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Rihanna reveals third pregnancy on Met Gala night

Rihanna loves to make an entrance at the Met Gala, and on her way to the event Monday, she revealed she is pregnant with her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky.

Stars shine at Met Gala, showcasing Black dandyism

It's the first Monday in May, which means the stars are hitting the red carpet for the Met Gala, the extravagant Manhattan charity ball that this year spotlights Black style through the lens of dandyism's subversive history.

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Crossing glaciers and fjords: Norwegian reindeer migrate for winter

A herd of reindeer with white, brown or grey coats climb mountains and swim between glaciers on their great migration to their winter pasture in Norway's far north.

Austria celebrates last surviving shock 'actionist' artist

Several shows are recognising Guenter Brus, the last surviving key member of Vienna's famed "actionists", who turned 85 this week and whose radical movement broke new ground using the body to make art.

Depardieu art collection sells for 4 millions euros

A sale of artworks belonging to French actor Gerard Depardieu brought in some four million euros, Paris auction house Ader said Wednesday.

NFL Chiefs' Kelce delivers shout out to 'awesome' Swift

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce "sure as hell enjoyed" the buzz Taylor Swift's appearance brought to his Sunday NFL game, but he won't be broadcasting details of his relationship with the pop star.

'We're all dead': Iraqis in shock after wedding fire

A huge portrait of Jesus Christ dominates the crowd, which parts to make way for a stream of coffins after a fire tore through an Iraqi Christian wedding.

Shortlisted entries for UK's Turner Prize go on display

An exhibition of the shortlisted Turner Prize nominees opened on England's south coast on Wednesday, with four artists vying for the most prestigious -- and often controversial -- award in British art.

What's in a name? Beckham and Ronaldo grace Asian Games

David Beckham made his Asian Games debut on Wednesday in the same team as Ronaldo but not, sadly, in the football tournament.

RNA recovered from extinct animal in world first

Scientists have for the first time recovered RNA from an extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger, raising hope for the resurrection of animals once thought lost forever, Stockholm University researchers told AFP.

Five trends from Milan: quiet luxury to everything green

Fashion week in Milan wrapped up Monday after showcasing new designers, from Sabato de Sarno at Gucci to Peter Hawkings at Tom Ford.

French rapper MHD gets 12 years in prison for youth's murder

French rapper MHD was sentenced Saturday to 12 years in prison for the 2018 murder of a young man in Paris who was rammed with a car before being set upon by a mob and stabbed.

In the shadow of Hollywood's strikes, beauty professionals suffer

Professional hairdressers and makeup artists work in the shadows of celebrities to make them sparkle on sets, red carpets and magazine covers.

Paris Fashion Week starts after Balmain robbery

The hectic fashion season reaches its last stop in Paris on Monday, with the biggest intrigue being whether beloved brand Balmain can recover from the theft of 50 outfits last week.

Charles wraps up France trip with enthusiatic crowds in Bordeaux

King Charles III on Friday was greeted by enthusiastic crowds and even had the honour of a hymn sung for him by the Fijian rugby team as he wrapped up a state visit to France with a stop in the southwestern city of Bordeaux.

Charles in Bordeaux on last day of climate-focused France trip

King Charles III on Friday arrived in France's southwestern city of Bordeaux on the final day of his state visit, putting the environment at centre stage in a region famed for its vineyards but also hit by climate-induced wildfires.

'Eiffel Tower' lights up quiet suburb in Chinese city

As decorative fountains frame a view of the Eiffel Tower and a fashionable young woman walks a poodle nearby, you might mistake China's Tianducheng neighbourhood for Paris -- if not for the concrete towers in the distance and Chinese signs on every shopfront.

'Euphoria' actor Angus Cloud's death ruled accidental overdose: coroner

Angus Cloud, the 25-year-old co-star of hit HBO drama "Euphoria," died from an accidental drug overdose in July, a US coroner said Thursday.

Charles III urges France, UK to 'reinvigorate' ties at lavish Versailles banquet

King Charles III on Wednesday issued a call for France and the UK to reinvigorate their relations, as President Emmanuel Macron hosted the British monarch for a glittering banquet at the Palace of Versailles on the first of a three-day state visit.

