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Animasyros 2026: Greece looks to lead Europe's animation industry
Greece's biggest International Animation Festival, Animasyros, is now firmly ranked among the top events of its kind in Europe. With a programme richer than ever, this year's festival showcased more than 280 films by established and emerging filmmakers from 50 different countries.
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Stevie Wonder celebrates 50 years of 'Songs In The Key Of Life' with four unreleased songs
Prior to hitting the road for a special tour of the UK, Europe and the US, Stevie Wonder releases four unheard songs from sessions of his seminal album ‘Songs In The Key Of Life’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Significant sign of first settlement in Paris found in French capital
French archaeologists have revealed details of a find that is thought to be evidence of the first settlement in central Paris. The discovery of a 20-metre stretch of an ancient wall near Notre Dame Cathedral suggests Lutetia, the ancient name for the capital, was built on the Île de la Cité.
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Macklemore heads to Europe for charity concerts after Ed Sheeran row
The US rapper, who was removed from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour after voicing support of Palestine, has convened a charity show that will visit Dublin, Paris and London next month. A North American run is to be announced.
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Pompeii brings gladiators and 1st-century Roman traditions to life for European Heritage Days
As part of a major cultural event backed by the Council of Europe and the European Commission, on 26–27 September 2026 Pompeii Archaeological Park will offer historical re-enactments and educational activities.
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'Shipwrecked': Greek PM wants urgent talks on Parthenon Marbles return
Talks on the future of the Parthenon Marbles appear to have reached an impasse according to new reports, as Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis renews diplomatic efforts for all sides to resume stalled negotiations.
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Ok computer: Would you call a sculpture created by an AI robot art?
In Italy's Carrara marble quarries, a centuries-old craft is being transformed by artificial intelligence. Robots can now carve complex sculptures from blocks of stone, raising a fundamental question: if a machine does the carving, where does the art begin and the craft end?
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What is ‘Trump TV’ - and how does Family Guy and 'Home Alone' come into it?
Critics were quick to slam the “state-run” TV platform, especially considering its timing, which coincides with the ban on traditional media outlets. The promotional clip for 'Trump TV' has also raised concerns regarding copyright, as it features numerous clips from beloved TV shows and movies.
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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Robert Pattinson takes on the role of a lifetime as fame-hungry TV host Chris Hansen; French dream pop band M83 mark their tenth anniversary, and Matthew McConaughey becomes 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson. Here's what to look out for this week.
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Singer Damon Albarn speaks out as Gorillaz kick off US tour: 'Don’t ever be neutral'
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn's action and words come at a time when discussion continues regarding artists' ability to freely express their thoughts about Palestine. His words also resonate as the neutrality of figures like Ed Sheeran has drawn widespread condemnation.
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Ed Sheeran set to resume tour after Macklemore dropping debacle
Backlash against Sheeran started after he announced that the opening act of his US-leg of the tour, Macklemore, was dropped from the lineup after the American Rapper said “Free Palestine” on-stage at one of the events. Sheeran said the tour promoter was ultimately responsible for the decision.
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Ed Sheeran backlash continues as radio station bans songs and Instagram fans unfollow
Ed Sheeran’s turbulent week continues. His music has been pulled from a major Irish radio station and his Instagram followers are leaving him. The UK's Culture Secretary said the singer had been left in an "impossible situation."
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Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row
Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who are boycotting next year's show as it is no longer consistent with "trustworthiness, independence and humanity".
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'Macbeth' defies burning curse as Lisbon's Teatro D. Maria II reopens
The D. Maria II theatre reopens with "Macbeth", the Shakespearean tragedy being performed when a 1964 fire destroyed the building. Now the Bard of Avon's "cursed play" is being revived by Pedro Penim, this time with real flames on stage.
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France selects Russian-language film 'Minotaur' for Oscar glory
A marital drama set against the war in Ukraine, produced by French companies, will compete for the best international film Oscar in March 2027. A "subtle and judicious" choice, according to film expert Jean-Philippe Domecq.
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'Starship Troopers' director confirms Donald Trump's space uniforms are Nazi-inspired
“I don’t know if this president is aware that the movie says these [characters] are fascists without knowing that they’re fascists. That’s the point,” said Paul Verhoeven, the director of 'Starship Troopers' - which was the direct reference cited by Trump when posting about Space Force uniforms.
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Maria Callas and me: Christina Poulitsi pays tribute to opera star
For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.
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'La bola negra' by Los Javis shortlisted to represent Spain at the 2027 Oscars
With further possible nominations for the civil‑war drama yet to be announced, the film, hailed at Cannes and TIFF for its three intertwined 'queer' stories, pulls ahead of the other Spanish contenders: "El ser querido" by Sorogoyen and "Los domingos" by Ruíz de Azúa.
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'Is this sport?': Sydney Sweeney faces backlash from female athletes over nude advert
"Her body her choice"? Or "single handedly setting feminism 1000 years back"? Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has once again sparked significant backlash online for her latest commercial – but this time from the female sporting community.
