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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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Wolves emboldened by parasite more likely to lead pack: study

Wolves infected with a common parasite are far more likely to become the leader of their pack, according to a new study, suggesting that the brain-dwelling intruder emboldens its host to take more risks.

Fans at World Cup pay homage to Maradona with shirts and chants

Javier Maluf will quietly put on a shirt worn by Diego Maradona against England, but other fans at the World Cup have more noisy plans for Friday's second anniversary of the death of the flawed genius.

Journalists have much to lose if Twitter dies

Few will lose as much as journalists if Twitter dies, having grown reliant on its endless sources and instant updates despite the dangers and distortions that come with it.

S. Africa's Ramaphosa demands climate aid from rich world in UK state visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged rich nations to help save vulnerable ones from climate change, as he made the first state visit of King Charles III's reign.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa demands climate aid from rich world in UK state visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday urged rich nations to help save vulnerable ones from climate change, as he made the first state visit of King Charles III's reign.

Prince Andrew heckler will not be prosecuted: Crown Office

A 22-year-old man who heckled Prince Andrew as he walked behind his mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin in Edinburgh will not be prosecuted, the Crown Office said on Tuesday.

S.Africa's Ramaphosa starts Charles III's first state visit as king

King Charles III on Tuesday welcomed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to London for the first state visit of his reign, with climate change, trade and the Commonwealth expected to be on the agenda.

Turtles and see-through frogs on agenda at wildlife summit

A global wildlife summit in Panama will decide whether to take measures to protect the translucent glass frog and 12 types of freshwater turtles in its final week, which kicked off Monday.

'Back to the Future' star and Parkinson's activist Fox gets honorary Oscar

Michael J. Fox was awarded an honorary Oscar Saturday for his campaign to fund Parkinson's research since being diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disease at the peak of his acting career.

Charles III welcomes S.Africa president as hosts first state visit of reign

King Charles III next week hosts his first state visit as monarch, welcoming South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife to Buckingham Palace.

HK actor Anthony Wong wins at Taiwan's Golden Horse film awards

Veteran Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong took top honours at Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards Saturday while a Chinese short film won for the first time since Beijing shunned the event due to political tensions.

Funeral held for man killed by Poland missile blast

A funeral was held Saturday for one of the two victims of a missile that struck a Polish village near Ukraine earlier this week, an incident widely believed to have been an accident.

Off Florida, underwater burial ground offers aquatic lifeline

Divers swim near brightly colored fish and a stingray as they ride warm currents to the seafloor off Florida's coast, where an underwater burial site for ocean lovers doubles as a marine sanctuary brimming with aquatic life.

Doggone: wet pet food 'seven times worse' for climate than dry

Feeding cats and dogs wet food has a much larger climate impact than dry food, a new study found, suggesting small changes by pet owners can massively reduce their carbon footprint.

'European California' Portugal woos Americans seeking better life

Nathan Hadlock moved to Portugal to escape the violence and lack of social welfare he saw in the United States, while still enjoying the sun and sea he had loved in California.

Oscar-tipped Fraser says to skip Globes after sex-assault allegation

Oscar-tipped actor Brendan Fraser will not attend next year's Golden Globes ceremony, he said in an interview published Wednesday, four years after he publicly accused the former head of the awarding body of sexual assault.

World Cup organisers defend fans accused of being 'fake'

World Cup organisers on Wednesday came to the defence of Indian fans in Qatar who have been labelled "fake" for wearing the shirts of football's powerhouse nations.

Hong Kong films defy warnings with strong Golden Horse presence

Crime thriller "Limbo" leads the pack at the Golden Horse Film Awards in a strong showing for Hong Kong despite veiled warnings from Chinese authorities against joining the prestigious Taiwan-based event.

Netflix whodunnit 'Glass Onion' teases Elon Musk parallels

World's richest man. Tech tycoon. Social media mogul.

Grammy nominations: snubs, surprises and twists

It wouldn't be the Grammys without a healthy dose of surprises, snubs and head-scratchers, and the slate of nominees for the February 2023 gala did not disappoint.

England's India contingent insulted by 'fake' tag

Three Lions fans from India outnumbered the home-bred kind nearly 10 to one and expressed outrage at being labelled "fake" as England rolled into their World Cup base in Qatar on Tuesday.

Key nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles.

Beyonce-Adele rematch set to dominate 2023 Grammys

Beyonce leads this year's pack of Grammy Award nominees with nine chances at gold on music's biggest night, ahead of rapper Kendrick Lamar coming in at eight, and balladeers Adele and Brandi Carlile scoring seven each.

Hollywood has moved on from drugs, say 'Babylon' stars Pitt and Robbie

Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie said Hollywood has largely kicked its former drug-filled excesses, as their new film "Babylon" about 1920s Tinseltown hedonism entered the Oscars race.

French wife of Chrysler Building billionaire owner entitled to £37 mn under prenup

The estranged wife of the billionaire owner of New York's Chrysler Building is entitled to more than 37 million pound ($43 million) under the terms of prenuptial agreements, a judge in London said Monday.

King Charles III, ruler for two months, turns 74

King Charles III turned 74 on Monday, with ceremonial gun salutes booming across the British capital to mark his first birthday as monarch.

In Canada's boreal forest, one man works to save caribou

Even though he lives in the middle of Canada's boreal forest, Jean-Luc Kanape can sometimes go weeks without seeing a single caribou. But for as long as he can remember, the animals have been part of his life.

Charles III leads first Remembrance Sunday as king

Charles III is to take part in his first Remembrance Sunday event as king, laying a wreath in tribute to UK and Commonwealth war dead, as Britain's new prime minister also lauds Ukraine's defenders.

Denmark's queen delights jubilee crowds after family spat

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II rounded off celebrations marking her 50th year on the throne Saturday, joined by her family following a public row with her youngest son.

Kim Engelbrecht, Emmy-nominated actor celebrates S.African roots

Heads turn and jaws drop when South African actor Kim Engelbrecht walks down a Cape Town street.

UK police bail student arrested for egging Charles III

A British university student who was arrested for throwing eggs at King Charles III on Thursday said he had been banned from carrying eggs in public as part of his bail conditions.

'Death every day': Fear and fortitude in Uganda's Ebola epicentre

As Ugandan farmer Bonaventura Senyonga prepares to bury his grandson, age-old traditions are forgotten and fear hangs in the air while a government medical team prepares the body for the funeral -- the latest victim of Ebola in the East African nation.

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