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Eurovision 2025: Austria's JJ wins with 'Wasted Love'

In one of the most politically charged competition's yet, Austria has been named the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest winner with JJ taking the title for his pop-opera 'Wasted Love'

17/05/2025

Cult

Violin virtuosos shine at inaugural Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai

In partnership with Classic Violin Olympus

In this episode of Cult, we go behind the scenes at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai, where world-class performers competed for top prizes and a handcrafted violin.

12/05/2025

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WATCH: Westminster Kennel Club, where canine history is made

The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show, established in 1877, offers winners a trophy and a place in canine history.

15/05/2024

Cult

Classic Piano International competition: 70 virtuosos go head-to-head

In partnership with Classic Piano International Competition

The Classic Piano International competition brings together the world's most promising and talented pianists, each vying for a share of the overall prize money, totalling €250,000. We find out who the winner of this two-year-long journey is, as the final plays out in Dubai.

07/03/2024

Culture news

Breaking taboos: Iranian-born architect named Miss Germany 2024

A shift from the superficial beauty pageants of the past, Miss Germany names a new winner - Iranian-born architect Apameh Schönauer.

27/02/2024

Culture news

Miss Japan gives up title after affair with married man

The scandal raised questions about what it means to be Japanese in a country where homogeneity and conformity are still valued.

06/02/2024

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WATCH: Slackliners compete in China at over 1,000 metres altitude

A slackliner competition in China saw participants balancing on thin webs more than 1,000 metres in the air.

23/08/2023

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International Tattoo Convention returns to Amsterdam

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the International Tattoo Convention in Amsterdam reopens.

17/09/2022

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The annual cheese-rolling events takes place in Coopers Hill

Cheese rolling returned to Gloucester on Sunday (5th June) with hopefuls gathering at Coopers Hill in Brockworth to chase the 3.6kg Double Gloucester down the 200 yard hill.

06/06/2022

Culture news

American Idol: Noah Thompson wins season 20

Country-singer Noah Thompson has clinched victory over Hunter Girl in season 20 of American Idol.

23/05/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s equine world: From Arabian purebreds to champion steeds

In partnership with Media City

Qatar365 explores the important role horses play in Qatari culture.

04/05/2022

Food and Drink

First female chef will represent France at Bocuse d'Or Europe

Could she become the first French woman to win the coveted Bocuse d’Or?

21/03/2022

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Nearly 10,000 anglers attend world's largest charitable ice fishing co

Nearly 10,000 anglers from across the United States take part in the world's largest charitable ice fishing contest, the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza, in the Hole-in-the-Day Bay, Minnesota.

31/01/2022

Poland

Nativity crib contest takes place in Krakow

Three years ago, the Krakow cribs were recognised by UNESCO as a cultural treasure.

06/12/2021

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"Russian Hulk" sets world record hauling 53 tonnes of lorry and bus

The "Russian Hulk" used all of his strength and power to set a new world record by towing a convoy weighing more than 50 tons using only a rope on Wednesday.

28/10/2021

Nature

These award-winning nature photos reveal the beauty of our planet

The winning images from this year’s TNC (The Nature Conservancy) photo contest are announced, and they are incredible.

17/10/2021