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S.Africa's Breyten Breytenbach, writer and anti-apartheid activist

Breyten Breytenbach, who died Sunday, was one of South Africa's most honoured writers, who found beauty in his Afrikaans language but was horrified at the white supremacy imposed by his government.

Six face trial in Paris for blackmailing Paul Pogba

Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba face trial from Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extorsion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.

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The secret agents of the Michelin Guide

They are paid to eat in the best restaurants in the world -- but the price is having to lie even to their friends about the job.

Daughter of North Korea's Kim might be heir apparent: Seoul

Seoul's Unification Ministry on Monday added its voice to growing speculation around Kim Jong Un's succession plans, saying they have not "ruled out" that his daughter could be next in line to lead North Korea.

Michelin to announce 62 newly starred French restaurants

The Michelin Guide unveils its annual list of the best French restaurants on Monday, with its boss praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs.

New Zealand's 'coffin clubs' bury taboos about death

It's a task of grave importance, but there's nothing to stop New Zealanders having a laugh as they work on DIY caskets in the country's "coffin clubs".

Eric Nam: the outsider who became a K-Pop star

Eric Nam barely spoke any Korean when he moved to South Korea to build a music career, but he somehow became one of the country's biggest K-Pop stars.

Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home destroyed in fire

Cara Delevingne's Los Angeles home was gutted in a huge fire Friday, in a blaze that left the multimillion-dollar house a smoldering ruin.

Camille Cottin to host Cannes Film Festival

French actor Camille Cottin, star of Netflix hit "Call My Agent", was named Thursday as host of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.

Zimbabwean schoolkids cycle past elephant danger

Running into elephants or a pack of hyenas on the way to school is not an unusual experience for children living near a nature reserve in northwest Zimbabwe.

Adidas reports first loss in 30 years on Kanye fallout

Adidas reported its first loss in over three decades Wednesday due to the fallout from the end of its collaboration with Kanye West, but the company insisted it was starting to turn its fortunes around.

Whale menopause sheds light on human evolutionary mystery

Why do humans experience menopause? It's a question that some women going through the symptoms might have asked themselves more than once.

Daniel Bruhl on playing Karl Lagerfeld: 'He walked like a matador'

Daniel Bruhl has the role of a lifetime as one of fashion's most iconic designers in "Becoming Karl Lagerfeld". He literally had to walk in the man's shoes to nail it.

Adidas reports 2023 loss on Kanye fallout

Adidas on Wednesday reported a loss in 2023 due to the fallout from the end of its tie-up with Kanye West, but the company insisted it was starting to turn its fortunes around.

'Katespiracy' explodes after UK royal photo gaffe

The picture was meant to douse speculation about the whereabouts and health of Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, but instead her manipulated image unleashed a torrent of internet-breaking rumors and conspiracy theories.

Norah Jones: 'People have sex and give birth to my music'

For more than 20 years, Norah Jones has been the soundtrack to millions of people's lives, including some of their most intimate moments.

Roman Polanski to face civil trial in US over alleged 1973 rape

French-Polish director Roman Polanski, who fled the US more than four decades ago after being convicted of sexually assaulting a child, will face a civil trial over the alleged rape of another minor years earlier, the woman's lawyer said Tuesday.

Oscars ratings climb to almost 20 mn as 'Oppenheimer' reigns

Wins for "Oppenheimer," live musical performances from "Barbie" and an (almost) naked John Cena helped lift Oscars ratings for a third consecutive year, early viewing figures showed Monday, as 19.5 million tuned in to watch Hollywood's big night.

Aya Nakamura faces 'racist' backlash over rumoured Olympics show

Olympic organisers said Monday that they were shocked by the "racist attacks" against France's biggest music star Aya Nakamura over rumours she might perform an Edith Piaf song during the opening ceremony for the Games.

Problems posed by the edited Princess of Wales image

The modified official photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her children did not respect "the ethical standards of the profession", said Agence France-Presse (AFP), which withdrew the portrait.

Top moments from the Oscars

From Ryan Gosling's show-stopping "I'm Just Ken" to calls for ceasefire, there were several stand-out moments at the 96th Oscars in Hollywood on Sunday.

Ryan Gosling brings pink-washed Kenergy to the Oscars

The live musical performances at Sunday's Oscars were mostly truncated -- the Academy took pains to tighten its notoriously lengthy broadcast -- but there was still Kenough onstage song to go around.

'Oppenheimer' sweeps up at Oscars

"Oppenheimer" swept the board on Sunday at the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night of the year, with seven awards including best picture and best director, crowning a triumphant year for filmmaker Christopher Nolan.

Palace releases altered image of UK's Princess Catherine

Kensington Palace released an altered photograph of Britain's Princess Catherine on Sunday, leading AFP and other news agencies to withdraw the image, the first to be officially released since her abdominal surgery.

Cillian Murphy: Ireland's self-effacing 'analogue' award magnet

Self-effacing Irish actor Cillian Murphy is having to get used to red carpet glitz and acceptance speeches.

AFP withdraws post-surgery image of UK's Princess Kate over manipulation

AFP and other news agencies removed from their services on Sunday the first official photo of Britain's Princess Kate to be released since her abdominal surgery, saying the image was found to have been manipulated.

Oscars kicks off with 'Oppenheimer' poised for glory

Hollywood's biggest night got under way Sunday, with the movie world's great and good gathering for the spectacle of glitz that is the Oscars, with atomic blockbuster "Oppenheimer" poised for glory.

First official image published of UK's Princess Kate after surgery

Kensington Palace released the first official photo of Princess Kate on social media on Sunday, nearly two months after her abdominal surgery, during which she has stayed out of the public eye.

Winnie the Pooh slasher film 'wins' Razzies

An ultra-low-budget horror film in which Winnie the Pooh and Piglet go on a brutal killing spree has been named the year's worst movie by the Razzie Awards.

Will 'Oppenheimer' outshine them all? It's Oscars time

The chain reaction set off by the fusion of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" will come to a head this Sunday at the Oscars, where one is expected to own the red carpet, and the other to dominate the awards.

'Irreplaceable' Colombian bird collection at risk

Under a cracked and leaky ceiling, Andres Cuervo works on a colorful, dead hummingbird for the ornithological collection of the National University of Colombia, the country with more bird species than any other.

Release the hounds: hunt begins for UK show's top dog

Tail wagging, panting and eyes focused, three-year-old Bakersfield shuffled through his trainer's legs and twirled to the folk music that played, before lying flat on his belly in front of three stern-looking judges.

Women rangers fight poachers and prejudice in Kenya

Under the blazing Kenyan sun, Maasai women patrol the vast plains in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, determined to tackle poachers and patriarchal prejudices.

Not just Ken: Oscars producers share vision for gala

When "Barbie," a neon-pink pop culture phenomenon like no other, was nominated for eight Academy Awards including best picture, the team organizing this year's Oscars gala knew exactly who they needed to approach.

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