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French police recover €600,000 of stolen champagne in dramatic chase

The thieves stole two champagne-filled lorries from a Reims-based company, triggering a high-speed pursuit on the A4 motorway towards Paris.

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Here are the key takeaways from the 2024 Grammy nominations

In a year with female artists at the forefront, SZA leads the 2024 Grammy Awards with a whopping nine nominations.

Art

'The artwork is not guilty': Swiss museum unveils Nazi era collection

A prestigious Swiss institution is attempting to navigate the troubled waters of displaying an art collection with questionable origins dating back to World War II and Nazi looted art.

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French 'happy teacher' among 10 finalists for Global Teacher Prize

Nicolas Gaube is a French secondary school Earth Sciences teacher who draws on cognitive science to help his pupils. His methods have earned him a place among the ten finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2023.

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GTA 6 trailer announced! Everything we know about the upcoming game

The excruciating ten-year wait for devoted Grand Theft Auto fans is finally nearing its end after Rockstar Games have announced the first trailer for GTA 6 will be landing next month.

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Country superstar Lainey Wilson wins big at the CMA Awards 2023

Superstar singer Lainey Wilson stole the show at the 2023 CMAs, winning five awards, including Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year, while Tracy Chapman became the first Black composer to win an honour for writing 'Fast Car', a song remade by Luke Combs 35-years after its original release.

Art

Poo Done It? Four men charged in theft of satirical golden toilet

The four golden toilet-thieving suspects will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 28 November.

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Mystery behind origin of Led Zeppelin's IV album cover finally solved

Previously believed to be a painting, the cover art for Led Zepellin's IV album is actually a photograph of a Victorian thatcher taken in the English countryside in 1892.

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Shakespeare in space! New frontier for Folio 400 anniversary

With help from a team of engineers, filmmaker Jack Jewers sent a portrait of Shakespeare into the depths of outer space as part of the Folio 400 anniversary.

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A sneak peak at the upcoming 'Stranger Things' stage show

More details about the upcoming West End prequel to "Stranger Things" have emerged with the release of a behind the scenes featurette about the stage production starting in London on 17 Nov.

Art

A look at the winners of the Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023

The exhibition of these award-winning photographs will run from 9 November 2023 to 25 February 2024 at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

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'Love always wins': Arnold Schwarzenegger honoured by Holocaust Museum

The Holocaust Museum LA presented actor, professional bodybuilder and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Award of Courage on Monday night for his work as a "longtime advocate against antisemitism and bigotry."

Art

Women Masters: Exhibition showcases work of forgotten female artists

Women artists who were celebrated during their lifetimes but have since been forgotten or overlooked by history are coming together in a grand exhibition in the heart of Spain's capital.

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Russian Orthodox Church demands apology from pop icon Alla Pugacheva

Alla Pugacheva's return to Russia has reignited controversy surrounding her critical comments against the ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as a demand for an apology from the Russian Orthodox Church.

Art

London exhibition explores the history and science of being beautiful

‘The Cult of Beauty’ at Wellcome Collection in London goes more than skin-deep to explore the history, science and business of what makes us beautiful.

Art

David Hockney's heartfelt portraits go on display in London

Harry Styles, Clive Davis, Celia Birtwell and David Hockney’s chiropodist all have new portraits on display at London’s National Portrait Gallery.

Art

Couple sue dealer for reselling their €150 African mask for €4.3m

The State of Gabon has joined the dispute, highlighting the broader issue of repatriating Africa's cultural heritage looted during colonial times.

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Take a listen to The Beatles' final track 'Now And Then'

Titled “Now and Then,” the almost impossible-to-believe track is four minutes and eight seconds of the first and only original Beatles recording of the 21st century.

Design

Take a look at these dresses made entirely from chocolate

Fashion met chocolate at this year's edition of the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, as models made their way down the catwalk with cocoa-inspired chic.

Design

Gods Own Junkyard: How a humble family-run neon business lit up cinema

Hidden behind the shutters of an unassuming East London warehouse lies Gods Own Junkyard - a magical wonderland of neon signs with a rich 70 year history.

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