| CMSC | -0.03% | 23.6524 | $ | |
| RBGPF | -7.65% | 71.48 | $ | |
| RYCEF | 1.51% | 14.57 | $ | |
| NGG | 0.66% | 68.435 | $ | |
| RIO | 0.69% | 62.32 | $ | |
| BTI | -0.3% | 55.075 | $ | |
| BCC | -1.88% | 84.195 | $ | |
| SCS | -0.18% | 16.74 | $ | |
| CMSD | 0.69% | 23.795 | $ | |
| GSK | 1.34% | 39.49 | $ | |
| VOD | -0.51% | 11.66 | $ | |
| RELX | 0.59% | 45.708 | $ | |
| AZN | 1.97% | 81.8 | $ | |
| BCE | 0.1% | 24.455 | $ | |
| JRI | 0.04% | 13.515 | $ | |
| BP | -1.94% | 34.56 | $ |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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West Ham's Kurt Zouma pleads guilty to kicking pet cat
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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.
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