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100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century

100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century

David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday on Friday. Attenborough's natural history series, such as "Life on Earth", in which he had a famous

From Adele to Raye, the UK school nurturing future stars

From Adele to Raye, the UK school nurturing future stars

If there was a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the BRIT School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland -- better known as Spiderman -- are among the alumni of the

UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances

UK police probe attack on Jewish ambulances

London's police chief pledged Monday over 250 more officers and "highly visible" armed patrols to protect the Jewish community after an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation next to a synagogue. The promise of the 264 additional officers by Metropolitan Police

Andrew's arrest hands King Charles fresh royal crisis

Andrew's arrest hands King Charles fresh royal crisis

King Charles III has been left wrestling with a new test after the arrest of his brother Andrew, the latest in a series of painful personal shocks to mar his reign. "Charles has, since coming to the throne in September 2022, been battered by a succession of difficulties and

UK king opens London fashion week despite brother's arrest

UK king opens London fashion week despite brother's arrest

London Fashion Week launched on Thursday with a rare visit from King Charles III only hours after his brother Andrew's sensational arrest, overshadowing an event traditionally focused on highlighting new talent. The king surprised crowds when his car pulled up outside a show by British-Nigerian designer Tolu

British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief

British public cheer Andrew's arrest with a smile and relief

Britain's typically pro-royal public welcomed the arrest Thursday of the former prince Andrew, whose friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has turned him into an outcast. Some appeared delighted that police were holding King Charles III's brother, arguing it sent the right message