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King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment: palace
British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment for cancer.
Poland trumpets its Van Gogh, once peddled for a beer
Poland opened an art show Friday to celebrate its only Van Gogh painting, a rare early landscape worth millions that was once hawked by a pedlar for the price of a beer.
Frozen in time: Colombian town's unexplained mummies
In a small town high in the Colombian Andes, Clovisnerys Bejarano kneels before a glass box holding the petrified corpse of her mother, who died 30 years ago, but looks as if she might just be asleep.
Harvey Weinstein: fallen Hollywood 'God' who ignited #MeToo
For decades, Harvey Weinstein was untouchable, reigning over Hollywood as the mega-producer Meryl Streep famously called "God."
Papua New Guinea PM dismisses Biden's 'loose' talk on cannibalism as a 'blurry moment'
Papua New Guinea's leader has dismissed Joe Biden's unlikely suggestion that his uncle was eaten by cannibals there as "loose" talk that does not reflect the US president's feelings for the country.
In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change
Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon hold their breath as they distribute a foul-smelling delicacy to lure butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change.
Crowds join Bondi Beach memorial for mall stabbing victims
Crowds gathered at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday for a candlelight memorial to the six people killed by a knife-wielding assailant at a nearby shopping mall.
Dutch version of 'The Crown' charts royal couple love story
Move over "The Crown", here comes "Maxima", the Dutch answer to the popular series charting the British Royal Family which will recount the love story between King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima.
Dutch princess moved to Spain to escape threats: media
Dutch Crown Princess Amalia fled to Spain to escape threats to her safety, local media reported, as she prepared to make her official debut at a state occasion later Wednesday.
Is fractious France ready for an Olympics party?
Organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised a "great national party" for the country, but with 100 days to go, France's bitter politics and gloomy mindset are dampening the mood.
Prince Harry loses bid to appeal UK security ruling
Prince Harry will not be allowed to appeal the downgrading of his personal security when he visits Britain, a court ruled on Monday.
French-Canadian gets 'Oscars of Science' prize for cancer treatment
French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an "Oscars of Science" prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer.
Coachella heavy on indie rock nostalgia, Taylor Swift buzz
Coachella day two was heavy on alt-rock throwbacks including a highly anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift -- who wasn't on the lineup and didn't perform -- creating buzz Saturday.
Taylor spotted at Coachella heavy on indies rock nostalgia
Coachella day two was heavy on alt rock throwbacks including a much-anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift -- who wasn't on the lineup and didn't perform -- creating buzz.
King Charles III 'horrified' by 'senseless' Sydney attack
Britain's King Charles III said Saturday that he and his wife Queen Camilla were "horrified" by "senseless" stabbings at a shopping centre in Sydney that killed six people.
Shakira wows at Coachella on day dominated by Latino artists
Shakira dropped in Friday night for a surprise Coachella cameo with Argentina's superstar producer Bizarrap, a highlight on day one of the festival that saw a diverse slate of Latino artists command the conversation.
Future of Africa's flamingos threatened by rising lakes: study
The lakes where Africa's flamingos congregate in spectacular numbers are producing less food for the iconic birds as their water levels rise, researchers said Friday, threatening the survival of a much-loved species.
Philippines trains pet dogs for search and rescue
With her owner holding her leash, Philippine pooch Hazel sniffs through rubble in a simulated search for survivors of a major earthquake in the capital Manila.
Salmon fishing off California's coast banned for second year in a row
Salmon fishing off the coast of California will be banned for a second consecutive year, authorities said Wednesday, citing lower fish stocks impacted by drought and wildfires.
Lana, Tyler, Doja headline Coachella where Swift rumored to appear
Hordes of music fans were arriving in California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lana Del Rey, Doja Cat and Tyler, the Creator.
Harry and Meghan team up with Netflix for lifestyle, polo shows
Britain's Prince Harry and his actress wife Meghan Markle are working on two nonfiction series with Netflix -- a lifestyle program and a show on professional polo, their production company announced Thursday.
Cannes Film Festival to unveil line-up
The Cannes Film Festival will unveil its line-up on Thursday, with the main competition entries seeking to win over a jury led by "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig.
George Lucas to get special Cannes festival award
The Cannes film festival will give Star Wars creator George Lucas a special award at its closing ceremony this year, organisers said Tuesday.
Wary Trump says up to states to decide abortion
Abortion rights should be left up to states to decide, US presidential candidate Donald Trump said Monday, in his latest effort to thread the needle between satisfying his hard-right base and not alienating centrists.
Rwanda commemorates 30 years since genocide
Rwandans will on Sunday mark 30 years since a genocide orchestrated by Hutu extremists tore apart their country, as neighbours turned on each other in one of the bloodiest massacres of the 20th century.
Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop
"It was love at first sight". Fifty years after ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest, Belgian fan Claudine, still remembers how their performance paved the way for Swedish pop's international success.
Desperate to dodge dengue, Argentines run out of repellent
Insect repellent has become a hot commodity in Argentina, which is besieged by dengue-carrying mosquitoes and facing shortages that have sparked supermarket brawls, rations and homemade concoctions.
White wedding: Kilde and Shiffrin to tie the knot
Alpine skiing's golden couple Aleksander Aamodt Kilde and Mikaela Shiffrin are engaged to be married after the American superstar said "yes" when her Norwegian boyfriend proposed.
NATO marks 75 years in face of Ukraine war
NATO on Thursday marks 75 years since its founding with the Western alliance confronted by the urgent need to do more to help Ukraine win a war currently roiling Europe.
Lea Seydoux comedy to open Cannes festival
French comedy "Second Act", starring Lea Seydoux, will open the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, the organisers announced on Wednesday.
South Africa to end captive lion breeding for hunting
South Africa on Wednesday laid out plans to phase out the captive breeding of lions for hunting purposes as the country moves to ban the controversial business.
S Korean fans bid farewell to internet-famous panda Fu Bao
Thousands of well-wishers gathered Wednesday to bid farewell to the first giant panda born in South Korea, Fu Bao, who left for China in a high-tech non-vibrating vehicle typically used for transporting semi-conductors.