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Mohammad Shayan Ahmad

Destinations

Picos de Europa: What to do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’

The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.

Moments

Europe’s unexpected chocolate capitals for a sweet getaway

Europe’s lesser-known chocolate cities are drawing attention this Easter, with Turin, Perugia and York ranked among the continent’s sweetest destinations.

Culture news

MAS Antwerp explores culture, history and heritage of martial arts

A new exhibition at MAS Antwerp explores martial arts as culture, identity and community, bringing together global traditions and local stories beyond the fight.

Residences

Venice gets a luxury refresh with major hotel openings in 2026

From restored palaces to coastal resorts, Venice and its surrounding region are welcoming a wave of luxury hotel openings and reopenings in 2026.

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Culture news

New DNA evidence rewrites early history of man's best friend

Ancient DNA has revealed that domestic dogs lived alongside humans more than 15,000 years ago, reframing our understanding of their origins and societal significance.

Food and Drink

The Mères Lyonnaises: The women who cooked Lyon’s legendary gastronomy

The Mères Lyonnaises were a group of women who helped create Lyon’s food identity since the 1800s and undoubtedly left a lasting mark on France's celebrated gastronomy.

Art

New London show examines ageing, inequality and everyday life

The Wellcome Collection exhibition in London explores ageing across life, using art, culture and scientific research to show how inequality shapes who gets to grow old well.

Culture news

Byblos in Paris: Macron launches Lebanese heritage celebration show

Emmanuel Macron has opened a new exhibition in Paris that's celebrates the heritage and history of Lebanon's ancient city of Byblos as Israel's war continues to wreak humanitarian havoc in the country.

Culture news

Restored Dancing Shiva statue unveiled in Cambodia

Cambodia has unveiled a restored 10th-century Dancing Shiva statue from Koh Ker, rebuilt from more than 10,000 fragments after years of careful conservation.

Culture news

George Enescu International Competition opens for 2026 applicants

Applications are open for the 2026 George Enescu International Competition in Bucharest, offering young musicians a prestigious route to career growth and future festival performances.

Tech News

Meta keeps Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash over shutdown

Meta has reversed its decision to pull the plug on Horizon Worlds in VR after backlash, keeping it alive as it shifts focus toward mobile growth and a wider user base.

Tech News

Gamers mock Nvidia’s new DLSS 5 AI graphics reveal

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 reveal triggered a wave of memes and backlash, with gamers on social media calling its AI-enhanced visuals uncanny, over-processed and harmful to game art direction.

Lifestyle

France rugby team turns to ballet and vintage style for Le Crunch 2026

In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Le Crunch, The French rugby team have turned to ballet, and a retro vintage jersey to add a cultural element to the Six Nations climax against England.

Culture news

Shakira and Lauryn Hill among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 nominees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 nominees, featuring artists from pop, hip-hop, metal and Latin music, including Shakira, Lauryn Hill, Iron Maiden and many more.

Art

French artist JR reveals plans to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a 'cave'

French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

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