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Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo: park authorities
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Ex-midwife enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
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AC Schnitzer: When Iconic Tuners Fall Silent
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Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision
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South Africa seal T20 series win in New Zealand
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Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill
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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general
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Iran likely behind attacks sowing fear among Europe's Jews: experts
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'Relieved' McGrath claims career first crystal globe in slalom
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US ski star Shiffrin wins overall World Cup title for sixth time
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Trump names tech titans to science advisory council
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Mideast war sparks long queues at Kinshasa petrol stations
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US TV star details 'agony' over mother's disappearance
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Tehran receives US plan to end Mideast war, as Iran fires at US carrier
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Aviation, tourism, agriculture... the economic sectors hit by the war
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Iran fires at US carrier as backchannel diplomacy aims to end war
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Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for Liverpool
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Monaco: city of vice and a few virtues
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AI making cyber attacks costlier and more effective: Munich Re
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Defying Israeli bombs, Lebanese hold out in southern city of Tyre
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War-linked power crunch pushes Sri Lanka to four-day week
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Hungary says will phase out gas deliveries to Ukraine
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Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on Mideast peace hopes
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Maybach: Between Glory and a Turning Point
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German business morale falls as war puts recovery on ice: survey
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Labubu maker Pop Mart's shares fall 23% despite surging earnings
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ECB won't be 'paralysed' in face of energy shock: Lagarde
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Iran hits targets across Middle East after Trump signals talks progress
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McEvoy says best is to come after breaking long-standing swim record
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Goat vs gecko: A tiny Caribbean island faces wildlife showdown
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Japan PM asks IEA chief to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil
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Hungary's hard-pressed LGBTQ people say Orban exit is only half battle
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Belarus leader visits North Korea for first time
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'No heavier burden': the decades-long search for Kosovo war missing
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Exotic pet trade thrives in China despite welfare concerns
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Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talks
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BTS concert drew 18.4 million viewers, says Netflix
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OSCE's 'chaotic' Ukraine evacuation put staff at risk: leaked report
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Top WTO official sounds fertiliser warning over Middle East war
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France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly
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Italy hoping to end World Cup pain as play-offs loom
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Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
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Verstappen's Japan GP win streak under threat as Mercedes dominate
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Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation
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Gauff outlasts Bencic to reach Miami semi-finals
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'Hero' Australian dog who saved 100 koalas retires
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Underdogs chase World Cup berths in Mexico playoff tournament
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Pope heads to tiny Catholic Monaco
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Iceland's last remaining whaling company said Wednesday it planned to hunt this summer for the first time since 2018, as the government mulls a possible end to whaling.
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Prince Charles and his wife Camilla begin a three-day visit to Ireland on Wednesday, as part of a series of royal tours for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year.
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Protests in Jamaica as William and Kate visit
Demonstrators gathered Tuesday in Kingston, Jamaica to protest the official visit of Prince William and Kate to the former British colony and demand the monarchy apologise for its role in the slave trade.
How Coppola nearly refused 'Godfather' offer 50 years ago
Released 50 years ago this week, "The Godfather" broke all box office records, won best picture at the Oscars and introduced millions of fans to a world of mafia bosses, murder-for-hire and cannoli.
How Spanish cinema hit the big time
With a Golden Bear for Spanish director Carla Simon and four compatriots nominated for Oscars, including superstars Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz, Spanish cinema has now begun to captivate a global audience.
Sea of ultra-Orthodox attend Israel rabbi's funeral under heavy guard
An estimated three quarters of a million ultra-Orthodox Jews attended the funeral Sunday of influential rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, known to followers as the "Prince of Torah", with Israeli authorities warning of dangers from massive overcrowding.
Huge crowd due for Israel rabbi funeral under heavy guard
Hundreds of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews were expected at the funeral Sunday of influential rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, known to followers as the "Prince of Torah", with authorities warning of dangers from massive overcrowding.
'CODA' bags key prize before Oscars as Spielberg honors Lucas
Hollywood's producers named "CODA," a heartwarming indie drama about a deaf family, the year's best film at their annual gala Saturday, throwing the race for next weekend's Oscars wide open.
Burkina's 'Opera Village' by its groundbreaking architect
With its imposing, angular proportions made out of clay, laterite and other local building materials, the Opera Village cultural and educational project, designed by Burkina Faso-born architect Francis Kere, blends into the landscape.
