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Former Paralympian is 1st astronaut with disability cleared for space station mission
by Agence France-Presse - February 16, 2025 - 4:00pm
John McFall, a 43-year-old British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident when he was 19, said he was "hugely proud" of clearing the hurdle.
Jay-Z, Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser drops sexual assault lawsuit
by Agence France-Presse - February 16, 2025 - 1:57pm
A woman who accused hip-hop stars Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 dropped her civil lawsuit on Friday, court records showed.
Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori split: reports
by Agence France-Presse - February 14, 2025 - 12:10pm
Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have split, reports said, capping two weeks of controversy for the rapper whose once-stellar career has descended into chaos.
Chinese authorities play cash-giving Cupid to boost marriage rates
by Agence France-Presse - February 14, 2025 - 11:56am
Local authorities in China are offering a slew of inducements to coax couples into tying the knot.
Dancing turtles show how animals use magnetic field as a map
by Agence France-Presse - February 13, 2025 - 12:30pm
Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favorite spots, scientists said Wednesday.
Warner Bros to open Harry Potter Studio Tour in Shanghai in 2027
by Agence France-Presse - February 13, 2025 - 10:02am
The fantasy franchise is wildly popular in China, whose capital Beijing already has a large-scale Harry Potter-themed attraction at a Universal Studios resort.
Singapore seniors hoof it to horse therapy
by Agence France-Presse - February 12, 2025 - 2:34pm
Singapore started an initiative to expand its senior care program using horse therapy as the wealthy city-state grapples with the challenges of a rapidly aging population.
Scandal-hit narco-musical 'Emilia Perez' wins Spanish film prize
by Agence France-Presse - February 9, 2025 - 5:00pm
The mostly Spanish-language musical tells the story of a Mexican drug cartel boss who transitions to life as a woman and turns her back on crime.
'Emilia Perez' star vows to remain 'silent' after drawing flak for past posts
by Agence France-Presse - February 9, 2025 - 9:40am
Last week's unearthing of old posts by the Spanish star denigrating Islam and African American George Floyd has unleashed a scandal that has harmed her reputation and the film.
Candelabra damaged after man mounts Vatican altar: reports
by Agence France-Presse - February 9, 2025 - 9:40am
A man jumped onto the altar of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Friday, knocking off six candelabra worth about 30,000 euros before officers intervened.
Elton John announces upcoming release of new studio album
by Agence France-Presse - February 7, 2025 - 11:46am
Elton John said he will release a new studio album in early April, a year-and-a-half after winding down his glittering live career with a global farewell tour.
Kendrick Lamar promises 'storytelling' at Super Bowl show
by Agence France-Presse - February 7, 2025 - 11:35am
Kendrick Lamar said he had never imagined he would perform at the Super Bowl when he was starting out. In 2022, he appeared as a featured performer in a hip-hop showcase but this will be his first headline show...
YouTubers causing monkeys to attack tourists at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
by Agence France-Presse - February 6, 2025 - 11:20am
The macaques are native to the lush forests that surround Angkor Wat, but Apsara National Authority said human interaction — particularly by people filming content to post online — had changed...
Room with a seal view: Dutch hotel gets unusual guest
by Agence France-Presse - February 6, 2025 - 11:06am
A guest at a seaside Dutch hotel got more than she bargained for when she opened her room to find a large grey seal kipping on the floor.
Anna Wintour vows to keep working after receiving latest UK honor
by Agence France-Presse - February 5, 2025 - 11:54am
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour revealed she has no intention of retiring, as the fashion legend accepted her latest prestigious UK honor from King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
Ferrari races to another record-breaking year, e-model set for Oct. 9
by Agence France-Presse - February 5, 2025 - 11:39am
Chief executive Benedetto Vigna also confirmed during a conference call that Ferrari would launch its first all-electric vehicle on October 9, one of six new models introduced this year.
Netflix drops 'Emilia Perez' star Oscar bid over offensive posts: reports
by Agence France-Presse - February 5, 2025 - 10:58am
Netflix has dropped Karla Sofia Gascon, the star of "Emilia Perez," from its high-profile Oscars campaign and distanced itself from the best actress nominee over her offensive social media posts.
Beyonce with 11: Key nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards
by Agence France-Presse - February 2, 2025 - 5:55pm
Beyonce leads all nominees with 11 on the strength of her groundbreaking country album, "Cowboy Carter."
King Charles III teams up with Amazon for new documentary
by Agence France-Presse - February 2, 2025 - 5:23pm
The Amazon partnership bucks tradition for the Royal Family, which usually teams up with big UK broadcasters for on-screen appearances.
'Her life's work': Princess Kate to launch early childhood project
by Agence France-Presse - February 2, 2025 - 4:39pm
Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, will this week unveil a major project in her campaign to highlight the importance of children's early development.
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