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Meet the Austrian carpenter safeguarding precious flutes

Professional flutists often face a problem when it comes to protecting their fragile and expensive instruments: many cases don't hold the flutes in place, making them vulnerable to damage. But a carpenter from a small Austrian town may have changed that...

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Gaza troupe rehearses daily in shadow of bombing and displacement

In war-torn Gaza, musicians from the Edward Said National Conservatory are rebuilding their artistic troupe after a year of rehearsals amid displacement and destruction.

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Meet the Pakistani women turning to music to fight climate change

In rural Pakistan, where literacy is low and the internet scarce, women are turning to music to spread awareness about the climate crisis.

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Romanian teacher channels Elvis to fight anti-Roma prejudice

In Romania, Tudor Lakatos blends rock 'n' roll and activism to challenge stereotypes and inspire Roma children – one hip-swivel and Elvis classic at a time.

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Former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor claims the Met has his stolen guitar

A rock 'n' roll relic is stirring up drama between a guitar legend and one of New York's most iconic museums.

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Oasis fans raise more than €17,000 for family of man who died at show

Lee Claydon died on Saturday 2 August after falling from one of the upper stands in Wembley Stadium during an Oasis show. A GoFundMe page has been set up and has so far raised more than £15,000 (€17,000).

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Dolly Parton becomes Guinness World Records icon

US country star Dolly Parton has been named a Guinness World Records icon for holding 11 record-breaking titles.

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Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until sentencing

Since the July verdict, Combs’ lawyers have repeatedly renewed their efforts to get him out on bail until his sentencing, which is set for October.

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How are Scarlett Johansson and AC/DC being used to scare off wolves?

The Australian rock band and a certain film clip starring American actress Scarlett Johansson have proven to be very effective when it comes to preventing attacks on cattle in the US rural north-west. What's the deal?

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Is a presidential pardon on the cards for Sean 'Diddy' Combs?

Donald Trump has said it would be “difficult” to pardon disgraced rap mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, as the rapper was apparently “very hostile” towards him when he ran for office.

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'Our gratitude is endless': Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship

Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Netflix's favourite goth returns for Season 2 of Wednesday, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan face more body-swapping hijinks in Freakier Friday, and Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos premieres his new photography exhibition at Italy's PhEST. Here's what to look out for this week.

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Man falls to his death at Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium

The tragedy took place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium and the fan's death was confirmed on Sunday by the Metropolitan Police. The band have extended their condolences to the family and friends of the person who fell to his death.

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Saatchi Gallery celebrates hip hop with joyful new photography show

Boomboxes, breakdancers, and beats: a culture that changed the world. The Saatchi Gallery’s latest exhibition is offering a photographic deep dive into the rise of hip hop.

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Is Oasis coming to mainland Europe for their reunion tour?

The UK and Ireland shows are currently the Oasis’ only gigs in Europe as part of their massive reunion tour. Could that be about to change?

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How to tell if a song was made by AI or a human

While some people do not care whether they're listening to AI-generated music, others might be curious to know.

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Explained: What's the ‘Panama Playlists’ leak and what does it expose?

Offshore bank accounts again? No – “onshore vibes” this time. An anonymous sleuth claims they have been ‘scraping’ Spotify accounts of celebrities, politicians and journalists since the summer of 2024. The results may surprise you.

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Russian soprano’s discrimination case against Met to proceed

The Met Opera previously dropped Russian soprano Anna Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia's campaign against Ukraine. Her discrimination case will now proceed.

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Messi and his wife steal the show on Coldplay’s notorious kiss cam

After the viral Astronomer "Coldplaygate" moment, the Argentinian footballing superstar showed everyone how it’s done - sharing a sweet moment with his wife on the now-notorious kiss cam.

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In Pictures: Birmingham honours Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne

Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly moved.