Highlights from the first week of the Paralympic Games in Paris
PARIS (AP) — A gallery of highlights from the first week of the Paralympics captured by AP photographers at the Paris Games.
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BBCTrailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29
A war orphan from Sierra Leone, DePrince moved to the US and ended up performing with Beyoncé.
- People
Michaela DePrince, a Sierra Leonean American Ballerina for Boston Ballet, Dies at 29: 'Truly a State of Shock'
Michaela's sister said she is "truly in a state of shock and deep sadness" following the ballerina's "sudden" death
- The Guardian
‘They have done fantastically well’: how London’s blockbuster Vincent Van Gogh exhibition is reframing myths
The five-star Poets and Lovers show at the National Gallery will dispel the tortured genius label
- CNN
Sierra Leone ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, who starred in Beyoncé video, dies aged 29
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the ballerina born during a civil war in Sierra Leone who performed in Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ music video died at 29 according to an announcement posted to her official Instagram page on Friday. No cause of death was reported.
- Sky News
Two men charged with stealing Banksy painting from London gallery
Two men have been charged with burglary after Banksy's famous Girl With Balloon painting was stolen from a London gallery, police have said. Larry Fraser, 47, of Beckton, east London, and James Love, 53, of North Stifford, Essex, were charged with non-residential burglary on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said.
- The Independent
Trump gave Harris a shocking two-word compliment after the debate
Presidential candidates both attended a memorial ceremony at Ground Zero hours after the debate
- BuzzFeed
People Are Sharing Telltale Signs That Someone Grew Up Poor, And They're Spot On
"I never saw it as strange until my husband asked why I was doing that."
- BuzzFeed
17 People Who Were Undecided Before The Presidential Debate Are Sharing Where They Stand Now, And It's Not What I Expected
"I was leaning toward Harris before the debate, but now I'm voting for Trump. Harris never really explained her flip-flops."
- People
Sharon Stone Shows Off Her Bikini Body at 66 After Pool Workout
The actress detailed her "last workout" before she films her latest movie role
- The Telegraph
Daughter of British millionaire who left fortune to widow wins legal battle over his will
The daughter of a British millionaire whose Chinese widow “dumped him in the cheapest possible grave” after being left his fortune has won a legal battle over his will.
- Cosmo
Rita Ora just blessed our timelines with a new nude selfie
There simply aren't enough fire emojis, for Rita Ora's latest Instagram Story upload which sees her completely nude.
- The Guardian
Entire Earth vibrated for nine days after climate-triggered mega-tsunami
Landslide in Greenland caused unprecedented seismic event that shows impact of global heating, say scientists
- Reuters
'Not easy': Pope Francis leaves for Rome after 12-day Asia trip
Pope Francis left Singapore for Rome on Friday, after a demanding trip across Southeast Asia and Oceania in which he urged action on climate change, pressed for interfaith dialogue, and reinforced the Catholic Church's presence in a region where it is a small minority. The Singapore Airlines flight carrying the Catholic pontiff and his entourage took off around 12:25 p.m. (0425 GMT) in Singapore and is due to arrive in Rome on Friday evening, after a 12-hour flight through six time zones. Francis visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore over a span of 12 days.
- Reuters
Kremlin says it disagrees with Turkey's Erdogan that Crimea should return to Kyiv's control
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia completely disagrees with comments from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan that Crimea should return to Ukrainian control, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. Erdogan said this week that Turkish support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence was unwavering, and that the return of Crimea - which Russia seized from Ukraine and annexed in 2014 - was a requirement of international law.
- Fortune
Protecting a billionaire CEO costs millions. Here’s how the world’s biggest companies measure up
Tech companies pay huge security costs to protect their leaders against attacks and kidnappings.
- People
Naomi Campbell Goes Nude for Sexy Timberland Iconic Campaign — See Her Stripped-Down Photos
The campaign also features Teddy Swims, Slawn and Kai-Isaiah Jamal
- Hello!
Lauren Sanchez, 54, defends her 'sexy' fashion style as she rocks white power suit
Lauren Sanchez joined her her son Nikko and his girlfriend as she rocked a white suit with an intricate lace corset at Forbes Power Summit. See the gorgeous outfit here...
- CNN Business
China could soon have more pets than toddlers. Why that’s a headache for Beijing
Married for seven years, Hansen and his wife Momo care for six little ones at their apartment in downtown Beijing.
- People
Heather Graham Channels “Boogie Nights ”in Plunging ‘Sparkly Jumpsuit’: ‘Fun’
The actress starred as Rollergirl in the beloved 1997 movie
- BuzzFeed
People Are Sharing The Most Shocking Instances Of Privilege They've Ever Witnessed
"She told me if I didn't pump for her, she wouldn’t buy me a coffee."