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'Aragua train': Venezuela's fearsome crime syndicate exposed in book

Extortion, prostitution, murder, drug trafficking, people smuggling: Venezuela's "Tren de Aragua" went from gang to multinational syndicate in a matter of years -- a rise that journalist Ronna Risquez documented in a new book endangering her life.. - Now beyond borders - The "Aragua Train" gang at first engaged in "classic" mafia activities: kidnappings, robberies, drugs, prostitution and extortion before graduating to illegal gold mining in a country with some of the largest deposits in the world, Risquez said.

Mon, Apr 3, 2023 3 mins read

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Finland's election: what we know

Does an international post await Finland's outgoing Prime Minister Sanna Marin after her election loss?. Traditionally the largest party inherits the prime minister post.

Mon, Apr 3, 2023 3 mins read

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Indiana Jones 5 to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Indiana Jones will be swinging back into action at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers confirmed on Monday, with Harrison Ford launching the world premiere of his final outing as the adventurous archaeologist.. The latest film from Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, "Killers of the Flower Moon", is already confirmed to get its world premiere at the festival on May 20. er/fb

Mon, Apr 3, 2023 1 mins read

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Serge Gainsbourg home to open in September

The time capsule home of Serge Gainsbourg, one of France's most loved -- and notorious -- singer-songwriters, is to finally open to the public on September 20. . Their daughter, "Antichrist" star Charlotte Gainsbourg, a hugely successful actress and singer, said she was "very happy and touched" to announce the public opening. 

Mon, Apr 3, 2023 1 mins read

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Basquiat-Warhol: a rare artistic duo, reunited in Paris

There are vanishingly few great collaborations in the annals of fine art.. "It's definitely the most successful collaboration in the history of art between two great artists.

Sun, Apr 2, 2023 2 mins read

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Petteri Orpo, Finland's low-key conservative set to become PM

With his calm demeanor, sober suits and an insistence on budget austerity, conservative leader Petteri Orpo might not appear the most exciting prospect on Finland's political landscape.. - Keeping options open - Following in his own father's footsteps into the conservative party, the well-liked Orpo has been described as amiable and calm -- so much so that some have questioned how the married father of two teens has lasted so long in the fiery world of politics.

Sun, Apr 2, 2023 3 mins read

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'Dungeons & Dragons' finds N. America moviegoers are game

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" scorched the competition in North American theaters this weekend with an opening take estimated at $38.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.. "Foreign is where 'Dungeons & Dragons' has to excel to be profitable and become a series," he said, adding that the film -- a fantasy heist yarn starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant -- "has the potential to generate sequels."

Sun, Apr 2, 2023 1 mins read

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Pioneering composer and eco-warrior Ryuichi Sakamoto dies age 71

Pioneering composer and green activist Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose score for "The Last Emperor" scooped an Oscar and a Grammy, has died aged 71 after his second cancer diagnosis.. Sakamoto went on to win an Academy Award with his score for the 1987 period epic "The Last Emperor", directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, which tells the story of China's last emperor Puyi.

Sun, Apr 2, 2023 3 mins read

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Pope thanks well-wishers after illness, as he kicks off Easter week

Pope Francis thanked those who prayed for him during his illness Sunday, as he kicked off the holiest week in the Christian calendar just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.. Francis' previous stay at Gemelli in July 2021 lasted 10 days.

Sun, Apr 2, 2023 2 mins read

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Spain's begins centuries-old Easter processions

Spain's colourful Holy Week celebrations begin on Sunday, featuring centuries-old processions of the faithful carrying flower-covered floats topped with statues of Christ or the Virgin Mary that draw huge crowds.. Guatemala's Holy Week -- a vibrant celebration that mixes Mayan rituals with Catholic religious fervour -- was last year given UNESCO heritage status.

Sun, Apr 2, 2023 2 mins read