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Swifties Transform Museum Experience with Art Discovery

A German museum's John Everett Millais painting gains viral attention after Taylor Swift fans draw unexpected parallels to the pop star's latest album, creating both excitement and concern among art traditionalists.

Sheila Canby: Islamic Art Curator Legacy

Remembering Sheila Canby, the visionary curator who transformed London's Islamic art collections and brought Middle Eastern masterpieces to global prominence.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas

A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.

Queensland coal plants get decade-long extension

Queensland's state-owned coal-fired power stations will operate up to ten years longer than planned under a controversial new government roadmap, delaying Australia's transition to renewable energy.

Missing bison discovered in Denver museum preservation

A missing bison from a Colorado wildlife conservation programme has been located in the most unexpected of places - preserved within the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, solving a months-long mystery.

22-year-old becomes British Museum's youngest trustee

Jessica Ward has shattered records as the youngest trustee in the British Museum's 270-year history, bringing a fresh generational perspective to one of Britain's most revered cultural institutions.

Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers

Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.

Coal firm probed over endangered glider habitat

A fiery Senate hearing reveals investigation into Australian coal firm accused of clearing critical habitat for endangered greater gliders, sparking political confrontation over environmental enforcement.

Museum declares Admiral Nelson was gay

London's National Maritime Museum makes landmark statement confirming Admiral Lord Nelson's homosexuality after years of speculation, citing his own words and relationships.

Renewables Overtake Coal in Global Power Generation

In a historic shift for global energy markets, renewable sources have surpassed coal-fired power generation for the first time, marking a watershed moment in the world's transition to clean energy according to new International Energy Agency data.

Australia's Energy Crisis: Power Prices to Soar 35%

Millions of Australian households brace for significant electricity bill hikes as the nation's energy grid faces unprecedented pressure from coal plant closures and renewable transition challenges.

FIFO worker Courtney Jane found dead in WA bushland

The heartbreaking discovery of 29-year-old FIFO worker Courtney Jane's body in remote Western Australia has left the mining community in mourning as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her tragic death.

NSW fast-track laws may bypass environmental checks

Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow mines and other major developments to proceed without comprehensive environmental assessments, raising alarm among conservation groups.

Queensland Coal Plant Could Close Six Years Early

Australia's energy landscape faces dramatic transformation as Queensland's largest coal-fired power station could shut down six years ahead of schedule, accelerating the nation's transition to renewables.

Aussie Mining Stock Skyrockets Nearly 500% in Shock Rally

In one of the most remarkable stock market performances of the year, little-known mining company Flynn Gold witnesses near-500% share price explosion, defying market expectations and creating millionaires overnight.

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