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For the first time, a full line-up of movies will compete at Busan's International Film Festival, as it looks to celebrate "progressive" and "humane" regional cinema.

The US-born pontiff, elected four months ago, struck a different tone to outspoken Pope Francis, whose attempts to open the Church for the modern era enraged traditionalists.

Brazilian police arrested 45 people and rescued hundreds of exotic animals in the biggest ever operation against wildlife traffickers in the world's most biodiverse nation.

Pet owners rearing the four species have been asked to notify the authorities and hand them over so the fish can be confined to state-run aquariums.

Devotees of fan favourite "Friends" will soon be able to sip a cup of Joey in a Manhattan recreation of the "Central Perk" cafe made famous by the sitcom.