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Eurovision reels from boycotts over Israel

The boycotts already announced by four countries over Israel's participation in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest were casting a shadow Friday over the glitzy annual TV extravaganza and its spirit of unity.

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A curious seagull strolled nonchalantly through the penguin enclosure at a zoo in Paris.

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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.

UK's Queen consort Camilla: from palace margins to royal limelight

Queen Consort Camilla is taking her first steps on the international stage as wife of the British monarch, marking the end of a long and sometimes bumpy journey from palace margins to royal limelight.

Plaintiff says Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash changed his 'essence'

The man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over what he claims was a hit-and-run ski accident on a posh US slope said Monday the accident had changed his "essence".

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.

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