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Faster Pussycat singer's fiancée dies after going overboard on Royal Caribbean cruise
The fiancée of Faster Pussycat lead singer Taime Downe has died after going overboard an '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise, according to her family.NBC News - 1d -
Tropical Cyclone Alfred yet to intensify as it lingers off Queensland coast
BoM says category 2 Tropical Cyclone Alfred is about 930km north-east of Mackay and is tracking slowly south through Coral Sea. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
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Four million Queenslanders warned they could be in ‘firing line’ when Cyclone Alfred heads towards coast
Bureau of Meteorology says guidance ‘favours landfall on Thursday’ as premier David Crisafulli warns ‘large system presents big challenge’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘I need to survive’: rower attempting to cross Pacific activates emergency beacon off Queensland near Cyclone Alfred
Australian navy ship heading to Coral Sea after Aurimas Mockus calls for help one week out from reaching Queensland. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 4d -
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?
People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts Alfred to hit Queensland later this week, with state’s capital in its path. Live news: TC Alfred update, BoM path tracker, latest Brisbane ...The Guardian - 2d -
Cyclone Alfred live updates: BoM tracking map forecast for Brisbane, SE Queensland and northern NSW; TC Alfred flooding warnings and power outages – latest news
BoM path track map predicts cyclone off Australia’s coast to make landfall in SE Qld on Saturday morning near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates ...The Guardian - 28m -
Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates – public transport to halt in south-east Queensland as Crisafulli urges residents to prepare
Thousands without electricity in Byron Bay region and in Queensland as waves top 10m in Tweed area. Follow today’s news live. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 1d -
Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations
Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensation. Caribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Carts, catwalk and carnival: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
“The Royal Tenenbaums” Introduced Gene Hackman to a New Generation
His performance in Wes Anderson’s “The Royal Tenenbaums” introduced Hackman to a new generation, and his presence helped define the film.The New York Times - 6d -
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Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone
The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the country’s third-largest city.The New York Times - 6h -
North Korea says it performed cruise missile tests
North Korea says it has test-fired strategic cruise missiles to demonstrate its nuclear counter-attack capabilityABC News - 6d -
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The Latest: A day inside Brazil's wild Carnival parties
Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy paradesABC News - 5d -
How revellers are making Trinidad's carnival more sustainable
There are efforts under way to recycle and reuse more at what has been dubbed "the greatest show on Earth".BBC News - 2d -
Record-breaking Arsenal enjoy carnival season in Eindhoven
Eindhoven is packed with carnival-goers but on Tuesday it was Arsenal enjoying their own party, setting a Champions League record in the process.BBC News - 2d -
‘You Feel Powerful’: Marching Through Carnival
High school bands practice for months before parading through the streets of New Orleans during Carnival.The New York Times - 1d -
Flames, feathers and fangs: Rio Carnival parade in pictures
Crowds filled the Sambadrome to watch samba schools face off at Rio Carnival.BBC News - 8h -
Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific
Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusualABC News - Feb. 25 -
Three tropical cyclones are swirling in the South Pacific
Three tropical cyclones are spinning in the South Pacific, an occurrence that scientists say is unusual.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
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Isaac Newton’s beer mug to go on show in Royal Society exhibition in London
Though scientist was not thought to be a great drinker, he may have used beer as an ingredient in the homemade ink in which he wrote his greatest work. Isaac Newton has long been a familiar figure ...The Guardian - 5d -
UK gives royal welcome to Zelenskyy after White House meltdown
King Charles to hold official audience for Ukrainian president as show of support after Trump clash. King Charles will hold an official audience at Sandringham with the Ukrainian president ...The Guardian - 5d -
How royal divorce papers have shaken the Zulu kingdom
Scandal surrounds King Misuzulu's attempts to take a third wife - and to divorce his first one.BBC News - 4d -
King Charles III welcomes Canada's Trudeau for private talks at royal residence
Britain’s King Charles III has given a warm welcome to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two met for a private audience at the monarch’s royal residence SandringhamABC News - 3d -
Elon Musk sparks row at Royal Society but remains a member
The world's most prestigious science institution has been considering whether to remove Musk as a fellow.BBC News - 2d -
Dutch royals visit potato fields in Cyprus, highlight agricultural ties
Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima have toured a Cypriot potato field and a production facilityABC News - 2d -
Sinkhole investigations delayed due to safety
Tandridge District Council said its "priority" is to support affected residents and businesses.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
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Train stations with worst delays revealed
Millions of passengers will be able to see cancellation and delay data in train stations.BBC News - 10h -
Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown
Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Norovirus sickens nearly 80 passengers on cruise that left from Florida
It's the second Holland America Line ship to have dozens of passengers fall ill this month, according to the CDC.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Norwegian Cruise on Trump’s call to pay U.S. taxes: It’s ‘really, really complicated’
Norwegian’s earnings show the cruise boom continued, but the outlook exposed some cracks and the stock turned lower.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
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Video shows cruise ship tilt after hitting rough water
Newly released video shows the chaotic moments when a cruise ship hit some rough waters near New Zealand last week. The ship can be seen tilting to one side, sending crew members in the galley ...NBC News - 3d -
Fiancée of Faster Pussycat's singer dies after falling overboard on an '80s cruise
Kimberly Burch died after falling overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise liner, where Faster Pussycat was slated to perform on the '80s Cruise.Los Angeles Times - 2d
