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science12 hrs ago
Karlovy Vary Film Festival Marks 60th Edition With Dustin Hoffman Tribute
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival opened its 60th edition in the Czech spa town. The event runs through July 11 and will screen about 200 films.
japantimes.co.jpsports20 days ago
Sumo tournament opens in Paris for first time since 1995
A two-day sumo event began Saturday at a former Olympic site in Paris. Organizers said the tournament follows a similar event held in London last October.
Le Mondeworld26 days ago
Pro-Palestinian Filmmakers Withdraw From FID Marseille Festival Over Israeli Juror Nadav Lapid
The Israeli filmmaker stepped down from the July 7-12 festival jury after directors withdrew their films in protest. Festival director Tsveta Dobreva said the invitation was based solely on his filmmaking.
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bbc.co.ukworld36 days ago
Museum Postpones Jewish Cultural Event Over Disruption Concerns
A museum postponed a scheduled Jewish cultural event after citing the possibility of disruption. The decision follows reported increases in racial and religious crimes in Britain and unease among some London Jews.
jns.orgpolitics37 days ago
British Museum Postpones Ancient Israel Talk After Disruption Threat
The British Museum postponed a scheduled talk on ancient Israel after learning that a significant number of registered attendees planned to disrupt the event. The talk, part of Jewish Culture Month, has been moved to an unspecified future date.
middleeasteye.networld42 days ago
Jerusalem International Writers Festival Set for May 25-28 at Mishkenot Sha'ananim
The annual event will feature authors including Erri De Luca, Nell Zink, Joseph Finder, Steven J. Zipperstein, Dara Horn, and Marcelo Birmajer. Organizers have noted fewer foreign participants in recent years.
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Euronewsscience43 days ago
Fans reenact Sherlock Holmes death scene at Swiss waterfall
Members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls on 3 May to recreate the confrontation between Holmes and Professor Moriarty. The event marked the start of International Sherlock Holmes Day celebrations honoring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
realitytea.comworld44 days ago
King Charles Performs on Piano During Northern Ireland Visit
King Charles played the piano on the final day of his visit to Northern Ireland. The performance took place during a public engagement in the region.
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deadline.comworld46 days ago
King Charles and Queen Camilla Visit Belfast to Mark Irish Music Festival
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Belfast on their first visit to Northern Ireland this year. The royal couple attended events celebrating the city's hosting of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival and toured local sites.
rte.ieworld53 days ago
Five Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel's Participation
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest is scheduled for May 16 in Vienna, Austria. Five countries have announced they will not participate in protest of Israel's inclusion. Israel is represented by singer Noam Bettan performing the song Michelle.
thehindu.comworld54 days ago
Israel Conducted Diplomatic Campaign to Secure Eurovision Participation
Israeli diplomats contacted broadcasters and officials across Europe last fall and winter to address calls for banning the country from the Eurovision Song Contest over the war in Gaza. The effort began years earlier than previously known and formed part of a broader push to impr…
azernews.azworld56 days ago
Urban Art Biennale 2026 Opens at UNESCO World Heritage Site Völklinger Hütte
Dozens of artists from 17 countries have installed works across the preserved 6-hectare former ironworks near the French border in Germany. The biennial event features site-specific pieces that engage with the industrial site's history of decay and labor. Organizers emphasize ori…
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abcnews.go.comworld70 days ago
Severe Weather Hits Plains and Midwest as Global Conflicts and Domestic News Unfold
Nearly 50 million Americans face severe weather risks in the Plains and Midwest, including tornadoes in Oklahoma. International incidents include Russian attacks in Ukraine and a U.S. military strike killing two. Other developments span arrests, animal transfers, and cultural mil…
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BBC Proms 2026 Program Includes James Bond Music and Progressive Rock
The BBC Proms 2026 season features concerts celebrating James Bond films and progressive rock, alongside tributes to composers like Benjamin Britten and Miles Davis. The eight-week event will include 86 concerts across multiple UK locations, with performances by various artists a…
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Japanese Manga Artist Ito Ogure Unveils Graphic Novel 'Smoke' at Paris Book Festival
Ito Ogure, known as Oh Great and creator of the manga Air Gear, will present his first graphic novel 'Smoke' at the Festival du Livre de Paris. The event features other cultural attractions in Paris and Marseille, including exhibitions on the Titanic, video game music, Marilyn Mo…