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Dream City biennale turns Tunis medina into living work of art

For its tenth edition, the Dream City biennale brings the medina of Tunis to life. The result of two years of work led by the association L’Art Rue, the festival transforms the alleys, houses, and squares of the old city into open stages...

Africanews

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The manhunt for 1996 Summer Olympics bomber

Jon Leiberman reports on how Eric Rudolph evaded capture for years following the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic bombing, living in the Appalachian wilderness, before being arrested in 2003 while scavenging for food behind a grocery store in...

Scripps News

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A secret passageway at the Colosseum opened to the public

Jonathan Edmondson, a history professor at York University, tells The National about the moment a secret passageway at the Colosseum, known as the ‘Commodus Passage,’ opened to the public in Rome.

CBC News

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Archaeologist goes undercover to trace looted artifacts

An undercover documentary follows archaeologist Gino Caspari as he poses as a buyer to trace looted artifacts from northwestern China to dealers in Hong Kong. The filmmakers say "Among Thieves" aims to show how relics move from tomb raid...

Reuters

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The story behind the Heisman Trophy

In modern language, to give someone the Heisman is to reject them and brush them off completely. The phrase originates from the Heisman Trophy, whose figure forever stiff-arms an invisible defender. But there's a much more fitting histor...

CBS America

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How the Unabomber was caught

The Unabomber haunted America for two decades. A nationwide manhunt ended when the FBI apprehended Ted Kaczynski in his remote Montana cabin in 1996 after his brother recognized his writing style in the published manifesto.

Scripps News

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October 7 survivor makes rebuilding kibbutz his life's work

Two years after the Hamas attack on Israel, kibbutz Be’eri near Gaza remains scarred. Survivor Amit Salvi has dedicated himself to rebuilding the community, sharing his experiences and helping residents return despite ongoing challenges.

DW News

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Two years later: Hamas attack on Israel remains deadliest day

On 7 October 2023, Hamas carried out its largest attack on Israel, targeting military bases, kibbutzim, and a music festival. Nearly 1,200 people were killed and over 250 taken hostage, marking the deadliest day in Israeli history.

Euronews

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How Beethoven compositions influence modern music

Traces of Ludwig van Beethoven’s compositions can still be heard in today’s music, from pop all the way to Afrobeats. This explainer walks you through how deep the classical musician’s influence continues to go.

DW News

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Pharaoh's tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations

Amenhotep III ruled between 1390 and 1350 BC and was one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt.

Africanews

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Egypt opens pharaoh's tomb to public, after over 20 year renovation

Egypt opened pharaoh Amenhotep III's tomb for visitors after more than two decades of renovation in the southern city of Luxor, as it prepares for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

France 24

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Indigenous Raramuri compete Mexico’s Copper Canyon race

It's one of the world’s most demanding ultra marathons, in the mountains of Mexico's Copper Canyon. The area is home to the Raramuri tribe, considered some of the best natural runners in the world.

Al Jazeera

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The introduction of 'New Coke' during the 80's cola wars

In 1985, the Coca-Cola company decided to shake things up — and it exploded in the soft drink maker's face. Coca-Cola had just made a splashy launch of a new formula for the 99-year-old drink, which quickly became known as New Coke.

CBC News

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Japan's ruling LDP elects first female prime minister

Sanae Takaichi has been elected as the head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is therefore likely to become the next prime minister and the first woman to lead the country.

Al Jazeera

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Germany: 35 years after reunification, disparities remain

Germany has been marking the 35th anniversary of reunification between East and West. Over three decades later, stark economic disparities remain, fueling a sense of being left behind for many in the East.

France 24

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Moroccans fight to preserve ancestral whistled language in Azilal

In Morocco's Azilal region, locals are fighting to preserve an ancestral whistling-based language that echoes through the valleys. People, they say, learn it "like they learn to walk or to talk".

France 24

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Germany marks 35 years since reunification

35 years after West and East Germany were reunited, Chancellor Friedrich Merz marked the anniversary with the warning that liberal democracies are under attack — at home and from abroad. French President Macron also took part in the fest...

DW News

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The Peanuts comic strip celebrates its 75th anniversary

When it debuted 75 years ago, the Peanuts comic strip appeared in just seven newspapers. But the characters would soon become as famous as any Hollywood star.

CBS News

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Fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation marked across Canada

Events marking the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation took place across the country, including ceremonies on Parliament Hill featuring survivors' stories and a memorial cloth bearing the names of thousands of children who di...

CBC News

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The "Journal Girl" who raced to circle the globe in 1936

On September 30, 1936, a young reporter began a race around the globe that captured headlines and showed a world in transition. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.

CBS America

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Chad: The Ennedi tells the Sahara's ancient story

The Sahara once teemed with lakes and wildlife. In Chad's Ennedi, rock art offers clues — and warnings — as climate change reshapes the hottest desert.

DW News

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Ironmonger ignites Ireland's ancient past with new tourism venture

On a farm that straddles one of the five ancient roadways that radiate from the Hill of Tara, once the seat of the high kings of Ireland, a master blacksmith is offering visitors a hands-on glimpse into the country's Celtic past.

Reuters

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Can Morocco's ancient hammams endure?

For centuries, the communal hammam has been the beating heart of Moroccan social life, a sanctuary for cleansing and connection.

Africanews

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Ethiopia launches global contest to save Lalibela’s ancient churches

The ancient rock-hewn churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia are deteriorating after centuries of heavy rain. An international architectural competition will be launched to design a solution that blends with the landscape.

Al Jazeera

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Berlin East Side Gallery turns 35

In 1990, the East Side Gallery was established on the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, where 118 artists from 21 countries painted murals to celebrate its fall. Thirty-five years later, however, the gallery, once a symbol of...

France 24

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Ancient embroidery from Bayeux museum moved to secret storage

The famous embroidery was to be removed from the Bayeux Museum and moved to a secret location in France for safekeeping before being loaned to the British Museum in London, scheduled for September 2026.

France 24

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South Africa reopens Steve Biko death investigation

South African authorities have reopened the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko. Debora Patta reports.

CBS News

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Why the Palestinian cause is so important in Spain

According to a survey by the Elcano Royal Institute, 82% of Spaniards questioned believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Euronews

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Restored towers of Notre-Dame open to the public

The towers of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral have reopened to the public for the first time since the fire that damaged the landmark in 2019. The redesigned tour includes a grand double staircase made of solid oak

Euronews

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China premieres thriller film about Japanese occupation

In China, a new film is whipping up excitement. Set in Manchuria, producers hope the film “731” will spread awareness about war crimes committed against China during the Japanese occupation from 1931 to 1945.

France 24