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Why were Korean fans not allowed to sing at BTS' return concert?

Thousands of fans attended BTS' first concert in South Korea since 2019 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul

Art

Damien Hirst exhibition dedicated to dead animal artworks opens

Damien Hirst takes over the Gagosian gallery with his first-ever exhibition highlighting his peculiar formaldehyde artworks

Art

Secrets of the Mona Lisa revealed at immersive exhibition in Marseille

The subject of the portrait's mysterious smile and her unproven identity have made the painting a source of ongoing investigation and fascination.

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Stranded Kyiv chamber ensemble turn Italian tour into fundraiser

The musicians do not know when they will finally be able to embrace their families again, but are using the opportunity to send out a message of peace

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Art

What did Leonardo Da Vinci and Picasso doodle while bored?

A new exhibition in Rome explores doodles, sketches and caricatures through the ages.

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Kyiv Grand Ballet give emotional final performance of French tour

After two months of touring in France, the Kyiv Grand Ballet put on Swan Lake for the last time, at a time of great tragedy for their home country, Ukraine

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Vladimir Putin wax statue removed from Grévin Museum in Paris

'He was attacked a few times this weekend, and we received a few threats on the phone."

Art

Why is Michael Caine selling his personal items at a London auction?

Despite the pre-auction estimate for Sir Michael Caine’s gold Rolex being £12,000, the watch ended up selling for a whopping £125,250.

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Ukrainian and Russian opera stars in emotional embrace after a show

As they hugged, in a symbolic gesture of peace and friendship, the stars were applauded by the audience, and shouts of "peace, peace, peace."

Food and Drink

A robot that makes fondue? It has to be Switzerland...

Tradition is wonderful. Automation is brilliant.

Design

Take a look at the ugliest houses in Belgium

For 10 years, photographer Hannes Coudenys has been compiling photos of the ugliest houses in Belgium

Culture news

Meet the woman making a Bayeux Tapestry replica on her own

Often working for ten hours a day, Hansson is stitching at a rate of six metres a year and is halfway through the 68 metre 11th Century replica.

Art

ARCO Madrid brings together 185 galleries for Spain's largest art fair

ARCO Madrid returns to a February outing after it was delayed by the pandemic last year. A total of 185 galleries from 30 countries will participate in the different curated sections of this years edition.

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Descend into creative madness at Rome's latest immersive exhibition

Art-lovers keen to unleash their wild sides should head to the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, where a "Crazy" exhibition urges visitors to revel in colourful madness.

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Weaving for popstars and popes: Meet the Venice velvet weavers

Seven skilled artisans work in the backstreets of Venice, the last custodians of an ancient craft.

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Achille Lauro strips his way to Eurovision 2022 with San Marino entry

Achille Lauro won the 'Una Voce per San Marino' competition, and will perform his song 'Stripper' at the Eurovision 2022 for San Marino

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Pompeii's excavation uncovers 'duck and snails' fast food shop

New work to preserve the remains of the city of Pompeii has uncovered some interesting archaeological discoveries.

Food and Drink

Angry chef reacts to the worst crimes committed against Italian food

You’re doing Italian food all wrong, says Italian chef and YouTube superstar, Vincenzo Prosperi.

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'Elvis', the biopic we've all been waiting for is coming in June

The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s new Elvis Presley biopic has been released, which stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks.

Food and Drink

'Mammalucchi': The Venetian pastry delicacy created by accident

Venice Carnival's tastiest secret is out: mammalucchi, a mouth-watering fried, sugary pastry which began life as an accident, is the treat hankered after by gondoliers and masked revelers alike

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