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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.

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'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?

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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

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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

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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.

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Visiting Dubai's many museums

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Visiting Dubai's many museums

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Sanya on China’s Hainan island offers a unique cultural experience

In partnership with Sanya

Sanya's beaches and mountains are a magnet for tourists. But this paradise destination, on the southern tip of China's Hainan island, offers an unforgettable cultural experience too. You can come face-to-face with the island's ethnic groups, sample some traditional culinary delights.

Business

Hasbro buys Peppa Pig owner Entertainment One

US toymaker closes a €3.6 billion deal to have access to the UK listed company's crown jewel

USA

Watch: Fans celebrate 50 years since Woodstock music festival

The 1969 extravaganza, which happened on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, became one of the most significant counter-culture events in history.

World

Woodstock fifty years on: legacy celebrated despite lack of official anniversary event

Fifty years ago, the landmark Woodstock Festival was taking place in upstate New York. No official anniversary eventis taking place, but its legacy is commemorated in various ways including a new documentary.

USA

Watch: Woodstock album cover couple still together 50 years on

"Just getting up in the morning, standing up, giving my girlfriend a hug. I don't even remember the picture being taken honestly," said Nick.

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What the Venice Biennale can teach us about climate change

Venice Biennale: A 360 experience for all the senses

Israel

Watch: Wealth of unpublished Kafka manuscripts unveiled

Before his death in 1924, Kafka left all of his work to his friend and editor Max Brod, instructing him to burn every manuscript without reading it.

Japan

Watch: Worshippers dust the statue of Buddha ahead of festival

On Wednesday morning, priests conducted a ceremony to temporarily remove the Buddha's soul from the statue

USA

Toni Morrison championed and chastised presidents

She called Bill Clinton "our first black president" — a turn of phrase that stirred years of debate, and for which she later expressed a measure of regret..