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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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Former Fugees member standing trial in vast conspiracy case

Jury selection in the trial of artist Pras Michel, who rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the hip-hop group The Fugees, began Monday in Washington.

Prince Harry, Elton John appear at UK privacy case

Prince Harry and pop superstar Elton John appeared at a London court Monday, delivering a high-profile jolt to a privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against a newspaper publisher.

Comedy suffering because 'you have to be careful' now says Aniston

Jennifer Aniston said she wishes we could laugh more at ourselves, rather than having to police every word in comedies.

Cyclone Freddy record claim in the eye of the storm

Cyclone Freddy's extraordinary journey will be reviewed in minute detail to verify whether its deadly track counts as the longest-lasting tropical storm, the world extreme weather records chief told AFP.

'Great misery': Kuwait political crisis drags down economy

A seemingly never-ending political crisis is plunging oil-rich Kuwait's economy into the mire, affecting basic services and causing mounting public concern.

'Not the moment': French protests stall landmark UK royal visit

It was meant to be Charles III's first major foray on the international stage as king, a prestigious celebration of historic cross-Channel relations before he is officially crowned in May.

King Charles visit to France at risk of strikes, disruption

King Charles III risks facing rubbish-strewn streets, transport strikes and disruption to his visit when he travels to France next week for his first foreign trip.

20 years after US invasion, war-scarred Iraq faces uncertain future

Iraq on Monday marked 20 years since the start of the US-led invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein, but no official celebrations were held.

Putin visits Mariupol in first trip to occupied territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise trip to Mariupol, the Kremlin said Sunday, his first visit to territory captured from Ukraine since the start of Moscow's invasion.

Lineker loses his voice after BBC return

Gary Lineker will not present the BBC's FA Cup coverage on Sunday after losing his voice following his on-screen return.

France's music hotspots, boosted by Brad Pitt

They are little corners of French paradise that draw British and American rockstars to record their masterpieces -- with a little help from Brad Pitt.

Australian 'pretty cooked' after smashing surfing record

Australian Blake Johnston on Friday smashed the world record for the longest continuous surfing session, saying he felt "pretty cooked" after catching waves for more than 30 exhausting hours.

Mysterious Corsican 'cat-fox' revealed as unique species

The elusive striped "cat-fox" familiar mostly to Corsican shepherds and as a source of intrigue to scientists, is indeed its own species specific to the French Mediterranean island, the French office for Biodiversity (OFB) announced Thursday.

French Bulldogs topple Labradors as most popular US breed: AKC

The lovable Labrador Retriever is no longer the most popular dog breed in the United States, as French Bulldogs take over the top spot, the American Kennel Club (AKC) announced Wednesday.

Credit Suisse customers unruffled by stock slump

Credit Suisse customers in Geneva were not spooked by the bank's plunge on the stock exchange Wednesday, believing the Swiss government would ride to the rescue before it could ever collapse.

Funeral held in UK for stabbed transgender girl

Family and friends of a 16-year-old British transgender girl who was stabbed to death in a park paid their last respects on Wednesday at her funeral.

'Revolutionary': Scientists create mice with two fathers

Scientists have created eggs using the cells of male mice for the first time, leading to the birth of seven mice with two fathers, according to research Wednesday hailed as "revolutionary".

Syrians mark 12th anniversary of anti-regime uprising

Thousands of Syrians demonstrated in the war-ravaged country's rebel-held northwest on Wednesday, marking 12 years since the start of pro-democracy protests and rejecting any international "normalisation" with Damascus.

The battle to save Cambodia's river dolphins from extinction

Bulging grey heads break the turbid waters of the Mekong River in Cambodia as a pod of rare Irrawaddy dolphins surfaces to breathe, drawing excited murmurs from tourists watching from nearby boats.

In Iraq, Saddam's ageing superyachts attest to legacy of excess, war

Frozen in time for 20 years, two superyachts lie at the confluence of Iraq's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, bearing witness to the false glories of former dictator Saddam Hussein.

King Charles III calls for Commonwealth unity

Charles III on Monday attended his first Commonwealth Day service as king, issuing a call for unity to tackle the globe's most pressing issues.

Bizarre, beloved 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture Oscar

In the end, its victory was utterly predictable and yet still totally implausible.

'Everything Everywhere' all-conquering at Oscars

Surreal sci-fi film "Everything Everywhere All at Once" dominated the Oscars on Sunday, winning seven golden statuettes including best picture, Hollywood's most coveted prize.

Brendan Fraser caps 'Brenaissance' with best actor Oscar win

Brendan Fraser's best actor Oscar win on Sunday for his powerful performance as a morbidly obese man in "The Whale" caps a remarkable career comeback for the charismatic leading man.

'Everything Everywhere' claims early Oscars as gala kicks off with slap jokes

Subversive sci-fi flick "Everything Everywhere All at Once" collected key early prizes Sunday at the Oscars, where it is favorite to win the highly coveted best picture prize, as the star-studded Hollywood gala began with a flurry of jokes about the infamous slap.

After 40+ years in showbiz, Jamie Lee Curtis strikes Oscars gold

She is Hollywood royalty, the daughter of two legendary actors. She became a scream queen for the ages in the "Halloween" films and did a sexy striptease for Arnold Schwarzenegger in "True Lies." Now, Jamie Lee Curtis is an Oscar winner.

Ke Huy Quan: from 'Temple of Doom' to Oscar winner

It is a comeback story so improbable, it could only happen in Hollywood.

Oscars red carpet: smooth elegance, lots of trains, candy glam

The Oscars is the pinnacle of Hollywood's awards season, and thus the A-listers in attendance typically save their best looks for last. On Sunday, the stars did not disappoint.

'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' wins best animated film Oscar

"Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio," a strikingly dark take on the beloved children's book about an exuberant living puppet and his elderly wood-carver father, won best animated feature at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

Match of the Day shortened and silenced in wake of Lineker row

The BBC's flagship football highlights show Match of the Day was cut short on Saturday as pundits and commentators pulled out after presenter Gary Lineker was taken off air by the corporation.

UK's King Charles grants brother Edward Duke of Edinburgh title

Britain's King Charles III on Friday awarded his younger brother Edward the title Duke of Edinburgh, in line with the wishes of the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip.

Macron, Sunak seek to overcome years of Franco-British feuding

French leader Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will Friday seek to reset cross-Channel relations at a Paris meeting signalling an end to years of feuding between the two capitals.

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