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67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia crowned oldest known cave art

Indonesian cave yields world's earliest confirmed cave painting Researchers have identified a red hand stencil on Sulawesi as the oldest reliably dated cave art, pushing the record back to at lea...

#Migration #Archaeology #Culture #Human Evolution #Art History

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Oscar nominations 2026: DiCaprio's thriller poised to dominate as British stars face slim pickings

Oscar nominations set to unveil today The Academy Awards nominations will be announced at 13:30 GMT, with Leonardo DiCaprio's political thriller One Battle After Another tipped as the frontrunner...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Awards

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Indian students win $200,000 settlement after microwave dispute sparks discrimination lawsuit

Microwave incident leads to discrimination lawsuit Two Indian doctoral students have secured a $200,000 settlement from the University of Colorado, Boulder, following a dispute that began with an...

#Culture #Education #Discrimination #Social Justice

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Ethiopia celebrates Timket festival with nationwide processions

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians mark Timket across the country Ethiopia observed the annual Timket festival on Tuesday, a vibrant celebration of Epiphany that honors the baptism of Jesus Christ in...

#Culture #Religion #Festivals

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Valentino Garavani: The couturier who defined red-carpet glamour

Valentino Garavani: The couturier who defined red-carpet glamour The late Italian designer Valentino Garavani, universally known as Valentino, shaped high fashion for over half a century, dressin...

#Fashion #Culture #Design #Legacy

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AI-generated artist Sienna Rose fools listeners and stars alike

Spotify hitmaker Sienna Rose may not exist Three tracks by the jazz-infused soul singer have surged into Spotify's Viral Top 50, with her ballad Into the Blue amassing over five million streams....

#Artificial Intelligence #Technology #Culture #Streaming #Music Industry

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South Korea's 'Young 40s' face online ridicule for youthful fashion choices

South Korea's 'Young 40s' mocked for embracing Gen Z styles Ji Seung-ryeol, 41, never expected his fashion sense to become a viral joke. Once celebrated for his style, he now finds himself at the...

#Social Media #Economy #Fashion #Culture #Generations

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Viral plea for pig-slaughter help sparks massive rural gathering in China

Viral appeal draws thousands to Sichuan village A young woman's social media call for assistance with a traditional pig slaughter ahead of Chinese New Year triggered an unexpected surge of visito...

#Social Media #Tourism #Culture #Community #Tradition

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Indian Navy's traditional sailing vessel reaches Oman after 17-day voyage

INSV Kaundinya completes historic journey to Muscat The Indian Navy's handcrafted wooden sailing ship, INSV Kaundinya, arrived in Oman's Muscat port on Wednesday, greeted with a ceremonial water...

#Maritime #Culture #Defense #History

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North Africa celebrates Amazigh New Year 2976 with feasts and tradition

Amazigh communities welcome Year 2976 Across North Africa, the Amazigh people have marked the start of the year 2976, following a calendar that dates back to 950 BC when King Sheshonq ruled Egypt...

#Culture #Indigenous Rights #Festivals #Tradition

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BTS announce 79-date global tour after four-year break

BTS return with massive 2026 world tour The South Korean supergroup BTS has revealed plans for a 79-date international tour, their first full-scale global performances since 2019. The tour kicks...

#Entertainment #Tourism #Culture #Music

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BTS announces 79-date global tour and new album after military hiatus

BTS returns with world tour and album after four-year break The K-pop sensation BTS has revealed plans for a 79-date global tour and a new album, marking their first full-group comeback since com...

#Entertainment #Tourism #Culture #Music

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India mourns singer Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol winner and Gorkha icon

India mourns singer Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol winner and Gorkha icon Hundreds of fans gathered in Darjeeling on Tuesday to pay their final respects to Prashant Tamang, the beloved singer and a...

#Entertainment #Obituary #Culture #Music

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Nigerian artists sweep top honors at 2025 All Africa Music Awards

Nigerian musicians dominate Afrima 2025 in Lagos The 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima) wrapped up in Lagos on Sunday, with Nigerian artists securing multiple top prizes. The event, judged by a...

#Entertainment #Culture #Music #Awards

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Golden Globes 2026 kicks off awards season with sharp humor and emotional wins

Golden Globes open with political jabs and celebrity banter The 2026 Golden Globes launched Hollywood's awards season Sunday night, blending biting humor, emotional acceptance speeches, and playf...

#Television #Entertainment #Film #Culture #Awards

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Golden Globes 2026: Contenders, new categories and what to expect

Golden Globes 2026: Key films and stars in the running The 2026 Golden Globe Awards will take place this Sunday in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in the film awards season with Oscar nomin...

#Television #Entertainment #Film #Culture #Awards

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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loses toddler son

Family confirms death of Adichie's 21-month-old son The family of acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has announced the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, following a bri...

