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A herd stop: Train kills 3 rare bison in Poland

Three wild European bison died on Sunday morning after being hit by a train in Poland's vast UNESCO-listed Bialowieza Forest in the east, the local police told AFP.

Action movie star Chuck Norris has died: family statement

Chuck Norris, the US martial artist and Hollywood action star most famous for his role in "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died, his family said Friday. He was 86.

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Sydney Opera House in row over coronation snub

A royal row has erupted in Australia over a decision to scrap the lighting-up of the Sydney Opera House in honour of King Charles III's coronation.

Britons party for King Charles III's coronation

In the central English village of Ashley Green, Britons marking the coronation of King Charles III gathered Sunday to celebrate with traditional party food, patriotic songs and plenty of good cheer.

14 million watched coronation of King Charles III: BBC

More than 14 million people tuned in to watch King Charles III's coronation on BBC television, the corporation said on Sunday.

UK anti-monarchy leader freed after coronation arrest

The head of an anti-monarchy group who was arrested before a protest at King Charles III's coronation has been released from police custody, the group said.

UK to mark coronation with street parties and a concert

Britain on Sunday celebrates the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla with street parties around the country and a concert at Windsor Castle.

UK royals greet crowds from Buckingham Palace balcony

King Charles III and Queen Camilla greeted rain-drenched crowds Saturday with smiles and waves, in two appearances alongside other British royals from the balcony of Buckingham Palace shortly after their coronations.

King Charles III crowned in UK's first coronation since 1953

Charles III was crowned monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms on Saturday at Britain's first coronation for 70 years, during a ceremony steeped in a millennium of ritual and spectacle.

Charles III crowned king at first UK coronation in 70 years

Charles III on Saturday finally met his date with destiny after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since 1953.

Thousands cheer on Charles III as UK coronation party begins

Thousands of people turned central London red, white and blue on Saturday, with a sea of Union Jack flags lining the streets for the coronation of King Charles III.

Anti-monarchists among UK protesters arrested before king's coronation

UK police drew condemnation after arresting leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic as they prepared to protest along the route of a procession for the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.

Early risers get UK coronation party started

Thousands of people turned central London red, white and blue on Saturday, with a sea of Union Jack flags lining the streets for the coronation of King Charles III.

Charles III to be crowned king in first UK coronation since 1953

Charles III will be crowned king on Saturday in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain.

Princes Harry, Andrew out in the cold at coronation

Princes Harry and Andrew will both attend the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday but will have no formal role in proceedings -- confirming they remain out in the cold.

Pomp and protests as UK poised for first coronation in 70 years

Britain's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday, with Charles III crowned king in an elaborate Christian ceremony steeped in solemn ritual and more than a millennium of history.

King Charles helps chief rabbi respect Shabbat at coronation

Britain's chief rabbi will join other faith leaders at Saturday's coronation of King Charles III but faces a unique problem -- how to ensure his attendance does not breach the Jewish Shabbat.

King Charles's reign rings in the changes

From the national anthem to coins, stamps, prisons and warships, many everyday aspects of life in Britain have changed between the accession of King Charles III and his coronation on Saturday.

Charles and Camilla: crowning moment in long love story

After decades of devotion and 18 years of marriage, King Charles III will finally see his goal realised when his "darling wife" Queen Camilla is crowned at his side on Saturday.

Coronation jewels and regalia provide dazzle and link with ancient past

The coronation of King Charles III will showcase unusual relics and the world's finest jewels, which not only bedazzle but provide a physical and symbolic link with the ancient past.

Pomp and protests as UK holds first coronation in 70 years

Britain's first coronation in 70 years takes place on Saturday, with Charles III crowned king in an elaborate Christian ceremony steeped in solemn ritual and more than a millennium of history.

Carrie Fisher's Walk of Fame star provokes family wars

Late "Star Wars" actor Carrie Fisher was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame Thursday, in a ceremony overshadowed by a bitter feud among her family.

Scientists find chemical that stops locust cannibalism

Plagues of locusts that darken the skies and devastate all things that grow have been recorded since Biblical times, and today threaten the food security of millions of people across Asia and Africa.

UK crowning fuels calls to return royal gems to S.Africa

The coronation of King Charles III has rekindled calls for Britain to return to South Africa the world's largest diamond -- the centrepiece of the sceptre he will hold at Saturday's ceremony.

Knit my king: UK 'yarnbombers' crochet for the coronation

They are the knitting and crocheting enthusiasts who secretly craft themed decorations for British royal weddings and jubilees, then put them out in public places under the cover of darkness.

Indigenous leaders demand King Charles apologise for colonialism

Indigenous leaders from a string of former British colonies on Thursday urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for "centuries of racism" and the "legacy of genocide" perpetrated by the crown.

Sheeran copyright battle could stoke songwriting paranoia

Ed Sheeran is preparing for a blockbuster tour and album release amid regular trips to Manhattan's federal court, where he's defending his songwriting in a closely watched copyright case.

Young Britons 'indifferent' to King Charles coronation

While crowds are expected to pack the streets of London for the coronation of King Charles III with millions watching on TV, Millie Harvey says she will likely spend the day watching movies at home.

Spain's far-right MPs snub visiting Colombian leader

Colombian President Gustavo Petro was snubbed by far-right lawmakers as he began a state visit to Spain on Wednesday calling for deeper ties with Latin America to fight climate change.

29,000 UK police called up for massive coronation security operation

More than 29,000 police officers will take part in one of the UK's "most significant" ever security operations for the coronation of King Charles III this weekend, police said Wednesday.

Michael Douglas to receive honorary Palme at Cannes

Film star Michael Douglas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival later this month, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

UK 'ready to deal' with coronation threats after man arrested

UK security services are "ready to deal" with the challenges presented by the coronation, the government said Wednesday, after the arrest of a man suspected of throwing shotgun cartridges into the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

'Dame Edna' comedian to get state funeral in Australia

Late comedian Barry Humphries -- best known to audiences as "Dame Edna Everage" -- will receive a state funeral in his native Australia, the country's prime minister has said.

Young Palestinians in Lebanon dream of a future abroad

In Lebanon's impoverished Palestinian refugee camps, young people say they dream of leaving a struggling country where their families took refuge generations ago and where their futures remain bleak.

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