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Benjamin Netanyahu joins Israeli ministers attacking Venice-winning documentary 'NAZA'
The documentary 'NAZA', which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, examines Israel's targeting practices in Gaza and alleges that mass civilian deaths are routinely factored into decisions over military strikes.
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Israeli minister threatens to strip Israeli directors of citizenship over Venice-winning Gaza doc 'NAZA'
Israel’s culture minister has called for the Oscar-winning Israeli directors of 'NAZA', Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to be stripped of their citizenship. The documentary about the country’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza won Venice's Special Jury Prize.
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John Malkovich, now Best Actor Oscar frontrunner, cancels Israel trip over fabricated 'solidarity' quote
John Malkovich has become an early awards season frontrunner after winning Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. The actor has also made headlines for cancelling his upcoming trip to Israel, following falsely attributed quotes.
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May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' wins top prize Venice Film Festival
El-Toukhy's drama depicts the life of a young nanny and housekeeper who marries her wealthy and older widower employer, but harbours a shameful secret that threatens to unravel her new life and status in the post-World War II anarchy.
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Jimek: Polish hip-hop never tried to be American
Two loves define Radzimir Dębski, aka Jimek - classical music and hip-hop. The Polish composer, conductor and producer has won praise from Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj alike. Now he's talked to Euronews about his new album, featuring twelve Polish rappers and... a symphony orchestra.
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Nicolas Cage's Malibu mansion severely damaged by massive sinkhole
A Malibu mansion owned by Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage has been nearly destroyed by a sinkhole. The collapse caused a gas leak and led to five homes being evacuated. The incident followed heavy rain and powerful waves linked to the remnants of Tropical Storm Marie.
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Star Trek fans successfully set new Guinness World Record at London museum
The record attempt took place during the London museum’s Star Trek Lates night - part of a series of events marking the 60 year anniversary of the hugely popular sci-fi series. It includes the Star Trek Warp Trail, which closes this weekend.
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'Back to the city': Italy unveils biggest frescoe from ancient Rome
Trajan’s Baths in Oppian Hill will host a new museum where visitors to Rome can admire the Great Mosaic and the Painted City, two massive ancient artworks buried near the Colosseum that are estimated to date from the 1st century.
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South Park creators troll Donald Trump by changing name of show to 'South America'
In response to Apple and Google capitulating to Donald Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ and Trump's AI-generated attempt to rebrand New Mexico to 'New America', Emmy-winning satirical TV show South Park is changing its name to 'South America'.
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Cassandra Wilson, the celebrated Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, dies aged 70
Cassandra Wilson, known for her deep, moody and genre-bending contralto, was one of the most influential American jazz vocalists of the last 40 years. She redefined the boundaries of contemporary blues, jazz and folk.
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Mud, flippers and snorkels: Wales celebrates 40 years of bog racing
Competitors have plunged into a Welsh peat bog for the 40th World Bog Snorkelling Championships. The unusual event in Llanwrtyd Wells combines snorkels, flippers and doggy paddling, attracting participants and spectators to the rural town.
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Portugal: Kiala aims to bring Black authors from the margins to the heart of publishing
The imprint founded by Elga Fontes entered the market in May to tackle the lack of Black authors and show their work goes beyond racism, discrimination or suffering. In 2026 it will publish two books and already has its 2027 list agreed.
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Naomi Watts to receive Donostia Award at 2026 San Sebastian Film Festival
With a career spanning five decades, the English actress has moved between cult films and "blockbusters". The award she will receive with director Werner Herzog adds to her Oscar, BAFTA, Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
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Ten tracks to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival's 60th anniversary
For London's Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th anniversary, Euronews Culture spoke to 10 people who have helped shape, celebrate and document its culture - asking each of them to choose the one track that, for them, captures the spirit of the biggest festival of its kind in Europe.
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Flying 9 to 5: Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton’s home state of Tennessee will pay tribute to the music legend by naming Nashville International Airport after her. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said it was "fitting" that the airport would "bear the name of our state’s favourite daughter."
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Hollywood's 'Odyssey' craze turns eyes to Türkiye: Did Homer compose his epics in Izmir?
As Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' reignited the age-old debate over Homer’s origins, the spotlight turns to Izmir. In an exclusive interview, archaeologist Prof. Aylin Ümit Erdem weighs in on the ancient clues linking the bard to Izmir and why direct physical proof remains an open quest.
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Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition
"A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025.
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‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton
In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions mourning her loss.
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Kyiv theatre turns Homer’s Odyssey into a story of war and return
A Kyiv theatre is reimagining Homer’s Odyssey through the lens of Ukraine’s war. Odysseus, Maeotis draws on the experiences of Mariupol defenders and former prisoners of war, exploring captivity, separation and the enduring struggle to return home.
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Rock en Seine festival: audio description becomes the eyes of the visually impaired
For the first time, Rock en Seine offers live audio-described concerts for blind and partially sighted people, with a voice describing movements, lights and emotions on stage, so they can fully experience the show.
