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Poland trumpets its Van Gogh, once peddled for a beer

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Harvey Weinstein: fallen Hollywood 'God' who ignited #MeToo

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Papua New Guinea PM dismisses Biden's 'loose' talk on cannibalism as a 'blurry moment'

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In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change

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Crowds join Bondi Beach memorial for mall stabbing victims

Crowds gathered at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday for a candlelight memorial to the six people killed by a knife-wielding assailant at a nearby shopping mall.

Dutch version of 'The Crown' charts royal couple love story

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Dutch princess moved to Spain to escape threats: media

Dutch Crown Princess Amalia fled to Spain to escape threats to her safety, local media reported, as she prepared to make her official debut at a state occasion later Wednesday.

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Is fractious France ready for an Olympics party?

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have promised a "great national party" for the country, but with 100 days to go, France's bitter politics and gloomy mindset are dampening the mood.

Prince Harry loses bid to appeal UK security ruling

Prince Harry will not be allowed to appeal the downgrading of his personal security when he visits Britain, a court ruled on Monday.

French-Canadian gets 'Oscars of Science' prize for cancer treatment

French-Canadian scientist Michel Sadelain was awarded an "Oscars of Science" prize in Los Angeles on Saturday for his research into genetically modifying immune cells to fight cancer.

Coachella heavy on indie rock nostalgia, Taylor Swift buzz

Coachella day two was heavy on alt-rock throwbacks including a highly anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift -- who wasn't on the lineup and didn't perform -- creating buzz Saturday.

Taylor spotted at Coachella heavy on indies rock nostalgia

Coachella day two was heavy on alt rock throwbacks including a much-anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift -- who wasn't on the lineup and didn't perform -- creating buzz.

King Charles III 'horrified' by 'senseless' Sydney attack

Britain's King Charles III said Saturday that he and his wife Queen Camilla were "horrified" by "senseless" stabbings at a shopping centre in Sydney that killed six people.

Shakira wows at Coachella on day dominated by Latino artists

Shakira dropped in Friday night for a surprise Coachella cameo with Argentina's superstar producer Bizarrap, a highlight on day one of the festival that saw a diverse slate of Latino artists command the conversation.

Future of Africa's flamingos threatened by rising lakes: study

The lakes where Africa's flamingos congregate in spectacular numbers are producing less food for the iconic birds as their water levels rise, researchers said Friday, threatening the survival of a much-loved species.

Philippines trains pet dogs for search and rescue

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Salmon fishing off California's coast banned for second year in a row

Salmon fishing off the coast of California will be banned for a second consecutive year, authorities said Wednesday, citing lower fish stocks impacted by drought and wildfires.

Lana, Tyler, Doja headline Coachella where Swift rumored to appear

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Harry and Meghan team up with Netflix for lifestyle, polo shows

Britain's Prince Harry and his actress wife Meghan Markle are working on two nonfiction series with Netflix -- a lifestyle program and a show on professional polo, their production company announced Thursday.

Cannes Film Festival to unveil line-up

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George Lucas to get special Cannes festival award

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Wary Trump says up to states to decide abortion

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Rwanda commemorates 30 years since genocide

Rwandans will on Sunday mark 30 years since a genocide orchestrated by Hutu extremists tore apart their country, as neighbours turned on each other in one of the bloodiest massacres of the 20th century.

Fifty years ago, ABBA paved the way for Swedish pop

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Desperate to dodge dengue, Argentines run out of repellent

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White wedding: Kilde and Shiffrin to tie the knot

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NATO marks 75 years in face of Ukraine war

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Lea Seydoux comedy to open Cannes festival

French comedy "Second Act", starring Lea Seydoux, will open the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

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