty ImagesFIFA president Gianni Infantino called the agreement “a crucial step…

KUWAIT: The 48th Kuwait International Book Fair commemorated the life and contributions of the late poet Ahmed Meshari Al-Adwani, a distinguished figure in Kuwaiti thought, culture, and literature, and the author of the national anthem’s lyrics. The tribute was held through a symposium titled “Ahmed Meshari Al-Adwani: Poet of the Nation and Icon of Arab Culture” on Sunday at the Cultural Café in Mishref International Fairgrounds, attended by scholars, specialists, and cultural enthusiasts.The symposium, which continues tomorrow, began with the screening of a documentary produced by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, highlighting Al-Adwani’s legacy. Poet Dr Khalifa…

KUWAIT: The Cultural Pavilion at the 48th Kuwait International Book Fair hosted a special workshop on Sunday titled “Arabic Calligraphy and Islamic Ornamentation,” organized by the Kuwaiti Traditional Crafts Association. The event attracted fair visitors, calligraphy enthusiasts, and admirers of traditional arts. Calligrapher Mustafa Khaja, who led the workshop, said in a press release that preserving Arabic calligraphy and Islamic ornamentation is vital to maintaining a core element of Kuwait’s cultural identity.He expressed delight at the enthusiastic participation, particularly from students, whom he described as “the generation that will carry these arts forward.” The workshop offered a comprehensive overview of…

The chart-topping artist will perform one night at the iconic home of Liverpool Football Club on Friday June 12, 2026.Zach is embarking on his biggest international tour yet, with more than 40 dates across the United States and Europe next year. His recent run of sold-out shows included a record-breaking show at Michigan Stadium in September, which set a record for the largest single ticketed concert in US history.LFC season ticket holders for both the men’s and women’s teams, All Red Full, Light and Junior Members and season hospitality Members will be able to register their interest for a chance…

KUWAIT: The Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Diplomatic Institute, affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, organized a lecture on Monday titled “Women in Diplomacy: Presence, Competence, and Influence.” The session was delivered by Sheikha Dr Munira Al Khalifa, Director General of the Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies in Bahrain, and attended by several heads of foreign missions and diplomats.Speaking to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Al Khalifa shared insights from her diplomatic and academic experience, emphasizing the importance of exchanging ideas, best practices, and experiences to highlight how diplomatic training empowers women and strengthens their role within the…

Can anyone stop Coventry City?Well, Wrexham did a few weeks ago. But since then, Frank Lampard’s side have bounced back to win their next three. They trailed against Sheffield United, but won 3-1. They needed a late stunner from Ephron Mason-Clark to see off Stoke 1-0 after that. And then, perhaps the most dramatic and impressive of the lot. Two down at home to West Brom, they wrestled their way back to win 3-2. Helped in part by a Jayson Molumby red card at 2-1 down, but once they got one back it felt inevitable. Every hurdle in their way…