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US court reinstates gray wolf endangered species protections
A US court has struck down a Trump-era decision to remove federal protections for gray wolves across much of the country, in a move hailed by conservationists who said the listing was vital for the species' recovery.
Iranians get behind wheel to mark Islamic revolution
Thousands of Iranians drove through Tehran on Friday to mark the 43rd anniversary of the country's Islamic Revolution, staying in vehicles rather than marching on foot amid Covid restrictions.
Prince Charles tests positive for Covid for second time
Prince Charles, the eldest son and heir to Queen Elizabeth II, is isolating after testing positive for coronavirus for the second time, his office said on Thursday.
Arthouse favourite Andre Wilms dies aged 74
French actor Andre Wilms, who appeared in a string of arthouse hits by cult Finnish film director Aki Kaurismaki, has died at the age of 74.
Swiss region votes on giving primates fundamental rights
A northern Swiss region will vote Sunday on whether non-human primates should enjoy some of the same basic fundamental rights as their human cousins.
Animal testing put to the test in Swiss vote
Switzerland goes to the polls Sunday to decide whether animal and human testing should be banned -- a proposal that has triggered an outcry in a country heavily reliant on big pharma.
Croatia one-euro coin withdrawn over plagiarism controversy
Croatia's national bank on Tuesday announced a new tender for the country's one-euro coin design after a plagiarism scandal led to the withdrawal of an earlier submission.
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Nominations for the 94th Oscars were unveiled Tuesday, and "The Power of the Dog" led the pack with a dozen nods.
Neil Young urges Spotify employees to quit
Neil Young is urging Spotify employees to quit their jobs at the company he's accused of spreading disinformation, urging them to leave before "it eats up your soul."
'The Power of the Dog' leads Oscar nominations with 12
Jane Campion's gothic Western "The Power of the Dog" led the Oscars nominations Tuesday, fending off a crowded field of movies from a year in which Covid-weary audiences slowly headed back into movie theaters.
Mummified body of Italian woman found two years after death
Italian police have discovered the mummified remains of a 70-year-old woman sitting at a table more than two years after she died, prompting calls for better elder care in the country.
Blockbusters, arthouse films vie for Oscar nods in crowded race
A crowded field including "Dune," "Belfast," "West Side Story" and "The Power of the Dog" will compete for Oscars nominations Tuesday, as Academy voters handpick the best films from a year in which Covid-weary audiences slowly headed back into movie theaters.
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Razzies add 'Worst performance by Bruce Willis' category
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Elizabeth II marks Platinum Jubilee with 'Queen Camilla' announcement
Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, expressing her "sincere wish" for Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort.
Elizabeth II says wants Camilla to be Queen Consort as Platinum Jubilee begins
Queen Elizabeth II has announced that she wants Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort, as she became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades Sunday.
Elizabeth II says wants Camilla to be Queen Consort as Platinum Jubilee starts
Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday became the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, marking the landmark date with an announcement that she wants Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort.
Queen Elizabeth II says Camilla should become Queen Consort
Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday said she wanted Camilla, the wife of her heir Prince Charles, to ultimately be known as Queen Consort, in a major statement on the eve of the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Queen Elizabeth II attends party on Jubilee eve
Queen Elizabeth II made a rare public appearance on Saturday, chatting and cutting cake at a party, a day before she enters her 70th year as monarch.
Wounded whale found dead on Greek island
A young whale that washed up near Athens last week was found dead on a nearby island Wednesday despite "superhuman" efforts to save the wounded animal, the Greek government said.
Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter in US
Don't put away those coats and mittens just yet, America. Punxsutawney Phil, the world's furriest weather forecaster, is predicting six more weeks of winter.
Italian film icon Monica Vitti dies aged 90
Italian actress Monica Vitti, an icon best known for her starring roles in films by Michelangelo Antonioni, has died aged 90, the culture ministry said Wednesday.
Whoopi Goldberg suspended by ABC for Holocaust comments
US actress Whoopi Goldberg on Tuesday was suspended from the talk show she hosts for two weeks after saying that the Nazi genocide of six million Jews "was not about race."
Fell asleep a princess, awoke a queen: Elizabeth in Kenya
Princess Elizabeth was deep in the Kenyan forest on the adventure of a lifetime, spotting wildlife from high up in the treetops, when her father died and she became queen.
Tiger breeding, exports flourish in S.Africa: charity
South Africa's legal lion breeding has spawned a tiger farming industry for commercial exports, potentially posing a threat to the species already in decline, an animal welfare group warned Tuesday.
'Be prepared': Singer Frank Turner on music's mental toll
British singer-songwriter Frank Turner has had a long and hugely successful career as a punk-folk star.
More than 9,000 tree species still undiscovered: study
Researchers estimate there are significantly more species of trees on Earth than currently known, with more than 9,000 species yet to be discovered, according to a study published Monday.
Rihanna expecting first baby with rapper A$AP Rocky
Superstar Rihanna revealed her baby bump in Harlem over the weekend, dropping the news that she is pregnant with her first child.
Birds of a feather: India's raptor-rescuing brothers
Nursed back from near death, a skittish vulture flaps its wings and returns to the grey skies above India's capital after weeks of tender care from two devoted brothers.
N.Ireland marks 50 years since 'Bloody Sunday' with sombre memorial
The Northern Irish city of Londonderry began commemorations Sunday of one of the darkest days in modern UK history when, 50 years ago, British troops without provocation killed 13 unarmed civil rights protesters.
'Bloody Sunday': 10 minutes of killing that shook N.Ireland
"Bloody Sunday" was a turning point in three decades of violence in Northern Ireland known as the "Troubles".
Mexican town hopes pelicans will help tourism take off
A town in western Mexico where thousands of American white pelicans migrate is hoping to turn the birds into a global tourist draw -- and recoup losses from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Peru government says oil spill twice as big as previously thought
The oil spill off the coast of Peru sparked by a volcanic eruption thousands of miles away is twice as big as previously reported, the government said Friday.
Prince Andrew quits golf club as he faces civil sex assault case
Prince Andrew has given up his honorary membership at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews as he faces a US civil suit for sexual assault.