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Renowned Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender dies at 103

One of Germany's most renowned Holocaust survivors, Margot Friedlaender, has died at the age of 103 in her native Berlin, her foundation announced on Friday.

Putin gears up to host world leaders at lavish army parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a lavish World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, an event the Kremlin hopes will rally patriotism at home and project strength abroad as its troops fight in Ukraine.

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'Hope' as 60 rare Siamese crocodiles hatch in Cambodia

A group of 60 rare Siamese crocodiles have hatched in Cambodia, boosting hopes for one of the world's most endangered reptiles, conservationists said Thursday.

'Twisters' director swaps arthouse for '90s blockbuster reboot

"Twisters," Hollywood's latest attempt to reboot nostalgic blockbusters for modern audiences, might seem an unlikely next career step for director Lee Isaac Chung.

UK's Labour govt programme laid out in king's address

King Charles III outlined Labour's first programme for government in 15 years on Wednesday, with promises of economic stability and tougher action on irregular immigration to improving relations with Europe soured by Brexit.

King Charles III to set out UK govt to-do list

King Charles III will read out Labour's first programme for government in a decade and half on Wednesday when the UK parliament formally reopens following the July 4 election.

Young Chinese seek alternative jobs in shifting economy

Braving loneliness, tough auditions and an unfamiliarly hot and humid climate, aspiring actor Guo Ting is determined to make it in China's answer to Hollywood.

Hope turns to familiar disappointment for England fans in London

Despondent England fans shared in a familiar tale of woe in London on Sunday as the 58-year wait to win a men's major trophy went on after Spain scored a late winner in the Euro 2024 final.

Shannen Doherty, star of 'Beverly Hills: 90210,' dies at 53

Actress Shannen Doherty, known for her role in the high school drama series "Beverly Hills 90210," died after a long fight with breast cancer, People magazine reported on Sunday.

Kane would swap career of personal glory to win Euros for England

Harry Kane said leading England to win Euro 2024 on Sunday would be the "most incredible feeling" a footballer can have as he aims to end his own long wait to win a trophy.

Southgate dares to dream as England eye end to long wait for Euros glory

England manager Gareth Southgate said he does not believe that fate is guiding the Three Lions to Euro 2024 glory, but is dreaming of ending a 58-year wait to win a major tournament in Sunday's final against Spain.

Prince William tells England to 'show what you're made of' in Euros final

Prince William has urged England to "go out there and show the world what you're made of" when they face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

Billionaire bash: India's lavish Ambani nuptials

Billionaire Indian tycoon Mukesh Ambani celebrates the lavish finale of his son's wedding this week, highlighting his staggering wealth, as well as India's rapid economic growth and stark financial inequalities.

King Charles III urges England team to spare fans Euro 2024 'drama'

King Charles III has congratulated the England football team on reaching the final of Euro 2024 and jokingly urged them to win the tournament without any nerve-shredding last-minute drama.

Climate media awards highlight injustice and accountability

Exposing universities that use stolen Indigenous land to boost oil production and turning a daily TV weather forecast into a climate update were among the standout work celebrated at the annual Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards unveiled Tuesday.

Rare Florida cactus becomes first US species lost to sea rise

A rare species of tree cactus has gone extinct in Florida, in what is believed to be the first species lost to sea level rise in the United States, researchers said Tuesday.

Animal crossing: Highway bridge aims to save California's cougars

Hollywood stars aren't the only celebrities who live in the hills around Los Angeles -- Southern California's mountain lions also make their homes there and are sometimes almost as famous.

In Belgian farmland, 'Saving Bambi' one dawn mission at a time

Cedric Petit's drone hummed above a Belgian field. He spotted a white dot on the control screen: a tiny fawn nestled in the tall grasses -- soon to be rescued from a grisly end.

Six passengers of turbulence-hit plane still in Brazil hospital: airline

Six passengers among dozens injured in severe turbulence on a flight from Madrid remain hospitalized in Brazil, where their plane had to make an emergency landing, Air Europa said Tuesday.

Uzbekistan tries to put fresh spin on its silk industry

In the shade of an almond tree, Zubayda Pardayeva began the age-old and barely profitable process of turning cocoons into silk that Uzbekistan wants to overhaul.

Britain's true ruler? Larry the Downing Street cat

There has been one figure of stability in the last 14 years of political turmoil in the UK -- Larry the Downing Street cat.

Handbags and ball gowns: Princess Diana finery goes under the hammer

The biggest auction of Diana memorabilia since the late British princess sold dozens of outfits months before her death gets underway in California this week, featuring a midnight blue tulle dress and a flamenco-style lace-up number.

King Charles hails ties as Japan royals make UK state visit

King Charles III hailed Britain and Japan's "close friendship" at a lavish state banquet for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday as the Japanese royals began a three-day state visit.

UK rolls out lavish welcome for Japanese royals as state visit begins

A guard of honour and a lavish banquet awaited Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in London on Tuesday as King Charles III was set to receive them at the start of a three-day state visit to Britain.

Pop-punk icon Lauper recounts life 'fight' ahead of farewell tour

She was an icon as much for her outspoken punk attitude as her era-defining hits like "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Now 71, Cyndi Lauper is heading out on a farewell tour.

Luxembourg Grand Duke announces start of handover to son

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg on Sunday announced he will start transferring powers to his son Guillaume in October, in a surprise move paving the way for the monarch's abdication.

Paris Fashion Week outsider highlights

As well as the usual big-hitters at the menswear shows of Paris Fashion Week, there were some unexpected moments from emerging and avant-garde brands.

Mother of Brazil's football giant Pele dies at 101

Celeste Arantes, the mother of Brazilian football legend Pele, has died aged 101, outliving her famous son by 18 months, the family announced Friday.

Donald Sutherland: Hollywood's dark chameleon

With his towering height and a brooding expression that veered from menacing to hilarious and heartbroken, Donald Sutherland was Hollywood's chameleon, equally at home in war, love, horror -- or playing for laughs.

Donald Sutherland in five films

Here is a look at five key films in the career of Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, who has died at the age of 88:

'Nature's mirror': Climate change batters Albania's butterflies

Bright yellow, black, red and blue, Alexanor butterflies once fluttered abundantly on southwestern Albania's flowery slopes. Now, like many related species, scientists say they are disappearing due to human impacts, including climate change.

France tries suspects over false Brigitte Macron transgender claim

Two women went on trial on Wednesday over false claims that France's first lady Brigitte Macron was transgender, which sparked online rumour-mongering by conspiracy theorists and the far right.

Ukraine bids farewell to airforce ace of 'Ghosts of Kyiv' fame

The gold gilding of St Michael's Monastery reflected brightly off the mahogany coffin as the comrades-in-arms of fighter pilot Lieutenant Colonel Valentin Korenchuk, one of the fabled "Ghosts of Kyiv", carried him to his final resting place.

Japan emperor recalls time with UK royals ahead of visit

Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Britain's royals treated him "like family", as he recounted previous trips at a rare press conference on Wednesday ahead of a UK state visit.

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