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India's tiger population rises above 3,000
India's wild tiger population -- by far the largest in the world -- has risen above 3,000, according to a census released Sunday, boosting efforts to conserve the endangered species.
Third massive whale in a month beaches itself, dies in Bali
A 17-metre-long (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after washing up on a beach in Bali, a conservation official said Sunday, making it the third whale that beached itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week.
'Air' hero Sonny Vaccaro coaxed Nike into believing in Michael Jordan
The hero of the new movie "Air," released this week in the United States, is Sonny Vaccaro, a Nike employee who saw in a young Michael Jordan what "no one else had seen" and convinced the shoe brand to forge a revolutionary partnership.
Milan Kundera: the unbearable lightness of decluttering
Milan Kundera has had a bit of a clear-out after his wife had a dream.
Charles backs probe into UK monarchy's slavery links
Britain's King Charles III is supporting research into the historical links between the monarchy and the transatlantic slave trade, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday.
Massive sperm whale beaches itself, dies in Bali
Indonesian animal experts were preparing Thursday to conduct an autopsy on an 18-metre (59-foot) whale that died after washing up on a beach in Bali, conservation officials said.
Silence of the lambs as French livestock slaughtered for Easter
The bleats and human voices have fallen away in an abattoir in southern France, leaving a line of lambs crowding forward to the sound of clanging metal.
Nintendo 'needed to be involved' in new Mario movie, says Miyamoto
When Shigeru Miyamoto first created a princess-rescuing plumber more than four decades ago, Nintendo's future mascot was just a collection of pixels who didn't have a flamboyant Italian accent -- or even a name.
King Charles III's coronation: what we know with month to go
With around a month until King Charles III's coronation, plans are at an advanced stage to mark his historic accession to the throne -- Britain's first in seven decades.
Engagement off for media mogul Murdoch: report
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and a dental hygienist-turned-conservative radio host have abruptly called off their engagement, a report said Tuesday.
French icon Alain Delon to auction art collection
More than 80 artworks from the private collection of iconic French actor Alain Delon will go up for auction in June, it was announced on Tuesday.
Stromae cancels shows to end of May for health reasons
Belgian pop superstar Stromae on Tuesday announced the cancellation of all his shows until the end of May for health reasons.
Is it possible to have too much Picasso?
Why can't the world get enough of Pablo Picasso? On the 50th anniversary of his death, it seems the appetite for the Spanish master is inexhaustible.
Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in corruption trial against Fugees member
Leonardo DiCaprio was in Washington Monday -- not to press lawmakers on his environmental causes or to film another blockbuster hit, but rather to testify in a political corruption trial featuring a 90s hip-hop star and a disgraced Malaysian financier.
Indiana Jones 5 to premiere at Cannes Film Festival
Indiana Jones will be swinging back into action at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers confirmed on Monday, with Harrison Ford launching the world premiere of his final outing as the adventurous archaeologist.
Sergio Ermotti: George Clooney of Swiss banking back as UBS boss
Sergio Ermotti, back as chief executive of UBS to oversee the mammoth takeover of Credit Suisse, has gone from local apprentice to the two-time boss of a top global bank.
Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital
Pope Francis was set to leave hospital on Saturday after a three-night stay for treatment of bronchitis, and begin preparations for the most important week in the Christian calendar.
Scorsese, DiCaprio to premiere new film at Cannes
Martin Scorsese's new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, "Killers of the Flower Moon", will get its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, organisers confirmed on Friday.
Gwyneth Paltrow not liable in ski crash lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow is not liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope, a jury ruled Thursday, as it dismissed a claim from a retired optometrist.
Gwyneth Paltrow wins ski crash law suit
A jury ruled Thursday that actress Gwyneth Paltrow is not liable for an accident on a swanky US ski slope, as it dismissed a $3.3 million damages claim from a retired optometrist.
Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash accuser asks for $3.3mn
Lawyers for the man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over an accident on a swanky US ski slope said Thursday the actress should give him almost $3.3 million for his suffering.
Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash accuser asks for $3.2mn
Lawyers for the man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over an accident on a swanky US ski slope said Thursday the actress should give him almost $3.3 million for his suffering.
Horses part of Native American life earlier than thought: study
Native American people integrated horses into their communities much earlier than European colonial records suggest, according to an innovative study Thursday that combined archaeological and genetic analysis with Indigenous oral traditions.
Charles III to address German parliament on first state visit
Britain's Charles III will address the German parliament on Thursday, becoming the first monarch to do so, on the occasion of his inaugural state visit as king.
Beatles photos shot by Paul McCartney unveiled ahead of exhibition
A UK art gallery on Thursday released a handful of previously unseen photographs taken by Paul McCartney, ahead of a major display later this year showcasing how he captured Beatlemania through his own lens.
Tarantino says script finished on his final film
Cult film director Quentin Tarantino said on Wednesday he has finished the script for what will be his "last" movie.
In Germany on first state visit, Britain's Charles III vows solidarity with Kyiv
Britain and Germany stand united with Ukraine in its battle against Russia's unprovoked invasion, Charles III said in Berlin on Wednesday during his first foreign visit as king.
Danish Zoo hopes to ignite panda romance
Concerned that its two pandas are slow to breed, Copenhagen Zoo has begun a new strategy to encourage mating -- giving the prospective couple more time to get to know each other.
Pomp and paper crowns as Germany welcomes Charles III
Charles III has visited Germany 40 times before but the monarch will never have seen anything like Wednesday's welcoming ceremony for his first foreign trip as king at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
'New chapter': Charles III in Germany for first foreign trip as king
Britain's Charles III began his first state visit as king on Wednesday, arriving in Germany for a trip billed as "an important European gesture" to maintain strong ties after Brexit.
Germany prepares pomp for Charles III's first foreign trip
Britain's Charles III will arrive in Germany on Wednesday for his first state visit as king, after a planned trip to France was postponed in the face of political protests.
Lineker wins £4.9mn battle with UK tax authorities
Gary Lineker has won his £4.9 million ($6.04 million, 5.57 million) legal battle with British tax authorities.