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CNN  —  Jennifer Aniston is reportedly reflecting on “Friends” now feeling out of step with the times. The actress was promoting her new Netflix film “Murder Mystery 2,” costarring Adam Sandler, when the topic came up. “Comedy has evolved, movies have evolved,” Aniston told AFP in Paris, where the film is set. “Now it’s a little tricky because you have to be very careful, which makes it really hard for comedians, because the beauty of comedy is that we make fun of ourselves, make fun of life,” Aniston said. She also touched on how much the culture has changed since “Friends” debuted in 1994. “There’s a whole generation of people, kids, who are now going back to episodes of ‘Friends’ and find them offensive,” Aniston said. “There were things that were never intentional and others… well, we should have thought it through – but I don’t think there was a…

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN  —  The leader of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday named his eldest son as crown prince of Abu Dhabi and his likely successor as president of the second biggest Arab economy. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), president of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi, named Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed as crown prince of the emirate, state-run WAM news agency reported. The move comes 10 months after MBZ became president of the Persian Gulf nation after the death of his brother Sheikh Khalifa. Oil-rich UAE is a member of the OPEC oil cartel and controls some of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds. The nation is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own ruling family, which also includes the regional business and tourism hub Dubai. MBZ also appointed his brother Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed as vice president of the UAE, a…

Editor’s Note: Anshel Pfeffer (@anshelpfeffer) is a writer for Ha’aretz and the Israel correspondent of The Economist. He is the author of “Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu.” The views expressed here are his own. Read more opinion at CNN. CNN  —  I had never heard a word of criticism from this particular Likud minister on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. For years, in all our conversations, just fulsome praise, even when their party leader had been exposed in some of his worst moments. But no more. “I can’t believe how Netanyahu made such a critical mistake,” sighed the minister, who preferred not to be named. “How could he roll out such a series of radical policies and not have prepared any public-relations plan to go along with it? No thought whatsoever for the presentation. And now we’re getting crucified in the media and many of our…

CNN  —  Wayne Rooney’s life changed forever on October 19, 2002. Everton was drawing 1-1 against Premier League champion Arsenal, then on a mightily impressive 30-game unbeaten run in England’s top division. As the game ticked into the 90th minute, the teenage forward, who had been brought on as a substitute by manager David Moyes, controlled a pass from teammate Thomas Gravesen, took a couple of touches, and unleashed a shot that beat Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman to win the match and awaken the soccer world to his talents. At the time Rooney was but five days away from signing a professional contract on his 17th birthday, “Remember the name! Wayne Rooney!” screamed commentator Clive Tyldesley, which turned out to be as accurate a line as Rooney’s shot. Rooney went on to win five Premier League titles and a Champions League crown with Manchester United, as well as…

Good Friday Agreement: Gerry Adams praises David Trimble's peace bravery - BBC News Source

Written by Amarachi Orie, CNNA series of microscopic art pieces, so small that they fit into the eye of a needle, will go on display in the UK this weekend. From Saturday until October, Wollaton Hall in the city of Nottingham, northern England, will host a free "Miniature Masterpieces" exhibition featuring 20 sculptures from renowned artist Willard Wigan. The tiny masterpieces on display include a depiction of Jesus and the 12 apostles during the biblical scene of "The Last Supper," sculptures of William Shakespeare and Albert Einstein, and the fictional characters Pinocchio and Robin Hood, as well as a recreation of famous Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer's "Girl With A Pearl Earring" painting.A microscopic sculture of famous Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer's "Girl With A Pearl Earring" painting. Credit: Paul Ward PhotographyFour never-before-seen art pieces that will be showcased will form part of the artist's "Disappearing World" collection, which aims to reflect…

Angélique Kidjo says the Grammys 'need diversity' - BBC News Source

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CNN  —  The battle between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be over yet. The new board handpicked by the Republican governor to oversee Disney’s special taxing district said Wednesday it is considering legal action over a multi-decade agreement reached between the entertainment giant and the outgoing board in the days before the state’s hostile takeover last month. Under the agreement – quietly approved on February 8 as Florida lawmakers met in special session to hand DeSantis control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District – Disney would maintain control over much of its vast footprint in Central Florida for 30 years and, in some cases, the board can’t take significant action without first getting approval from the company. “This essentially makes Disney the government,” board member Ron Peri said during Wednesday’s meeting, according to video posted by an Orlando television station. “This board loses, for practical purposes, the…

Jeremy Corbyn: The left-wing veteran outcast by his party - BBC News Source