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Australia to restart aerial shooting of wild horses
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» SYDNEY - Australia approved on Friday the aerial shooting of wild horses in one of the country's largest national parks, resuming a contentious practice that authorities described as "essential" to protect native wildlife.
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts dies at 80
AFP, Published on 25/08/2021
» LONDON: British drummer Charlie Watts, who died on Tuesday at 80, was known as the quiet man of the scandal-soaked Rolling Stones, keeping the beat for the legendary rock group in his own steady style.
Public distrust hampers Africa fight against virus misinformation
AFP, Published on 26/03/2020
» JOHANNESBURG - African nations fighting the novel coronavirus face a foe as stealthy and dangerous as the microbe itself: misinformation and apathy, fuelled by deep distrust of government.
Emerging from obscurity: 2019's unforeseen history-makers
AFP, Published on 04/12/2019
» PARIS: Of the many people who made history in 2019, some surprised themselves and the world by emerging from obscurity to make their mark, though one remains anonymous for the time being -- "The Whistleblower" behind the impeachment probe into US President Donald Trump.
Breakout star Lizzo tops Grammy noms
AFP, Published on 20/11/2019
» NEW YORK: Singer and rapper Lizzo scored eight Grammy nominations Wednesday to lead a field packed with newcomers, including bold pop iconoclast Billie Eilish and overnight sensation Lil Nas X, for music's biggest honors.
Mega-hit 'Old Town Road' breaks US singles chart record
AFP, Published on 30/07/2019
» NEW YORK - Overnight sensation Lil Nas X continued his wild ride of pop music domination Monday, taking the reins of the record for longest stretch atop the US singles chart at 17 weeks with his infectious country-trap smash "Old Town Road."
Sexton, Best...Plath, Yeats: Rugby is poetry in motion for Schmidt
AFP, Published on 19/03/2018
» LONDON - Ireland's Grand Slam winning coach Joe Schmidt has drawn on his former job as an English teacher to reveal that poetry is just as crucial to his team's success as hours spent discussing tactics.