Culture & Arts
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France and Morocco Clash in World Cup Quarterfinal with Political and Sporting Stakes
France and Morocco meet in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals in Boston, a rematch of the 2022 semifinal. Morocco seeks revenge after a 2-0 de
Golden Tongue Amulets Found in 18 Ptolemaic and Roman Tombs at Marina El Alamein
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 18 tombs from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods at the site of ancient Leukaspis. The burials containe
Robert Wun's 'Childsplay' Couture Collection Debuts in Paris
Robert Wun unveiled his 'Childsplay' haute couture collection in Paris, drawing inspiration from childhood memories and surrealism. The show
Uzbekistan Forum Highlights Islamic Heritage as Antidote to Extremism and Islamophobia
Over 450 participants from more than 50 countries are attending the five-day forum in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Termez. Organizers aim to sho
Annual Festival on Mount Olympus Revives Ancient Greek Polytheism
Each summer, hundreds of participants from Greece and abroad converge on the foothills of Mount Olympus for a four-day festival honoring the
The Enduring Allure of Analogue Photo Booths in a Digital Europe
Analogue photo booths, once nearly extinct, are experiencing a revival across Europe. Enthusiasts in Paris and beyond restore these machines
Uzbekistan's Equestrian Revival: Polo, Breeding, and a New Generation of Riders
Uzbekistan is reviving its equestrian heritage through polo, breeding programmes, and riding schools. A new generation of riders is embracin
Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal Honoured at 60th Karlovy Vary Film Festival Opening
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened with a ceremony honouring Dustin Hoffman and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Hollywood names inc
Tosca Opens at St Margarethen Quarry: Love, Power, and Betrayal in Baroque Rome
Rehearsals for Puccini's Tosca are underway at Austria's St Margarethen quarry. The production evokes Baroque Rome with monumental stage des
Kazakhstan's Rare 'Satin' Horse Becomes Emblem of National Renewal
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's viral post about a rare satin-haired foal has sparked national pride. The horse, Aqzhan, embodies Kazakhst
Keith Richards Calls America 'a Disappointment' as Rolling Stones Release New Album
Keith Richards labels the US 'a bit of a disappointment' in a new interview, discussing the song 'Ringing Hollow'. The Rolling Stones have c
George Clooney to Receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at Venice Film Festival
George Clooney will be awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice International Film Festival, running from 2 to 12 Sept