Paris, France, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

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2026-04-10

From outlaw ostriches to China's meaty rewards for slimming. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world. - Fat lot of beef - A Chinese city has found a mouthwatering way of encouraging people to lose a few pounds... by giving them three times as much free prime beef as the weight they lose. With obesity tripling as the appetite for the better things in life grows, China could soon rival the United States for overweight adults.......

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London, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - African charity suing Prince Harry for defamation: UK media

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Vatican City, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo

2026-04-10 17:30:19

Vatican City, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo

2026-04-10 16:02:33

Brussels, Belgium, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Thousands denied entry since EU's automated border system rollout

2026-04-10 13:30:31

Paris, France, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war

2026-04-10 13:00:31

Phnom Penh, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Cambodia's king diagnosed with prostate cancer

2026-04-10 12:30:32

Phnom Penh, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Cambodia king diagnosed with prostate cancer: statement

2026-04-10 12:00:27

Paris, France, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Iranians sceptical, afraid ahead of talks on ending war

2026-04-10 11:30:31

Phnom Penh, April 10, 2026 (AFP) - Cambodia king diagnosed with prostate cancer: statement

2026-04-10 11:30:31

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