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UK, Greece in ‘secret talks’ on possible return of Parthenon Marbles
The British Museum and the Greek prime minister are in the “advanced stage” of “secret talks” over the “possible return” of the Parthenon Marbles, local media reported on Saturday.
The ancient sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles,…
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App lets youth ‘tour’ historic temple, learn about Hokkien heritage
Local Chinese have developed a distinctive culture and identity in Singapore’s multiracial and multicultural society, and they must be preserved and passed on to future generations, said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
A new app…
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Jennifer Lopez announces This Is Me album follow-up 20 years later
Twenty years after she put out her album This Is Me... Then, singer-actress Jennifer Lopez announced last Friday a follow-up This Is Me... Now, to be released next year.
The 53-year-old, who deleted posts from her Instagram account last…
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Climate activists pour paint on Charles Ray sculpture in Paris
Environmental activists on Friday dumped orange paint over an outdoor sculpture by the American artist Charles Ray in central Paris, the latest in a string of artwork defacements aimed at spurring greater government efforts to fight climate…
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Roberta Flack is unable to sing after ALS diagnosis
Grammy-winning musician Roberta Flack has been left unable to sing after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The Killing Me Softly with His Song performer is also having difficulty speaking, her…
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Climate activists splash liquid on Barcelona mummy exhibit
Climate activists splashed a viscous liquid over a glass case housing a replica mummy at Barcelona’s Egyptian Museum on Sunday in the latest attack targeting cultural exhibits in protest at inaction over global warming.
The two activists…
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The Crown new season watched by 1.1m in UK on launch day, first official ratings say
More than a million people in the UK watched the new series of The Crown on its first day of release, the drama's first official TV ratings show.
Netflix joined ratings system Barb last week, meaning viewing figures for the…
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Schumacher Ferrari fetches record US$13m at auction
The Ferrari in which Formula One legend Michael Schumacher won the 2003 World Championship title sold for more than US$13 million (S$18.2 million) at auction in Geneva on Wednesday.
“This remarkable car has achieved a world record price…
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Climate activists glue themselves to Warhol artwork in Australian capital
Climate protesters glued themselves to an Andy Warhol painting at the National Art Gallery of Australia in Canberra on Wednesday, the latest in a spate of activist demonstrations in art galleries around the world.
Video footage released…
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Peter Kay announces return to stand-up during I’m A Celebrity
Comedian Peter Kay has announced his return to stand-up with his first live tour in 12 years.
The 49-year-old has been largely absent from the spotlight since he canceled his 2017 tour due to "unforeseen family…
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