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Gdansk Shipyard: Art atelier fights to save site's historical legacy
Gdansk Shipyard - the place where Lech Wałęsa led the strikes that brought about the fall of communism and Poland's transition to democracy - is now undergoing another transformation. Private developers are turning the site into new housing estates and business spaces.
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Why are Dolly Parton fans lashing out at Donald Trump?
Donald Trump's order for flags to be lowered at half-mast to honour Dolly Parton has been met with applause. However, some fans are pointing out that Trump's tribute rings a false note, as Parton's literacy initiative is suffering under Republican rule...
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Has there been pressure on Russian stadium to cancel planned Kanye West concerts?
Only a week after two shows in St Petersburg were announced, Kanye West’s upcoming gigs seem to have been cancelled – as the venue hosting the concerts say it is not hosting the controversial artist. There are reports that the venue came under pressure from Moscow to cancel the shows...
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Death of a titan of French radio and TV: Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Philippe Bouvard
After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to “a free spirit”.
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How a creepy costume led to a TikTok trend — and real world paranoia
A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.
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‘It’s excruciating’: Welcome to Bavaria’s unusual finger wrestling championship
Competitors put strength, technique and tough skin to the test at Germany’s finger wrestling championships in Bavaria. The traditional Alpine sport sees opponents hook their middle fingers into a leather loop and pull until one is dragged across the table.
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Has Meghan Markle been dropped from her acting comeback?
There has been speculation that Meghan Markle was set to make her return to acting following her return to the UK. A rumoured role in Guy Ritchie’s show The Gentlemen was on the table... and has now apparently been withdrawn “after intense backlash in the UK”...
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48 ancient Egyptian treasures returned after FBI investigation
The FBI has returned 48 ancient Egyptian artefacts to Egypt following an investigation by its Art Crime Team. The collection includes figurines, amulets and tomb equipment dating from the Pharaonic, Roman and Coptic periods.
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Erling Haaland's new haircut goes viral and sends both fans and celebrities into a frenzy
The Manchester City superstar has debuted a new look for the start of the Premier League season, and fans are divided. Zlatan Ibrahimovic told Haaland: “What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number.”
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Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death
Hollywood continues to mourn the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, which has sparked discussions regarding the way the film industry treats child stars. "It’s not a coincidence that so many former, specifically pre-sexualized female, child ‘stars’ have profoundly sad lives and untimely ends."
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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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Wehrmacht motorbike from the Danube brings siege of Budapest to life
Which unit did the Wehrmacht motorbike found near Budapest belong to, and how did it end up in the Danube? Euronews asked Lt Col Norbert Számvéber, a military historian at the Institute and Museum of Military History, about this rare find.
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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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'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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Alarming study reveals that almost 40 per cent of music released globally in July 2026 used AI
The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.
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'Many revelations': Charles Spencer to 'tell the truth' about his sister Princess Diana in new book
Earl Spencer has written a book about his sister Princess Diana. He promises to "tell the truth" about his sister, in a memoir that publishers say contains “many revelations” about her life.
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Beninese-French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
“By becoming the first African artist to receive this global honour, the Beninese icon has etched her name into history and raised the rhythms, creativity and dignity of our entire nation to the highest level," said Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni.
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Thinking outside the box about wellbeing: inside Medicine Festival
More than 10,000 people have traveled to Medicine Festival to take part in ancestral ceremonies, dance, practice yoga and explore different approaches to mind-body health. Many have travelled from across Europe to participate.
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'Nero's bridge' revealed in Rome as drought hits Tiber river
Weeks without rain have caused Italy's Tiber River to fall to unusually low levels, revealing the remains of an ancient Roman bridge near the Vatican. Traditionally known as Nero's bridge, archaeologists believe the structure may actually date back to the reign of Emperor Caligula.
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Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022
If the concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in Russia since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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Spice Girls leader Geri Halliwell's Cordoban great-grandfather was executed after the Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed by firing squad on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page file sets out the charges that sealed his fate.
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Horsing around: How Trump's AI George Washington image has symbolically backfired
Donald Trump's latest AI-generated image, depicting him horse riding alongside George Washington, has backfired as many have pointed out the symbolic blunder of him riding a black horse in the current climate...
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Hundreds of nostalgic Germans flock to see Angela Merkel’s portrait
A portrait of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is drawing around 900 visitors a day to Berlin’s Bode Museum, an increase of up to 90% compared with the same period last year. The painting has sparked reflections on Merkel’s 16 years in power, with some visitors expressing nostalgia.
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'Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36
Panettiere was best known for her role as cheerleader Claire Bennet in Heroes and country singer Juliette Barnes in Nashville. Stars of cinema and TV, and Hayden Panettiere's fans, have been paying tribute to the actress, who died aged 36. The cause of her death remains unknown for the time being.
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Vogue publishes exclusive photos of Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding
At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue magazine on Sunday released on its website the first images of the most talked-about wedding in recent times. The ceremony was held at the couple's home in Cascais.
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From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments
Karoline Leavitt announced this week she was stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary. From her combative relationship with the press to viral moments which have made her infamous, here is a lookback at her most divisive moments behind the podium.
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