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Sri Lanka's crackdown on dogs for India PM's visit sparks protest

Sri Lankan animal rights activists marched on Thursday to protest the round-up of stray dogs a day ahead of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

South African artist champions hyenas in 'eco-queer' quest

They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols of female power and the normalisation of queerness.

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New faces at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten make debuts in Paris

Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten revealed the first collections from their new chief designers at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, with the two labels among many in the luxury clothing industry that are in transition.

Monkey business: Sri Lanka to count crop-raiding nuisance wildlife

Sri Lanka will launch a nationwide census of nuisance wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, as part of an effort to tackle the increasing threat to agriculture, the government said Wednesday.

Oscars viewing figures get a boost from mobile and PC

More people watched the Oscars than previously thought, Disney said Tuesday, after they totted up those tuning in on their mobile phones and laptops.

Diplomat Charles: UK king's role in Trump-Ukraine tightrope act

From showing solidarity with Volodymyr Zelensky to inviting US President Donald Trump for an historic state visit, Britain's diplomatic drive over Ukraine has a surprising pivotal figure: King Charles III.

China's Liu Jiakun wins Pritzker Prize, 'Nobel' for architecture

The Pritzker Prize, dubbed the "Nobel" for architecture, was awarded Tuesday to China's Liu Jiakun, who was recognized for designs that celebrate "everyday lives."

Eurovision organisers say 2025 show 'all about surprises'

Eurovision organisers promised on Tuesday the 2025 edition of the song contest in Switzerland will be all about surprises, with two months to go before showtime.

Dolly Parton's longtime husband dies aged 82

The husband of Dolly Parton, Carl Dean, died Monday aged 82, the country music superstar said, after nearly 60 years of marriage kept out of the spotlight despite the singer's chart-topping fame.

The guilt got him: Dutch robber confesses nine years on

Dutch police have finally cracked the case of a petrol station robbery nearly a decade on after the thief handed himself in, apparently wracked by a guilty conscience.

Paris Fashion Week kicks off with big designer debuts expected

After its annual showcase at the Oscars, the luxury clothing industry turned its attention Monday to Women's Fashion Week in Paris where hotly awaited debuts are expected from new designers at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.

Teen heir to Japanese throne says marriage not on his mind

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage is not on his mind yet in his first press conference on Monday.

'Anora,' a sex worker tragicomedy, wins best picture at Oscars

"Anora," a tragicomic Cinderella story set in a murky modern world of New York strippers, Russian billionaires and incompetent gangsters, won the coveted Oscar for best picture on Sunday.

Small-budget sex worker romp 'Anora' triumphs at Oscars

Independent film "Anora" -- the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels -- was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five awards including best picture.

Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for 'Anora'

For Mikey Madison, the first time is definitely a charm.

Adrien Brody wins second Oscar for 'The Brutalist'

Adrien Brody on Sunday completed his return to the top of Hollywood's A list, winning the second best actor Oscar of his career for his searing portrayal of a Hungarian architect who emigrates to America after World War II in "The Brutalist."

Zoe Saldana: from sci-fi blockbusters to Oscars glory

Zoe Saldana was nearly unrecognizable as a blue Na'vi princess in the "Avatar" franchise, and wore green makeup to play the reformed assassin Gamora in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films.

'Flow', Latvia's trailblazing animation, wins Oscar

"Flow", a dialogue-free tale of animals surviving disaster, scored Sunday's Oscar for best animated feature, capping a remarkable awards season for the Latvian film made on a minuscule budget.

Oscars begin as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize

Hollywood's glitziest night of the year got under way Sunday, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a showdown for the best picture prize at the Oscars.

Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday.

Global Advanced Metals Declared Conformant to Minerals Due Diligence Audit Standard for 15 Consecutive Years

GAM has achieved another milestone in the furtherance of its leadership role in due diligence and responsible minerals trade: following August and September 2024 audits, RMAP-RMI has determined GAM's Aizu, Japan, Greenbushes WA, Australia and Boyertown-Pennsylvania, USA facilities conformant to its audit standards for tantalum and tin.

Stars gather for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize

Hollywood's A-listers on Sunday hit the red carpet at the Oscars, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a showdown for the best picture prize.

Stars assemble for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize

The red carpet has been rolled out, the champagne is on ice, and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a tense showdown at Sunday's Oscars.

Orsi takes office, returning Uruguay to leftist rule

Yamandu Orsi was sworn in Saturday as president of Uruguay, returning the South American country of 3.4 million to leftist governance after five years of predecessor Luis Lacalle Pou's center-right leadership.

Coppola 'thrilled' by worst director Razzie for 'Megalopolis'

Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood.

England allows wild beaver releases in 'milestone' for UK nature

Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling a return to the wild for an animal once hunted to extinction.

'Anora' vs 'Conclave'? Oscars set for 'nail-biter' showdown

The two films could hardly be more different: a raucous, rip-roaring indie about a sex worker, and an elegant, big-studio drama set in the Vatican.

Thank you! Oscars speeches over the years

At the Oscars over the years, we have seen it all with the winners' speeches, ranging from dull, endless, cringe, heartwarming or, when we're lucky, hilarious.

Oscar fave 'Anora,' a 'love letter' to eccentric beachside Brooklyn

Take New York's B train south to the end of the line and you'll step into the post-Soviet enclave Brighton Beach, whose charms include vodka-soaked nightlife and a local uniform of fur and tracksuits.

Hamas hands over bodies of Israelis as more Palestinian prisoners freed

The bodies of four Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas early Thursday, authorities confirmed, followed soon after by the return of another group of freed Palestinian prisoners to the occupied West Bank.

'Sorry I couldn't protect you': Israel mourns Bibas mother, sons

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a cemetery in southern Israel on Wednesday to bid a final farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who were killed in Gaza captivity and had become symbols in Israel of the hostages' ordeal.

'Brat' icon Charli XCX picks up Brit award for best songwriter

British pop sensation and "brat summer" icon Charli XCX Wednesday won the Brit award for best songwriter of the year, putting her in pole position to scoop up the most honours in a weekend ceremony.

US says Gaza ceasefire talks on track

The United States said talks for a second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal were on track, as Hamas said Israel agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the bodies of four Israeli hostages.

Israelis mass for funeral of Bibas hostages killed in Gaza

Thousands of mourners, carrying flags and orange balloons, gathered Wednesday for the funeral procession of Shiri Bibas and her sons, who were killed in Gaza captivity and had become symbols of Israel's hostage ordeal.

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