Guillermo del Toro parts with rare horror memorabilia after wildfires
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King Charles hosts the Military Wives Choirs after year of challenges
The Military Wives Choirs performed a heartfelt Christmas concert for King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Buckingham Palace’s Music Room on Wednesday.
Homs celebrates the end of Assad's regime
After nearly 14 years of civil war, Syrians are beginning to return home. In the Baba Amr district of Homs, residents are celebrating the end of the Assad regime, welcoming former exiles and hoping for a new life.
Cute animals feast on Thanksgiving treats at Oregon Zoo
Animals at the Oregon Zoo celebrated Thanksgiving in style on Thursday, enjoying festive treats prepared by their keepers.
Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation
Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government.
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Discover how artists have used technology to dream up the future
Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works.
Inside the ravaged streets of Sumy after Russian drones struck
A Russian drone attack on Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, killed two people and injured 12 others on Friday morning, officials report. Residential buildings, cars, and a shop were damaged in the strikes. Rescuers saved two from rubble as prosecutors launched a war crimes investigation.
Fatal pile-up on Polish motorway amid first snow
A tragic pile-up on the A4 motorway near Bolesławiec, Poland, involving four lorries, two cars, and a van, left one person dead and another injured on Friday morning. Witnesses cite poor road conditions and lack of surface preparation during the season’s first snowfall. Police are investigating.
Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation
An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun.
France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release
Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s.
Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes
A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.
Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill
Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes.
Historic floods in Malaga leave city paralysed and thousands homeless
Malaga has been hit by its worst floods in decades, with relentless downpours causing widespread disruption.
COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists
While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.
Málaga floods wreak havoc as storms lash Spain again
Spain is grappling with another wave of extreme weather, only weeks after flash floods devastated Valencia and other regions, killing over 220 people.
Art installation marks Berlin Wall's 35th anniversary
Germany commemorated the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a stunning art installation in Berlin.
Juliette Binoche launches Paris Christmas window display
The iconic Printemps Haussmann department store launched its enchanting Christmas window display on Thursday, with celebrated French actress Juliette Binoche unveiling this year’s festive theme, a magical train journey.
Kyiv battles fires and damage after multiple drone blitzes
In a prolonged overnight assault, Russia launched a massive drone attack on Kyiv on 7 November, causing widespread damage across six city districts.
Kazo City unveils 100-metre carp streamer for annual airing
Kazo City, renowned for its koinobori, recently held its annual airing of a colossal 100-metre-long carp streamer.
From Kosovo with love, mosaic artist honours Trump and Harris
As Americans cast their votes on Election Day, Kosovo's renowned mosaic artist Alkent Pozhegu paid homage to the presidential candidates with his latest creation in Gjakova.
Meet Haggis, an adorable newborn pygmy hippo at Edinburgh's zoo
Haggis was born on 30 October to parents Otto and Gloria.
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