Brazilian police apprehend one of two suspects who stole Matisse artworks in a daylight heist
SAO PAULO — Brazilian authorities said Wednesday that one of the two suspects behind a brazen daylight robbery…
Movie Review: In ‘Scarlet,’ transplanting ‘Hamlet’ to an anime dreamworld
The Japanese writer-director Mamoru Hosoda has made some amazing films that take profound leaps into dreamlike worlds. Hosoda’s…
Companies offer $279 million for Gulf of Mexico drilling rights in first of 30 planned oil sales
WASHINGTON — Oil companies offered $279 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday in…
Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
NEW YORK — Behind the Wizard of Oz in the two-part “Wicked” movies were people actually pulling the…
British zoologist and Save the Elephants founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83
NAIROBI, Kenya — British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said…
Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s…
Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as surplus surpasses $1 trillion
BANGKOK — Higher tariffs have dealt a “severe blow” to the world economy, China’s premier said Tuesday, even…
Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Boeing said Monday that it has completed a $4.7 billion purchase of key supplier Spirit AeroSystems, which builds…
Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar’s most popular touring artists of the new millennium
New York — Much has been made about the global touring economy in the last few years. Take,…
Louvre workers announce strike over work conditions and security after $102M heist
Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over poor working conditions, a ticket-price hike for non-European…
Top EU official warns the US against interfering in Europe’s affairs
BRUSSELS — A top European Union official on Monday warned the United States against interfering in Europe’s affairs…
Japan revises economic data to show bigger contraction in July-September period
TOKYO — Japan’s economy contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, the government reported…