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From Barbenheimer fever to the tragic passing of Sinéad O'Connor, here's your weekly roundup of all things culture.

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London's Science Museum unveils interactive video game exhibition

Gamers in London can now test their skills against five decades of video games at a new, permanent exhibition in the city's Science Museum.

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Study identifies gender of 2,000-year-old warrior in ancient burial

A decades-long mystery regarding the gender of a warrior buried 2,000-years-ago on the Isles of Scilly - an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England - has finally been solved.

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Malaysian LGBTQ community slam Matty Healy for concert kiss

Matty Healy's concert stunt with The 1975 in Malaysia has sparked significant outrage among local LGBT activists and allies, with many accusing him of displaying a "white saviour complex."

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Muzeum Susch honours a hidden gem of Polish avant-garde art

Muzeum Susch, an extraordinary privately owned museum nestled in a serene Swiss mountain village, is paying homage to a hidden gem of Polish avant-garde art.

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Watch: The major films at this year's Venice Film Festival

New films from David Fincher, Bradley Cooper, Sofia Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, Michael Mann, Ava DuVernay, Woody Allen, and Roman Polanski are all heading to the Lido for the 80th Venice Film Festival.

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Ring worn and designed by 2Pac sells for record-breaking €900,000

In a special auction marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the legendary rap icon Tupac Shakur's gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring has been sold for a staggering $1 million (€900,000).

Food and Drink

Archaeologists discover oldest evidence of "curry" outside of India

The spices discovered on stone grinding tools, unearthed in Vietnam, date back to at least 1,800 years.

Food and Drink

Cheers to Welsh whisky: Single malt gains official protection status

Raise your glasses and let's toast to Welsh whisky, as it joins lamb, cider and leeks in receiving the UK's special protected origin status.

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FIFA Museum unveils pop-up Women's World Cup exhibition in Sydney

With this year's Women's World Cup now underway, the FIFA Museum in Sydney is presenting a special pop-up exhibition celebrating the individuals who have played a pivotal role in shaping the women's game.

Design

Sagrada Familia struggles to accommodate both worship and tourism

With tourism surpassing pre-pandemic records in Barcelona and across southern Europe, iconic sacred sites are struggling to accommodate the faithful who come to pray and the millions of paying tourists.

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Here's how you can buy Johnny Depp's debut self-portrait at auction

Capturing Depp’s emotional exhaustion during a difficult period of his life, the Hollywood star has chosen to donate $200 (€180) from the proceeds of each sale to the charity Mental Health America.

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Can Netflix's subscriber growth continue amidst Hollywood strikes?

Netflix experienced a surge in subscribers during the spring, following its crackdown on password-sharing. But can the streaming giant maintain its momentum?

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Comedy Pet Photo Awards: Check out these hilarious animal snaps

Who let the dogs out? And the cats, tortoises and ferrets too? Here are our top picks from this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards.

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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: The funniest Barbenheimer memes

As Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' collide head-on at the box office, the internet has gone wild with memes, jokes and fan art.

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Fossil hunters unearth 400,000-year-old mammoth tusk in UK quarry

During a routine visit to a quarry in Cambridgeshire, two palaeontologists made a spectacular discovery: an intact tusk from a Steppe mammoth.

Art

Glasgow's Burrell collection wins UK museum of the year

Amidst a vibrant European cultural landscape, a few exceptional museums rise to claim their rightful place among the best of the best in 2023.

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Check out the spectacular winners of the Drone Photo Awards 2023

Or Adar, a talented Israeli photographer, has claimed the coveted title of "Photo of the Year" with his aerial masterpiece titled "Must Resist."

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Wimbledon 2023: Looking back at the effortless style of Roger Federer

Roger Federer was back in Wimbledon this week, after his retirement from tennis in 2022. Let's lookback at some of his most iconic fashion looks.

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Paris Fashion Week: Stunning couture designs unveiled amid protests

Paris Fashion Week's couture shows have commenced this week amidst extensive protests and riots in the capital. Here are some of the highlights from this highly-discussed event thus far.

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