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WATCH: Buffalo's first dip on Copacabana beach

A man was seen riding a buffalo on Copacabana beach late on Wednesday night, drawing fascinated passers-by.

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Air Guitar enthusiasts shine at championships semi-finals

Air guitar enthusiasts take the stage in Finland's Oulu on Thursday for a chance to compete in the final of the Air Guitar World Championships.

World News

OnlyFans to haircare: Which Olympians have a side hustle?

OnlyFans has picked up in recent years as an additional source of income for sportsmen, with many Olympians creating their profile on the paid-subscription platform.

Sport

He said yes! French athlete proposes after women's steeplechase final

A video of French runner Alice Finot proposing to her boyfriend after the Olympics women's 3,000 metres final has gone viral on social media, in the latest episode of athletes getting engaged at these Summer Games.

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Feel the Adrenaline swinging 120 metres above Berlin

Berlin's latest attraction, Europe's highest swing, offers thrill-seekers a breathtaking experience 120 metres above Alexanderplatz.

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WATCH: Unlike other sheep, Senegal's Ladoum lives in luxury

As Muslims prepare for Eid Al-Adha, Senegal's prized Ladoum sheeps, worth up to $70,000, have their moment to shine.

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WATCH: Westminster Kennel Club, where canine history is made

The prestigious Westminster Kennel Club dog show, established in 1877, offers winners a trophy and a place in canine history.

Moments

Take a look inside Europe’s quirkiest luxury hotels

From Amsterdan to Tuscany, skip the chain hotels and plan a more memorable stay.

Residences

Here’s how you can sleep among fine art at the Musée d’Orsay

With its new Icons list, Airbnb is opening up a multitude of incredible experiences to just a handful of guests.

Travel News

This iconic London landmark is being turned into a hotel in €321m deal

There’s high hopes a revolving restaurant will reopen in the Grade II-listed tower, one of the pointiest landmarks on London's skyline.

Culture news

Pastime Paradise: New exhibition celebrates the UK's love of hobbies

All hobbies and pastimes are welcome for this bold new UK exhibition by Artangel and Hetain Patel

Austria

Wealthy Austrian heiress to distribute €25 million fortune to citizens

Marlene Engelhorn has been fighting for years for a more equitable tax system in her country. A Citizens' Council will be formed in Austria to decide on how to distribute the money.

Moments

Shock and nostalgia: Here’s what travellers will be chasing in 2023

New research has revealed the top travel trends for 2023 - and it’s ‘good news’ for the industry, says Booking.com.

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Dizzying new upside down house draws crowds

Spiderman would feel right at home. A park in Romania is offering visitors tours through an upside down house. It has a 7 degree incline, and everything from chess boards to the kitchen sink are hanging from the ceiling.

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A cast of Jimi Hendrix's penis on display at museum in Iceland

The Icelandic Phallological Museum has just added a new artefact to its vast collection: a plaster cast of the erect penis of legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

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Indonesian painter prepares exhibition of his 100 smallest paintings

Artist Iwan Ridwan is busy composing 100 small paintings of influential figures to feature in his new exhibition set for August 2022. Their size varies from 4 x 6 cm to 0.8 x 1.15 mm, and he is able to complete three to four paintings a day.

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Taiwan man invents stroller for fish to 'explore other worlds'

Jerry Huang's aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for regular strolls. In the Taiwanese city of Taichung, Huang can be seen pushing his latest invention: a goldfish bowl on wheels.

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This hanging restaurant in Jakarta takes fine dining to new heights

‘Lounge in the Sky’ has just opened in Jakarta, serving fine dining 50 metres in the air.

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Beer lover? Take a bath in it at France’s first beer spa

Take a sip and a dip in the baths at Strasbourg’s beer spa for an unusual day of relaxation.

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With elections afoot, French candidates battle it out on socks

A Lille-based brand recently launched a collection of socks featuring seven presidential candidates.