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In Pictures: Eagles and horseback stunts at Kyrgyzstan's Salbuurun
The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstan’s finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture.
Smithsonian denies White House pressure over impeachment display
The museum says an “updated” display covering all US impeachments will be installed soon – amid growing criticism it’s erasing history to appease Donald Trump.
Queen Elizabeth’s wardrobe takes centre stage in 2026 exhibition
From bridesmaid to monarch, Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion evolution will be the subject of a major Buckingham Palace exhibition featuring 200 outfits and accessories from across her lifetime.
Here we go again: Donald Trump takes United States out of UNESCO
Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from the United Nations' cultural agency UNESCO once more, citing anti-Israel bias and the admission of Palestine as a member – marking the third time the country has quit the organisation.
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Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ banana eaten again at French museum in Metz
A banana duct-taped to a museum wall – ‘Comedian’, a conceptual artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan – has once again been eaten by a visitor. It’s not the first time, and probably won’t be the last.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show', dies aged 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known as Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show', has died after drowning at a beach in Costa Rica, officials said, prompting tributes from across the entertainment world.
Talk show hosts react to cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show'
The announcement that Stephen Colbert’s 'Late Show' will end in May 2026 has sparked a string of emotional tributes from fellow US late-night hosts, while Donald Trump, never a fan, is gleefully celebrating the news on social media.
Ellen DeGeneres confirms she moved to the UK because of Donald Trump
Comedian Ellen DeGeneres has swapped Hollywood for the Cotswolds – revealing she moved to the UK the day after Donald Trump was re-elected and now calls life in Britain “just better”.
Paris honours entertainer Josephine Baker with vibrant new mural
A striking new mural in northeast Paris celebrates Josephine Baker – American-born performer, French Resistance spy, and civil rights hero – bringing her spirit back to the streets of the city she once called home.
The Slovenian innovator transforming microchip manufacturing
In partnership with European Patent Office
Slovenian researcher Teja Potočnik has developed a platform to integrate nanomaterials into microchip manufacturing, cutting energy use and tackling the rising environmental footprint of data centres.
Marie Perrin pioneers rare earth recycling
In partnership with European Patent Office
French-American chemist Marie Perrin has created a cleaner way to recycle rare earths, cutting toxic waste and supporting a circular economy for essential green technologies.
The Colombian innovator turning air pollution into raw materials
In partnership with European Patent Office
Taking inspiration from human lungs, young Colombian inventor Mariana Pérez’s device removes air pollutants and turns them into biodegradable materials.
Meet the inventors helping farmers keep fruit fresh longer
In partnership with European Patent Office
Drawing on their farming roots, Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita have created a natural sachet that keeps fruit fresh for longer.
How the Mashouf sisters are turning CO₂ into textiles
In partnership with European Patent Office
Neeka and Leila Mashouf have created a breakthrough enzymatic process that turns CO₂ into cellulose-based fibres for textiles and beyond, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional production.
Paper-based devices offer a greener future for consumer electronics
In partnership with European Patent Office
Franziska Kerber has developed PAPE, a paper-based alternative to plastic casings in electronics that improves recyclability and supports fully circular product design.
Lithuanian scientists transform enzyme engineering with AI
In partnership with European Patent Office
Laurynas Karpus, Vykintas Jauniškis and Irmantas Rokaitis have developed an AI-based enzyme design tool that could revolutionise health, sustainability, and manufacturing.
Spanish innovators tackle food waste and safety with smart labels
In partnership with European Patent Office
Pilar Granado, Pablo Sosa Domínguez, and Luis Chimeno have created smart biodegradable labels that show food freshness in real time, helping cut waste and prevent food poisoning.
The engineers cleaning up the high seas by trapping ship emissions
In partnership with European Patent Office
With a modular carbon capture system for ships, Alisha Fredriksson and Roujia Wen are helping decarbonise maritime transport – one pebble at a time.
The Filipino engineer bringing sustainability to flight
In partnership with European Patent Office
Filipino engineer Mark Bantugon has created a biodegradable aircraft sealant from Pili tree resin, offering a safer, sustainable alternative to toxic adhesives.
Young inventors honoured in Reykjavík for sustainability solutions
In partnership with European Patent Office
Ten young inventors were celebrated in Reykjavík for technologies that advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with top honours awarded for innovations in rare earth recycling, food preservation, and carbon capture.
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