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'Oppenheimer' hoping for glory at star-studded BAFTAs
Stars of the silver screen will gather in London on Sunday for the annual BAFTA awards, often an indicator of Oscars glory, with "Oppenheimer" in the running for an unrivalled 13 awards.
Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca hospitalized in Lima
Award-winning Afro-Peruvian singer and former culture minister Susana Baca has been admitted to intensive care in a hospital in Lima, her family said Friday.
Prince Harry says family could reunite over king's illness
Prince Harry has suggested that King Charles's illness could help reunite the British royal family, and described how he immediately "jumped on a plane" to London after his father's cancer diagnosis.
Finding Skywalker gibbons with love songs: study
Valentine's day is over but love's call lingers: the Skywalker gibbons' mating song, scientists reported this week, has revealed a previously unknown population -- the largest in the world -- of the endangered primate in the jungles of Myanmar.
Greece legalises same-sex marriage, adoption
Greece's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a bill legalising same-sex marriage and adoption in a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government despite opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church.
Macron backs ex-minister Badinter for French heroes' Pantheon
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said he favoured granting Robert Badinter, who as justice minister ended capital punishment in 1981, one of France's top honours.
Fluffy nuisance: Paris sends Invalides rabbits into exile
Tourists and Parisians have long been accustomed to the sight of wild rabbits frolicking around the lawns of the historic Invalides memorial complex, one of the French capital's great landmarks.
Spielberg praises stellar year of cinema as Oscars nominees converge
Steven Spielberg praised a stellar year for cinema as Oscars rivals gathered in a packed Beverly Hills ballroom for the Academy's annual nominee luncheon Monday.
Back from the brink: the migratory species on the road to recovery
While a landmark new report on the world's threatened migratory species is a catalogue of decline and destruction, the handful of animals staging a comeback shows improvement is possible -- if humans change their ways.
UK's King Charles attends Sunday church service
Britain's King Charles III attended church on Sunday in his first public outing since Buckingham Palace's shock announcement almost a week ago that he has cancer.
Christopher Nolan wins top directors award for 'Oppenheimer'
"Oppenheimer" was named the best film of the year by Hollywood's directors on Saturday, boosting expectations that Christopher Nolan's long wait for success at the Oscars could soon be over.
King Charles thanks well-wishers after cancer diagnosis
Britain's King Charles III on Saturday expressed his "heartfelt thanks" to well-wishers, in his first statement since being diagnosed with cancer.
#MeToo 'made a big difference', says Sigourney Weaver
The #MeToo movement "made a big difference" since women now feel more empowered to say no to unwanted sexual advanced, US actor Sigourney Weaver said on Friday in Spain.
New Oscar to be introduced for best casting
A new Oscar for best casting will be added to the Academy Awards from 2026, organizers announced Thursday.
'The Crown' props prove popular at London auction
The UK sale of sets, costumes and props from the hit Netflix drama "The Crown" was due to end Thursday after several showpiece items smashed estimates and netted tens of thousands of pounds.
Italy's Matteo Garrone brings migrant drama to Oscars
With his latest film in the running for an Oscar, Italian director Matteo Garrone is hoping to shine light on the desperate plight of migrants -- all without broaching politics.
Harry flies out as William fills royal void during King Charles cancer treatment
Prince William returned to work on Wednesday following his father King Charles III's shock cancer diagnosis as his estranged brother Prince Harry prepared to fly home to the United States after rallying to his father's side.
William fills royal void during King Charles cancer treatment
With his father King Charles III undergoing cancer treatment and his wife recovering from surgery, Britain's Prince William found himself thrust back to the frontline of royal duties on Wednesday.
William fills royal void amid King Charles cancer treatment
With his father King Charles III undergoing cancer treatment and his wife recovering from surgery, Britain's Prince William returned to royal frontline duties on Wednesday.
US Olympics team 'excited' by open-air Paris Games parade
US athletes will take part in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the river Seine, with the American Olympics team "excited" and also confident in French security, a top US official said.
Ukraine-born Miss Japan gives up crown amid affair scandal
The Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan pageant has relinquished her crown after a report emerged of an affair she had with a married doctor.
William returns to fill royal void as King Charles faces cancer treatment
With his father King Charles III undergoing treatment for cancer and his wife recovering from surgery, Britain's Prince William will return to royal frontline duties on Wednesday.
Harry jets in as King Charles's cancer 'caught early'
King Charles III's estranged son Prince Harry reportedly arrived in London on Tuesday after his father's diagnosis of cancer, which his doctors said was "caught early".
Harry to jet in as King Charles's cancer 'caught early'
King Charles III's estranged son Prince Harry was reportedly flying back to London Tuesday, raising hopes of a family reconciliation after his father's diagnosis of cancer which doctors "caught early".
Prince William returns to duty after wife's surgery
Britain's Prince William will return to royal duty this week after taking time off following his wife's abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace said on Monday.
Grammys night: the unforgettable moments
The 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday offered up history-making wins, dazzling performances by new stars, poignant songs from legendary veterans and even a few surprises.
Taylor Swift wins Album of the Year Grammy, breaking record
Pop powerhouse Taylor Swift on Sunday made Grammy history by winning her fourth Album of the Year award for "Midnights" -– the most ever by any artist.
Miley Cyrus wins Record of the Year Grammy for 'Flowers'
Pop chameleon Miley Cyrus bested a stacked field that included Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to win the Grammy for Record of the Year on Sunday.
Eilish wins Song of the Year Grammy for 'What Was I Made For?'
Billie Eilish's contemplative track from the blockbuster film "Barbie" on Sunday won the Grammy for Song of the Year, which honors songwriting.
SZA and Swift win Grammys, as Tracy Chapman wows gala audience
The Grammys gala opened with electrifying performances Sunday including a revenge fantasy from top nominee and triple winner SZA, as Taylor Swift notched a win and kept her eye on history.
Grammys red carpet: metallics, Barbiecore and white
Music's brightest stars on Sunday rocked up to the Grammys in revealing metallic gowns, Barbiecore pink and stark, classic white. Above all, they showed lots of skin.
Vittorio Emanuele, son of Italy's last king, dies: lawyer
Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy, son of Italy's last king and member of a dynasty discredited for collaborating with fascism, died in Switzerland on Saturday at 86, his lawyer told AFP.