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Sex Pistols announce 'Anarchy in the UK' tour for 50 years of punk

Punk royalty Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour in December, as 2026 marks five decades since the release of their seminal track ‘Anarchy in the UK’.

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Centenary celebrations for legendary Hungarian composer György Kurtág

György Kurtág, one of the most important artist of contemporary classical music is being celebrated all around the world to mark his 100th birthday.

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How Spain and Portugal have changed in 40 years in the European Union

Spain and Portugal celebrate four decades since joining the European Economic Community on Thursday. But what has changed in the two countries since then?

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Turkmenistan Marks 30 Years of Permanent Neutrality — A Milestone in Peace and Connectivity

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When the United Nations General Assembly unanimously recognised Turkmenistan’s status of permanent neutrality in December 1995, few could have predicted quite how central this principle would become to the country’s identity.

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Turkmenistan celebrates 30 years of permanent neutrality

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The International Conference on Peace and Trust hosted in Ashgabat, focused on how the notion of neutrality can help solving conflicts and crisis.

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Over 10,000 march in Athens to mark the anniversary of the 1973 student uprising

Thousands marched in Athens to commemorate the 1973 student uprising that helped end Greece’s military dictatorship.

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Greeks mark anniversary of 1973 Polytechnic uprising

Thousands in Athens commemorated the anniversary of the 1973 Polytechnic uprising with memorials and marches amid heightened police security.

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France commemorates 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks as Macron pays tribute

President Emmanuel Macron marked the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Paris attacks with wreath-laying ceremonies at multiple attack sites alongside victims’ families.

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Britain’s biggest budget airline celebrates 30th anniversary

EasyJet has marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight by operating another on the same route, staffed entirely by crew turning 30 this month.

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12 Magnum photographers get 'up close and personal' in Berlin expo

The Magnum photo agency is showing exclusively the work of 12 women photographers at C/O Berlin's Amerika Haus which asks visitors to decide if the artists are "close enough".

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Tom Waits' ‘Rain Dogs’ turns 40: One of the greatest albums ever made

On 30 September 1985, Tom Waits released 'Rain Dogs'. To celebrate his favourite album’s 40th anniversary, Waits obsessive David Mouriquand explains why it’s worth revisiting (or discovering). And because he can’t do things by halves, get ready for an album-by-album guide through Waits' discography.

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Kazakhstan’s Constitution turns 30 with political reforms

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Kazakhstan marks three decades of its Constitution, underlining reforms on governance, human rights and citizen participation in decision-making.

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No foreign power makes decisions for us, Mexico president says

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum marked the country's independence day Tuesday by emphasising national sovereignty amid pressures from Washington.

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Celebrating the 80-year legacy of Mike, ‘The Headless Wonder Chicken’

On this day, 80 years ago, a farmer beheaded a chicken in Colorado, US. Hold the press! However, the strange thing is that the animal refused to die. The bird became known as Mike, and he survived for longer than you may think. How, why, and what of it? Here’s everything you need to know.

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Guinness World Records turns 70 and reveals unclaimed record titles

As Guinness World Records celebrates its 70th anniversary, keep in mind that there are quite a few record titles to be claimed...

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Zelenskyy marks independence anniversary vowing to fight for Ukraine

On Ukraine's Independence Day, President Zelenskyy pledged ongoing resistance to Russian forces. Canada committed $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.