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Flamenco legend Pepe Habichuela dies

Born in Granada in 1944 as José Antonio Carmona Carmona, he was part of the legendary Habichuela dynasty, one of flamenco's most influential families.

Design

UNESCO recognises Tashkent’s modernist architectural legacy

The listing covers ten buildings and complexes from the 1960s to the early 1990s, recognising how modernist design was adapted to Central Asian traditions, climate and urban life.

Food and Drink

From the Silk Road to Spain: The history of delicious dumplings

Jiaozi, Shuijiao, Bao, Wonton, Mantou, Manty, Manta, Chuchvara, Pelmeni, Düşbərə, Gurza, Khinkali. So many names, so many dumplings.

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Barack Obama pays tribute to Glen Hansard in his summer 2026 playlist

Barack Obama continues his longstanding tradition of sharing his music (and literature) picks for the summer - and has paid tribute to the Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard, who tragically died this week in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56.

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Cosplayers perform and pose at ChinaJoy gaming festival

Cosplayers in elaborate costumes gather at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, where gaming fans meet characters inspired by popular video games.

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Healthy art: LA hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition

The 'Hospital of Emotions' transforms a former Los Angeles hospital into an immersive art exhibition exploring grief, resilience and personal memories.

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Archaeologists find oldest library in Iberian Peninsula in Puente Genil

Room 10 at Fuente Álamo, a Roman archaeological site, may have been remodelled in the 4th century AD as a library in what was once seen as a mithraeum, a sanctuary to the god Mithras.

Modern Nomads

Summer music festivals are powering Kazakhstan's creative wave

In partnership with MDQ

From ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events.

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DJ Kavinsky, best known for 'Nightcall', found dead in Paris home

A key figure of the French touch house scene, Kavinsky wrote "Nightcall", the track made famous by the film 'Drive', performed at the Paris 2024 Olympic closing ceremony alongside Angèle and Phoenix.

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Thank you Mr Nolan! Greece celebrates global success of 'Odyssey'

Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanked the British director for the film’s role in promoting ancient Greek culture and for choosing Greece as the main filming location for his box office blockbuster.

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Middle Age knights celebrated in Romanian medieval festival

Sighisoara's medieval festival brings knights, costumes, music and combat displays to Romania's historic Transylvanian citadel.

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The Nolan effect: 'The Odyssey' drives book sales and Greek learning

The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...

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Gunther von Hagens, creator of preserved body exhibits, dies at 81

Critics accused von Hagens of crossing into sensationalism with displays that included a corpse riding a plastinated horse and the body of a pregnant woman carrying an eight-month-old foetus.

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Masked performers fill Porto-Novo streets in Benin festival

Thousands gather in Porto-Novo for Benin's Mask Festival, celebrating ancestral traditions with colourful costumes, dances and masks.

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Boycotts and apologies: Argentina row over Rosalía and Patti Smith after World Cup

Messages of support for Spain from Rosalía and Patti Smith sparked a backlash in Argentina after the World Cup final, with online criticism, boycott calls and a cancelled tribute concert.

Culture Series

Inside Uzbekistan's flagship Centre of Islamic Civilisation

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

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A New Centre of Islamic Civilization Opens a Window on Centuries of Shared Heritage

Partner content presented by Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, Uzbekistan has created a museum, research hub and cultural forum designed to connect scholarship, faith, art and dialogue.

Cinema

Odysseys, Bones and Hens: What are the best movies of 2026... So far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking?

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Morrissey urges Sánchez to end bullfighting on return to Spain

The British singer and veteran animal rights activist has sent a letter to Pedro Sánchez calling for an end to bullfights and bull runs.

Cinema

Venice Film Festival backs auteurs: Herzog, Kore-eda, McDonagh and Moretti's return

The Venice Film Festival unveils the line-up for its 83rd edition: five Italian films in competition, Nanni Moretti returns, top directors and a galaxy of stars on the red carpet