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Henna art recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Henna, a symbol of joy and tradition across the Arab world, has been recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, with Morocco at the heart of its rich history.

Food and Drink

Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon

Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller.

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The best dressed celeb red carpet looks at Grammys 2025

It was a night of musical triumphs for Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, but when it came to fashion, who emerged as the true star of the Grammys red carpet?

Art

Behind the scenes of Rubens’ restoration: A painting too large to move

Restorers at Antwerp’s Royal Fine Arts Museum are carefully restoring Peter Paul Rubens' massive 'Enthroned Madonna Adored by Saints' masterpiece in full view of the public.

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Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Nirvana: The biggest moments from FireAid

Pop stars, rock legends, first responders, and survivors of the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a benefit concert to help the area recover.

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Italy returns ancient Iraqi artefacts seized from illegal traffickers

The ancient artefacts, which include four terracotta cones and a cuneiform tablet, were presented at a ceremony in Rome attended by police officials and Iraq’s ambassador to Italy.

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Rare Roman-British coin hoard found in the Netherlands

Archaeology enthusiasts Reinier Koelink and Gert-Jan Messelaar discovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins near Bunnik, Utrecht, shedding new light on the Roman conquest of Britain.

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Here are the highlights from Paris Haute Couture Week 2025 so far

Haute Couture Week in Paris is in full swing, with luxury brands like Chanel and Dior showcasing their latest creations in front of star-studded crowds.

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Historic English castle with links to Gunpowder Plot goes up for sale

An English castle has gone on sale after being in the same family for more than 700 years. Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire even comes with its own village where 200 residents live.

Art

CCTV footage shows thieves stealing golden helmet from Dutch museum

Three thieves broke into the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and stole the ancient Cotofenesti helmet, a priceless Romanian cultural treasure, along with three golden wristbands.

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New York hosts first-ever full replica of Anne Frank’s hiding place

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex opened in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day, offering a look into her two years in hiding.

Art

Jakarta hosts exhibition of looted artefacts returned by Netherlands

A collection of 800 artefacts taken from Indonesia during Dutch colonial rule is now on display in Jakarta's National Museum as part of the exhibition Repatriated.

Art

Unseen Brazilian art takes centre stage at London's Royal Academy

A landmark exhibition, Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, has opened at London’s Royal Academy, showcasing 134 works from ten pivotal Brazilian artists, many displayed in the UK for the first time.

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UK fair reveals hottest trends in toys for 2025

From Lego’s F1 collabs to Disney Lorcana trading cards, the 71st annual Toy Fair in London unveiled 2025’s must-have toys and industry trends to look out for.

Design

Maison&Objet spotlights wallpaper’s comeback in modern design

At Maison&Objet in Paris, wallpaper is making a strong comeback, with innovative designs and sustainable, customisable options taking centre stage.

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In pictures: LGBTQ couples in Thailand celebrate equal marriage rights

Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, with hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriages under the new Marriage Equality Act.

Art

French ballet brings site-specific dance to Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

A unique dance performance staged in AlUla's desert, marked the pre-opening of Villa Hegra, a Saudi-French cultural institution that aims to unite art, heritage, and community.

Lifestyle

Is he Italian? Milan Fashion Week attendees share their style clues

Tailored suits, leather shoes, turtlenecks... At Milan Fashion Week, attendees had a debate: Can you really spot an Italian man’s style from a mile away?

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Pharrell & Nigo bring streetwear to the Louvre in star-studded LV show

Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show took over the Louvre with a star-studded crowd and a killer collab between Pharrell and Nigo, mixing Americana streetwear with Japanese flair.

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Portugal's dancing horses gain global recognition by UNESCO

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, now recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcases the elegance of 18th-century dressage with Lusitano horses.