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The dark side of Bolivia's silver boom

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Lured by soaring prices for silver and tin, youths like Efrain Villaca are risking their lives to try find new seams in Cerro Rico (literally, Rich Mountain) outside ...

Ancient drum rite wakes Istanbul faithful to fast

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For the past 55 years, Hakan Ozbingol has got up at 3:00 am every day during Ramadan to play his davul, a large double-headed drum

Sculptor turns scrap into colossal metal artworks

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Pakistani artist Ehtisham Jadoon fuses discarded car parts into colossal pieces inspired by " Transformers" movies and dinosaurs.

Designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways

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The natural material derived from palm leaves - and traditionally reserved for Gabon's nobles and village chiefs - gained international attention on the runways ...

Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait: Latest developments in the Middle East

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Oil prices climbed sharply as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its fifth day, fuelling fears of supply disruptions and rising inflation. Here are the latest developments ...

Extras seek recognition at their own 'Oscars'

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Welcome to the 8th Annual Background Actors Awards, a ceremony held in parallel with Hollywood's glitzy award season - but for those anonymous people who fill your ...

Gazans salvage ancient books from mosque library

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Inside the dusty shell of one of the oldest libraries in the Palestinian territories, a group of Gazan volunteers work diligently to salvage what remains of their ...

France appoints new president at Louvre

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The president of France's famed Palace of Versailles took over as head of the Louvre following a litany of problems at the world's most-visited museum including ...

Trump's global tariffs declared illegal by the US Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court's three liberal justices joined three conservatives in Friday's ruling, which upheld lower court decisions that tariffs Trump imposed under IEEPA ...

Parrots rescued as landslide-hit Sicilian town saves pets

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Pino Terzo Di Dio was in tears as firefighters carried his beloved parrots out of his home, which has been cordoned off as his town teeters on a cliff edge.

Diplomatic row deepens as SA orders Israeli envoy to leave

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South Africa has declared Israel’s charge d’affaires persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours, citing repeated violations of diplomatic ...

Cocoa growers rue 'curse of brown gold'

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For 30 years, he has been growing cocoa and is typical of the smallholders who have been the backbone in making the west African country the world's leading producer ...

Uganda's Quidditch players have global dreams

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Far from the legendary skies above Hogwarts school, a young woman chased a " Golden Snitch" highlighting how the craze for Harry Potter's favourite sport, Quidditch, ...

South Koreans go cuckoo for 'Dubai-style' cookies

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Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey " Dubai-style" cookies have become the must-have dessert in South Korea - with the rush for the snacks even prompting ...

What happens when a city decides to love one cat too much

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After his basket was stolen, Kanyon the cat gained something better: endless snacks, toys and fans - a small story that captures why Istanbul is famously known as ...

Watch VideoAlcaraz matches Borg record as Sabalenka survives Melbourne scare

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Carlos Alcaraz continues his dominant run at the Australian Open, matching a record set by Bjorn Borg as he sweeps into the last 16.

Trump threatens 200% French wine tariff after 'Board of Peace' snub

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Donald Trump has issued a stark warning of 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne following France's refusal to join his controversial 'Board of Peace', originally ...

Novel concept: China's spellbinding bookstores draw selfie snappers

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Towering accordion steps and a fantastical spiral staircase greet visitors to a massive bookstore in northern China's Tianjin, where its striking interior is a bigger ...

K-pop heartthrobs BTS to kick off world tour in April

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BTS, the K-pop megastars, are set to embark on their highly-anticipated world tour in April 2026, marking their return after a four-year hiatus. With 79 performances ...

Rubio was called a sell-out, then he won on Venezuela

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Reared in the Cuban exile community of Miami, Marco Rubio grew up dreaming of the downfall of Havana's communists and, since entering politics, dedicated himself ...

Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as death toll rises

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Iranian security forces have now killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors, after 10 days of demonstrations that began in late December

Trump irks Colombian president, calling him a druglord

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro fiercely rejects Donald Trump's accusations of drug trafficking and military threats.

'That's enough': Greenland PM reacts to Trump threats

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Donald Trump's comments on Greenland have sparked a diplomatic firestorm, raising serious questions about sovereignty, national security, and the ethics of annexation. ...

'Tuna King' pays record $3.2 million for bluefin in Tokyo

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a Japanese sushi mogul breaks records at a New Year auction, buying a bluefin tuna for $3.2 million, sparking discussions on marine conservation.

Junk foods ads banned from UK TV and online

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The UK is rolling out new regulations this Monday to ban junk food ads during daytime television and online, aiming to combat escalating childhood obesity rates. ...