Macron hosts King Charles for Versailles banquet

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hosted King Charles III for a glittering banquet at France's former royal residence of the Palace of Versailles, as the British monarch kicked off a three-day state visit aimed at showing the underlying strength of cross-Channel ties even after Brexit.

Pomp, ceremony as Charles III begins French state visit

King Charles III on Wednesday embarked on his first state visit to France as monarch, a three-day trip aimed at showing that the fundamentals of the cross-Channel alliance remains strong despite a litany of political tensions after Brexit.

Scientists warn entire branches of the 'Tree of Life' are going extinct

Humans are driving the loss of entire branches of the "Tree of Life," according to a new study published on Monday which warns of the threat of a sixth mass extinction.

Kylie Minogue: having young fans is 'alarming and exciting'

A viral TikTok hit this summer means Kylie Minogue has added another cohort to her multi-generational fan base -- many of them so young they have never heard the hits that made her a star.

King Charles III heads to France for state visit

Charles III finally makes it across the Channel from Britain to France this week, six months after rioting and strikes forced the last-minute postponement of his first state visit as king.

'American Fiction' wins top prize at Toronto film fest

"American Fiction" -- a satire about race, media and how white audiences consume Black culture -- sealed its place as an early Oscars frontrunner by winning the coveted top prize Sunday at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Huge groupers, the joy of Florida divers, are now 'vulnerable'

The goliath grouper, a colossus of a fish that can weigh up to 360 kilograms (nearly 800 pounds), is the delight of divers in Florida, though scientists warn their numbers are down since the US state allowed fishing of the giants resume.

Swedes throng capital for royal jubilee

Tens of thousands of Swedes thronged central Stockholm on Saturday to mark 50 years since King Carl XVI Gustaf ascended the throne.

South Africa holds state funeral for divisive Zulu leader Buthelezi

Thousands of people, some holding spears and dressed in traditional warrior clothes, on Saturday attended the funeral of South Africa's divisive Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was implicated in a wave of deadly violence that marked the country's emergence from apartheid.

Hugh Jackman and wife separating: statement

"Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman and his wife of 27 years are to separate, a statement carried by US media said Friday.

London celebrates its 'fearless' young fashion designers

The story of how British designer Lee Alexander McQueen's legendary first "Taxi Driver" collection was lost after he showed it on a clothes rack at the Ritz Hotel is told in a new exhibition in London.

STOOF INTERNATIONAL: Fred Stoof, the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner and the rolling fortress "TROJAN"

The legendary Berlin Hoffest (Berlin Courtyard Festival), to which around 3500 guests from all walks of social life were welcomed in the courtyards of the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall) by the Governing Mayor of Berlin Kai Wegner, had an armoured highlight, the "TROJAN" from STOOF INTERNATIONAL.Armoured cars from STOOF International have strong steel plates, aramid, centimetre-thick window panes, special chassis with special brakes, fire extinguishing systems, GPS tracking systems, wheels with emergency running systems, armoured tanks, protected exhaust systems, sirens, flashing lights as well as many other secret special equipment and are above all one thing, absolutely inconspicuous!Numerous representatives from politics, business, science, diplomacy, culture, media and sport marvelled at the rolling fortress called "TROJAN".

Sweden throws royal bash for king's golden jubilee

Sweden celebrates the 50th anniversary of King Carl XVI Gustaf's reign with pomp and circumstance on Friday and Saturday, with a gala banquet, street parties and a procession through central Stockholm.

Princess Diana's 'Black Sheep' sweater sells at auction for $1.1 mn

An iconic red sweater worn by Princess Diana shortly after her engagement to then-Prince Charles, featuring rows of fluffy little sheep, sold at auction for more than $1.1 million following a frenetic bout of final bidding, Sotheby's announced Thursday.

Norway's princess to marry her shaman in August 2024

Norway's Princess Martha Louise, the oldest child of King Harald and Queen Sonja, will marry self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett on August 31, 2024, the couple announced on Wednesday.

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