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Singer Angelique Kidjo urges Africans to 'create together'

Five-time Grammy Award winner and newly cemented Hollywood Walk of Fame honouree Angelique Kidjo called Tuesday for Africans to set aside their differences and "create together".

Nigerian dancer eyes world record after seven-day marathon

On day seven of his solo dance marathon, Benjamin Daniel Gabriel shimmied and shuffled towards yet another world record in Nigeria, where over-the-top stunts for Guinness Book glory have become a national pastime.

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Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

A jury heard closing arguments on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.

John Galliano pulls US exhibition after antisemitism backlash

Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he has withdrawn from a planned exhibition of his work at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.

Venice film preview: Clooney, Oasis and Musk

The Venice Film Festival kicks off Wednesday with few Hollywood productions but plenty of indie gems, heavy-hitting documentaries and A-listers.

Chinese guitar capital's stairway to export heaven

It doesn't take long to guess the main industry of the Chinese town of Zheng'an. A giant guitar sculpture dominates the central square, guitar murals adorn walls and pavements and even the rubbish bins are shaped like guitars.

Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter

President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November's midterm elections.

Cruz Beckham Performs at Leeds Festival Following Family Support at Reading

Cruz Beckham delivered a headline performance at the Leeds Festival on Sunday, concluding a significant weekend for his music career that began with support from his parents at Reading. The singer, performing with his band The Breakers, used the occasion to publicly thank his team and girlfriend Jackie Apostel for their roles in his professional journey.

Ron’s Honky Tonk Residency Revives UK Country Music in Bermondsey

Ron’s Honky Tonk has established itself as a vital monthly fixture for the UK country music scene, hosting its latest residency at Fabal Beerhall in Bermondsey. The event features live performances by touring singer-songwriters, offering an authentic alternative to novelty dance bars and drawing dedicated fans to the London venue.

Berlin Literary Guide: Book Launches, Festivals, and Readings Through August

Berlin’s vibrant literary calendar continues through August with a diverse array of events ranging from major international festivals to intimate local gatherings. The city offers numerous opportunities for readers and writers to engage with contemporary voices, including new memoirs, speculative fiction, and multilingual storytelling across various venues.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library leaves global children’s reading legacy

Dolly Parton’s work beyond country music included a free-book programme that distributed hundreds of millions of titles to young children.

Chinchpoklicha Chintamani begins 2026 arrival procession in Parel

Thousands of devotees gathered in Parel as the 24-foot Chinchpoklicha Chintamani idol began its ceremonial journey ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.

New finds strengthen case for Bethsaida at Sea of Galilee site

Archaeologists working at el-Araj in northern Israel say a new collection of Roman and earlier artefacts reinforces their identification of the site as biblical Bethsaida.

Tamil Nadu Seeks Public Input on List of Agamic Temples

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department has asked devotees to review an expert committee’s temple list and propose corrections within 30 days.

Thousands Gather as Annual Velankanni Basilica Festival Opens With Flag Hoisting

The annual festival at the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health in Velankanni began on Aug. 29 with the ceremonial flag hoisting, drawing large numbers of pilgrims ahead of multilingual services and events continuing through Sept. 8.

Tennessee Moves Toward Renaming Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton

Tennessee officials are advancing a proposal to rename Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, following the country music icon's death at age 80 and a wave of public tributes to her cultural and philanthropic legacy.

Lebanon archaeological finds showcase rich heritage despite war woes

From a Roman temple to ancient olive presses, Lebanon keeps turning up archaeological treasures even as the latest Israel-Hezbollah war has caused excavations to grind to a halt at precious heritage sites in the country's south.

Karnataka Rules Out Smaller Mysuru Dasara Despite Drought

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says Mysuru Dasara will proceed at full scale because of its importance to tourism, while officials consider military, film and Kambala participation.

Jerusalem Police Operation Uncovers Second Temple-Era Burial Cave

Officers searching a Silwan compound after deadly interfamily violence discovered a rock-cut burial cave that initial examination dates to Jerusalem’s Second Temple period.

Philadelphia Burlesque Show Honoured Tim Curry Weeks Before His Death

On August 2, Dr. Frank N. Furter, Wadsworth, Pennywise and more put on a special one-night show.

Nottingham Exhibition Replaces Gym Weights With Jesmonite Sculpture

Physical Culture invites audiences into fully operational metal fitness machines with Jesmonite sculptures replacing conventional weights

HMS Belfast Exhibition Revisits the Final Days Before D-Day

Exhibition and new film on days leading up to D-Day The daily news is full of war and senseless killing somewhere in the world, and it never seems like it will ever stop. Perhaps all schoolchildren should learn about the futility of war so that they might become the generation.

Slow Fire at Jermyn Street Theatre Examines Survival and Moral Choice

A play that explores complex ideas, brought to life by strong performances Director Rex Ryan brings a post-apocalyptic tale into the bunker of the Jermyn Street Theatre. The small but beautiful theatre is the perfect setting for writer Simon Stephens’ world to come to life, as two men hunker down.

Barnum Musical Returns With Circus Spectacle

The Greatest Showman is in Town Barnum, the classic Broadway musical by Cy Coleman (music), Michael Stewart (lyrics) and Mark Bramble(book) that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum, is on tour and coming to Wimbledon. Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum,.

The Brown Suite Blends James Brown's Music With Street Dance

Get groovin’ to the music of James Brown Best friends Nahum McLean and Darius Drooh first met around 13 years ago, as many lifelong friends do, at school. This wasn’t the kind of school where maths, English and science grades decide students’ futures – it was The Ailey School, one.

Rapper Criticises Theresa May During All Points East Performance

The rapper hit out at the former Prime Minister after he was preivously banned from entering the country when she was Home Secretary

Netflix Series Reconstructs Mica Miller's Life and Death

Three-part series uses unseen footage, private journals and family accounts to retrace her life and troubled marriage

Athiya Agarwal Reflects on the Culture and Community of Chennai

Celebrate Chennai: a city rich in culture, warmth, and tradition, shaping lives and inspiring commitment to community health.

Okinawan Festival Returns With Revised Convention Center Format

This year’s festival features a modified format, due to renovations at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. There will be no bon dance or early admission, but.

Consolidated Theatres Launches Hawaiʻi-Made Film Series in September

Films featuring Hawaiʻi directors and actors will be at movie theaters across Oʻahu starting in September. Catch the new series, curated by the Hawaiʻi.

Sello Hatang remembers actor Sol Rachilo through a personal archive

Re Hata Mmoho executive director Sello Hatang has paid tribute to veteran actor Sol “Solrah” Rachilo, recalling gifts that preserved their shared history.

TEEKS brings Māori-rooted soul and a new view of masculinity to South Africa

New Zealand singer TEEKS says Māori ancestry, emotional openness and respect for soul music’s African roots shape his first South African tour.

British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release

The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.

Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification

Penguin Random House India says it is not the Indian publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir and disputes reports that editorial disagreements caused it to withdraw from the project.

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