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Spain ends National Bullfighting Award amid cultural changes
Spain's Culture ministry announced in May its intention to cancel the award, which had been given annually since 2013. ‘Society's values and feelings towards bullfighting have evolved,’ the government said.
President Nicolás Maduro reschedules Venezuelan Christmas to 1 October
Venezuela's president has decreed an early start to the Christmas season. However, amid a deep political crisis, not everyone in the country is in the mood for caroling.
Best photos from Norwegian Princess Märtha Louise's wedding
The Norwegian king’s eldest child Princess Märtha Louise married Durek Levett, an American self-professed shaman in the picturesque small town of Geiranger.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks YouTube record with his channel debut
“Siuuubscribe.” The football star reaches 30 million subscribers just two days after uploading his first video to the platform.
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Paris Olympics: The video games to play to take home virtual gold
Mario and Sonic have missed out on this year's Olympics, and there is no official console game either. But there are still options to try out the different disciplines from the sofa (or standing up).
This Italian NGO helps keep Gaza connected to the Internet amid war
The Israel-Hamas war has hampered communications in the Gaza Strip, but the population manages to connect to the Internet with innovative solutions and NGO support.
'Reggaeton Be Gone': This machine uses AI to stop neighbours' music
Fed up with his neighbour playing reggaeton loudly, an Argentinian programmer decided to remedy the situation with an invention that has gone viral.
Researchers use AI model to improve beer taste
Belgian scientists have trained an AI model to predict if people will like certain beers and how to improve the recipe.
These European festivities turn satire into a popular celebration
Before València's fallas burn, we take a look at this and other European celebrations that were born out of social criticism or revolts against established power.
Spain considers providing free condoms to young people
The initiative comes amid a significant rise in sexually transmitted infections in Europe.
Samba for the Amazon: Rio Carnival calls for end to illegal mining
Dancers from a samba school call for more protection for the Indigenous Yanonami people, whose lives are threatened by illegal mining.
EU digital rights NGOs call for transparency on data access discussion
European digital rights organisations have called in an open letter for more transparency in the experts group that will propose new data access policies for law enforcement.
Your next flight in Mexico could be run by the army
Mexicana airlines has taken to the skies, offering commercial flights between different cities in the country.
Twisted reality: German firm wins bid for Tencent's futuristic HQ
The Chinese tech firm's 23,000 employees will work in a 'multi-dimensional' purpose-built 500,000 square metre campus that includes restaurants, shops, public services and cultural spaces.
Bourges completes list of European Capitals of Culture for 2028
France is celebrating being crowned with its fifth European Capital of Culture title. This latest honour will be shared with České Budějovice (Czech Republic) and Skopje (North Macedonia).
The Game Awards 2023: Who will win the battle of the consoles?
It has been one of the most successful years ever for the computer game industry so competition is fierce for the title of top Game of the Year.
US Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh sex abuse allegations
It is the fourth sexual abuse lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul in recent weeks, whose complainant has kept her name under a pseudonym. Combs denies the allegations and says they are looking for "a quick payday".
Apple Watch: Can a device truly be ‘carbon neutral’?
While Apple's actions are positive, they do not solve the problem of e-waste, experts say.
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