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Robert Duvall: understated actor's actor, dead at 95
AFP, Published on 17/02/2026
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - Robert Duvall, a prolific, Oscar-winning actor who shunned glitz and won praise as one of his generation's greatest and most versatile artists, has died at age 95.
The foreign POWs stuck in Ukrainian prison limbo
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» UNDISCLOSED (UKRAINE) — "Assemble!" someone bellowed in the prison corridor, cutting through the silence.
Jakarta dog meat ban sparks debate
AFP, Published on 27/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Sitting at an empty stall in Jakarta, Alfindo Hutagaol gobbles down some rice, green sambal and grilled dog meat — a meal that is now banned in the Indonesian capital.
Xi primed to meet Japan, Canada leaders after Trump summit
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» GYEONGJU — Chinese leader Xi Jinping was expected to meet Canada and Japan's new prime ministers for the first time on Friday, a day after agreeing to a trade war ceasefire with US President Donald Trump.
Trump gets lavish UK banquet - and an awkward guest
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WINDSOR (UNITED KINGDOM) - US President Donald Trump got a succulent menu for his UK state banquet -- but there was also an awkward guest at the feast in the form of Rupert Murdoch.
Speckled Martian rocks 'clearest sign' yet of ancient life
AFP, Published on 11/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - Colorful, speckled rocks found on the surface of Mars have offered among the most encouraging evidence yet of ancient life on our neighboring planet, scientists at NASA announced Wednesday.
Trump called 'Hitler of our time' at restaurant
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» WASHINGTON — Viral videos on social media portray the moment protesters began jeering US President Donald Trump at a Washington restaurant Tuesday, shouting "Free DC! Free Palestine! Trump is the Hitler of our time!"
Australia's 'mushroom murderer' handed life in prison with parole
AFP, Published on 08/09/2025
» MELBOURNE - An Australian woman who murdered three people with toxic mushrooms was sentenced on Monday to life in prison with parole after 33 years, capping a trial that sparked a global media frenzy.
Australian mushroom meal survivor says only 'half alive' after wife's murder
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» MELBOURNE - The only guest to survive a toxic mushroom lunch with Australian murderer Erin Patterson said Monday he feels "half alive" without his wife, who was one of the three victims.
Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulence
AFP, Published on 22/08/2025
» WASHINGTON - The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses.