Marvel adds Native American, Korean superheroes
The comic book giant Marvel has added a Native American and a Korean-American teenager to its list of superheroes, pushing forth with its bid to diversify and smash racial boundaries.
Kazakhstani designer Kamila Kurbani releases tenge sweatshirts
Kazakhstani designer Kamila Kurbani has released a new collection of sweatshirts with tenge prints.
Contract that launched The Beatles up for sale
The contract that launched the career of The Beatles will be sold in London later this month and is expected to fetch up to £500,000 (681,000 euros, $760,000).
Hundreds attend London pop-up picnic dressed in white
Hundreds of people dressed all in white attended an elegant pop-up picnic in London in an event aimed to celebrate public space in cities.
Kim Kardashian takes Instagram crown with record 45 million followers
Reality television star Kim Kardashian is now more than ever the queen of social media, announcing that her Instagram account has a record 45 million followers.
US hero of French train attack joins 'Dancing with the Stars'
National Guardsman Alek Skarlatos, one of three Americans hailed as heroes, has joined the cast of "Dancing with the Stars."
Taylor Swift queen of MTV awards, Kanye eyes presidency
Taylor Swift was crowned queen of the MTV Video Music Awards as rapper Kanye West announced an improbable run for president in 2020 and Miley Cyrus released her new album for free.
London's colourful Notting Hill Carnival kicks off
London's Notting Hill Carnival kicked off with a riot of colour despite grey skies, in a celebration of Caribbean culture reputed as Europe's biggest street party.
Glastonbury sends abandoned rubber boots to Calais migrants
Hundreds of pairs of rubber boots left behind by music fans who attended Britain's Glastonbury music festival have been donated to migrants in Calais.
Time for black or gay 007, says Brosnan
The next James Bond could be black or gay, argues 007 veteran Pierce Brosnan.
Kazakh graphic designer, model Aya Shalkar opens hearts with Ash Wear
Kazakhstani model, graphic designer and popular Instagramer Ayaulym Shalkar has presented her debut collection of minimalistic clothing.
One Direction will take break but not split, say members
British-Irish boyband One Direction is to take a break next year, quickly reassuring the group's passionate fanbase that they had no plans to split up.
Kung fu tourism: foreigners learn at China school
In the countryside outside the birthplace of the Chinese sage Confucius, 35 students battle the elements as well as exhaustion at a remote kung fu training academy.
Jennifer Lawrence tops list of highest-paid actresses
The odds really were in Jennifer Lawrence's favor last year as she raked in $52 million, topping a ranking of the highest-paid actresses by a wide margin.
Month of food, music, and treasure hunting in Almaty
To celebrate the Day of Almaty, locals and guests of the city are invited to 50 events, from musical performances to quests.
Attitude, passion and nerves swirl at World Tango Championship
Dancers in love with tango's passion bit their nails and hit the floor as more than 700 couples from far and near converged on Buenos Aires, focused on being best.
Europe's top open-air festival draws record crowds
Hungary's Sziget music festival, one of Europe's largest outdoor music bonanzas, finished on a high note with record crowds this year.
Drake speaks out on Toronto violence after shooting
Hip-hop star Drake condemned rising violence in Toronto after two people died in a shooting linked to his festival, breaking more than a week of silence.
Kazakhstan-born model Alena Subbotina makes project about Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan-born model Alena Subbotina, who currently resides in New York, has been preparing a project about Kazakhstan.