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Stevie Wonder says he's getting a kidney transplant

"I'm all good," the performer said Saturday during a set in London. "I have a donor, it's all good."

Brazil

João Gilberto, pioneer of Brazil's bossa nova, dies at 88

The Grammy-winning artist was instrumental in popularizing the bossa nova music style around the world.

Slovenia

Tribute or prank? Sculpture of Melania Trump unveiled in Slovenia

A life-size rough wooden sculpture of U.S. first lady Melania Trump was unveiled near her hometown of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia on Friday.

Green News

Whats on in July? Environmental arts and culture across Europe

A rundown of a few green events and activities to get stuck into this month

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USA

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry meet Yankees, Red Sox players in London

Each team appears to have gifted the royal couple a baby onesie for the couple's newborn son Archie, born May 6.

Series

Cuba celebrates 500 years of history through its arts

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

Visit the cosmopolitan and cultural city of Havana through its Cuban music and National Ballet productions

Series

Cuba Travel Diary: Havana celebrates its 500th anniversary

In partnership with The Ministry of Tourism of Cuba

Havana's history is evident in its people, its architecture, its avenues and stately buildings.

World

Why is honey in Oman creating a business buzz?

In the Al-Hajar mountain chain of northern Oman, what appears to be just a pile of logs is actually an apiary of beehives. This is a centuries-old method of beekeeping which has been passed down from one generation to the next.

Living

Inspirational eco-luxury crafts to bring into your home

Our homes too can be luxurious without harming our planet

Italy

Watch: Street opera in Italy challenges stereotypes

Opera Camion will perform the celebrated Figaro! twice more in June, with shows on the 27th and 30th.

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Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights

Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity.

Partner content

From Matera to the moon: The Apollo Soundtrack brings a unique moment to life 50 years later

Partner content presented by Matera 2019

Matera is pulling out all the stops to put itself on the European cultural map this year, and the Apollo performance is just the sort of powerfully creative and immersive experience that locals and visitors have come to expect.

USA

Actor John Cusack apologizes for retweeting anti-Semitic image

"Made a mistake retweeting that — as i said — and sorry," Cusack tweeted.

Series

Step back in time and experience a Middle Ages village in Belarus

In partnership with Minsk 2019

Authentic historical artefacts, including traditional clothes, baskets and entire houses, were brought from different regions that now make up Belarus. The village consists of a church, a school, a barn, a blacksmith shop, a windmill, farmsteads and a tavern.

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The international art scene in Dubai continues to grow

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Art Dubai is one of the highlights on the cultural calendar and features work from 42 countries and around 500 artists all sharing perspective and ideas.

Living

Carolina Herrera under fire for misappropriating Mexican culture

The Venezuelan-born designer has handed over the creative director role to Wes Gordon.

USA

'Chernobyl' miniseries creator asks tourists to show 'respect' when ta

"If you visit, please remember that a terrible tragedy occurred there."

USA

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announce marriage

The pair said their wedding in Montecito, California, was "intimate, moving and emotional."

World

How did Sharjah become the 2019 World Book Capital? H.E. Bodour Al Qasimi explains

The emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates was recently elected the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2019.

World

Kumzari: the Omani language on the verge of extinction

The tiny fishing village of Kumzar lies in the northern tip of Oman at the strategic trade artery called the Strait of Hormuz, and as a result, has developed an uncommon identity.