Hollywood legend dies aged 97

Hollywood legend dies aged 97

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, according to reports. In a career that spanned more than six decades, he received two Academy Awards, two Baftas, four Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild Award. A statement from the Santa…

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Faithful gather to support the Pope

Faithful gather to support the Pope

Sarah Rainsford Europe correspondent in Rome Reuters Catholics gathered to pray for the health of the Pope beneath the steps of St Peter’s Basilica for a third night, as his doctors said his condition showed further slight improvement. Nuns dangling rosary beads, tourists and student priests were among those who joined the gentle incantation of…

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Hamas hands over four bodies

Hamas hands over four bodies

Watch: Released Palestinian prisoners reunite with families in the West Bank Hamas has handed over what it says are the bodies of four Israeli hostages from Gaza, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Israel is testing DNA samples to confirm they are the remains of Shlomo Mansour, 86, Ohad Yahalomi, 50, Tsachi Idan, 50,…

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BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched

The BBC is seeking a rising star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, which is now in its 10th year. Journalists from across Africa are invited to apply for the award, which aims to uncover and promote fresh talent from the continent. The winner will spend three months at the BBC…

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