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Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars head to auction in London

Jeff Beck’s legendary guitar collection, including iconic instruments like 'The Oxblood' Les Paul, will be auctioned at Christie's London on 22 January 2025.

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From Gaza to the Moon: 25 endangered sites named in new watch list

The Moon has been added to the World Monuments Watch (WMW) list of 25 endangered sites for 2025, alongside Gaza’s cultural heritage and terracotta sculptures in a Portuguese monastery.

Art

Swedish artist’s dream takes flight: Tiny red house heads to the moon

A Swedish artist’s 25-year dream has come true as his miniature red house, "Moonhouse," is launched into space, aiming to become a lasting art installation on the moon’s surface.

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Lasers help archaeologists uncover ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

Researchers used lasers to uncover intricate, hidden tattoos on 13th-century Peruvian mummies, revealing details of ancient body art invisible to the naked eye.

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Jim Fenwick on capturing the beauty and chaos of Palermo wildfires

With the recent destruction caused by the wildfires in Los Angeles, Fenwick’s 'Wildfires in Palermo' photo series feels more relevant than ever.

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Just Stop Oil activists arrested for targeting Charles Darwin’s grave

The activists claimed famous evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin would support their cause if he were alive today, citing the ongoing sixth mass extinction.

Lifestyle

The best video games we'll be playing in 2025

From the highly anticipated GTA VI to a variety of stunning and cosy indie gems, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for video game releases.

Art

Dolce & Gabbana make history with their first-ever Paris exhibition

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in the French fashion capital.

Lifestyle

Pups strut in 2024's most iconic celebrity looks in New York showcase

Pet couturier Anthony Rubio's 2024 Year In Review Showcase in New York featured his pups modelling iconic celebrity looks, including Zendaya, JLo, and Lady Gaga-inspired outfits.

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Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution after 'Rust' shooting case

The lawsuit was filed at state district court in Santa Fe, where a judge in July dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter against Baldwin in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

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Archaeologists discover tomb of renowned wizard-doctor in Egypt

The remarkable discovery was made in Saqqara, a burial site for high-ranking officials of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom.

Culture Series

Sujata Setia: Meet the artist breaking silence on domestic abuse

Sujata Setia’s 'A Thousand Cuts' is a powerful and deeply personal artistic project that explores the hidden realities of domestic abuse within South Asian communities in the UK.

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Denzel Washington and Ralph Lauren receive Medal of Freedom from Biden

President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.

Lifestyle

Here are the best dressed celebs at Golden Globes 2025

On a dazzling night of glitz and glamour celebrating the best in film and television, celebs took to the Golden Globes red carpet with style.

Lifestyle

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has announced a new Netflix lifestyle show

After a series of high-profile missteps and cancelled projects, including an axed Spotify podcast and an animated Netflix series, Meghan Markle has unveiled her latest endeavour: a lifestyle reality show set to debut on Netflix.

Food and Drink

A Finnish roastery is wowing connoisseurs with an AI-generated coffee

Helsinki’s Kaffa Roastery collaborated with local AI consultancy Elev to create 'AI-conic', a blend featuring four bean varieties, predominantly Brazil’s Fazenda Pinhal.

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UK's largest dinosaur trackway discovered in Oxfordshire quarry

The UK’s largest dinosaur trackway has been uncovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the Jurassic past.

Lifestyle

UK choir with average age of 94 breaks Guinness World Record

A UK choir called the Prime Timers, with members aged 87 to 99, set a new Guinness World Record for the "world's oldest choir".

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Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai cleared of raping two women

The verdicts came after a two-week trial and over 10 hours of jury deliberation at Oxford Crown Court.

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Mystery surrounds removal of keffiyeh-cradled Jesus in Vatican display

A Vatican Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh-draped baby Jesus, symbolising Palestinian identity, was removed without explanation, sparking debate ahead of Pope Francis’s meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

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