An ocean away, Russian-Americans feel backlash from Putin's war
In the days after Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine, the Russian School of Mathematics, a network of popular after-school academies across the United States, felt it had no choice but to speak out.
Dozens of whales die in New Zealand mass stranding
More than two dozen whales died in a mass stranding at a New Zealand beach renowned as a death trap for the ocean giants, wildlife rangers said Friday.
Kanye West banned from posting on Instagram for 24 hours
Instagram said Thursday it had blocked rapper Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, from using his account for 24 hours for violating the social network's harassment policy amid his acrimonious divorce from reality star Kim Kardashian.
'Like Santa arriving' as freed UK-Iranians reunite with families
The families of two British-Iranians who returned to the UK after years imprisoned in Tehran on Thursday spoke of their overwhelming relief and gratitude at finally being reunited.
'The Power of the Dog' triumphant with best film, director at BAFTAs
Jane Campion's dark Western "The Power of the Dog" won BAFTAs for best director and best film on Sunday, beating Denis Villeneuve to the top prize although his sci-fi epic "Dune" won five other awards at the star-studded London ceremony.
Prince Harry accused of 'snub' to queen
Prince Harry was accused Saturday of snubbing Queen Elizabeth II after announcing he will miss her late husband's memorial service, amid a legal dispute over his security protection in Britain.
Clouds over Merkel's legacy as Russian invasion lays flaws bare
Up to the final hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, former chancellor Angela Merkel had been touted as the person favoured by Germans to try to talk President Vladimir Putin out of the conflict.
Queen Elizabeth II to miss Commonwealth Day service Monday
Queen Elizabeth II's heralded return to major public duties has been put on hold, as royal officials announced Friday she would not attend next week's Commonwealth Day service.
'We couldn't leave them': Ukraine refugees flee with pets in tow
Lea and Keks are among the latest refugees arriving in Poland from war-torn Ukraine, both jumping at their master's feet and visibly relieved after crossing the border.
Scales of justice: US smuggler arrested for snakes in pants
A smuggler hid snakes and horned lizards around his groin as he tried to sneak them into the United States, customs officials say.
Shane Warne's body returns home to Australia
A private jet flew the body of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne home to his native Melbourne Thursday, six days after his death at the age of 52 provoked shock and grief around the world.
Shane Warne body arrives at airport for flight back to Australia
The body of cricketer Shane Warne arrived at a Bangkok airport Thursday to be flown back to Australia where the cricket superstar is to receive a state funeral.
Moo-ve over: Loose cow stops cars on California freeway
An escaped cow that went for a stroll along a California highway brought traffic to a halt Wednesday, as drivers joined police in trying to capture the creature.
Comely camel pouts its way to record beauty prize in Qatar
The lips pouted to perfection, the neck was long and poised, and the judges were sure that no Botox was involved as they awarded Qatar's largest cash prize for a camel beauty contest in front of an enthusiastic crowd.
Oscar nominees 'grateful' to be back in the ballroom
Oscar nominees from Steven Spielberg and Will Smith to first-time Bhutanese director Pawo Choyning Dorji gathered at a Los Angeles ballroom Monday, as Hollywood's award season enters its final stretch.
Spain's former king Juan Carlos to stay in UAE: royal family
Spain's former king Juan Carlos said he will stay in Abu Dhabi despite the closure of investigations into his financial dealings that led to his self-imposed exile in the UAE, the Spanish royal family announced on Monday.
Sri Lanka's most sacred elephant dies aged 68
Sri Lanka's most sacred elephant passed away aged 68 on Monday, prompting an outpouring of grief and a presidential order for the huge cadaver to be stuffed and preserved for posterity.
Gyllenhaal's 'Lost Daughter' triumphs at indie Spirit Awards
Maggie Gyllenhaal's "The Lost Daughter," a drama about the challenges and taboos surrounding motherhood, was named the year's best indie film at the Spirit Awards on Sunday.
Who killed Pasolini? Italy still questions century after birth
Provocative Italian filmmaker and poet Pier Paolo Pasolini had no shortage of enemies, but half a century after his brutal murder on a beach, his death remains a mystery.
Spain shelves probes into ex-king's finances
Spanish prosecutors have dropped all investigations into the finances of former king Juan Carlos, court documents showed Wednesday, potentially paving the way for his return from exile in the UAE.
Queen Elizabeth returns to work after Covid
Queen Elizabeth II resumed public engagements Tuesday after falling ill with Covid, as her son and heir Prince Charles was quoted as saying that she is "a lot better".