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Motorists were astonished when a lion made a daring escape while being transported in the North West.

American pianist Eric Lu won the top prize at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, the contest's Polish organisers said.

Work crews began tearing down part of the East Wing on Monday as the former property mogul said work had formally commenced on a huge new $250-million ballroom.

The Louvre, along with the Eiffel Tower, ranks among the French capital's must-see attractions.

"Black Phone 2," a horror sequel starring Ethan Hawke, captured the top spot at the North American box office with $26.5-million as spooky season shifts into high gear in the run-up to Halloween.