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Lost Picasso painting found in Madrid after exhibition transfer chaos
Heard the one about the Picasso painting meant to be moved from Madrid but didn't make it to the removal lorry? Well, Spanish police have now found 'Still Life with Guitar' which was reported to have disappeared earlier this month ahead of its display at a Granada exhibition.
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King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in a historic visit
Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have prayed in public together in a historic moment, marking the first time in 500 years that leaders of both the Church of England and the Catholic Church have taken part in a joint service.
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Louvre reopens as its director prepares for parliamentary questions
The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures.
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French Culture Minister denies security failure over Louvre heist
Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who carried out what's been dubbed the 'heist of the decade'.
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Elon Musk launches 'cancel Netflix' bid over cartoon characters
Elon Musk has begun a 'cancel culture' campaign against Netflix calling on his followers to boycott the service in protest over a cartoon that has a transgender character. The world's richest man says the move is all about protecting the health of children.
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Armani unveils 50th anniversary show in aftermath of designer's death
Milan Fashion Week culminated in Giorgio Armani’s final collection, marking the 50th anniversary of his signature line, in a solemn but spectacular catwalk show in the courtyard of a museum showing his retrospective exhibition.
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Prix Pictet 2025: Chile's Alfredo Jaar wins coveted global photo award
The Prix Pictet photography and sustainability award might be the world's only accolade where there are no real losers. However, Chilean artist Alfredo Jaar's haunting series, The End, was judged by the jury to be a 'clear warning of things to come'.
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Taste the intangibles: Italy launches bid to protect its cuisine
The Italian government and the Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) have promoted the candidature of Italian cuisine as a Unesco Intangible Heritage Site. Italy already has 61 World Heritage Sites and 19 Intangible Heritage Sites
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Venice Film Festival Fashion: The best looks so far from the lido
So far, so fantastic. From Louis Vuitton, to Saint Laurent via Marc Jacobs, Dior, Maison Margiela Artisanal and Trussardi; some of the world's best fashion has been on display this week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and we're only at the half way mark of the ten-day celebration of cinema.
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In Pictures: Millions join parade at London's Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London.
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Romania welcomes the world to celebrate composer Georges Enescu
The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most famous composer.
Design
RIBA announces architecture shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025
Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993.
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Keanu Reeves set to receive stolen Rolex watches from Chilean police
Keanu Reeves will soon be able to wear his stolen Rolex watches again after Chilean authorities announced the Canadian actor had identified the luxury timepieces from items snatched during a series of high-profile robberies in December 2023.
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