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Viral Tetris Challenge extends beyond Europe's emergency workers

The Tetris challenge, which overtook the social media pages of emergency workers across Europe last month, has now spread among other organisations, with community centres and even the clergy among those taking part.

Mexico

Dozens of hot air balloons take part in annual US festival

The annual nine-day fiesta in the US state of New Mexico is one of the most photographed event in the world.

USA

Martin Scorcese says Marvel movies are 'not cinema'

"Guardians of the Galaxy" director James Gunn said he was "saddened" by the filmmaker's comments.

Angola

The 'Kuduro' state of mind

In partnership with Infotur Angola

This type of music invented in the capital of Angola is starting to conquer the planet, but its creators say Kuduro is much more than a type of music, it's a state of mind.

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Green News

London Film Festival is back, and it’s no longer white

A host of smaller festivals have set up events around the LFF to celebrate minorities on the silver screen.

USA

'SNL' returns for 45th season, targets Trump impeachment

Rudy Giuliani, played by Kate McKinnon, comforts Trump on live TV: "Nobody is going to find out about our illegal side dealings with the Ukraine."

Cinema

Egypt’s first animated feature took 20 years to make

After nearly 20 years in the making, Egypt’s first animated feature movie hit the big screen on Monday at the third edition of the El Gouna International Film Festival in Egypt.

Hungary

How a retired Hungarian man reclaimed his image from memesters

András Arató became a laughing stock 10 years ago when pictures of him became widely used in memes. But the newly-baptised "hide the pain Harold" has reclaimed his image.

Cinema

Change in narrative: how can film play a part in refugee crises?

Humanitarians and Arab filmmakers gathered during the 3rd edition of El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt to discuss the cinema industry’s role in refugee crises across the globe.

South Africa

Watch: Disabled artist dances with the stars in South Africa

Musa Motha's leg was amputated when he was 11-years-old, after being diagnosed with cancer. Now he is a lead dancer in 'Cion: Requiem of Ravel's Bolero.'

USA

Did you miss the Emmy Awards? Here's a look at the best moments.

The host-free ceremony largely avoided topical gags, focusing on what one presenter called the 'platinum age' of TV. Here's a look at five key moments.

USA

'Thrones' and 'Veep' eye farewell wins, and other Emmy Awards storylines

Is there more glory in store for HBO's heavyweights? How will the ceremony unfold without a host?

USA

Euroviews. The Gen Xers on 'Friends' ruined the real world for millennials ǀ View

The TV show's most lasting legacy might well be the false portrayal of the real world that it bestowed on millennials watching it as they grew up.

Italy

Matera 2019: dancing in the streets as locals embrace cultural collaboration

In partnership with Matera 2019

Matera’s year as European Capital of Culture is drawing to a close. But its legacy will remain thanks to the enthusiastic involvement of local residents.

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Egyptian masseur plays with fire to ease muscle pain

An Egyptian masseur applies the ancient Pharaonic technique, known as the "fiery towel" by starting with a standard massage to stimulate blood circulation and alleviate some of the pain in affected areas. Then comes the heat...

USA

Troubled singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston dies at 58

The eccentric singer-songwriter was beloved by many fans in spite of, or even because of, his battles with mental health issues.

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Materadio brings radio broadcasting to the stage

Partner content presented by Matera 2019

As part of its ongoing celebrations as European Capital of Culture, the Italian city of Matera is to host three days of live programming from state radio channel Rai Radio 3 between 11 and 15 September.

USA

Kevin Hart suffers 'major back injuries' after car crash

Hart and two others were in the actor's 1970 Plymouth Barracuda when it rolled into a ditch in Malibu, California.

France

Behind the scenes of the International City of Gastronomy in Lyon

This project located in the Grand Hôtel-Dieu will open its doors this autumn in France's capital of gastronomy, Lyon

Europe News

Belgian festival faces pressure over blackface 'Savage' character

Pressure is mounting for UNESCO to remove a Belgian festival from its cultural heritage list. The a blackface character known as 'the savage' in a parade in the town of Ath has drawn strong criticism from anti-racist campaigners.