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Famed photographer Joel Meyerowitz embraces camera phones

Famed photographer Joel Meyerowitz embraces camera phones

Photographer Joel Meyerowitz, famous for capturing everyday life on the streets of his native New York and elsewhere, has no qualms about now sharing the stage with hordes of phone-wielding amateurs. "The problems of the world and the joys of the world are visible because everyone has a

Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack

Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle visited Australia's Bondi Beach on Friday to meet survivors of last year's mass shooting at the famed surf spot. A father-and-son duo are accused of murdering 15 people last December in an antisemitic shooting spree targeting a beachside

Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom

Wrexham's Hollywood takeover fuels economic boom

Wrexham's fairytale rise since a takeover by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has not been limited to on-pitch success as a wave of new fans from around the globe has fuelled an economic boom in north Wales. Just over five years ago, the Red Dragons

In Belgium, prime minister's wife shares anorexia struggle

In Belgium, prime minister's wife shares anorexia struggle

Just weeks after her husband won Belgium's national elections in 2024, Veerle Hegge found herself in hospital for an eating disorder that almost claimed her life. Nearly two years later -- including six months of full-time treatment -- Prime Minister Bart De Wever's wife shared with AFP

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe. The towering soldier became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only

Marvel premieres first 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer at CinemaCon

Marvel premieres first 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer at CinemaCon

Disney showcased the first theatrical trailer of the new Marvel franchise film "Avengers: Doomsday" on Thursday during the closing day of CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The clip -- played twice for the enthusiastic audience at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace -- offered the first look at Robert Downey Jr. as

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby.