Climate change made S. Asia heatwave 30 times more likely
The punishing heatwave that scorched India and Pakistan in March and April was made 30 times more likely by climate change, experts in quantifying the impact of global warming on extreme weather events said in a rapid-response report Monday.
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It's 'K-Cannes' as South Korean entries entice film fest
South Korean movies are making a strong showing at the Cannes Film Festival, riding on a wave of enthusiasm for series like "Squid Game" and movies like "Parasite", and catering to a taste for sophisticated intrigue and polished action.
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Kate Moss expected to testify at Depp v Heard trial
The high-profile defamation case between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard is poised to get another dash of celebrity -- British model Kate Moss is expected to testify.
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Chelsea Flower Show: unexpected gardeners and the queen in a buggy
Queen Elizabeth II put in an appearance at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show on Monday, as it returned to its traditional May slot after the hiatus of the coronavirus pandemic.
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US says 20 countries offer new arms packages for Ukraine
Some 20 countries offered new security assistance packages for Ukraine to battle invading Russian forces in a meeting of allies on Monday, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced.
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Pressure mounts on French disabilities minister accused of rape
French President Emmanuel Macron's newly appointed disabilities minister rejected accusations of rape against him Monday and said he would not be resigning.
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Birdocracy: Noisy jackdaws take a 'vote' before flying
A crescendo of calls from hundreds of noisy jackdaws can often be heard right before they take to the sky all at once, right around sunrise on cold winter mornings.
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French Open day 2: Who said what
Who said what on the second day of the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on Monday:
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In Davos, Ukrainians host "Russian War Crimes House"
With Russians banned from Davos, their den in the Swiss mountain resort was taken over by Ukraine and given a new name: "Russian War Crimes House".
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Osaka ready to boycott Wimbledon over ranking points row
Former world number one Naomi Osaka is prepared to boycott Wimbledon over the decision to strip the Grand Slam tournament of ranking points, admitting: "I'm leaning towards not playing".
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