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UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings

A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.

Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit

A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.

Bohemian Rhapsody: Why Queen's Masterpiece Endures

Decades after its release, Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody continues to defy musical conventions and capture hearts worldwide. Discover the enduring magic behind this six-minute masterpiece that refuses to fade from public consciousness.

Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations

A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.

Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe

A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation

Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.

Benn: Troubles Legacy Act 'Completely Failed'

Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn delivers a scathing assessment of the UK's new Troubles legacy legislation, branding it a failure that betrays victims and risks legal chaos. Exclusive analysis.

National Gallery's 1900 Art Cut-Off Sparks Fury

The National Gallery's controversial decision to stop collecting works created after 1900 has ignited a fiery national debate about artistic heritage, colonial legacy, and who gets to define British culture.

FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.

Heath Ledger's Daughter Matilda Makes Acting Debut

Matilda Ledger, the 18-year-old daughter of the late Oscar-winner Heath Ledger, makes her emotional acting debut in Australian soap 'Home and Away', honouring her father's legacy in a moving new role.

Belichick's Trademark Feud with Patriots Erupts

NFL icon Bill Belichick is locked in a bitter legal dispute with the New England Patriots over the trademark 'The Greatest Coach Ever,' revealing deep fractures between the legendary coach and his former franchise.

Dion Dublin's Father Awarded Posthumous England Cap

Football legend Dion Dublin fulfils a lifelong promise as the FA presents his late father with an honorary England cap, honouring his immense contribution to the sport and his son's career.

Biden's £300m Library Plan Sparks Funding Row

Plans for Joe Biden's £300m presidential library in Delaware face scrutiny over taxpayer funding and proximity to his family home, raising questions about legacy and expenditure.

Warner Bros. Scraps AI Plans for Superman Film

Warner Bros. abandons controversial plans to use Midjourney AI for the main titles of its new Superman movie, 'Legacy', following intense criticism from filmmakers and VFX artists over the threat to creative jobs.

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