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Son of Norway's crown princess admits excesses but denies rape

The son of Norway's future queen on Wednesday admitted a life of excess, blaming it on an "extreme need for recognition", but denied raping a woman at his parents' royal estate in 2018.

UK's ex-prince leaves Windsor home amid Epstein storm: reports

Britain's former prince Andrew has moved out of his sprawling home on the royal Windsor estate, media reports said Wednesday, after newly released documents reignited the scandal over his links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Basel to host Eurovision 2025

Basel will host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest after being chosen ahead of Geneva on Friday to stage the 69th edition of the glitzy TV extravaganza.

Bluetongue anguish for Dutch farmers

One sheep dribbles, another limps, a third can barely stand: the bluetongue virus is causing havoc for Dutch farmer Erik van Norel, who thought he had seen the back of it.

Monkey monikers: Like humans, marmosets give each other names

Naming others is considered a marker of highly advanced cognition in social animals, previously observed only in humans, bottlenose dolphins and African elephants.

Norway's Princess Martha Louise to wed her California shaman

Norwegian Princess Martha Louise is set to marry American self-proclaimed shaman Durek Verrett on Saturday, a union of two alternative therapy devotees that has raised eyebrows in Norway.

'Definitely, maybe'? Gallagher brothers tease Oasis reunion

Fans of British rock band Oasis buzzed with anticipation Monday as Liam and Noel Gallagher teased that they could be returning to the stage together, 15 years after the band's last performance.

Two key Paris landmarks for Paralympics opening ceremony

Paris has chosen the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue and the historic Place de la Concorde to host the opening ceremony for the Summer Paralympics on Wednesday.

Film legend Delon is buried near his dogs as fans mourn

Film legend Alain Delon was buried on Saturday in a private funeral attended by his children, relatives and close friends as fans mourned outside the gates of his country estate where he was laid to rest near his beloved dogs.

Fans mourn as film legend Delon is buried near his dogs

Fans of French film legend Alain Delon gathered at the gates of his country estate Saturday before a private funeral attended by his children, relatives and close friends.

No 'surprise guest' at DNC after speculation grips social media

Online speculation about a "special guest" at the Democratic National Convention's final night proved to be misguided when no unscheduled stars crashed the party.

Divers searching sunken yacht for UK tycoon's daughter find body

Divers searching for the last person missing after a superyacht sank off Sicily found a body Friday, presumed to be the teenage daughter of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who also perished.

Humpback whale freed from Sydney Harbour after 22-hour ordeal

A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.

Australian penguin dies, ending famous 'same-sex power couple'

A celebrated Australian penguin famous for raising chicks as part of an unlikely same-sex couple has died, a Sydney aquarium said on Thursday.

House used for early Beatles gigs becomes holiday rental

A Liverpool house famous for hosting some of The Beatles' first gigs in the basement has been given a new lease of life listed on Airbnb.

Screen legend Delon's funeral set for Saturday: priest

Cinema legend Alain Delon, who died at 88, will be buried on Saturday, a Catholic priest who is to officiate at the service told AFP.

Jennifer Lopez files to divorce Ben Affleck: US media

Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, US media reported Tuesday, two years after the Hollywood power couple officially gave love a second chance by tying the knot.

Delon's dog saved from euthanasia: Bardot Foundation says

Alain Delon's pet dog Loubo will not be put down and buried with the film star as he wanted, the Brigitte Bardot Foundation said Tuesday following an outcry from animal rights activists.

King Charles III meets survivors of child stabbings that sparked riots

King Charles III offered his "deepest" sympathies Tuesday as he met survivors of a devastating UK knife attack that killed three young girls and sparked nationwide anti-immigration riots.

World's oldest person dies in Spain at 117

The world's oldest person, Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, who was born in the United States and lived through two world wars, died Tuesday at the age of 117, her family said.

Mpox cases rise in DR Congo as country awaits vaccines

Cases of the mpox virus are rising in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the central African country awaits vaccines from the United States and Japan, the health minister said on Monday.

France pays tribute to screen legend Alain Delon

France on Monday paid homage to film legend Alain Delon following his death at 88, with tributes pouring in for the actor who became one of his country's biggest stars, but was also shadowed by controversy.

Mourners bid adieu to French film star Alain Delon

Emotional mourners gathered outside the countryside chateau in Douchy-Montcorbon, south of Paris, where French film legend Alain Delon died early Sunday at the age of 88.

Teen flick wins top prize at Locarno Film Festival

"Toxic", a Lithuanian film about the bond between two teenage aspiring models seeking to escape their bleak home town, won the top prize as the Locarno Film Festival Saturday.

At Tower of London, survival of UK in hands of new Ravenmaster

As a marine commando, Michael Chandler knew all about daunting missions, but in his new role of Ravenmaster at the Tower of London, legend would have it that the survival of the United Kingdom now rests in his hands.

WHO warns more mpox to come in Europe after case in Sweden

The WHO on Thursday warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous mpox strain in Europe were likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection outside Africa in an outbreak that has killed hundreds in the DR Congo.

Mpox kills 548 in DR Congo, case recorded in Sweden

The Democratic Republic of Congo said Thursday an mpox outbreak has killed 548 people there this year, as the first case outside Africa of the virus's more dangerous variant was recorded in a traveller in Sweden.

Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda cubs

Hong Kong on Thursday announced the birth of a set of giant panda twins, the first cubs to be born in the city.

Fans converge on Wembley as Taylor Swift returns to stage

Fans flocked to London's Wembley Stadium on Thursday ahead of Taylor Swift's return to the stage a week after her Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a foiled suicide attack plot.

Kenyans ridicule 'joke' statue of Olympic star Kipyegon

Kenyans poured scorn and ridicule Thursday on a statue they said depicted Olympic star Faith Kipyegon in the world-renowned running hub of Eldoret as the nation feted its victorious Olympians.

Taylor Swift returns to stage in London after Vienna concert plot

Taylor Swift will return to the stage in London on Thursday to end the European leg of her "Eras" tour, a week after her Vienna concerts were cancelled due to a suicide attack plot.

Taliban celebrate 3 years since Afghanistan takeover with military show

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers celebrated three years in power on Wednesday with a military parade paying homage to their homemade bombs used in war, fighter aircraft and goose-stepping security forces.

Uruguay's Fede Alvarez returns 'Alien' saga to roots with 'Romulus'

It's back to basics for the "Alien" film franchise: "Alien: Romulus" hits theaters worldwide this week and director Fede Alvarez is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Ridley Scott, who launched the saga in 1979.

Taliban mark three years since takeover of Afghanistan

Taliban authorities were set to celebrate the third anniversary of their takeover of Afghanistan on Wednesday, with a military parade at a former US military base and festivities in key cities.

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