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Studio DRIFT makes the invisible force of wind visible in stunning new London installation
Studio DRIFT, an Amsterdam- based artist duo founded by Ralph Nauta and Lonneke Gordijn, has unveiled Aeolus, a large- scale installation at London’s Ladbroke Hall that uses hundreds of glass rods and hidden lights to make the invisible movement of...
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Lionel Messi sparks euphoria in Oviedo ahead of Princess of Asturias award ceremony
Leo Messi has landed in Oviedo, where on Friday night he will receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, one of Spain's most prestigious prizes. 23 October 2026 07: 35
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Thélyson Orélien row: publisher says AI used to write ' C'était ça ou mourir'
The case has been shaking the French- language publishing world for weeks. On Wednesday 21 October, the Canadian publisher Les Éditions du Boréal announced via a press release ( source in French) that Thélyson Orélien had indeed used artificial...
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To infinity and beyond: Starmus co- founder Garik Israelian on mixing science, music and art
Some of the world's leading scientific minds are gathering in Tenerife to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Starmus Festival, that's devoted to science and music. 20 October 2026 14: 49
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Professional chefs coach amateur cooks in French boxing glove cooking competition
Professional chefs swapped their knives for boxing gloves at a food festival in the French Alps, where they had just 20 minutes to coach amateur cooks through making a soufflé omelette. 19 October 2026 14: 10
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Paris Motor Show: Renault and Citroën unveil electric concepts inspired by classic cars
Some of Europe's best- known cars are making a comeback at the Paris Motor Show, reinvented for the electric age. 16 October 2026 16: 42
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Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies
Journalist and writer Joaquim Letria died this Friday, at the age of 82. The news was reported by the newspaper Observador, citing a close source. 16 October 2026 13: 09
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Portuguese journalist and writer Joaquim Letria dies
Journalist and writer Joaquim Letria died this Friday, at the age of 82. The news was reported by the newspaper Observador, citing a close source. 16 October 2026 13: 09
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New J. K. Rowling documentary set to explore ‘polarising’ Harry Potter author
A new two- part documentary has been commissioned by the BBC about the career and legacy of “polarising” Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling. 15 October 2026 08: 37
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2027 budget: French cinema fears a catastrophic scenario
In an opinion piece published in the newspaper Le Monde, directors and producers denounce the threat posed by the draft 2027 finance bill to the funding of French cinema. The signatories believe that the measures currently being debated in Parliament...
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Todd Haynes at Lumière Festival: ' It is a time to remember how important it is to protect our freedoms'
One of the guests of honour this year at Lyon’s Lumière Film Festival is none other than Todd Haynes, one of the most important and singular voices in contemporary American cinema. 13 October 2026 19: 18
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Lumière festival 2026 in Lyon: Stars share their first cinema memories
There was a large crowd for the opening of the 18th Lumière Festival on Saturday evening in Lyon. For nine days, the former capital of Gaul becomes the go- to meeting place for lovers of the seventh art, with nearly 450 screenings scheduled in around...
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Shakira sets Amazon Music record in Madrid with most- watched live stream by a female artist
The global broadcast of Shakira's concert in Madrid has become the most- watched live performance by a female artist on Amazon Music, according to Claire Imoucha, head of Amazon Music in Spain, speaking in an interview with ' RTVE'. 11 October 2026...
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French authorities arrests at least five people over € 9 million theft from Renoir Museum
After a major manhunt, at least five people have been arrested in France in connection with the theft of four artworks from the Renoir Museum on 8 September. The two suspected burglars are believed to be among those...
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French authorities arrests at least five people over € 9 million theft from Renoir Museum
After a major manhunt, at least five people have been arrested in France in connection with the theft of four artworks from the Renoir Museum on 8 September. 09 October 2026 09: 33
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Canadian poet Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2026, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary...
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Willem de Kooning returns to the Netherlands for major Rijksmuseum exhibition
A century after leaving for New York on a cargo ship, Willem De Kooning joins Dutch masters such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum for the biggest European exhibition of his work in more than 40 years. 07 October 2026 12: 10
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Book weighing over 200kg illustrated by Dalí and Cocteau stolen in Auvergne
Another theft in the art world: the "Book of the Apocalypse", described as one of the most expensive ( and heaviest) books in the world, was stolen from a private museum in Issoire, in Auvergne, overnight from Sunday to Monday, the Clermont- Ferrand...
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Joana Vasconcelos blends art and haute couture in exhibition for Valentino Garavani
MAAT – the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology in Lisbon – is hosting until 22 February the exhibition "VENUS – Valentino Garavani through the eyes of Joana Vasconcelos" ( source in Portuguese), inspired by the world of the renowned Italian...
