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AI-generated 'Fruit Love Island' takes TikTok by storm
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» TOKYO - Millions of people have been gripped by the juicy twists of an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit "Love Island" -- except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit.
Music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump threats
AFP, Published on 03/04/2026
» TEHRAN - In a leafy Tehran park on Thursday, Iranians gathered for picnics on the final day of the Persian new year holidays, shrugging off US President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages".
Florida tourists gather before Moon launch to ‘witness history’
AFP, Published on 01/04/2026
» COCOA BEACH, Florida - Jason Heath had ventured with his family from northeastern Maine to the Sunshine State for a vacation — but soon found out they were set to “witness history” with the launch of NASA’s Artemis 2 mission.
Hindu devotional clubbing sways India's youth
AFP, Published on 31/03/2026
» NEW DELHI — In India's capital, Hindu "bhajan clubbing" is electrifying nightlife, with revellers dancing to traditional devotional songs reimagined through guitars and pounding drumbeats, transforming public venues into spiritual hangouts.
Forty new migratory species win international protection: UN body
AFP, Published on 30/03/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - The UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) on Sunday approved the listing of 40 new species for international protection, including the snowy owl featured in the Harry Potter saga.
Gabon battles for baby sea turtles' survival
AFP, Published on 27/03/2026
» LIBREVILLE (GABON) - Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, newly hatched sea turtles emerged on a Gabonese beach to embark on the treacherous 10-metre scramble across the sand to the ocean.
Trump gets approval for gold coin in his likeness
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» NEW YORK — An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents.
Shelter rankings and shower-timing apps: Israelis, Palestinians adjust to Iranian rockets
AFP, Published on 09/03/2026
» JERUSALEM - What is Israel's best bomb shelter? And when is the best time of day to shower without interruption from a missile alert?
Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'
AFP, Published on 06/03/2026
» TEHRAN - Heavy attacks were reported in Tehran on Friday after Israel said it was hitting "regime infrastructure" in a "new phase" of the war it launched with the United States against Iran.
Epstein files reveal links to cash, women, power in Africa
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» PARIS - Jeffrey Epstein built close ties with powerful figures in Senegal and Ivory Coast, files released by the US government last month show, detailing the late sex offender’s influence network across Africa.