Jonathan the Seychelles: World's oldest tortoise turns 190

Based on shell measurements it is believed that Jonathan was hatched around 1832, and he was brought to the UK overseas territory from the Seychelles 50 years later.

Turkish vocal actor finds worldwide fame

Mehmet Selli does Turkish voiceovers for 60 countries across the world, including US, China, Russia, UK and Brazil.

Netherlands hands back over 200 pre-Hispanic artefacts to Mexico

Mexico says the artefacts are dated back to between 400 BC and the 16th century and belong to various pre-Hispanic cultures from both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts.

'I like Hitler': Kanye West tells notorious conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

"We gotta stop dissing the Nazis all the time... I love Nazis," controversial rapper says in Infowars podcast with American far-right show host, after a series of anti-Semitic comments lately.

A six-volume repository: Islamic encyclopaedia gets a new edition

The Atlas of Islamic Thought, first published in 2017, has been expanded and reintroduced as a six-volume set and an interactive website.

'Culinary tradition': Tunisia's spicy Harissa gets UNESCO heritage status

Harissa – a paste made with sun-dried hot peppers, freshly prepared spices and olive oil – is found in almost every restaurant in Tunisia and is also exported worldwide.

Origin of French baguette, Napolean's 'war bread', now a UNESCO heritage

The baguette was initially the mainstay of wealthy metropolitans, but after World War II, the bread became the emblem of all French people.

Thousands of Egyptians seek return of Rosetta Stone from British Museum

French scientists uncovered the stone in 1799 when France invaded Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.

Türkiye’s 'Traditional Ahlat Stonework' added to UNESCO list

The traditional technique has been used for thousands of years to create artefacts and structures in Türkiye's Ahlat district of eastern Bitlis province.

Israeli filmmaker's remarks on India 'propaganda' movie ignites controversy

Jury chairperson Nadav Lapid describes "The Kashmir Files" as "vulgar" and "propaganda" at an international film festival in India, drawing ire from far-right Indians and Israelis, including Israeli envoy to New Delhi.

Italian fashion photographer Barbieri's works on display in Milan

Among the artworks, is a photo of a William Shakespeare-inspired private collection picturing burlesque artist Janet Fischietto as Katherine, protagonist of Shakespeare's comedy "The Taming of the Shrew."

Two major exhibitions showcase history of Uzbekistan in Paris

The exhibitions from Uzbekistan, which had been in the works before the pandemic put a stop to most cultural exchanges, finally opened in France to much acclaim.