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Ring worn and designed by 2Pac sells for record-breaking €900,000

In a special auction marking the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the legendary rap icon Tupac Shakur's gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring has been sold for a staggering $1 million (€900,000).

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Archaeologists discover oldest evidence of "curry" outside of India

The spices discovered on stone grinding tools, unearthed in Vietnam, date back to at least 1,800 years.

Design

Sagrada Familia struggles to accommodate both worship and tourism

With tourism surpassing pre-pandemic records in Barcelona and across southern Europe, iconic sacred sites are struggling to accommodate the faithful who come to pray and the millions of paying tourists.

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Fossil hunters unearth 400,000-year-old mammoth tusk in UK quarry

During a routine visit to a quarry in Cambridgeshire, two palaeontologists made a spectacular discovery: an intact tusk from a Steppe mammoth.

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Why are Barcelona’s rooftops being painted white?

Scientists have an ‘excellent’ idea for combating the capital of Catalonia's heat island effect, as heatwaves intensify.

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Paris Fashion Week: Stunning couture designs unveiled amid protests

Paris Fashion Week's couture shows have commenced this week amidst extensive protests and riots in the capital. Here are some of the highlights from this highly-discussed event thus far.

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Borderless Poetry: "I tremble from all their combined fears"

On this episode of Borderless Poetry, our roving reporter Aurora Velez brings you a stunning poem written by Hélène Lépine.

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Take a look inside Yayoi Kusama's spectacular inflatable wonderland

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is opening her latest exhibition entitled "You, Me and the Balloons" at the Aviva Studios' gallery in Manchester.

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Spain's highly-anticipated Royal Collections Gallery opens its doors

Great masterpieces are being exhibited in this state-of-the-art gallery, whose construction, over the last 25 years, has uncovered part of the Moorish wall with which the city was founded in the 9th century.

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Holy Cow! This religious tradition uses bull penises for whips

To atone for their sins, dozens of people whip each other with dried bull penises in a four-century-old religious tradition to mark Saint John the Baptist's day.

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Watch: Archaeologists find 57,000-year-old markings in French cave

In a groundbreaking discovery, the Loire Valley in France has revealed the oldest cave engravings known in the region, and possibly in all of Europe.

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BET Awards celebrates 50 years of hip-hop: Here are the key winners

The 2023 BET Awards celebrated 50 years of hip-hop, with notable winners including Busta Rhymes, honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Beyoncé and SZA both won three awards each, including a tie for Album of the Year.

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Glastonbury 2023: Here are the biggest moments you might have missed

Glastonbury 2023 has come to an end, culminating in a spectacular performance by Elton John, which could potentially be his final show in the UK.

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The iconic fashion of divas comes to London's V&A museum

The exhibition features dresses worn by Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Rihanna and Édith Piaf.

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Watch: Snoop Dogg honours Dr. Dre with ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award

Celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Snoop Dogg presented long-time friend and collaborator Dr. Dre with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' (ASCAP) first-ever Hip-Hop Icon Award.

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Pharrell Williams shuts down Pont Neuf for first Louis Vuitton show

The 50-year-old musical superstar presented his first ever runway show since his appointment at the fashion house was announced back in February.

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Michael Jordan sweat-stained 1992 'Dream Team' jersey goes on auction

Going for auction gold will be a Champion brand 1992 “Dream Team” USA commemorative jersey worn and later signed by Michael Jordan.

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These are the must-see events at Kensington + Chelsea Art Week 2023

Kensington and Chelsea Art Week has unveiled an extraordinary programme of free public art to enjoy this summer.

Moments

Feeling stressed? Try a yoga session at the bottom of the sea

A hotel in Saint Lucia is offering underwater yoga classes to combat stress and promote healthy breathing for divers.

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Watch: Peruvian villages unite to rebuild ancient Inca rope bridge

Every June, the Quechua indigenous people celebrate a dedicated conservation ritual in the heart of the ancient Inca empire to rebuild the Q'eswachaka rope bridge.