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‘Twin Peaks' and David Lynch composer Angelo Badalamenti dies at 85

Angelo Badalamenti, the highly-acclaimed composer behind many of David Lynch's works, including Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 85.

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New York Times staff walk out in protest over failed negotiations

For the first time in over 40 years, more than a thousand New York Times employees have gone on strike for 24 hours. This comes after journalists and other workers failed to reach an agreement with the company regarding contract negotiations.

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New York Times goes on major strike for first time since 1978

As more and more sectors rise up against poor working conditions, this is one of the most significant actions from the cultural sector.

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French artist JR stages New York artwork to support Iranian women

The art performance coincided with news that Iranian authorities have reportedly disbanded their morality police after months of protests.

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WATCH: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York

Hundreds of spectators lined the streets of New York City on Thursday as colourful, high-flying balloons helped usher in the holiday season at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Cristiano Ronaldo stops traffic with wax figure at Times Square

Cristiano Ronaldo may be looking for a new club after quitting Manchester United but he's left New Yorkers in no doubt about where he wants them to be...

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Purr-fect fugitive: Stowaway cat spotted by airport security in US

The escapee cat is said to be feline fine.

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Refik Anadol is making machines hallucinate for his MoMA debut

Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol works with artificial intelligence to create "machine hallucinations," the subject of his first show at MoMA.

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Nose picking and household furniture: Two new Warhol paintings on sale

Andy Warhol's nephew has put two early paintings of the pop artist on sale for the first time in New York

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Nike shelves shoe plans for NBA star Kyrie Irving in antisemitism row

The sports company says it will no longer launch the Kyrie 8 shoe named after the Brooklyn Nets star guard after he posted a link to a film widely regarded as antisemitic.

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Paul Allen's billion dollar art collection to sell for charity

Christie's is showing an exhibition of the late Microsoft co-founder's billion-dollar art collection ahead of its sale in mid-November in New York. All proceeds are going to philanthropic projects.

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Danish prince enjoys cricket cookie: Should you try insect food too?

Cricket cookies are a tasty snack, according to Denmark’s crown prince.

USA

A winter of global discontent is on the horizon, says UN chief

Antonio Guterres was not pulling any punches when he opened the first in-person meeting of the UN's General Assembly in three years.

USA

Ukraine war and its fallout set to dominate United Nations meeting

While leaders in many countries are trying to prevent a wider war and restore peace in Europe, diplomats, though, are not expecting any breakthroughs this week.

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New York museums now required to disclose their Nazi-looted art by law

Museums in New York that exhibit artworks looted by Nazis during the Holocaust are now required to let the public know about that dark history. But what is the purpose of this legalisation?

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Who was William Klein? Photographer dies in Paris aged 96

From Vogue to the Museum of Modern Art, who was the man that changed the way we do urban photography?

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Prison sentence handed to American passenger for physical assault

Two women were indicted for disorderly conduct for verbally and physically assaulting other passengers and flight crew members.

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Iconic landmarks lit up in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Iconic landmarks across the globe include the Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building and Christ the Redeemer have all been lit up in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

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The New Yorker magazine honours Sempé, one of its favourite artists

The Frenchman became an artistic icon across the pond, designing over 110 covers for the notable magazine.

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Ukrainian children perform in New York to raise funds for military

8 Ukrainian children will be performing a play this weekend in New York at the Irondale Theatre to raise money for Ukraine's military. But how did they get there?

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