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Theo Farrant

Design

Why is Bentley discontinuing its iconic 6.0 Litre W12 engine?

Luxury carmaker Bentley is discontinuing its 6.0 litre W12 engine, which powers its most prestigious vehicles, to accelerate towards a more sustainable, electric future.

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Take a virtual hot air balloon trip over Saudi Arabia's ancient tombs

Saudi Arabia's Hegra Archaeological Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been recreated in the metaverse, offering virtual tours of its ancient tombs.

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2000-year-old sex toy found at Roman fort in Northumberland

Researchers believe the only life-size Roman phallus discovered in the UK 30-years ago was probably used as a sex toy.

Art

Spanish police recover stolen 100-year-old Dalí drawings in Barcelona

Spanish police recovered two 100-year-old drawings by Salvador Dalí that were stolen during a burglary in Barcelona last year. They arrested three brothers in their 50s and seized the Dalí drawings that were created in 1922 for a book called "Les Gràcies de l'Empordà."

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Madrid celebrates Joaquín Sorolla with new immersive exhibition

As part of the centenary of his death, "Sorolla, through light," offers an immersive and unique look at the work of Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla.

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Would you wear Dior's new 3D-printed shoes?

Perhaps putting its best foot forward French fashion house Dior is showing off a new collection of 3D-printed Derbys and boots designed by the head of men's footwear Thibo Denis.

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Ukraine launches its first international expo in Kyiv since the war

From canvases, sculptures, installations or audiovisual works, Ukrainian art and culture is in a fight for its very survival as the first anniversary approaches of Russia's unprovoked attack. Ukraine launches its first international expo in Kyiv since the war

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Take a look at the winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year

We could list every adjective in the dictionary to describe our feelings about these wonderful shots, but instead we invite you to take a look yourself and prepare to be amazed.

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Council removes part of Banksy's domestic abuse artwork

Council removes part of Banksy's domestic abuse artwork

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Everything you may have missed from the Brit Awards 2023

Harry Styles wins big: Everything you may have missed from the Brit Awards

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10 of the biggest adverts you may have missed at the Super Bowl 2023

From a 'Breaking Bad' reunion to Ben Affleck's Batman making a comeback, here are 10 of the most memorable ads from this year's Super Bowl extravaganza.

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Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummy making

Scientists just got a step closer to cracking the code of mummification. A new study published in the journal Nature found what substances were used to preserve bodies, and some were sourced as far as Southeast Asia.

Design

How designers at Stockholm Furniture Fair are promoting sustainability

Sustainability is a hot topic at the 2023 Stockholm Furniture Fair, where designers and manufacturers from all over the world gather to showcase their latest creations.

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Rijksmuseum to host the world's largest exhibition on Vermeer

On Friday (10 February) The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam are opening the largest exhibition on Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer ever - displaying 28 of his masterpieces.

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LeBron James: The rise and rise of the NBA's all-time leading scorer

LeBron James has made history, becoming the NBA's all-time career leading scorer, overtaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record. Let's take a look at his rise to superstardom and his mark on the cultural map.

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20 of the best photos from this year's Sony World Photography Awards

From piercing yellow-eyed owls to electrifying Moroccan horse racing festivals, here are 20 of the most stunning photographs from this year's Sony World Photography Awards.

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Salman Rushdie speaks out in first interview since New York attack

In his first interview since being attacked with a knife at a literary event in New York last year, Salman Rushdie expressed gratitude for having survived the incident

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How this statue depicting Hercules was discovered in a Rome sewer

An ancient statue depicting Roman demi-god Hercules has been discovered during sewage repair works underneath an archaeological park in the Italian capital.

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Kings League: Inside Gerard Piqué's 7-aside football tournament

Men in masks in sport are normally associated with pro-wrestling but Gerard Piqué's Kings League also has its heroes and villains - all playing for glory in an imaginative seven-a-side football competition that creating a stir in the stands and on streaming platforms.

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You can now see this €43m French masterpiece at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay in Paris has recently obtained a beloved Impressionist painting by Gustave Caillebotte, thanks to the financial support of luxury goods giant LVMH.

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