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Eurovision 2026 Grand Final: Best Watch Parties from Vienna to Bergen
Eurovision 2026 watch parties are surging across Europe, with venues in London, Vienna, and Bergen reporting high demand. The contest has ev
Uzbekistan's Ohang Platform Digitizes Rare Folk Instruments for Global Creators
Uzbekistan's Ohang platform digitizes 24 traditional instruments and over 200 sound samples, including the rare gajir nay flute. It offers f
Cannes 2026: Fans Camp Overnight with Ladders and Chains for Red Carpet Spots
Film enthusiasts camped overnight on the Croisette, using stepladders and chains to reserve red carpet spots for the 2026 Cannes opening. Th
Pompeii Discovery: Doctor Identified by Surgical Tools in Plaster Cast
A plaster cast from the 1961 excavation of Pompeii's Orto dei Fuggiaschi has been identified as a doctor, thanks to X-ray and CT scans of a
King Charles and Idris Elba Share Turntables at Buckingham Palace Garden Party
King Charles III and Idris Elba took turns on the turntables at a Buckingham Palace garden party. The event marked 50 years of The King's Tr
Audemars Piguet and Swatch Join Forces to Redefine Watchmaking Tradition
Audemars Piguet and Swatch launch the Royal Pop collection, blending haute horlogerie with Pop Art. CEO Ilaria Resta aims to break stereotyp
Abu Dhabi to Build Sphere Venue on Yas Island, Expanding Global Entertainment Footprint
Abu Dhabi plans to build a Sphere entertainment venue on Yas Island, following the Las Vegas original. The $1.7 billion project aims to open
FC Barcelona Silent as Israeli Minister Accuses Lamine Yamal of Inciting Hatred Over Palestinian Flag
FC Barcelona has refused to respond to Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz's accusation that Lamine Yamal incited hatred by waving a Palest
FIFA Taps Madonna, Shakira, BTS for First World Cup Final Halftime Show
FIFA will stage its first halftime show at the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey, featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. Curated by Coldplay'
Eurovision 2026: Geopolitics Takes Center Stage in Vienna
Eurovision 2026 in Vienna sees only 35 participating countries, the lowest since 2003. Five nations—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sloveni
Sánchez Defends Yamal's Palestinian Flag Gesture Amid Israeli Criticism
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag at the club's La Liga title parade. Israel's defense minister accused him of inciting hatr
Eurovision 2026 Final Lineup Complete After Second Semi-Final
Ten more acts secured spots in Saturday's Eurovision Grand Final after Thursday's second semi-final. Five countries were eliminated, and the