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Rare saiga antelope population now over a million in Kazakhstan
The population of endangered Saiga antelopes in Kazakhstan is now over 1.3 million, the ecology ministry said Tuesday, in the latest boost to a species threatened by poaching and disease.
Time to put monetary value on conservation, says Gabon
A key UN summit this year must give biodiversity the same priority as climate change and press ahead with putting a financial value on natural resources, Gabon's environment minister says.
Spacey to 'voluntarily appear' in UK court over sex assault charges
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey will voluntarily appear in a British court over sexual assault charges, he said in a statement released Tuesday, adding he was confident he would prove his innocence.
Thousands mourn murdered Indian rapper
Thousands of mourners gathered Tuesday for the cremation of Indian hip hop star Sidhu Moose Wala, whose murder at the weekend shocked fans at home and in Punjabi communities from Canada to Britain.
2TK, Canada's migratory bird that fell for Uruguayan resort
The first cold winds announce the arrival of winter in Uruguay's jet setters' playground, Punta del Este.
Covid-hit Archbishop of Canterbury to miss queen's service
The Archbishop of Canterbury said Monday he would miss a national service of thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee after testing positive for Covid.
Killer whale stranded in France's River Seine dies
A killer whale stranded for weeks in France's River Seine was found dead Monday after attempts to guide it back to sea failed and revealed it was severely sick, local authorities said.
Deadly nose-bleed fever shocks Iraq as cases surge
Spraying a cow with pesticides, health workers target blood-sucking ticks at the heart of Iraq's worst detected outbreak of a fever that causes people to bleed to death.
S.Korea has big Cannes night with actor, director awards
The South Korean cinema industry added to a global winning streak on Saturday by scooping two key prizes at the Cannes Film Festival for a pair of beloved veterans.
Brutal class satire 'Triangle of Sadness' wins Cannes Palme d'Or
A viciously sharp satire about class conflict, with an already-infamous vomiting and pooping scene, was a surprise winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday.
South Korea's Park Chan-wook wins best director award at Cannes
South Korean star film-maker Park Chan-wook on Saturday won the Cannes Film Festival's best director award for his erotic crime movie "Decision To Leave".
South Korea's Song Kang-ho wins best actor prize in Cannes
South Korea's Song Kang-ho clinched the best actor prize in Cannes on Saturday for his role in "Broker" about a woman dropping off an unwanted child in a "baby box" for adoption.
Kenya's Okutoyi aiming to be 'Serena of Africa' at French Open
It has been a long and painful path for Angella Okutoyi to reach the red clay courts of Roland Garros but the 18-year-old Kenyan is in no doubt about her ambition.
Mexican judge suspends bullfights in world's largest ring
A Mexican judge on Friday ordered a suspension of bullfighting in Mexico City's Plaza de Toros, the world's largest bullring, after activists filed a lawsuit against the centuries-old practice.
Michelle Williams 'shows up' for hot US director
Michelle Williams dials down the glamour to make herself nearly unrecognisable in her new collaboration with one of the hottest US independent directors, Kelly Reichardt, premiering in competition at Cannes on Friday.
Palm Dog celebrates Ukraine landmine-sniffer at Cannes
It's the only award that mutt-ers in Cannes, and in a year when war was a constant backdrop to the festival, even the canine-loving Palm Dog award paid tribute to Ukrainians.
Sudan women's activist wins human rights prize
Sudanese women's activist Amira Osman Hamed has won a Front Line Defenders Award for Human Rights Defenders at Risk, the organisation announced Friday.
'Fang-tastic': Dracula fans in UK set new world record
Author Bram Stoker only had one bloodthirsty creature of the undead in mind when a visit to the seaside Yorkshire town of Whitby inspired "Dracula".
New 'Star Wars' series with Jude Law in works as Disney targets streaming
Disney announced a new live-action "Star Wars" series featuring Jude Law at a major fan convention Thursday -- but any mention of upcoming films in the beloved sci-fi franchise was conspicuously absent, as the company focuses on its streaming service.
Walkies! Indian official and wife given marching orders over dog row
A top Indian civil servant and his wife were transferred to opposite ends of the country Thursday after reports he had a sports stadium shut early every evening so he could walk his dog.
Zimbabwe's ballooning jumbo herds a growing threat to humans
Seventy-five-year-old Hanganani Gideon Dube has walked with a slight limp and his speech been laboured since he miraculously survived being trampled by an elephant in northwestern Zimbabwe.
Barking mad: Indian stadium closes early 'so official can walk dog'
Delhi authorities on Thursday ordered all sports facilities to stay open until 10:00 pm after a media report claimed that one stadium shuts early every evening -- so that an official can walk his dog.
Queen's Platinum Jubilee: what's happening?
Public celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking 70-year reign will take place over four days next week.
Queen Elizabeth II: a lifetime of service
Elizabeth II has been on the throne since she was 25, an ever-present figure for the lives of most people in Britain, as well as one of the most recognisable people around the world.
UK readies for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
Britain brings out the bunting next week for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, with four days of public events to mark her 70 years on the throne.
Ellen DeGeneres: five memorable moments
After 19 seasons and well over 3,000 episodes, US talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" airs its final episode Thursday.
Ellen DeGeneres ends pioneering talk show under cloud
For nearly two decades, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and its openly lesbian host have beamed into homes across America, busting stereotypes and charming daytime TV audiences with a feel-good blend of quirky comedy and celebrity cameos.
West Ham's Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking pet cat
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma admitted kicking and slapping his pet cat at a London court hearing on Tuesday after disturbing footage posted online by his brother caused public outrage across Britain.
Cannes favourites stick up for migrant kids in EU
Two-time Cannes winners Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne said on Tuesday that their new film was a call for the EU to do a better job in protecting the most vulnerable child migrants.
South African paraglider makes first legal flight off Everest
A South African paraglider has made the first legal flight off Mount Everest, an expedition organiser said Tuesday, opening doors for "climb and fly" adventurers on the world's highest mountain.
Birdocracy: Noisy jackdaws take a 'vote' before flying
A crescendo of calls from hundreds of noisy jackdaws can often be heard right before they take to the sky all at once, right around sunrise on cold winter mornings.
Spain's ex-king attends regatta on brief visit home
Spain's former king attended a regatta in the northwestern Galicia region Friday on a controversial first trip home after nearly two years in exile following a string of financial scandals.