Musician Rod Stewart has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth as part of her annual Birthday Honours List. The Maggie May star, who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2000, was honoured for services to music and charity. Downtown Abbey actress Penelope Wilton also became a dame in the honours' list while its producer Gareth Neame was made an OBE.
Global Village extends season 28
Dubai's Global Village has announced the extension of its Season 28 closing date by one more week.
Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists
Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season.
John Lennon's lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction
A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an auction in May after it was recently found in the attic of a home in Britain.
Ryan Gosling's 'The Fall Guy' is a love letter to stunt performers
After serving "Kenergy" with "Barbie", actor Ryan Gosling turns the spotlight on the moviemakers whose job is to shine on screen while remaining invisible in "The Fall Guy".
Global Village announces free entry for kids
Children up to 12 years old will receive complimentary admission to Dubai's Global Village.
