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Norway's King Harald to stay in hospital to treat infection: doctor

Norway's King Harald to stay in hospital to treat infection: doctor

Norway's King Harald V will have to stay in hospital in Tenerife for a few days because of leg infection, but the 89-year-old monarch's health is generally good, his personal doctor said Wednesday. The king was taken to hospital while on holiday on the

Pope lines up trips to Central Africa, Algeria, Spain, Monaco

Pope lines up trips to Central Africa, Algeria, Spain, Monaco

Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, the Vatican said Thursday, including Algeria -- the first time a pope will travel to the North African Muslim nation. The Vatican announced a series of international trips in the months ahead for the US pontiff, who was elected last year,

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

France appoints new Louvre chief after jewellery heist

The president of France's Palace of Versailles on Wednesday took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including a $100 million jewellery robbery. Christophe Leribault replaced Laurence des Cars as the Louvre chief, with government spokeswoman

Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes

Bill Gates admits affairs but denies involvement in Epstein crimes

Bill Gates has admitted making a "huge mistake" in associating with Jeffrey Epstein, telling staff at his charity foundation that he had affairs with two Russian women but denying involvement in the disgraced financier's crimes. The Microsoft co-founder is among the prominent names appearing in

Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags

Scotland fans skirt World Cup rules for kilt bags

Scotland fans have been given a reprieve from strict stadium rules to wear sporrans over their kilts at the World Cup later this year. The Tartan Army are set to descend on the United States in their thousands for Scotland's first participation at football's biggest global

18 Egyptians missing after deadly boat capsize near Greece

18 Egyptians missing after deadly boat capsize near Greece

Egypt said Wednesday that 18 of its citizens were still missing after a migrant boat capsized, killing four people, off the Greek island of Crete last week. The wooden boat was carrying 50 people, including four minors, when Greece's coast guard was alerted late Friday. Greek authorities then

Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year

Hong Kong finance chief tips up to 3.5% growth this year

Hong Kong's finance chief tipped another year of economic growth in 2026 as he unveiled his annual budget on Wednesday with plans for investment in innovation zones and AI training. The Chinese finance hub's "buoyant" economy expanded a forecast-beating 3.5 percent last