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'Art world's Indiana Jones' recovers another set of stolen paintings

Art sleuth Arthur Brand says the works taken from Medemblik town hall were dropped off at his home.

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Burt Young, who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies in LA aged 83

Young was best known for playing the mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner man and and brother-in-law of Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky franchise.

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Arc 1950: The made to measure ski resort celebrates its 20th birthday

To mark World Architecture Day, we visited Arc 1950 in the French Alps. The 'faux' village was built by a North American mega-developer who bucked the 20th-century trend for high modernist designs and returned to its Savoyarde roots.

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For your reappraisal: The Libertines - 'The Babyshambles Sessions'

In this series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: The Libertines - 'The Babyshambles Sessions'.

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

From Tall Ships to the new Mission Impossible film, there's plenty to see and do around the continent this week.

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King Charles III given Scottish crown jewels

Scotland marked the coronation of King Charles III by presenting him with the country's crown jewels.

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Rihanna sets a new record with a billion streams on Spotify

The singer achieved the milestone without releasing a new studio album in over seven years.

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Colosseum vandal says sorry after defacing historic amphitheatre

British tourist Ivan Dimitrov asked for forgiveness for defacing the ancient building.

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US panel recommends $1-million reparations for slavery victims

The 1100-page document includes more than 100 recommendations on how to address the harms of slavery.

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Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

Summer is in full swing so it's a great time to explore some of these cultural treats and experiences across Europe. But don't fret if you have to stay indoors, Euronews Culture has got you.

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The British Museum in hot water over plagiarism row

The British Museum has got itself into another row about one of its exhibits, this time over plagiarism.

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Reinventing the 1990s: Hasbro brings back the Furby

The iconic — or irritating— toy of the 1990s is making a return this year.

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The best actors to play Superman (including the new one)

Who's your favourite Superman? With the new cast announcement for the upcoming 'Superman: Legacy', we count down our favourite actors to wear the cape.

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Jane Fonda claims director wanted to see her 'orgasm' for a role

The actress claims René Clément made the request during the filming of 1964 thriller Joy House.

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'Cha Cha Cha' becomes first Finnish song to top Spotify ranking list

Spotify ranked the song in the number one spot ahead of Eurovision winner Sweden's Loreen's 'Tattoo', which took the number two spot.

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Sting awarded a Fellowship at the Ivor Novello Awards

Harry Styles, Florence + the Machine and Debbie Harry among others honoured at the Ivor Songwriting awards

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Malawi’s Rastafarian children start post-ban return to school

About 1,200 Rastafarian children are expected to return to state schools in the country after being banned for a decade.

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Suckling piglets and a broccoli forest; winners of food photo awards

The Candy Man, by UK photographer Jon Enoch, has won the overall prize in the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition.

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Oldest Hebrew Bible in existence sells for €35 million

The Codex Sassoon sold for one of the highest prices ever for a manuscript at auction and will be displayed at the ANU Museum in Israel.

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Johnny Depp says he has no 'further need for Hollywood'

The actor was speaking on the day after premiering his first film in three years, 'Jeanne du Barry'.

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