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Smiley and discreet: the sociologist marrying Brazil's Lula
Rosangela da Silva is a smiley, politically active member of Brazil's Workers' Party, but the new wife of presidential hopeful Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains discreet when it comes to her private life.
Tom Cruise receives honorary Palme as 'Top Gun' jets into Cannes
Tom Cruise received an honorary Palme d'Or and gushed about his passion for cinema as he made his first visit in 30 years to the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday for the launch of "Top Gun: Maverick".
Race satire meets teen buddy comedy in Amazon's 'Emergency'
"Emergency" begins like any coming-of-age buddy comedy. But its young heroes' night of party-hopping hi-jinks quickly takes a more serious and sinister turn -- in large part because they are Black.
Prince Charles visits Canada with abuses of Indigenous in spotlight
Prince Charles on Tuesday emphasized the importance of acknowledging Canada’s past abuses of its Indigenous community and described reconciliation as "vital" as he kicked off a three-day visit together with his wife Camilla.
Zelensky appeal beamed in to Cannes as festival rolls out red carpet
A parade of Oscar winners on Tuesday kicked off the 75th Cannes Film Festival, devoting special attention to the war in Ukraine as it returned to high-wattage form after the lifting of Covid rules.
Cannes fest brings back the glitz while spotlighting Ukraine
A parade of Oscar winners on Tuesday kicked off the 75th Cannes Film Festival, back in high-wattage form after the lifting of Covid rules and devoting special attention to the war in Ukraine.
Cannes film fest launches with veterans and zombies
The red carpet is ready for the opening of the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, with Oscar winner Forest Whitaker as the first guest of honour and a French zombie comedy to kick off proceedings.
Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds
Tucked away east of Sudan's capital Khartoum, a sanctuary of lush green vegetation has been a haven for dozens of exotic birds from far and wide.
Queen Elizabeth II attends Jubilee celebration after health concerns
A smiling Queen Elizabeth II attended a Platinum Jubilee celebration at Windsor on Sunday, days after ill health and old age forced her to pull out of the opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years.
Future king Charles heads to Canada on queen's behalf
Prince Charles heads to Canada this week to represent head of state Queen Elizabeth II, with more attention than ever on his future role due to his mother's age and failing health.
New UAE president meets Macron, Johnson as world leaders stream in
The United Arab Emirate's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met his French and British counterparts Sunday as world leaders offered congratulations and paid tribute to his late predecessor.
New UAE president meets Macron as world leaders stream in
The UAE's new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, held talks Sunday with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron as world leaders streamed in to the oil-rich Gulf state to pay tribute to his late predecessor.
Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost
Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest Sunday with an infectious hip-hop folk melody, as the embattled nation rides a wave of public support across Europe.
Biden congratulates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on being elected UAE president
US President Joe Biden congratulated the UAE's de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being elected Saturday as the country's president following his half-brother's death.
Wolves, witches and rapping Ukrainians compete for Eurovision title
Will it be Norway's banana-eating wolves, France's coven of witches or Britain's space man?
Thousands mourn at Jerusalem funeral for Al Jazeera journalist
Thousands of people packed Jerusalem's tense Old City on Friday for the burial of veteran Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, after Israeli police stormed the start of the funeral procession.
Tensions high ahead of Al Jazeera journalist funeral in Jerusalem
Israel bolstered security in Jerusalem ahead of the funeral on Friday of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, two days after she was killed during an Israeli army raid.
Scientists successfully grow plants in soil from the Moon
That's one small pot of soil, one giant leap for man's knowledge of space agriculture: scientists have for the first time grown plants in lunar soil brought back by astronauts in the Apollo program.
Slain Al Jazeera journalist to be buried as Palestinians reject joint probe
Veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh will be buried alongside her parents in a cemetery near Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, two days after she was shot dead in an Israeli army raid.
Polish-born US cop called to help motorists... and it's Lech Walesa!
On a Connecticut highway, a Polish-speaking state trooper is called to help the occupants of a vehicle with a flat tire. To his amazement... the passenger is former Polish president and Nobel peace laureate Lech Walesa.
Coronation Chicken: the UK culinary classic fit for a queen
Angela Wood proudly recalls the poached chicken in creamy curry sauce recipe that she helped create for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, and which has since become a British culinary classic.
Templeton Prize-winning physicist pushes back against anti-intellectualism
Frank Wilczek, the Nobel-winning theoretical physicist whose research transformed humanity's understanding of the fundamental forces of nature, was announced Wednesday as the winner of the prestigious 2022 Templeton Prize.
'The Rock' diamond goes under the hammer
"The Rock", the biggest white diamond ever to be sold at auction, will go under the hammer in Geneva on Wednesday and could fetch up to $30 million -- or more.
It was this big! Cambodian fishermen hook giant endangered stingray
Cambodian fishermen on the Mekong River got a shock when they inadvertently hooked an endangered giant freshwater stingray four metres long and weighing 180 kilos, scientists said on Wednesday.
Pentagon lauds reporting on US military killing civilians
The Pentagon congratulated The New York Times Tuesday for winning a Pulitzer Prize for its highly critical expose of civilian deaths in the Afghanistan war, saying the report forced the US military to examine its own behavior.
Hold the world's madness, Eurovision has begun
Just in time, against a backdrop of war in Europe, comes Eurovision, the world's biggest live music event with its quirky, camp celebration of culture and song.
Queen to miss UK parliament opening for first time since 1963
Head of state Queen Elizabeth II will miss Tuesday's ceremonial opening of the UK parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, handing the duty to her heir Prince Charles in a clear sign of the looming transition of power.
Pulitzer Board honors Ukrainian journalists covering Russia's war
The Pulitzer Prize Board honored Ukrainian journalists on Monday for their "courage, endurance and commitment to truthful" coverage of Russia's invasion of their country.
'A Strange Loop' leads Tony nominations ahead of June gala
A new Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about a young artist's inner demons is leading this year's Tony nominations announced Monday, with 11 chances at the highest honors in American theater.
Canadian offices going to the dogs as work-from-home ending
Daisy moseys over to greet visitors, her tail wagging. She's listed as chief morale officer on Tungsten Collaborative's website, and is among the many pets joining their owners returning to Canadian offices after working from home through the pandemic.
Ncuti Gatwa named first Black actor to take on leading 'Doctor Who' role
British actor Ncuti Gatwa, known for his role in popular series "Sex Education" will be the first Black actor to play the leading role in the cult BBC science fiction series, "Doctor Who", the channel announced Sunday.
No Harry, Meghan or Andrew on queen's jubilee balcony: palace
Queen Elizabeth's son Prince Andrew, her grandson Harry and his wife Meghan will not join her on the Buckingham Palace balcony for this year's Trooping the Colour, royal officials said on Friday.