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'Men in Black' and 'Larry Sanders' actor Rip Torn dies at 88

Rip Torn, his real name, had scrapes with fellow artists and the law in a career during which he was nominated for nine Emmys, an Oscar and a Tony.

Russia

Watch: Artworks adorn streets of Russia for Festival Stenograffia

Starting in Yekaterinburg, the street art festival will pop up in 12 other Russian cities.

USA

Watch: Designs of architect Lloyd Wright added to World Heritage list

"Wright set himself two goals: to define or even create the 20th century and to redefine what we are as human beings."

United Kingdom

Watch: UK sculpture display brings art to the people

Frieze Sculpture, the art fair's annual outdoor exhibition features towering sculptures created by more than 20 international artists.

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Spotlight

East meets West in Asia's cultural capital

In partnership with Brand Hong Kong

Hong Kong is becoming a main attraction for the art world, leveraging its potential as a cultural powerhouse with a new purpose-built arts district.

Spain

Panic on first day of Spanish festival as bulls gore three people

Three people were gored and a further two people suffered head trauma during the first day of Spain's best-known bull-running festival in the northern town of Pamplona on Sunday, the Red Cross said.

USA

Stevie Wonder says he's getting a kidney transplant

"I'm all good," the performer said Saturday during a set in London. "I have a donor, it's all good."

Brazil

João Gilberto, pioneer of Brazil's bossa nova, dies at 88

The Grammy-winning artist was instrumental in popularizing the bossa nova music style around the world.

Slovenia

Tribute or prank? Sculpture of Melania Trump unveiled in Slovenia

A life-size rough wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump was unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia on Friday.

Green News

Whats on in July? Environmental arts and culture across Europe

A rundown of a few green events and activities to get stuck into this month

USA

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry meet Yankees, Red Sox players in London

Each team appears to have gifted the royal couple a baby onesie for the couple's newborn son Archie, born May 6.

Series

Cuba celebrates 500 years of history through its arts

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

Visit the cosmopolitan and cultural city of Havana through its Cuban music and National Ballet productions

Series

Cuba Travel Diary: Havana celebrates its 500th anniversary

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

Havana's history is evident in its people, its architecture, its avenues and stately buildings.

World

Why is honey in Oman creating a business buzz?

In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next.

Living

Inspirational eco-luxury crafts to bring into your home

Our homes too can be luxurious without harming our planet

Italy

Watch: Street opera in Italy challenges stereotypes

Opera Camion will perform the celebrated Figaro! twice more in June, with shows on the 27th and 30th.

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Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights

Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity.

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From Matera to the moon: The Apollo Soundtrack brings a unique moment to life 50 years later

Partner content presented by Matera 2019

Matera is pulling out all the stops to put itself on the European cultural map this year, and the Apollo performance is just the sort of powerfully creative and immersive experience that locals and visitors have come to expect.

USA

Actor John Cusack apologizes for retweeting anti-Semitic image

"Made a mistake retweeting that — as i said — and sorry," Cusack tweeted.

Series

Step back in time and experience a Middle Ages village in Belarus

In partnership with Minsk 2019

Authentic historical artefacts, including traditional clothes, baskets and entire houses, were brought from different regions that now make up Belarus. The village consists of a church, a school, a barn, a blacksmith shop, a windmill, farmsteads and a tavern.