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Top US court upholds $5mn Trump sex assault judgment

The US Supreme Court rejected on Monday Donald Trump's effort to overturn a jury judgment that he sexually assaulted and defamed E Jean Carroll and must pay her $5 million.

For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolins

The ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Only closer inspection reveals it to be a dead pangolin.

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Karbon-X Introduces Corporate Emissions Calculator as Pressure to Quantify Carbon Exposure Accelerates

Digital tool enables companies to rapidly assess emissions and take immediate action while preparing for compliance and carbon market participation.

Germany holds breath as stranded whale 'Timmy' sets off in barge

A special boat carrying a stranded humpback whale whose weeks-long struggle to survive has captured hearts in Germany set off for the open seas on Tuesday evening in a last-ditch rescue attempt.

King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress

Britain's King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most serious test in years.

Reynolds jokes 'defibrillator' needed to watch new 'Welcome to Wrexham' series

US movie star Ryan Reynolds has jokingly suggested that viewers ought to have a defibrillator nearby while watching the latest 'Welcome to Wrexham' documentary series.

Monk ends barefoot Sri Lanka trek with a dog and plea for peace

A saffron-robed Buddhist monk ended a gruelling barefoot walk across Sri Lanka on Tuesday with an impassioned appeal for world peace and kindness towards animals.

German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passes key hurdle

German rescuers on Tuesday hauled a stranded humpback whale into a special boat due to carry it to deeper waters, in the latest attempt to free the cetacean whose ordeal has captured hearts in Germany for weeks.

Indian billionaire's son offers home for Escobar's hippos

An Indian billionaire's son offered on Tuesday to take hippos descended from those introduced to Colombia by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, rather than have the animals killed.

Orangutan uses Indonesia canopy bridge in 'world first': NGO

A Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time crossing a man-made canopy bridge constructed to help the endangered animals bypass a tarred road on the Indonesian island, an NGO said Sunday.

King Charles state visit to US to go on as planned after shooting

The state visit by Britain's King Charles III to the US would take place as planned, Buckingham Palace said on Sunday, following a shooting at a Washington media gala.

Eurovision, venerable institution where art meets politics

The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition.

'Free Timmy!': Beached whale grips and divides Germany

The sad saga of a humpback whale stranded a month ago on the German coast has sparked a flood of compassion but also a media frenzy, angry spats, conspiracy theories and death threats.

Karbon-X Highlights SkyXero on Earth Day, Bringing Real-Time Climate Action to Travel

Company underscores leadership use and introduces matched contribution initiative to support verified climate projects.

Fondness for Francis undimmed one year after pope's death

Pilgrims prayed and shared fond memories at the tomb of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death Tuesday, as his successor, Leo, paid tribute to a man "who gave so much".

Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes

Competing for attention with Jennifer Lopez is no easy task. But at a recent wedding in India where the American star performed in a barely-there sparkly leotard, it was arguably the cake that stole the show.

Karbon-X Reports $60.8 Million in Nine-Month Revenue and Files Q3 Form 10-Q

CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / April 21, 2026 / Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQX:KARX) ("Karbon-X" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated climate solutions company, today announced that it has filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended February 28, 2026.

Hollywood, Silicon Valley turn out for the 'Oscars of Science'

Big names from the worlds of film, technology, music and sports gathered on Saturday in Santa Monica, California for the Breakthrough Prizes, popularly known as the "Oscars of Science."

Top takeaways from CinemaCon: the year's hottest movies

Hollywood's major studios brought their biggest movies to Las Vegas this week for CinemaCon, the annual industry summit that offers insiders a sneak peek at what's coming soon to theaters.

Famed photographer Joel Meyerowitz embraces camera phones

Photographer Joel Meyerowitz, famous for capturing everyday life on the streets of his native New York and elsewhere, has no qualms about now sharing the stage with hordes of phone-wielding amateurs.

Harry and Meghan meet survivors of Bondi Beach attack

Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle visited Australia's Bondi Beach on Friday to meet survivors of last year's mass shooting at the famed surf spot.

Marvel premieres first 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer at CinemaCon

Disney showcased the first theatrical trailer of the new Marvel franchise film "Avengers: Doomsday" on Thursday during the closing day of CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

Escaped wolf in South Korea recaptured, returned to zoo

A wolf that escaped from a South Korean zoo was recaptured on Friday, authorities said, after he caused a school closure, a huge nine-day search and a government gaffe over an AI-generated image.

Karbon-X Launches SkyXero, a New App for Flight Emissions Tracking as Travelers Seek Trusted Climate Solutions

New mobile app enables real-time flight emissions tracking and access to verified climate projects worldwide, launching during Earth Month.

Meghan Markle claims to be 'most trolled person' in world

Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle claimed Thursday she has been "bullied and attacked" on social media every day for a decade and was "the most trolled person in the entire world".

Camino Corporation Commences Drilling at Costa de Cobre District-Scale IOCG Copper Discovery in Peru

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2026 / Camino Minerals Corporation (TSXV:COR)(OTC PINK:CAMZF) ("Camino" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of a drilling campaign at its Costa de Cobre district-scale IOCG copper discovery in Peru ("Costa de Cobre" or "Copper Coast"), previously referred to as the Los Chapitos copper project(1). Camino has rebranded the Los Chapitos project as the Costa de Cobre, the Copper Coast, to better reflect its low-elevation coastal setting and strategic proximity to key infrastructure, including the proposed San Juan de Marcona Port Terminal, a major new port facility planned approximately 125 km to the north at Marcona. The Costa de Cobre project is advancing to the next stage of exploration and development as the Company enters into a joint venture with Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd.("Nittetsu"), under which Camino will serve as operator and hold a 65% interest, while Nittetsu will hold the remaining 35% interest. Camino is also developing the permitted Puquios copper mine in Chile in a 50/50 Joint Venture partnership with Nittetsu targeting a finance package and construction commencement in mid-2026.

Critically endangered orangutan born at Madrid zoo

A critically endangered Borneo orangutan has been born at Madrid's zoo, described by keepers as strong and developing normally.

Rosalia caps journey from student to star with Barcelona concerts

Spanish singer Rosalia spent her early years training in classrooms, rehearsal spaces and small venues across Barcelona as she developed the voice and style that would define her career.

Prince Harry and Meghan visit Australia in first trip since royal rift

Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrived in Australia on Tuesday for their first visit down under since their headline-dominating rift with Britain's royal family.

Karbon-X Expands Canadian Compliance Offering as Regulatory Deadlines Approach Across Federal and Provincial Carbon Markets

Company supports regulated facilities with structured compliance execution across Alberta TIER, Federal OBPS, and BC OBPS.

CinemaCon starts with box office optimism

Movie theater owners huddled in Las Vegas on Monday for their annual meeting, buoyed by optimism over the year's strong start at the box office.

Karol G honors Latinos in Coachella headline performance: 'Feel proud'

Colombian reggaeton star Karol G delivered rhythm, dance, charisma and Latin empowerment in her headlining performance at Coachella on Sunday.

Lost film of French cinema pioneer retrieved from US attic

The battered wooden trunk had been in the family for a century -- shifted from attic to barn to garage as it was handed down through the generations. No one knew a cinematic treasure was inside.

'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail

A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region with Donald Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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