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Why young Kazakhs are turning ornaments into tattoos
What was once woven into carpets and carved into wood is now being etched onto skins of a new generation. For many young people, it is a way to reclaim identity, to reconnect with cultural roots and to transform inherited symbols into something deeply personal.
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Bad Bunny lookalike competition won by professional impersonator
Many were called but few were chosen as successful imitators of the Grammy award winning singer Bad Bunny at a San Francisco lookalike contest. The main prize winner, however stood apart so much some people actually thought the real star had turned up for the contest.
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Grammys 2026: Best looks from music's biggest award ceremony
Hot to trot celebrities and stars shined, shimmied and shocked on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. There were some breathtaking outfits and gorgeous gowns as the music world gathered for the industry's biggest event.
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Car enthusiasts unite: FuelFest drives fast and furious into Qatar
FuelFest has made its Middle East debut in Doha, drawing more than 6,000 fans to a high-energy celebration of car culture, music and lifestyle, as Qatar continues to expand its cultural calendar with globally recognised events.
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Run the ultimate race: Samla endurance race opens up to the world
Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.
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Talking sport shop: a global meeting of minds and voices in Dubai
The inaugural World Sports Summit in Dubai brought together elite athletes and sports leaders to discuss the growing pressures of modern sport, mental health, faith and responsibility; and how that contributes to making sport a better human experience, way beyond competition.
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Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation
When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy... A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald Trump of Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro wearing the “must-have” fashion item of 2026.
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Ho ho... huh? The strangest European Christmas folklore explained
While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.
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Jane Austen's 250th birthday: Having a ball at a Regency-era fantasy
Fans of English novelist Jane Austen are celebrating her birth 250 years ago, on 16 December 1775. Nowadays, she's a pop culture phenomenon and, with 'Austenmania' spreading, French "Janeites" have been gathering for a Regency-themed ball to re-enact dancing scenes from her beloved books.
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GPHG 2025: The world's best watchmakers pick their favourites
Out of all the wonderful luxury watches ever made, have you ever thought about which one you would pick to wear forever and a day? That's the question Euronews Culture put to some of the contenders at the 2025 Grand Prix de Horlogerie de Genève.
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Francis Ford Coppola's unique F.P Journe FFC watch fetches $10 million
Hollywood legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has slightly eased his financial woes by selling his unique F.P Journe FFC prototype wristwatch for a record $10.8 million at an auction in New York. The luxury timepiece was one of seven watches being sold by the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
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Paris launches lottery for burial plots next to famous artists
Fancy having your final resting place next to the stars? Parisians are being offered the chance to win a burial spot among some of history's most famous artists, including the Doors' Jim Morrison, author Oscar Wilde and French singer Édith Piaf.
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Make-up magic: Heidi Klum's best ever Halloween outfits
As she does every year, Heidi Klum has once again organised the legendary Heidiween party this Halloween. Anyone attending has to be creative, as hostess Klum has been the queen of costumes for years but she's now set a new standard for 'dreadful' dressing up!
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How did Victoria’s Secret fashion show become an unmissable event?
Though originally designed as a parade to promote their latest collections, Victoria's Secret's Fashion Show has become an unmissable date in the cultural calendar for millions of viewers. Leticia Batista Cabanas looks at what sets it apart from its European counterparts.
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Strike a pose: the very best looks from Paris Fashion Week 2025
Paris, the city of love and light, left its mark on the fashion world this week in more ways than one. Dazzling debuts from designers at new maisons were filled with vibrations in the air, the shimmering of fabrics, the gentle patter of models' footsteps and half-whispers from behind the runways.
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Jonathan Anderson's Dior: a debut collection that divides and delights
Jonathan Anderson's debut spring-summer womenswear collection for Dior has sparked a online feeding frenzy among fashionistas. Some are describing it as a return to the brand's glory days. The Northern Irishman opted for nostalgia, but not everyone was convinced.
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Armani unveils 50th anniversary show in aftermath of designer's death
Milan Fashion Week culminated in Giorgio Armani’s final collection, marking the 50th anniversary of his signature line, in a solemn but spectacular catwalk show in the courtyard of a museum showing his retrospective exhibition.
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Milan Fashion Week 2025 begins with tribute to Giorgio Armani
The bold and beautiful fashion roadshow moves to Italy on Tuesday with Milan Fashion Week promising a jam-packed programme and special tributes to legendary designer Giorgio Armani and pioneering fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri.
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Why are pacifiers becoming a growing (and viral) trend among adults?
Adult versions of pacifiers are all the rage at the moment, with a growing number of social media users adopting the viral trend to deal with the stress of everyday life. What do the experts say, and are we wrong to be so judgemental?
