Vargas Llosa, last of Latin America's literary golden generation
Madrid (AFP) – Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa was the last survivor of a golden generation of Latin American literary giants, his writing exploring universal themes often set outside his native Peru.
McIlroy in no mood to talk on the way to Masters win: DeChambeau
Augusta (United States) (AFP) – The Augusta National atmosphere was electric as Rory McIlroy stopped-and-started his way to a longed-for Masters triumph on Sunday, but inside the ropes the Northern Ireland star was strictly business, playing partner Bryson DeChambeau said.
Rollercoaster carries McIlroy to Masters glory at last
Augusta (United States) (AFP) – Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday that was nearly as nerve-wracking as some of the near-misses that came before.
German archive where victims of the Nazis come back to life
Bad Arolsen (Germany) (AFP) – If it wasn’t for the Arolsen Archives, half-sisters Sula Miller and Helen Schaller would never have met.
From deadly rave to recovery: Israeli study examines MDMA's effect on trauma
Re'im (Israel) (AFP) – Artillery fire echoed from nearby Gaza as Shye Klein-Weinstein slowly walked around a memorial honouring the nearly 400 people killed at the Nova music festival in Reim, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.
McIlroy rides luck of the Irish to overcome Masters
Augusta (United States) (AFP) – Whether it was resetting after missing a putt to win or riding some well-earned luck at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy took pride in little details that made him a Masters champion.
Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as starts SE Asia tour
Beijing (AFP) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned Monday that protectionism “leads nowhere” and that a trade war would have “no winners”, state media said, as he was due to kick off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam.
Brazil ex
Brasília (AFP) – Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a successful intestinal surgery in Brasilia on Sunday, his wife said, going through a marathon operation after being hospitalized for “unbearable” pain linked to a 2018 stabbing attack.
Ten birdies not enough as Rose falls to McIlroy in Masters playoff
Augusta (United States) (AFP) – Justin Rose says he produced some of the finest golf of his career at the 89th Masters, but even with a 10-birdie final round, he didn’t leave Augusta National with a green jacket.
Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion primed to close out Coachella
Indio (United States) (AFP) – Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion are among the top draws to Sunday’s Coachella, which has featured cameos from stars like Billie Eilish and a much-touted drop-in from Bernie Sanders.