#Obituary #Culture #Literature

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Science reveals altruism is hardwired—but self-care matters too

Altruism vs. self-preservation: what science tells us Airline safety briefings advise passengers to secure their own oxygen masks before assisting others-a stark reminder that survival sometimes...

#Science #Culture #Health #Psychology #Society

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South Korea's Lee seeks reset with China amid regional tensions

South Korean leader pushes for closer China ties South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for a "new phase" in relations with China during a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Mon...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Culture #Security

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Tokyo tuna auction smashes record with $3.2m bid for bluefin

Record-breaking tuna sells for $3.2m at Tokyo auction A massive bluefin tuna weighing 243 kilograms became the most expensive fish ever sold at Tokyo's Toyosu market on Monday, fetching 510.3 mil...

#Economy #Trade #Culture #Food

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South Korean indie film redefines narrative on sexual violence survivors

Indie filmmaker Yoon Ga-eun's unexpected hit Few in South Korea knew Yoon Ga-eun's name until her latest film, The World of Love, became a surprise success. The movie, which explores the life of...

#Film #Culture #Sexual Violence #Society #Metoo

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Composer Stephen Schwartz boycotts Kennedy Center over Trump renaming

Schwartz refuses Kennedy Center appearances Updated 4 January 2026 - Oscar and Grammy-winning composer Stephen Schwartz announced he will no longer perform at the Kennedy Center after its board v...

#Politics #Protests #Culture #Arts

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Western aversion to insect protein persists despite sustainability benefits

Global protein demand surges as insects remain overlooked Searches for protein-rich foods have surged 213% over the past decade, peaking in 2025, yet edible insects-a nutrient-dense and eco-frien...

#Climate Change #Sustainability #Culture #Nutrition #Food

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Bollywood's 2025 pivot: hypermasculine blockbusters overshadow women-led cinema

Bollywood's 2025 pivot: hypermasculine blockbusters overshadow women-led cinema After a brief surge of global acclaim for female-directed narratives in 2024, India's film industry reverted to mal...

#Culture #Gender #Trends #Cinema #Box Office

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Global celebrations usher in 2026 with fireworks, traditions and reflection

World rings in 2026 across time zones From remote Pacific atolls to bustling metropolises, countries welcomed the New Year as midnight swept the globe, blending festivity with moments of remembra...

#Culture #Festivals #Traditions #Global Events

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Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows over Trump name addition

Artists pull performances after venue renaming Two more musical acts have withdrawn from scheduled performances at Washington's Kennedy Center following its board's decision to include former U.S...

#Politics #Protests #Culture #Arts

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French right pushes for national tribute to Brigitte Bardot amid controversy

Right-wing leader calls for national homage to Bardot Éric Ciotti, head of France's right-wing UDR party, has urged a state tribute to Brigitte Bardot, the iconic actress who died on Sunday at 91...

#Politics #Obituary #Culture #Controversy

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From royal kitchens to global tables: The journey of naan

Naan: The unsung hero of South Asian cuisine A soft, leavened flatbread, naan has become a global favorite, often paired with rich dishes like butter chicken. While the tangy gravy may steal the...

#Culture #History #Food #Culinary Traditions

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Cecilia Giménez, known for 'Monkey Christ' fresco restoration, dies at 94

Spanish parishioner behind viral 'Monkey Christ' fresco dies Cecilia Giménez, the amateur artist whose botched restoration of a century-old religious painting turned her into an internet sensatio...

#Tourism #Culture #Art #Viral

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Iran mourns legendary filmmaker Bahram Beyzai at 87

Iran mourns legendary filmmaker Bahram Beyzai at 87 Iranian cinema and theatre have lost one of their most towering figures with the death of Bahram Beyzai in the United States at the age of 87....

#Censorship #Obituary #Culture #Exile #Cinema

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Protesters adopt inflatable frogs as symbols of resistance against Trump

From memes to movements: The rise of the protest frog As demonstrations against the Trump administration sweep U.S. cities, activists are blending humor with dissent, turning inflatable frog cost...

#Politics #Protests #Culture #Social Movements #Internet Culture

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UK Treasury to insure Bayeux Tapestry for £800m ahead of British Museum loan

UK government to underwrite historic tapestry during London display The Treasury has agreed to insure the Bayeux Tapestry against damage for an estimated £800 million while it is exhibited at the...

#Diplomacy #Culture #Finance #Heritage

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Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke bids farewell to live performances at 82

Final concert marks end of six-decade career Ethiopian jazz legend Mulatu Astatke performed his last live show in London last month, closing a 60-year journey that introduced the world to Ethio-j...

