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Buckingham Palace: Prince Philip Had a Successful Heart Procedure

Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles during his visit to Lord's Cricket Ground to open the new Warner Stand, in London, May 3, 2017. AP file photo
Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles during his visit to Lord's Cricket Ground to open the new Warner Stand, in London, May 3, 2017. AP file photo
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Buckingham Palace: Prince Philip Had a Successful Heart Procedure

Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles during his visit to Lord's Cricket Ground to open the new Warner Stand, in London, May 3, 2017. AP file photo
Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles during his visit to Lord's Cricket Ground to open the new Warner Stand, in London, May 3, 2017. AP file photo

Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip has undergone a successful heart procedure at a London hospital, Buckingham Palace said Thursday after he was transferred to a cardiac unit.

Royal officials said the Duke of Edinburgh "underwent a successful procedure for a pre-existing heart condition at St. Bartholomew's Hospital" on Wednesday.

"His Royal Highness will remain in hospital for treatment, rest and recuperation for a number of days," they added.

Philip has now spent more than two weeks in hospital, his longest every stay, raising fears for his health because of his advanced age.

He will turn 100 on June 10.

The prince was first admitted to the private King Edward VII Hospital in central London on February 16.

Buckingham Palace said initially that he was expected to stay there for a "few days" after walking in unaided.

Later, the palace said that he was being treated for an infection.

But on Monday, he was taken to the state-run St. Bartholomew's Hospital for testing and observation of a "pre-existing heart condition".

Philip retired in 2017 and rarely appears in public. Before his hospitalization, Philip had been isolating at Windsor Castle, west of London, with the queen.

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Kylian Mbappe Says AI Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness

Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v Inter Milan - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v Inter Milan - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
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Kylian Mbappe Says AI Dictator Memes Show Lack of Political Awareness

Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v Inter Milan - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)
Football - UEFA Champions League - Real Madrid v Inter Milan - Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - September 8, 2026 Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal. (Reuters)

Kylian Mbappe didn't fully enjoy the flurry of AI memes depicting him as a dictator on social media during the World Cup.

The France star was portrayed in military outfits, sitting on a throne, or posing next to Soviet leader Josef Stalin and other controversial leaders.

Asked by France Football magazine how he felt about the memes, Mbappe acknowledged the humor, but said he didn't like being compared to figures associated with tragedies.

"There’s a part of it that’s funny because you can tell that, for some people, it’s good-natured," he said. "There’s also a part that’s a little less funny because we know the damage that people like that have caused throughout history. Being compared to people who murder others, or who have made millions and millions of people miserable. ... I don’t think I’ve done that in my life. So there’s a mixture of things."

The France striker, who overtook Lionel Messi for the most career World Cup goals with 22, added: "I know it’s done in a light-hearted way and that it doesn’t go that far, but sometimes it shows a lack of political and human awareness among people."

Mbappe was reminded that his France teammate Ousmane Dembélé gave him the nickname "Mobut," a reference to the former autocratic leader Mobutu Sese Seko.

"With Ousmane, it's something is different," Mbappe said. "He picked it up from social media. With him, it’s just a joke."

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International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 to Host 1,440 Exhibitors, Brands in Malham

The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear - SPA
The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear - SPA
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International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 to Host 1,440 Exhibitors, Brands in Malham

The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear - SPA
The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear - SPA

Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 will kick off on October 1 in Malham, north of Riyadh, bringing together global practitioners, investors, and enthusiasts alongside more than 1,440 exhibitors and brands, SPA reported.

The 2026 edition introduces expanded pavilions and dedicated zones covering falconry gear, hunting firearms and ammunition, custom expedition vehicles, and camping, hiking, and marine hunting supplies.

The event will also feature interactive cultural activities, including specialized workshops, a live falcon auction, traditional handicrafts, and folklore performances, creating an integrated platform that combines heritage preservation, business development, and outdoor adventure.

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Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to Go Up for Auction in New York

Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' (AFP file photo)
Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' (AFP file photo)
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Diana's 'Revenge Dress' to Go Up for Auction in New York

Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' (AFP file photo)
Princess Diana wearing the 'Revenge Dress' (AFP file photo)

Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December.

Diana wore the daring off-the-shoulder gown to a gala dinner in London in 1994 on the day that her husband, now the king, admitted during a TV interview to being unfaithful.

"Princess Diana turned the dress into one of the most powerful messages she ever made, during one of the most scrutinized and emotionally charged episodes of her life," said Morgane Halimi of Sotheby's, which announced the upcoming sale on Thursday.

It "gave license to anyone, but especially women, to use fashion beyond adornment and much more intentionally and meaningfully: as a shield, a weapon or both," AFP quoted her as saying.

The dress, designed by Christina Stambolian, is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $300,000, with some proceeds going to charity.

It was previously auctioned for cancer and AIDS charities in 1997, shortly before Diana died in a car accident in Paris at the age of 36.