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  Philippe Bouvard, the renowned French journalist, radio and television host, passed away at the age of 96. His wife announced his death to RTL, the French radio station. Bouvard…

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• Upwork's AI Agent Uma Helps One-Person Studios Hire Freelance Help other

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• Uganda and Burundi Troops to Join US-Backed Gaza Peacekeeping Force other

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• STC's Five-Star Hit 'An Iliad' with David Wenham to Tour Melbourne in 2027 other

  Sydney Theatre Company's acclaimed production of 'An Iliad', starring Australian actor David Wenham, will tour to Melbourne's Arts Centre Melbourne Playhouse from 18 March to 11…

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• Radio Kreiz Breizh: Breton-Language Station Anchored in Rural Brittany other

  Founded in the early 1980s, Radio Kreiz Breizh is a Breton-language radio station situated in Rostrenen, Côtes-d'Armor, France, dedicated to the promotion of the Breton language.…

• Kevin Macdonald's Prime Video Series Offers Unfiltered Look at Guardiola's Man City other

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• Philippines Pitches Itself as Latin America's Gateway to ASEAN other

  During official visits to Brazil and Chile from August 10 to 13, Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro promoted the Philippines as the premier strategic gateway for…

• Bigme F7 Pro E-Ink Photo Frame Review: Upgraded App and Wooden Design other

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• Sam Smith's 'Hazel Eyes': A Melancholic Soundtrack for Late Summer other

  British pop star Sam Smith has released a new album titled 'Hazel Eyes', which features melancholic tones that serve as a perfect soundtrack for late summer. The album marks a…

• Venice Biennale Defends Controversial Film Amid Ukraine's 'Profound Concern' other

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• Six Artists Who Deliberately Destroyed Their Own Works other

  A feature in Le Monde examines six artists from the 16th to the 20th century who intentionally destroyed their own creations. The motivations behind these acts range from artistic…

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  London is experiencing unprecedented subsidence risk following five consecutive heatwaves that have dried out the clay soil beneath the city. This has led to a record number of…

• Ceuta Crisis: Was It Spontaneous? Evidence Suggests Otherwise other

  In May 2021, over 70,000 people attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, many swimming through the sea. The event triggered a political response from 22…

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  According to the Censis, the Italian high school final exam (esame di maturità) remains a central rite of passage in the imagination of students. The data shows that 58.3% of…

• Kazakhstan's Pro-Tokayev Party Wins Landslide in Parliamentary Election other

  In a parliamentary election held on Sunday, the Adilet party, led by allies of Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, secured a landslide victory with 71.2% of the votes,…

• Myako Display Font by Limitype: Bold Typography with Deep Inktrap Cuts other

  Limitype has released Myako, a display font designed for modern packaging and page layout. The typeface merges oversized curves with deep inktrap cuts, creating expressive…

• Chinese Mother Buys Daughters Extra Train Seat, Sparking Debate other

  A Chinese mother's decision to purchase an additional train seat for her two daughters has ignited a public debate about the lack of support for minors traveling alone and the…

• UK PM Andy Burnham to Visit Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Anniversary other

  British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday, marking his first international trip since taking office last month. The visit coincides with Ukraine's 35th…

• Greece's Beloved TV Meteorologist Christina Souzi on Weather, AI, and Summer Plans other

  Christina Souzi, a trained meteorologist and TV weather presenter for Greek broadcaster SKAI TV, has been a national institution for over 30 years. In an interview with Monocle,…

• Shelley Fabares, Star of 'Coach' and 'The Donna Reed Show', Dies at 82 other

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• The Women's Liberation Movement: From Suffrage to Second-Wave Feminism other

  The Women's Liberation Movement in the United States, spanning from the 19th century to the present, sought to achieve gender equality in legal, social, and economic spheres.…

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• Simon Houfe, Art Historian and Writer, Dies at 83 other

  Simon Houfe, a distinguished art historian, writer, and journalist, has died at the age of 83. Houfe was known for his contributions to art publications and his extensive writings…

• Art Society: New Board Game Lets Players Become Art Collectors other

  Mitch Wallace's debut board game, Art Society, published by Mighty Boards and distributed in Italy by Giochi Uniti, challenges 2-4 players to assemble the most prestigious and…

• Art Dirt Podcast: Jhonny Langer on Storm Salvage and Gulf Coast Preservation other

  On a recent episode of Glasstire's Art Dirt podcast, host William Sarradet chats with Jhonny Langer, a conservationist and restoration pro from Galveston. They dive into topics…

• Italian Rapper Tony Boy Arrested in Milan on Drug and Weapons Charges other

  Antonio Hueber, the 26-year-old Italian rapper known as Tony Boy, was arrested in Milan on charges of drug possession with intent to distribute and illegal possession of firearms.…

• Best of the Week: Modular Systems and Spatial Layouts in Design other

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• Vittel's Plastic Bottle Legacy: Romy Schneider and Nestlé's 1968 Revolution other

  The small French town of Vittel in the Vosges mountains bears the burden of Nestlé Waters' history. In 1968, the plastic bottle revolution began here, and today the region still…

• World Humanoid Robot Games: Tennis, Track Records, and Remaining Weaknesses other

  The National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, the site of the 2022 Winter Olympics, hosted the opening of the second World Humanoid Robot Games on Saturday night. This five-day…

• Zig Zag Oyster Bar: A New Jewel Box of Brine in Brooklyn other

  This summer, Zig Zag Oyster Bar made its debut in Brooklyn, taking over the former Bar Meridian site. The establishment is operated by Nialls Fallon, Nick Perkins, and Leah…

• Five Innovative Smartphones and Dumbphones That Put Design First other

  Dezeen has showcased five cutting-edge smartphones and feature phones, reflecting a growing trend towards personalized aesthetics. Among the highlighted models are the Nokia 200…

• Inside Pedro Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas': A Universe of Design and Emotion other

  The forthcoming film 'Bitter Christmas' by Pedro Almodóvar is set to be released in the UK on 28 August 2026 and highlights his distinctive visual approach through intricately…

• Sky Arte Documentary on Artemisia Gentileschi Premieres August 29 other

  Sky Arte will premiere the documentary "Artemisia – Un’artista sotto accusa" on Saturday, August 29, directed by Pietro Messina. The film is part of the "Italian Season" series, a…

• Artist Fans Become a Solidarity Project for UNICEF in Kenya other

  Marina Pecherskaya, the curator, has introduced Ventaglio, an initiative that reimagines fans as mediums for modern art and social involvement. This project, which supports the…