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Tom Cruise pays tribute to Val Kilmer

Tom Cruise paid tribute to late "Top Gun" co-star Val Kilmer on Thursday, leading movie theater owners in a moment's silence at the CinemaCon event before unveiling new footage from his latest "Mission: Impossible" movie.

Sri Lanka's crackdown on dogs for India PM's visit sparks protest

Sri Lankan animal rights activists marched on Thursday to protest the round-up of stray dogs a day ahead of a visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Chunky canines: Study reveals dog obesity gene shared by humans

Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in weight gain.

New faces at Tom Ford, Dries Van Noten make debuts in Paris

Tom Ford and Dries Van Noten revealed the first collections from their new chief designers at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, with the two labels among many in the luxury clothing industry that are in transition.

Monkey business: Sri Lanka to count crop-raiding nuisance wildlife

Sri Lanka will launch a nationwide census of nuisance wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, as part of an effort to tackle the increasing threat to agriculture, the government said Wednesday.

Oscars viewing figures get a boost from mobile and PC

More people watched the Oscars than previously thought, Disney said Tuesday, after they totted up those tuning in on their mobile phones and laptops.

Diplomat Charles: UK king's role in Trump-Ukraine tightrope act

From showing solidarity with Volodymyr Zelensky to inviting US President Donald Trump for an historic state visit, Britain's diplomatic drive over Ukraine has a surprising pivotal figure: King Charles III.

China's Liu Jiakun wins Pritzker Prize, 'Nobel' for architecture

The Pritzker Prize, dubbed the "Nobel" for architecture, was awarded Tuesday to China's Liu Jiakun, who was recognized for designs that celebrate "everyday lives."

Eurovision organisers say 2025 show 'all about surprises'

Eurovision organisers promised on Tuesday the 2025 edition of the song contest in Switzerland will be all about surprises, with two months to go before showtime.

Dolly Parton's longtime husband dies aged 82

The husband of Dolly Parton, Carl Dean, died Monday aged 82, the country music superstar said, after nearly 60 years of marriage kept out of the spotlight despite the singer's chart-topping fame.

The guilt got him: Dutch robber confesses nine years on

Dutch police have finally cracked the case of a petrol station robbery nearly a decade on after the thief handed himself in, apparently wracked by a guilty conscience.

Paris Fashion Week kicks off with big designer debuts expected

After its annual showcase at the Oscars, the luxury clothing industry turned its attention Monday to Women's Fashion Week in Paris where hotly awaited debuts are expected from new designers at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.

Teen heir to Japanese throne says marriage not on his mind

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage is not on his mind yet in his first press conference on Monday.

'Anora,' a sex worker tragicomedy, wins best picture at Oscars

"Anora," a tragicomic Cinderella story set in a murky modern world of New York strippers, Russian billionaires and incompetent gangsters, won the coveted Oscar for best picture on Sunday.

Small-budget sex worker romp 'Anora' triumphs at Oscars

Independent film "Anora" -- the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels -- was the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday, scooping five awards including best picture.

Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for 'Anora'

For Mikey Madison, the first time is definitely a charm.

Adrien Brody wins second Oscar for 'The Brutalist'

Adrien Brody on Sunday completed his return to the top of Hollywood's A list, winning the second best actor Oscar of his career for his searing portrayal of a Hungarian architect who emigrates to America after World War II in "The Brutalist."

Zoe Saldana: from sci-fi blockbusters to Oscars glory

Zoe Saldana was nearly unrecognizable as a blue Na'vi princess in the "Avatar" franchise, and wore green makeup to play the reformed assassin Gamora in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films.

'Flow', Latvia's trailblazing animation, wins Oscar

"Flow", a dialogue-free tale of animals surviving disaster, scored Sunday's Oscar for best animated feature, capping a remarkable awards season for the Latvian film made on a minuscule budget.

Oscars begin as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize

Hollywood's glitziest night of the year got under way Sunday, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a showdown for the best picture prize at the Oscars.

Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday.

Southern Cross Gold Doubles Exploration Target With Increasing Grade at Sunday Creek Gold-Antimony Project

VANCOUVER, BC AND MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2025 / Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd ("SXGC", "SX2" or the "Company") (TSXV:SXGC)(ASX:SX2)(OTCPK:MWSNF)(FRA:MV3.F) announces a doubling of the Sunday Creek gold and antimony Exploration Target in Victoria, Australia (Figures 1 and 2).

