David Mouriquand
Food and Drink
UNESCO: First 'yes' to Italian cuisine for Intangible Heritage status
The UNESCO technical committee of experts has given an initial sign of approval for Italian cuisine to be inscribed in the UN body's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The final decision is expected in December.
Culture news
Magic memorabilia: Iconic 'The Wizard of Oz' hat heads to auction
Worn by Margaret Hamilton in the classic 1939 film, the iconic hat hits the auction block next month, preceded by the release in cinemas of 'Wicked: For Good', the concluding chapter of the origin story of the witches of Oz.
Culture news
Hungarian-British author David Szalay wins Booker Prize for 'Flesh'
The Booker Prize is the UK's most prestigious fiction award and is open to novels written in the English language. This year's award goes to David Szalay for his novel "Flesh", which tackles themes of masculinity, migration and power.
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Lifestyle
Paris launches lottery for burial plots next to famous artists
Fancy having your final resting place next to the stars? Parisians are being offered the chance to win a burial spot among some of history's most famous artists, including the Doors' Jim Morrison, author Oscar Wilde and French singer Édith Piaf.
Cinema
First trailer for Michael Jackson biopic sparks mixed reactions
The new trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic is racking up views online and has sparked mixed reactions. While Jaafar Jackson is being praised for looking like his uncle, many are fearful the film will whitewash some of the more controversial aspects of the "King of Pop"'s life.
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Political attire: Is wearing a Joy Division t-shirt antisemitic?
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stepped off a plane wearing a Joy Division t-shirt, he triggered a political storm. A minor one, but one that has us asking: Is wearing a Joy Division shirt controversial or antisemitic?
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Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year is...
Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results, and came up with their pick for 2025...
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