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Social reckonings and 90s nostalgia: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
The dark side of social media takes centre stage in this week's biggest movie release: The Social Reckoning. 05 October 2026 06: 12
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Greece will not ' borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says of Parthenon Marbles
Speaking in Thessaloniki, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made special reference to the Parthenon Sculptures on the occasion of the exchange of historic relics between Greece and Bulgaria. 03 October 2026 13: 13
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Beyond K- pop and cinema: Major Korean exhibition brings centuries of art and belief to London
Long before K- pop filled stadiums and Korean films won global acclaim, the peninsula’s artists were casting temple bells, shaping delicate ceramics and capturing mountains in ink. 02 October 2026 14: 12
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Woody Allen presents new film in Madrid, funded with € 3m in public money
Woody Allen is stepping behind the camera once again. The American director presented his next film in Madrid on Thursday, the 51st of his career, which will start shooting on 5 October and will be filmed mainly in the Spanish capital and Aranjuez. 01...
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‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti- Brexit installation to go up for sale
It's no stretch to assume that world famous and apparently “unmasked” British street artist Banksy is no fan of Brexit. 29 September 2026 12: 17
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‘KEEP OU-’: Banksy’s powerful anti- Brexit installation to go up for sale
It's no stretch to assume that world famous and apparently “unmasked” British street artist Banksy is no fan of Brexit. 29 September 2026 12: 17
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Denarii detectives: Mystery surrounds discovery of Germany's largest Roman coin hoard
Culture It was probably the find of his life. The amateur treasure hunter, a father from the Rhineland, had not been expecting anything special that day when his metal detector suddenly beeped. He uncovered a Roman silver coin, then more. By the time...
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Death of a rapper: European Parliament pays tribute to murdered Greek musician Pavlos Fyssas
A theatrical monologue about murdered Greek rapper Pavlos Fyssas at the European Parliament. Actress Dora Chrysikou portrays a young woman who was an eyewitness to a far- right crime. 25 September 2026 16: 49
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Four suspects arrested over murder of Dominican merengue singer's wife
The Dominican Republic's National Police has identified the four suspects in the attack on the home of merengue singer Gilberto Julián Sarante, known as Julián Oro Duro, in which his wife, 60- year- old Zeneida Socorro Castillo, was killed and the...
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Four suspects arrested over murder of Dominican merengue singer's wife
The Dominican Republic's National Police has identified the four suspects in the attack on the home of merengue singer Gilberto Julián Sarante, known as Julián Oro Duro, in which his wife, 60- year- old Zeneida Socorro Castillo, was killed and the...
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Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Oasis memorabilia up for auction in London
Fancy a piece of music history? Well Michael Jackson’s iconic military jacket, Freddie Mercury’s piano and one of Noel Gallagher’s Oasis guitars are among the music treasures going under the hammer in London. 24 September 2026 15: 26
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Serious fun time: Making video and board games accessible for all players
When it is time to draw a card, Cristian M. Amores does not look at anything: he brings his iphone up to an NFC tag stuck on the card sleeve and waits for Voiceover to tell him what he has just drawn. He is blind and, since the end of 2020, has been...
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Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation
The head of Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE says he supports Spain continuing to boycott this year's Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation. 22 September 2026 11: 31
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Jorge Palma dies: Portuguese singer- songwriter was 76
Jorge Palma, one of the most influential singer- songwriters in contemporary Portuguese music, died this Monday at the age of 76, his family announced in a message on social media. 22 September 2026 06: 32
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' Primetime', M83 and obsolete tech: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Comedy, drama, artistic masterpieces — this week's lineup has it all ( with some dream pop thrown in). 21 September 2026 06: 42
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Watch this: The winning timepieces you couldn't miss at this year's US Open
Alexander Zverev may now well be mulling over that old saying that time heals all wounds. Four years ago he faced a lengthy time off- court after horrifically tearing his ankle ligaments during the French Open semi- final match against Rafael Nadal....
