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Prince Philip vs Philip of 'The Crown': Fact and fiction

Prince Philip vs Philip of 'The Crown': Fact and fiction

LOS ANGELES — In “The Crown,” a dishy naval officer captures the heart of a future queen. But he chafes at playing royal second fiddle and crosses the boundaries of decorum and, maybe, fidelity.
Off-duty Italy art cops find looted statue in Belgian shop

Off-duty Italy art cops find looted statue in Belgian shop

ROME — Italian police say they have recovered a 1st century Roman statue that was stolen from an archaeological site in 2011 and found in a Belgian antiques shop by two off-duty Italian art squad police officers.
Brothers Ron and Clint Howard have memoir coming in October

Brothers Ron and Clint Howard have memoir coming in October

NEW YORK — Filmmaker-actor Ron Howard and actor Clint Howard, brothers, former child stars and fellow Hollywood veterans, will now share their unusual story in book-length form.
Ontario man believed to be 1st Canadian with COVID-destroyed lungs gets transplant

Ontario man believed to be 1st Canadian with COVID-destroyed lungs gets transplant

TORONTO — Timothy Sauve was brushing his teeth one morning in December when he was hit by a dizzy spell that knocked him off his feet. The 61-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., didn't expect that to be the first sign of a COVID-19 infection.
Unusual treatment shows promise for kids with brain tumors

Unusual treatment shows promise for kids with brain tumors

For decades, a deadly type of childhood cancer has eluded science’s best tools.
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life

Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life

LONDON — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.
Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards

Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards

LONDON — Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday: Film — “Nomadland” British Film — “Promising Young Woman” Director — Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland” Actor — Anthony Hopkins, “The Father” Actress — Frances McDormand, “Nomadland” Su
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director

LONDON — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent.
Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of colour to win top DGA honour

Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of colour to win top DGA honour

Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” continued its tour of dominance through awards season Saturday night, when Zhao took top honours at the 73rd annual Directors Guild Association Awards.
Religious leaders recall Prince Philip's spiritual curiosity

Religious leaders recall Prince Philip's spiritual curiosity

LONDON — Churches in Britain held services Sunday to remember Prince Philip as people of many religions reflected on a man whose gruff exterior hid a strong personal faith and deep curiosity about others’ beliefs.
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