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UK's Queen Camilla reveals she had pneumonia

A bout of pneumonia led Queen Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, to cancel several events, she told guests at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, according to UK media.

Wildlife commission lowers European wolf protections

Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago.

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'We're messing up:' Uruguay icon Mujica on strongman rule in Latin America

Uruguay's cult ex-president Jose Mujica -- a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies -- warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the "madness" of Javier Milei's rise to power in neighboring Argentina.

'Mamie Charge': Migrants find safe haven in Frenchwoman's garage

Brigitte Lips opens her home in northern France every weekday to dozens of migrants seeking a moment of calm -- and a phone charger -- despite some pushback from the local community.

France shows off restored Notre Dame after 'impossible' restoration

France on Friday showed off to the world the gleaming restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral, just over a week before the 850-year-old mediaeval edifice reopens following painstaking restoration after the devastating 2019 fire.

Macron inspects 'sublime' Notre Dame after reconstruction

France offered the world a first look inside the restored Notre Dame cathedral on Friday, when President Emmanuel Macron inspected the medieval landmark, five years after the fire that ravaged its interior and toppled its spire.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: the WTO's trailblazing motivator

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, reappointed on Friday as head of the World Trade Organization, hinged her leadership on breaking logjams at the sclerotic institution through craft, dynamism and sheer force of personality.

Paul Pogba blackmail trial set to open in Paris

Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba go on trial Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.

Manga adaptation 'Drops of God' nets International Emmy Award

French-Japanese mini-series "Drops of God" won the International Emmy Award for best drama series on Monday night.

S.Africa's Breyten Breytenbach, writer and anti-apartheid activist

Breyten Breytenbach, who died Sunday, was one of South Africa's most honoured writers, who found beauty in his Afrikaans language but was horrified at the white supremacy imposed by his government.

Six face trial in Paris for blackmailing Paul Pogba

Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba face trial from Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extorsion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.

Romania sanctuary seeks to save bears as hunting resumes

At a bear sanctuary in the heart of Romania's Carpathians, several cubs believed to have been orphaned have just arrived.

Gautam Adani: Billionaire Indian tycoon facing US bribery charges

Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, whose business empire has been rocked by US bribery charges against him, is one of the corporate world's great survivors.

Human ancestor Lucy still has secrets 50 years after discovery

She was, for a while, the oldest known member of the human family. Fifty years after the discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia, the remarkable remains continue to yield theories and questions.

Arrested son of Norwegian princess suspected of second rape

The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is suspected of a second rape, police said Wednesday, two days after his arrest over another allegation of sexual assault.

Son of Norwegian princess arrested on suspicion of rape

Norwegian police said Tuesday that the 27-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit had been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Spain royals to visit flood epicentre after chaotic trip: media

Spain's royals will make a highly anticipated return to the epicentre of catastrophic floods on Tuesday after a chaotic trip where survivors hurled mud and insults at them, local media said.

Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa

The spread of a mosquito in East Africa that thrives in urban areas and is immune to insecticide is fuelling a surge in malaria that could reverse decades of progress against the disease, experts say.

Egypt's middle class cuts costs as IMF-backed reforms take hold

Egypt's economy has been in crisis for years, but as the latest round of International Monetary Fund-backed reforms bites, much of the country's middle class has found itself struggling to afford goods once considered basics.

Comedian Conan O'Brien to host Oscars

Comedian Conan O'Brien, a former late-night television host, will be the emcee for the Oscars for the first time, taking over from fellow funnyman Jimmy Kimmel, organizers said Friday.

Stiff business: Berlin startup will freeze your corpse for monthly fee

Becca Ziegler is only 24, but she already has her death planned out: her corpse will be deep-frozen to minus 200 degrees Celsius (minus 328 degrees Fahrenheit) with liquid nitrogen.

Dominican Juan Luis Guerra triumphs at 25th annual Latin Grammys

Juan Luis Guerra was the big winner of Thursday's Latin Grammys gala that saw the Dominican take home both the coveted best record and best album prizes thanks to his his fusion hit "Mambo 23" off "Radio Guira."

Japan's Princess Mikasa, great aunt to emperor, dies aged 101

Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan's royal family and great aunt to the emperor, died aged 101 on Friday in a Tokyo hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.

King Charles turns 76 after year of little celebration

Britain's head of state King Charles III turns 76 on Thursday, still in the grip of cancer treatment but with his passion for work undimmed by what his son and heir Prince William called a "brutal" year.

France's bullfighters see red over bill to ban under-16s

France's upper house of parliament will this week debate a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, inflaming tensions and enraging aficionados of the centuries-old tradition.

Nigerian afrobeats stars sure of 2025 Grammy revenge

Nigeria's afrobeats stars are assured of a comeback at next year's Grammy Awards, after winning a clean sweep of nominations for "Best African Musical Performance".

Catherine, Princess of Wales, steps up return to work at UK memorial event

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a significant step in her recovery from cancer on Saturday as she attended her first major royal occasion since ending chemotherapy.

UK's Queen Camilla to miss events as Kate returns to public life

Queen Camilla, the wife of Britain's head of state King Charles III, will miss two of the most important dates in the royal calendar this weekend because of a chest infection, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.

Key nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 67th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with 'Preserve Freedom' party

Germany marks 35 years since the Berlin Wall fell with festivities from Saturday under the theme "Preserve Freedom!" as Russia's war rages in Ukraine and many fear democracy is under attack.

Paris Olympic horses to be awarded military medals

Fly de Vesquerie, the horse which helped Elodie Clouvel to a silver medal in the modern pentathlon in the Paris Olympics, is to be awarded France's Bronze Medal of National Defence, AFP learned on Friday from the gendarmerie.

Prince William reflects on 'brutal' year as Kate returns to public life

Catherine, Princess of Wales, takes a significant step in her recovery from cancer this weekend, as she attends formal events alongside her father-in-law King Charles III to remember Britain's war dead.

Thriving scorpion population is stinging problem for Brazil

Forget snakes, it's scorpions Brazilians most need to worry about.

Black Iron Signs Binding Documentation with Anglo American for a Royalty Investment with Associated Offtake and Right to Participate in Construction Funding

/ Black Iron Inc. ("Black Iron" or the "Company") (TSX:BKI)(OTC PINK:BKIRF)(FWB:BIN) is pleased to announce the signing of a legally binding royalty agreement and offtake agreement (together, the "Transaction Documents") with Anglo American for a US$4 million royalty investment, offtake rights and future potential construction prepayments (the "Transaction").

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