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Chile's presidential election has been big on musical and other surprises, from a 72-year-old candidate's ill-advised foray into rap to a Javier Milei-style metal track created with AI.

Astronomers revealed they have detected a storm on a star other than our Sun for the first time, discovering an explosion so violent it could have stripped away the atmosphere of any planets unlucky enough to be nearby.

Leo, who was elected in May, will hold a special audience Saturday at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace with stars including Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Viggo Mortensen, Dave Franco and Monica Bellucci.

The birds were three times more likely to take flight when exposed to the shouting voice compared to the speaking voice, while the birdsong was the least effective deterrent, it found.

Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral, a favourite feature of postcards from the Czech capital, is next year set to inaugurate a long-awaited organ that befits its Gothic splendour.