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Lady and the Unicorn: Mona Lisa of the middle ages weaves a new spell Brigid Delaney   The tapestries on display at the Art Gallery of NSW have appeared in everything from the writings of George Sand...

Chronos Therapeutics acquisitions bring hope for diseases of ageing ALS, MS fatigue, addictive behaviours and PTSD are all under the drug discovery lab's microscope. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF1BvJSQA88?rel=0] Post navigation Transcript By 2030, people aged 65 and up will account for...

Colombian peace deal critic to face fiery leftist in presidential runoff   Conservative Ivan Duque, who wants to overhaul a peace deal with Colombia’s Marxist rebels, won Sunday’s first-round presidential election, setting up a runoff next...

Vatican changes teaching to oppose death penalty in all cases   Pope Francis' opposition to death penalty may trigger criticism in US and other countries where the punishment is practiced. Pope Francis leads a Holy Mass at...

  UBS chairman warns against bitcoin investment as cryptocurrency falls 12% Samuel Gibbs   Axel Weber says cryptocurrency ‘not an investment we would advise’ while South Korea bans anonymous trading. Bitcoin has fallen 12% over 24 hours while the...

Greece welcomes Macedonian move to settle name dispute Helena Smith in Athens   Balkan state considering alternative names such as Upper Macedonia or New Macedonia. Greece...

Vertical gardens in Bogota can lead to greener future   Planners in Bogota say the Santalaia building in the Colombian capital sets a good example to increase green zones in urban areas. In the middle of one...

New Zealand river gets legal status as a person   After 140 years of battle, Whanganui River has all the rights, duties and liabilities that come with personhood. The Whanganui River has been given the legal status...

Europe still buying Iranian oil amid sanctions threat   Companies in Europe are still taking Iranian oil despite the US saying it will impose new sanctions that seek to reduce oil exports from the country. A general...

In Pictures: Russia votes   From the Pacific Ocean to the Baltic Sea across 11 time zones, Russia's electorate went to cast their votes in a presidential election that Vladimir Putin is widely expected to win. An...

Zimbabwe votes in first general election since Mugabe's removal   As polls closed, in contrast with previous polls during former strongman Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule, there were no reports of violence in this latest election. People wait...

Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew   Mesir Wat - Spicy Red Lentil Stew is a traditional side dish from Ethiopia. It is made with Ethiopia's signature spice blend, Berbere and has a kick to it. Total Time: 54...

Prince William starts historic royal visit to Israel and Palestine   During his landmark visit, William, the 36-year-old grandson of Queen Elizabeth and second in line to the throne, will see religious sites and meet Israeli...

Walmart Looks to Scale Back in U.K. and Brazil, With an Eye on India By Sarah Nassauer in New York, Luciana Magalhães in São Paulo and Newley Purnell in New Delhi     Retailer in discussions to give up control of...

Greece and Macedonia trade name proposals to settle dispute   Macedonia and Greece say they have taken steps to resolve a dispute over the name Macedonia. Athens has blocked Skopje's accession to NATO and the European...

Turkish boat's collision with Greek warship sparks fears of 'hot incident' Helena Smith in Athens   Cargo vessel made off after ramming gunboat near Lesbos, an act described as a flagrant violation of international law. A Turkish cargo...

Climb If You Dare: 5 Most Dangerous Mountains on Earth by Dale Harris   Mountaineering is a fun outdoor activity, but not something that all people can attempt. However, if you’re a true climber, nothing is fulfilling...

Man arrested for smuggling king cobras to the US in crisp canisters   California man faces up to 20 years in prison after the three live snakes were illegally shipped from Hong Kong. A man has been...

Britain's May tells Netanyahu of concern over Gaza deaths   British Prime Minister Theresa May told her visiting Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu it was important to alleviate the situation and restart talks about a two-state solution...

Steeped in history but crumbling, Albania's 'slanted city'   Many of the centuries-old, fortified buildings, which won the southern Albanian town of Gjirokastra a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005 are at...

 How one Swiss company is revolutionising the guitar Electric guitars have been made in the same basic way for decades. European CEO spoke to Pirmin Giger and Silvan Küng about how they’re changing the game. Of...

11 dead in Italy storms as wild weather sweeps Europe   Thousands of people have been left without electricity as rains and violent winds sparked flooding and tore trees from their roots. Deadly storms with heavy rainfall...

US students stage school walkouts to protest gun violence   Across the US, students were urged to leave class at 1400 GMT for 17 minutes – one minute for each of the dead in Florida. Students from...

Greece okays Turkish coup bid suspect's asylum petition   The suspect is one of eight former Turkish servicemen who sought​ refuge in Greece a day after the defeated 2016 Turkish coup attempt. Turkey accuses them of...