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Celebrated playwright and novelist Bonnie Greer dies aged 77
American and British playwright- novelist Bonnie Greer has died aged 77. 16 September 2026 14: 39
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Emmy record for Matthew Rhys as Welshman's Widow's Bay collected three awards
Welshman Matthew Rhys has set a new standard at the Emmy Awards by winning top honours in three categories as Widow's Bay swept the night taking a single- season record for comedy with 14 wins. 15 September 2026 08: 23
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' Come witness the fitness. It shall be a sight to behold': Oasis announce 38 new dates for global tour in 2027
It's a good day to be an Oasis fan. Especially for those who missed out on getting tickets for their 2025 reunion tour and for those who happen to live in mainland Europe. 14 September 2026 15: 16
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' Resident Evil', Tove Lo and Netflix's Monster: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
As spooky season nears, the chills and thrills are ramping up for this week's new releases. 14 September 2026 05: 41
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Jimek: Polish hip- hop is one of the best in Europe, and I won't even apologize for saying that
Radzimir Dębski's creative life is crawling with the number twelve. On June 12, 2026, his album "Études for Piano, Sampler, Orchestra and Friends" came out, on which he invited twelve rappers, and on September 12 of that same year he'll be sharing the...
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' One of the most powerful messages she ever made': Princess Diana's ' Revenge Dress' to go up for auction
It's the fashion moment that grabbed headlines and gave the world the term "revenge dressing". 11 September 2026 07: 28
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Roman revelation: Biggest ancient monumental wall mosaic unveiled after 2,000 years
In a city filled with ancient treasures and relics, some are calling it the Italian capital's biggest and best kept secret. Now, the public can finally see what's thought to be the largest ever fresco and mosaic complex of ancient Rome. 09 September...
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Spanish archaeologists find 4,400- year- old tomb in Egypt with original colours intact
A Spanish- Egyptian archaeological mission, led by Spanish Egyptologist Josep Cervelló, has uncovered a "striking and beautiful" tomb dating from the late Fifth Dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom ( 2494- 2345 BC) in the Saqqara necropolis, southwest of...
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Vivian Wilson hits out at AI and estranged father Elon Musk in new Desigual fashion campaign
Elon Musk’s estranged eldest daughter Vivian Wilson is front and centre in a bold anti- AI campaign for Spanish fashion label Desigual. 08 September 2026 14: 41
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Prompting makes perfect: Award- winning AI artist Nóra Bereczki on new frontiers for photography
Artificial intelligence is transforming our entire world, from street billboards to brain surgery. Art is no exception. An ever- growing number of creators use AI models, while a lively debate is under way over whether works created in this way can...
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Bad Bunny keeps breaking records: 7 Emmys for Super Bowl show
The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, held in Los Angeles as a curtain- raiser to the main televised ceremony on 14 September, made Bad Bunny one of the standout figures of the night. The Puerto Rican artist has come away with seven awards thanks to his show...
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France's literary season: a uniquely French phenomenon?
Sonia Devillers, Philippe Jaenada, Amélie Nothomb, Philippe Besson, Ananda Devi. They all have one thing in common: they will be part of the 2026 literary season. Between now and October, some 461 novels, including 344 French titles, will reach...
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Film director Tony Gatlif, creator of ' Gadjo Dilo', dies aged 77
The filmmaker died after suffering a medical problem while he was working in Arles, in the south of France, on a historical film project 04 September 2026 13: 01
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Remembering Gloria Steinem: A life in powerful quotes and witticisms
Gloria Steinem will be remembered as a hugely influential icon of America's feminist movement. 03 September 2026 12: 42
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Matthew Perry three- part documentary coming to Netflix next month
A new three- part documentary series about Friends star Matthew Perry has been announced and will be released on Netflix next month. 02 September 2026 14: 09
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Hollywood's ' Odyssey' craze turns eyes to Türkiye: Did Homer compose his epics in Izmir?
As Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation The Odyssey has become one of this year's biggest hits both critically and at the global box office, a global frenzy has reignited an age- old literary mystery: Where was literature’s seminal text actually...
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Genetic analysis: secret of Otto I, first German- Roman emperor, revealed
On the north wall of Meissen Cathedral are sculptures of Emperor Otto I and his wife Adelheid, created around 1260 by the Naumburg Master, an important but anonymous sculptor and master builder of the 13th century. 01 September 2026 07: 59
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Ellie Goulding, Robin Hood, and The Gentlemen: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
At first glance, the themes of this week's recommendations might seem a bit... bleak. 31 August 2026 05: 27
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Hollywood's ' Odyssey' craze turns eyes to Turkey: Did Homer compose his epics in an Izmir cave?
