Arts & Culture

The Troia and Canakkale Miniature Exhibition, the result of 15 years of meticulous craftsmanship by artist Goksel Sevim and her students, is now on display at the Canakkale State Fine Arts Gallery.

Event organisers had refused permission for the street performance, which was on one of the city's busiest, police say.

The Joachim-Ma Stradivarius, renowned for its craftsmanship and heritage, fetched one of the highest prices ever for a musical instrument, highlighting its rarity and historical importance, according to the auction house.

After years of negotiation, Iraq’s capital has opened its first skatepark, giving young people a rare space for recreation and self-expression in a country long impacted by conflict.

Fareed Armaly cites growing restrictions on pro-Palestinian voices in German cultural institutions, highlighting concerns over academic and artistic freedom.

Despite largely staying out of the media spotlight, the billionaire directed his efforts towards enhancing the quality of life across Asia and Africa.

The song contest, set for Moscow, will include China, Cuba, Brazil, and others.

The superstar singer triumphed over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and others to claim the trophy while Kendrick Lamar claimed five awards, including record and song of the year.

The sale makes the W196 the most expensive Formula One car ever sold, doubling the previous record.

Fans jeer during "Star-Spangled Banner" before an NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and Minnesota Wild.

'The Alabama Solution' documentary, premiering at Sundance Film Festival, shed light on the dark secrets of Alabama prisons, revealing systemic issues of violence, forced labour and corruption.

The holiday known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea is a major festival celebrated by diaspora communities around the world.

In his latest project, Ulas Tekerkaya revived an 8,600-year-old bread recipe from the Neolithic Catalhoyuk settlement in the Anatolian heartland.

Non-EU visitors will pay a higher entrance fee to visit the Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, which is plagued by overcrowding and outdated facilities.

Roksan Sarfati transitioned from fast fashion to sustainable design after being appalled by the waste and environmental harm she witnessed in the industry.

Any new legislation regarding copyright must "protect the creative thinkers, the creative artists", Paul McCartney warns "you're not going to have them" without that.

Saudi Arabia is pursuing an ambitious revamp as it tries to diversify its economy.

Under the Enemy Property Act, 1968, the Indian government is empowered to take over property of people who migrated to Pakistan or China.

Artifacts found by archeologists shed light on Hellenistic, Roman-era history, says official.

The 19 films in contention for the festival's Golden Bear top prize feature several directors making their return to the German capital, including South Korea's Hong Sang-soo with his languorous family comedy "What Does that Nature Say to You".

Farah Nabulsi’s new film "The Teacher" takes audiences on an emotional journey through the realities of life under Israeli occupation.

Organisers say the scale of the Kumbh Mela is that of a temporary country with numbers expected to total more than the combined populations of the United States and Canada.

Film, television and music stars losing homes or fleeing from devastating Los Angeles wildfires face online nudges for backing genocide in Gaza, where Israel has bombed almost all homes and displaced millions of Palestinians.

Mansour captures Palestine’s resilience, heritage, and identity through his widely acclaimed paintings.

The 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut, who died in about 1458 BCE, was one of a small handful of women to have ruled Egypt.

First excavated by archaeologists in the 19th century, the site gained international fame for the giant lamassu figures that were smuggled to Europe to be exhibited in the British Museum in London and the Louvre in Paris.

Demi Moore wins her first major acting award, while Sebastian Stand lands best male actor in a film musical or comedy for "A Different Man."

The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has hit a record high of more than 95,000 -- almost 90 percent of them women.

Inspired by the works of the legendary scholar and artist Emin Barin, Rumeysa Zeynep Kurtulus is ensuring the precision of intricate calligraphy remains an indelible art form in today's fast-paced society.

Agnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor who defied the odds to become a five-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast, has passed away at the age of 103.

From Mumbai to Mexico and beyond, spectacular light shows heralded 2025 under the shadow of Israel's war on Palestinians and other conflicts.

Breaking barriers and stereotypes, Nepal's kung fu nuns inspire with a dazzling martial arts display, marking the reopening of their nunnery and their commitment to empowerment and community service.

Jolie, 49, and Pitt, 61, were among Hollywood's most prominent couples for 12 years.

Steve Collins has 1.2 million butterflies from across Africa delicately pinned in frames and stored in rows of shelves, with another 3 million in envelopes.

Buenos Aires-born Hussey was 15 when she and her co-lead Leonard Whiting starred in the Oscar-winning adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy.

Sevdalinka, often called the "Balkan Blues," is a poignant musical genre blending South Slavic oral poetry with Ottoman influences, with roots dating back to the 16th century.

Art-house films often struggle for attention in India’s Bollywood-dominated landscape, but "All We Imagine as Light"—a tender tale of friendship and love among three immigrant women—has earned international recognition.

Excavations at Pompeiopolis, Roman city of 64 BCE in Kastamonu's Taskopru district, ongoing since 2006 in historic capital of Paphlagonia region.