Jean Smart Wins Fifth Consecutive Lead Comedy Actress Emmy for ‘Hacks’
Smart’s award for the show’s fifth season made her the first woman to win an Emmy for every season of one series.
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Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi win the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards
This year’s honorees span international law, humanitarian work and the defense of political prisoners across Singapore, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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Norway's King Harald V Dies at 89; Haakon Succeeds Him
King Harald V died in an Oslo hospital on Aug. 28, 2026, ending a 35-year reign that joined royal tradition with a more open, accessible monarchy.
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Norway’s King Harald V dies aged 89 after 35 years on throne
The Norwegian monarch died in an Oslo hospital following treatment for a rare blood condition and was succeeded by his son, Haakon.
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Salif Keita cancels South Africa concerts over anti-migrant violence reports
The Malian singer said he was withdrawing from commercial performances in South Africa while remaining open to non-commercial appearances intended to foster dialogue and unity.
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ARIA excludes fully AI-made tracks from its charts under new Australian rule
Australia's chart authority said fully AI-generated songs will no longer qualify from late August, while music made by human artists with AI support can still remain eligible under stricter conditions.
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The Odyssey sets new global box office mark for an R-rated film
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey reached about $1.35 billion worldwide, passing Deadpool & Wolverine on global revenue and establishing a new high-water mark for an R-rated release.
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Ethiopia cancels Ashenda festival in Mekelle over drone strike fears
Organizers called off Mekelle's main Ashenda celebration after recent aerial attacks and warnings that another large public gathering could be unsafe.
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Poland blesses Europe’s tallest statue of Mary in Konotopie
The 55.6-meter monument in central Poland was blessed after an inauguration that drew attention for its size, financing and pilgrimage setting.
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Iranian pilgrims reach Iraq for Arbaeen amid war and regional strain
Pilgrims crossed into Iraq for Arbaeen as fresh strikes, political grief and security fears reshaped one of Shia Islam’s largest gatherings.
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Douglas Stuart and Marlon James return on 2026 Booker Prize longlist
Judges named 13 novels in contention for the £50,000 Booker Prize, including works by two previous winners and three debut novelists.
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UNESCO Adds Two Brazilian Amazon Opera Houses to World Heritage List
The July 27, 2026 event recognized theater landmarks in Belem and Manaus as shared symbols of the Amazon rubber era and of Brazil’s cultural ambitions.
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UNESCO adds Alamut Castle and related fortifications to World Heritage List
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee inscribed Iran’s Alamut Castle and Related Fortifications, a serial cultural landscape in Qazvin province, on the World Heritage List.
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Dutch Mission Unearths 3,000-Year
Reporting dated 2026-07-13 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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US Marks 250th Independence Anniversary With Celebrations, Storm Delays and Political Overtones
The July 4, 2026 bicentennial-plus celebration combined nationwide ceremonies and fireworks with weather disruptions and a presidential speech on the National Mall.
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Vatican excommunicates Society of St. Pius X after unauthorized bishop consecrations
Rome said the Society of St. Pius X ruptured communion with the Catholic Church after a Swiss ceremony that installed four bishops without papal authorization.
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Sony plans to end new PlayStation game releases on disc in 2028
The company says newly released PlayStation titles will become digital-only from January 2028, while games issued on disc before the change will remain unaffected.
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Dubai reopens Catholic churches after temporary restrictions
Catholic parishes in Dubai said worshippers could once again use church sites normally after a period of curtailed entry.
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American film Michael grosses to US$977 million in worldwide box offices, surpassing Oppenheimer as the…
On 2026-06-29, available reporting documented film also became top-grossing music biopic after surpassing 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody earlier this month Antoine Fuqua’s Michael has become the highest-grossing biopic in cinema history, weeks after overtaking Bohemian Rhapsody as the
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Tens of thousands join first Budapest Pride since Orbán’s election defeat
Marchers crossed central Budapest in record heat as police authorized an event that Hungary’s former government had tried to outlaw and its successor had not yet fully protected in law.
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Canada moves closer to possible Eurovision debut after CBC gains EBU status
Canada became eligible for the Eurovision Song Contest after CBC/Radio-Canada obtained the level of European Broadcasting Union membership needed for entry, creating a possible path to a first official appearance.
