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Olya Polyakova fundraises for Ukraine with US tour
Her draped gown colored in the image of Ukraine’s flag, artist Olya Polyakova is touring the United States to raise…
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Ellen DeGeneres ends pioneering talk show under cloud
For nearly two decades, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” have beamed into homes across America, busting stereotypes and charming daytime TV…
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Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II?
British republicans are hoping that Elizabeth II will be the last queen, but experts say the monarchy seems set to…
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Veteran royal photographer: 45 years snapping the queen
The Sun newspaper’s Arthur Edwards, 81, has been photographing Queen Elizabeth II for 45 years, and describes her as an…
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‘The state of being lonely’: South Korean horror writer shortlisted for Booker
A head pops out of the toilet, a woman gets pregnant from birth control pills-South Korean Booker Prize nominee Bora…
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‘Pushing boundaries’: Indian film industry seeks new horizons in Cannes
India’s film industry, the world’s most prolific, is taking centre stage at the Cannes Film Festival, but insiders say it’s…
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Take a chance on me: ABBA pass the torch on to avatars
In one of the longest awaited musical reunions, Swedish pop legends ABBA return to the concert stage on Friday in…
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Egypt’s drummers beat away bad rap of tabla tunes
Many Egyptians associate the tabla drum with belly dancers and seedy nightclubs but, despite its image problem, percussionists are giving…
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‘End of an era’ as New York removes last of its iconic payphone booths
Marking the end of an era, New York City on Monday removed the last of its storied payphone booths, which…
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South African paraglider makes first legal flight off Everest
A South African paraglider has made the first legal flight off Mount Everest, an expedition organizer said Tuesday, opening doors…
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‘Hulk’ star Ruffalo joins call for global wealth tax
US actor Mark Ruffalo on Tuesday joined a call by over 150 wealthy people for governments to tax them more,…
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Taiwan man invents stroller for fish to ‘explore other worlds’
Jerry Huang’s aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for…
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