Nano One Announces Closing of Agreement to Sell and Lease Back Its Candiac Building and Property

Highlights:C$15.7 million in estimated net proceeds from sale of land and building in Candiac, Quebec.Strengthened balance sheet leverages government funding announced in 2024.Supports capacity expansion at Candiac to over 1000tpa of LFP cathode production.Ensures operational continuity and long-term stability.

Global Advanced Metals Declared Conformant to Minerals Due Diligence Audit Standard for 15 Consecutive Years

GAM has achieved another milestone in the furtherance of its leadership role in due diligence and responsible minerals trade: following August and September 2024 audits, RMAP-RMI has determined GAM's Aizu, Japan, Greenbushes WA, Australia and Boyertown-Pennsylvania, USA facilities conformant to its audit standards for tantalum and tin.

Electrovaya Announces April 2025 Startup for Jamestown Battery System Assembly Operations

The Initial Assembly of Battery Systems is Part of a Larger Planned Investment in Jamestown, New York.

Northern Superior Reports 3.59 G/T AU Over 7.7 Metres 800 Metres East of Resource Pit and 2.89 G/T Over 10.6 Metres From Under Resource Pit at Philibert, Mobilizes Second Drill Rig, and Comments on New Nelligan Resource Estimate

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2025 / Northern Superior Resources Inc. ("Northern Superior" or the "Company") (TSXV:SUP)(OTCQX:NSUPF)(GR:D9M1) is pleased to announce additional results from its 20,000 metres expansion drilling campaign at the Philibert gold property, located only 9 km from IAMGOLD Corporation Ltd. ("IAMGOLD")'s Nelligan project, and 60 km southwest of Chibougamau, Quebec (the "Philibert Project": Northern Superior: 75%, SOQUEM: 25%[1]).

Azarga Metals Management Cease Trade Order Revoked

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 3, 2025 / AZARGA METALS CORP. ("Azarga Metals" or the "Corporation") (TSX-V:AZR) is pleased to announce that the British Columbia Securities Commission (the "BCSC") has revoked the management cease trade order ("MCTO") previously issued on January 29, 2025.

Cerrado Gold Updated Metallurgical Testwork Supports Ability to Produce 67% High Purity, Direct Reduction Iron (“DRI”) Grade Concentrates at Its Mont Sorcier Iron Ore Project in Quebec

Metallurgical test work on Master Composite reaffirms production of DRI grade iron concentrate with combined Silica and Alumina below 2.5%;DRI grade concentrate demand to grow at a CAGR of over 9.0% p.a. for the next decade according to industry forecastsEnhanced economic magnetite iron recovery of 83%;Variability test work of the primary domains has commenced;Additional test work focused on equipment sizing is now ongoing ;Feasibility study targeted for Q1 2026(All numbers reported in US dollars)

Stars gather for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize

Hollywood's A-listers on Sunday hit the red carpet at the Oscars, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a showdown for the best picture prize.

Stars assemble for Oscars as 'Anora,' 'Conclave' vie for top prize

The red carpet has been rolled out, the champagne is on ice, and Hollywood is ready to crown the year's best movie, with joint favorites "Anora" and "Conclave" seemingly poised for a tense showdown at Sunday's Oscars.

Orsi takes office, returning Uruguay to leftist rule

Yamandu Orsi was sworn in Saturday as president of Uruguay, returning the South American country of 3.4 million to leftist governance after five years of predecessor Luis Lacalle Pou's center-right leadership.

Coppola 'thrilled' by worst director Razzie for 'Megalopolis'

Multiple Oscar-winner Francis Ford Coppola on Friday said he was "thrilled" to accept this year's tongue-in-cheek Razzie Award for worst director, insisting it shows he has a "courage" sorely lacking in modern Hollywood.

England allows wild beaver releases in 'milestone' for UK nature

Beavers will soon be released into waterways in England under a new scheme launched on Friday, signalling a return to the wild for an animal once hunted to extinction.

'Anora' vs 'Conclave'? Oscars set for 'nail-biter' showdown

The two films could hardly be more different: a raucous, rip-roaring indie about a sex worker, and an elegant, big-studio drama set in the Vatican.

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