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Former Prince Andrew is released after being arrested amid Epstein revelations
New York Times, Published on 20/02/2026
» LONDON — British police on Thursday evening released Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, after taking him into custody for several hours, intensifying a long-running crisis for the monarchy over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Seals sing 'otherworldly' songs structured like nursery rhymes
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» PARIS — When male leopard seals dive down into icy Antarctic waters, they sing songs structured like nursery rhymes in performances that can last up to 13 hours, scientists said Thursday.
The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - His predecessor loved Mozart, but Pope Francis's passion was football, for him "the most beautiful game" and also a vehicle to educate and spread peace.
Shear bliss for New Zealand's pampered sheep
AFP, Published on 23/11/2023
» WANAKA (NEW ZEALAND) - Classical music, soft mattresses and the gentlest touch of a wool clipper: welcome to the New Zealand farm indulging what may be the world's most pampered sheep.
Pope Francis to lead ex-pontiff Benedict's funeral
AFP, Published on 05/01/2023
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis will preside Thursday over the funeral of his predecessor Benedict XVI at the Vatican, an unprecedented event in modern times expected to draw tens of thousands of people.
Wildlife summit to vote on shark protections
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» PANAMA CITY - Delegates at a global summit on trade in endangered species have postponed until Friday a vote on whether to approve a proposal to protect sharks, a move that could drastically reduce the lucrative and often cruel shark fin trade.
Shark fin hunters targeted, wildlife summit extends protection
AFP, Published on 18/11/2022
» PANAMA CITY: A global wildlife summit in Panama took an important step Thursday towards upgrading protection for sharks, the ancient ocean vertebrates targeted for their fins used in a status-symbol soup.
Born this way: rats move to beat of Lady Gaga, study says
AFP, Published on 15/11/2022
» TOKYO: Nodding along to catchy music is not just a human habit, according to Japanese scientists who have discovered that rats also move to the beat of songs by stars like Lady Gaga.
Macron, Le Pen in final push for votes after fiery debate
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Thursday launched a final push for votes in working-class heartlands of France after a pre-election debate marked by bitter clashes.
Macron, Le Pen in final poll campaigning rush after bitter debate
AFP, Published on 21/04/2022
» PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Thursday prepared for a final rush of campaigning before France's presidential election after an acrimonious debate where they clashed over relations with Russia and the Islamic headscarf.