Culture Nestled along the olive- strewn hillsides outside Izmir, a moisture- dampened cave in the Bornova Valley has long held a sacred place in local lore. 29 August 2026 09: 37
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Thieves buy tickets before plundering necklace worth millions from Vienna museum
Two men bought tickets to enter Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts ( MAK) before smashing a display case, grabbing a 200- carat platinum and diamond necklace and walking away, police said on Friday. 28 August 2026 16: 36
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The literary scandal of the year? Rachel Cusk's ' Life of M' / Natalie Portman drama explained
One of the most talked about literary releases of the week, nay the year, is “Life of M”, the new novel by critically acclaimed and award- winning British author Rachel Cusk. Known for her novels “The Lucky Ones”, the Outline Trilogy...
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Tim Curry, legendary star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ' It', dies aged 80
Beloved British actor Tim Curry has died aged 80. A cause of death was not immediately available, though Curry had suffered from several health issues since a severe stroke in 2012 left him unable to walk. Best known for his role as...
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' Unique and irreplaceable': Dolly Parton tributes from public figures and celebrities
For many music fans, the fabric of the universe feels noticeably weaker following the news that country music legend Dolly Parton has died aged 80.
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The Cat in the Hat is terrorising Tiktok - but how did this horror trend get so out of hand?
Picture this: You're walking home late one night. It's dark, but amidst the flicker of a few street lamps, you catch a glimpse of a pale figure wearing a crooked top hat. Almost feline in form, it grins menacingly — and sends a chilling whisper into...
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Celebrities call for protection of child actors after Hayden Panettiere’s death
The untimely death of actress Hayden Panettiere has renewed conversations about the lack of protections offered to child stars in the film and TV industry.
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What is an ‘Aura Battle’? Young Mexicans turn confidence into a competition
Young Mexicans are turning confidence into competition in a new social media trend. 22 August 2026 09: 07
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: ' Fjord' - A worthy 2026 Palme d'or winner?
This year’s Palme d’or winner is a divisive one. And it aims to be. 21 August 2026 12: 42
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"F** k Chega": British band shows controversial message at CA Vilar de Mouros festival
The English punk rock band, formed in Brighton, England, performed on the first day of the Minho festival CA Vilar de Mouros and has become embroiled in controversy. 20 August 2026 17: 56
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Beninese- French singer Angélique Kidjo makes history as first Black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
"We Africans don't know what we've given to the world. Without us, there's no music possible on this planet." 19 August 2026 08: 44
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' One of the most naturally innovative drummers': ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Frank Beard, the drummer with American rock legends ZZ Top, has died at the age of 77. 19 August 2026 07: 08
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Brazilian restaurant adapts menus to climate challenges
Built around a concept of seasonal cuisine, closely tied to rainfall and the natural rhythms of the climate, Tuju occupies a three- storey building in São Paulo, the Brazilian metropolis that is home to around 12 million people. Despite the city's...
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' Such devastating news': Stars pay tribute to Heroes and Scream star Hayden Panettiere, dead aged 36
Beloved US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in the TV shows Heroes, Nashville as well as the Scream films, has died aged 36. 17 August 2026 08: 15
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Deceased academic Jason Arday's family decries ' campaign of harassment' against him
The family of British academic Jason Arday, who was found dead at a South London address on Friday night amid a high- profile plagiarism storm, have denounced what they called years of "sustained abuse". 15 August 2026 19: 48
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The rise of ' conscious' festivals, where music, spirituality and nature meet
The Medicine Festival brings together more than 10,000 people in the United Kingdom for four days of music, ceremony, spirituality and environmental activism. The festival in Berkshire reflects a growing interest in...
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Pop- Tarts, Tupac and marriage: Marco Rubio opens up in rare podcast appearance
As US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio is used to answering questions about wars, diplomacy and national security. 14 August 2026 08: 09
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Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says
The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest announced a rules change on Wednesday excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition. 12 August 2026 18: 06
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' You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here
The moon is due to pass directly between the Earth and the sun this evening, leaving millions of mainland Europeans experiencing the first full solar eclipse in two decades. 12 August 2026 05: 30
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Delicious dumplings: The evolution of delicacies enjoyed all along the Silk Road to Spain
The story of the metamorphosis of these delicious pastry parcels begins its journey in China – Central Asia – South Caucasus - Europe. 10 August 2026 13: 51
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Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily
Extraordinary discovery off the coast of Sicily. A Roman- era shipwreck, probably dating from between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, has been located around three miles off the coast of Mazara del Vallo, at a depth of 46 metres. 09 August 2026 09: 12
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Low Danube water reveals Wehrmacht motorbike on riverbed
The water level in the Danube has never been this low. The low water has revealed what lay hidden on the riverbed for decades, among them a Wehrmacht motorcycle, a DKW NZ 350- 1 model from the Second World War. 08 August 2026 06: 46
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