#Culture #Music #Africa #Legacy #Jazz

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2026 Film Lineup Could Rekindle Box Office Boom, Led by Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

2026 Cinema Slate Aims to Repeat 2023's Success The film industry is banking on a slate of high-profile releases in 2026 to replicate the box-office surge sparked by Oppenheimer and Barbie two ye...

#Entertainment #Film #Culture #Hollywood #Box Office

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Queen Elizabeth II's iconic style: A century of diplomacy and tradition

Exhibition highlights Queen Elizabeth II's fashion legacy A new exhibition at Buckingham Palace's King's Gallery explores how Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe reflected Britain's evolution over her...

#Fashion #Culture #History #Monarchy

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Behind the Lens: Getty Images' Top Sports Photos of 2025 Revealed

Year in Review: The Stories Behind 2025's Most Striking Sports Images Getty Images' photographers captured over 50,000 sporting events this year, from local tournaments to global championships. B...

#Sports #Innovation #Technology #Culture #Photography

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2026’s Most Anticipated Books: A Literary Feast Awaits

Heartstopper's Final Chapter: Fans Brace for Emotional Farewell Alice Oseman's beloved graphic novel series Heartstopper reaches its conclusion in 2026 with Volume 6, capping a journey that began...

#Culture #Literature #Books #Fiction #Memoirs

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US lawmaker sues to block Trump-Kennedy Center renaming

Democratic representative challenges Kennedy Center name change Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty has filed a lawsuit to reverse the recent decision to rename the John F. Kennedy Center for the Per...

#Politics #Law #Culture

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Church of England faces deep divisions as new archbishop takes helm

Updated 25 December 2025 - The Church of England stands at a crossroads as Dame Sarah Mullally prepares to become its first female archbishop on 28 January, inheriting a institution grappling with...

#Abuse #Culture #Leadership #Lgbtq+ #Religion

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Princess of Wales and Charlotte perform piano duet for Christmas broadcast

Royal piano duet airs in Christmas carol service The Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, shared a pre-recorded piano performance for this year's Together at Christmas service...

#Royal Family #Culture #Holidays

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European royals embrace warmth and relatability in 2025 Christmas cards

Royal families opt for intimacy in festive portraits This year's Christmas cards from Europe's royal households share a common theme: closeness. Families are depicted holding hands, hugging, or l...

#Europe #Royal Family #Culture #Christmas #Tradition

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Manchester bids farewell to Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield

Manchester pays tribute to legendary bassist Hundreds of mourners, including iconic figures from music and football, gathered at Manchester Cathedral to honor Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the beloved b...

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67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia crowned oldest known cave art

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Indian students win $200,000 settlement after microwave dispute sparks discrimination lawsuit

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Valentino Garavani: The couturier who defined red-carpet glamour

AI-generated artist Sienna Rose fools listeners and stars alike

South Korea's 'Young 40s' face online ridicule for youthful fashion choices

Viral plea for pig-slaughter help sparks massive rural gathering in China

Indian Navy's traditional sailing vessel reaches Oman after 17-day voyage

North Africa celebrates Amazigh New Year 2976 with feasts and tradition

BTS announce 79-date global tour after four-year break

BTS announces 79-date global tour and new album after military hiatus

India mourns singer Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol winner and Gorkha icon

Nigerian artists sweep top honors at 2025 All Africa Music Awards

Golden Globes 2026 kicks off awards season with sharp humor and emotional wins

Golden Globes 2026: Contenders, new categories and what to expect

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie loses toddler son

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Tokyo tuna auction smashes record with $3.2m bid for bluefin

South Korean indie film redefines narrative on sexual violence survivors

Composer Stephen Schwartz boycotts Kennedy Center over Trump renaming

Western aversion to insect protein persists despite sustainability benefits

Bollywood's 2025 pivot: hypermasculine blockbusters overshadow women-led cinema

Global celebrations usher in 2026 with fireworks, traditions and reflection

Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows over Trump name addition

French right pushes for national tribute to Brigitte Bardot amid controversy

From royal kitchens to global tables: The journey of naan

Cecilia Giménez, known for 'Monkey Christ' fresco restoration, dies at 94

Iran mourns legendary filmmaker Bahram Beyzai at 87

Protesters adopt inflatable frogs as symbols of resistance against Trump

UK Treasury to insure Bayeux Tapestry for £800m ahead of British Museum loan

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2026 Film Lineup Could Rekindle Box Office Boom, Led by Nolan's 'The Odyssey'

Queen Elizabeth II's iconic style: A century of diplomacy and tradition

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2026’s Most Anticipated Books: A Literary Feast Awaits

US lawmaker sues to block Trump-Kennedy Center renaming

Church of England faces deep divisions as new archbishop takes helm

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Manchester bids farewell to Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield

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UNESCO names Lucknow Creative City of Gastronomy, celebrating its rich culinary heritage

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