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Nollywood in London: New hub for African cinema opens in UK capital
Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has opened EbonyLife Place London, a new cultural hub celebrating African cinema and Black culture. The venue brings together a cinema, restaurant and boutique showcasing designers from Africa and its diaspora.
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Footage shows Glucksmann covered in flour after winning French left-wing presidential primary
French politician and European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann was pelted with flour outside a bar in Paris on Sunday evening, shortly after winning the social-democratic left’s primary for the 2027 presidential election with more than 66% of the vote.
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‘I still want to verify this’: Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay’s first reaction
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, 85, said she initially thought the news was a joke when she learned she had won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The former judge said she wanted to verify the announcement before believing it.
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‘We will continue’: Madrid protesters pay tribute to 87-year-old woman
Protesters gathered in Madrid to remember 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, whose eviction from her longtime home sparked a nationwide housing protest movement. Protesters say her death will strengthen their determination to continue the campaign.
Health news
Pneumonic plague in Russia: What do experts say about the risk?
Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports suggested pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease is treatable with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely.
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Oktoberfest draws record 7.4 million visitors in Munich
Munich's Oktoberfest has drawn an estimated 7.4 million visitors in 2026, making it the most visited edition in the festival's history to date. Around 6.7 million one-litre mugs of beer were served over the 16-day event, up 2.7 per cent from last year.
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Google’s €13bn Finland push transforms and divides a quiet rural town
A €13 billion Google data centre investment is set to transform the Finnish municipality of Muhos and the wider Oulu region. While many locals welcome new jobs and economic activity, environmental campaigners say more than 300 hectares of forest were cleared without a required assessment.
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‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight
Passengers on a Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight recount the terrifying moments after an altercation erupted in the cockpit. As the plane was diverted to Saudi Arabia, passengers say several people rushed to intervene and helped bring the situation under control.
Culture news
What is an ‘Aura Battle’? Young Mexicans turn confidence into a competition
Young Mexicans are taking part in “Aura Battles”, a social media trend where participants compete through creative moves, poses and playful gestures. Organisers say the contests are ultimately about confidence and self-expression, with cash prizes adding an extra incentive.
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US actor Liev Schreiber calls for stronger air defences during Kyiv visit
American actor and UNITED24 ambassador Liev Schreiber was forced into an air raid shelter during a visit to Kyiv after deadly Russian overnight strikes. He called for stronger air defences, including renewed support for Ukraine's Patriot systems.
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Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan
Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.
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Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain
Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps.
Culture news
'Peaky Blinders' fans can now immerse themselves in the Shelby underworld in London
Fans of 'Peaky Blinders' can now step into the fictional world of the Shelby family at a new immersive experience near London Bridge. Visitors can explore the Garrison Tavern, take on missions, place bets and interact with characters in an underworld inspired by the hit series.
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Archaeologists uncover human offering at ancient ceremonial site in Lima
Archaeologists in Lima have uncovered the skeletal remains of an adult believed to have been placed as a ritual offering at Huaca Pucllana. The body was found inside a ceremonial canal dating to around 650 AD, when the Lima culture flourished on Peru's central coast.
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