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Mexican archaeologists uncover rare Early Classic ruins in Veracruz
Researchers in Veracruz reported an Early Classic site with circular stone features and a carved monolith that may show Maya influence.
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Bahraini interior minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa says that the country will prohibit mourning of the former…
On 2026-06-07, available reporting documented gulf state has embarked on wide-ranging crackdown on Iranian influence since coming under attack Bahrain on Sunday reported mourning for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is prohibited during Ashura commemorations this
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Liberation and Schmigadoon! lead Tony Awards as Broadway spreads honors widely
The 79th Tony Awards split major prizes between a feminist play, a musical comedy and revival titles, while Death of a Salesman led the total with six wins.
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Wim Wenders Pulls “The Wrong Move” After Nastassja Kinski Calls for New Edit
The June 3, 2026 event reopened debate over archival film circulation, child protection and whether older works should be altered when participants later describe harm.
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Cristian Mungiu wins a second Palme d’Or with Fjord at Cannes
Cristian Mungiu won Cannes’ top prize again with Fjord, a Norway-set drama that made him just the 10th filmmaker to take the Palme d’Or twice.
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Taiwan Travelogue wins the International Booker Prize in a landmark for Mandarin translation
The novel by Yang Shuang-zi, translated by Lin King, has become the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prize.
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Milan Fashion Week moves toward a fur-free runway message
Milan Fashion Week will ask brands not to show fur, a voluntary guideline that stops short of a ban but aligns the event more closely with other fashion capitals.
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Venice Biennale opens amid protest over Israeli and Russian participation
The Venice Biennale opened without a jury after members quit in protest, with geopolitical tensions and art-world politics spilling into the exhibition.
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Venice Biennale opens with Belgium’s performance-art pavilion and wider protest backdrop
The Venice Biennale opened with art from 100 countries, Belgium’s performance-based pavilion, and a political protest against Israel’s presence.
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Niger Junta Suspends 10 French Media Organizations
Authorities in Niger said the suspended French outlets threatened public order, extending a broader rupture with Paris after the 2023 coup.
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Protest outside Park East Synagogue draws condemnation from New York officials
Demonstrators gathered outside a Manhattan synagogue during an Israeli real estate event that critics said included West Bank settlement listings.
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Afghan journalists launch Kabul Times News from exile in France
The ten-person outlet says it will report independently for audiences inside and outside Afghanistan as domestic media restrictions deepen.
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Press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years, RSF says
Reporters Without Borders says global press freedom has dropped to its weakest point since its index began in 2002.
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Debel restores crucifix with help from Italian UN peacekeepers
Residents of the southern Lebanese village erected a replica of a Christian statue destroyed days earlier, while Israel’s military disciplined two soldiers over the incident.
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The Strokes close Coachella set with video accusing the CIA and showing war imagery
The Strokes ended their Coachella set with a political video montage that denounced CIA-backed regime change and showed footage tied to Gaza and Iran.
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A newly uncovered map pins down Shakespeare’s London house site
Researchers say documents found in London archives identify the exact footprint of the playwright’s only home in the city.
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Miguel Poveda says he found an unpublished Lorca poem on the back of a manuscript
Spanish singer Miguel Poveda says he uncovered an unpublished Federico García Lorca poem handwritten on the back of a manuscript.
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Rock Hall names 2026 performers class, led by Phil Collins, Oasis and Wu-Tang Clan
On the date 2026-04-14, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced a class that spans British rock, Manchester indie, soul, rap and legacy acts.
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Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards celebrating work on the London stage
Reporting dated 2026-04-12 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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Jerusalem reopens holy sites under increased police security
Authorities restored access to religious sites after changing civil-defence instructions, with worshippers again entering Al-Aqsa Mosque after a closure that began on February 28.
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Iranian media says a synagogue in central Tehran was damaged in a strike
A report relayed by Al Jazeera says Mehr News Agency described damage to a synagogue and showed a short video from the scene.
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Organisers said the London festival would not go ahead and ticket buyers would be refunded after the government denied Ye permission to travel.
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Church Leaders Denied Entry to Holy Sepulchre
A diplomatic incident occurred in Jerusalem after Israeli police prevented senior church leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.
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Russian court bars documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin from streaming platforms
On the date 2026-03-26, a court in Chelyabinsk region ordered the film off several Russian streaming services, citing alleged anti-government messaging.
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