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Qatar-based sound artist says it's time to slow down and listen

In a noisy, chaotic and fast-paced world, the Qatar-based sound artist Guillaume Rousere is on a mission: to get people to slow down and listen again.. - 'Listen and disconnect' - His new, water-themed installation, "The World As We Know It Is Changing", aims to "take the audience on a journey, to listen and disconnect from the world," Rousere told AFP. "It's become all the more important to me because... we live in fast-paced societies that have stopped listening."

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 2 mins read

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King Charles to host world leaders as UK readies for queen's funeral

Britain was gearing up Sunday for the momentous state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as King Charles III prepared to host world leaders and as mourners queued for the final 24 hours left to view her coffin.. The influx of dignitaries -- along with that of hundreds of thousands of mourners from across Britain and around the world -- poses an extraordinary challenge for Britain's police.

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 5 mins read

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Camilla wins praise for first week in Queen Consort role

Camilla has taken on the role of Queen Consort to her husband King Charles III with a minimum of fuss after gradually overcoming public opposition.. King Charles III, in his first speech to the nation on September 9, thanked his "darling wife" Camilla for her support. 

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 3 mins read

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10 things named after King Charles III

Here are 10 people, places and things named in honour of Britain's King Charles III. He was known as Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, before his accession to the throne on September 8.. - No. 2007 Prince of Wales - Britain's most powerful steam locomotive is due to enter service in 2025. 

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 3 mins read

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Queen Elizabeth's favourite brands face losing royal warrant

Queen Elizabeth II's death means that around 600 of her favourite brands risk losing their royal warrant and must now await the approval of her successor King Charles III. Fortnum and Mason teas, Burberry raincoats, Cadbury chocolate and even broomstick and dog food manufacturers are among those facing the loss of royal prestige.. Fortnum and Mason has a long and close history with the royal family, having created Royal Blend tea for king Edward VII in 1902.

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 3 mins read

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French footballer Pogba's brother 'likely to be charged' in extortion case

The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are "likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said.. Paul Pogba had filed a complaint with Turin prosecutors on July 16, saying he was the target of a 13-million-euro blackmail plot.

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 1 mins read

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Fiji PM 'disturbed' by son's Australian assault trial

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama expressed concern Saturday that his son faces multiple domestic violence charges in Australia.. "My son is not a member of the Fijian government and this is not a political or diplomatic matter," the Fijian prime minister said in a statement, but added that he and his wife were "deeply concerned and disturbed about the charges".

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 1 mins read

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Top Kenyan photographer's unseen images of the queen

Queen Elizabeth II smiling at children waving Kenyan flags and the Union Jack, alighting from the "Royal Train" or shaking hands with a curious little boy -- are all previously unseen images from an enormous archive taken by celebrated photojournalist Mohamed Amin.. Last year, Google Arts & Culture established an online archive to catalogue his work in collaboration with the Mohamed Amin Foundation.

Sat, Sep 17, 2022 2 mins read

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Korean cinematic rise years in the making, says 'Squid Game' star

Smash hits like "Squid Game" and "Parasite" may make it look easy, but Emmy-winner Lee Jung-jae says South Korean cinema spent years learning how to reach unprecedented global audiences through stories about the competitiveness and violence of modern life.. "For a long time, Korean cinema has been trying to figure out how to connect better with global audiences," said Lee.

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 3 mins read

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Ageing Hollywood sign to get a facelift

In a place where ageing is frowned upon and facelifts are common, even the sign that proclaims Hollywood to the world is joining in.. "The sign is the pride of Los Angeles and we are excited for fans all around the world to see this makeover for a very special 100th anniversary," said Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign Trust.

Fri, Sep 16, 2022 1 mins read