UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
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UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
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.
Met Museum Vandalised: Paintings Torn from Walls
A brazen act of vandalism at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art has left priceless artworks damaged after a visitor deliberately tore paintings from their mountings. Joshua Vavrin faces multiple charges following the disturbing incident that has shaken
Tourist defaces Rome's Colosseum in broad daylight
Italian authorities have launched a major investigation after a tourist was filmed defacing the historic Colosseum in Rome, prompting outrage and calls for stricter penalties against cultural vandalism.
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.
Israel accused of systematic book theft from Gaza libraries
An explosive Guardian investigation reveals how Israeli forces systematically looted thousands of Palestinian books and manuscripts from Gaza, raising urgent questions about cultural destruction in conflict zones.
Trans activists vandalise feminist conference in Brighton
A feminist conference in Brighton descended into chaos as transgender activists vandalised the venue and assaulted attendees in a shocking display of violence that has sparked national outrage.
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.
Man trashes Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove rampage
Exclusive: A man wreaks havoc at upscale Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove, smashing windows and covering the interior in expensive paint during a destructive spree that left staff and customers horrified.
Australian influencers vandalise historic Scottish castle ruins
Two Australian social media stars face international backlash after filming themselves damaging 13th-century Duntulm Castle on the Isle of Skye, prompting calls for prosecution from heritage authorities.
Pro-Palestine activists ransack London tech firm
Dramatic video captures the moment pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a London technology company, smashing computers and equipment in a targeted attack over alleged Israeli contracts.
Sydney's Cronulla beach trees deliberately poisoned in vandalism attack
A devastating act of vandalism has left Sydney's iconic Cronulla beachfront scarred after multiple mature trees were deliberately poisoned, sparking outrage and a council investigation.
NZ Foreign Minister's home vandalised in protest
The Auckland residence of New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been targeted by vandals in what police are treating as a politically motivated attack, raising security concerns for senior government officials.
Police hunt vandal who caused £20K damage to emergency vehicles
Sussex Police launch investigation after emergency vehicles were deliberately damaged at Peacehaven fire station, causing significant operational disruption.
Government employee charged with Tesla vandalism spree
Dylan Adams, a Minnesota government worker, faces charges after being caught on camera vandalising multiple Tesla vehicles while employed by public sector.
Green Party office vandalised in Peacehaven attack
Police are hunting suspects after the Peacehaven Green Party headquarters was extensively damaged in a targeted attack, with windows smashed and offensive graffiti sprayed across the building.
Dem AG candidate's teen arrest for monument vandalism revealed
Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces scrutiny after his 2005 arrest for spray-painting a Confederate monument emerges, raising questions about political transparency and racial justice advocacy.
Texas church vandalised with anti-Israel graffiti
A Texas church has been defaced with anti-Israel graffiti, sparking an FBI hate crime investigation. The vandalism comes amid rising tensions in the US over the Middle East conflict.
Manchester Synagogue Vandalism: Police Launch Major Probe
Greater Manchester Police have launched a major investigation after a Manchester synagogue was targeted in a disturbing vandalism attack, with community leaders expressing shock and outrage.
Manchester Synagogue Vandalised in Hate Crime Attack
Two men have been charged after a Manchester synagogue was vandalised with offensive graffiti in what police are treating as a religious hate crime incident.
Portland Antifa activists face federal charges for vandalism
Federal authorities deliver crushing blow to Antifa network in Portland as multiple activists face serious charges for coordinated attacks on ICE facilities and city infrastructure.
Manchester synagogue attacked by masked gang in hate crime
Disturbing footage captures the moment a masked gang attacked a Manchester synagogue, smashing windows and spraying antisemitic graffiti in what police are treating as a hate crime.
Manchester Synagogue Vandalised in Hate Crime
A Manchester synagogue faces extensive damage after being targeted by vandals in what community leaders are calling a 'despicable' hate crime incident in Heaton Park.
American in Britain: 4 Cultural Shocks Revealed
An American expat shares four unexpected cultural differences between US and UK life, from healthcare surprises to social etiquette quirks that every visitor should know.
Dutton's car vandalised with red paint in political protest
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's Commonwealth vehicle was vandalised with red paint in a shocking act of political protest outside his Canberra residence, sparking condemnation across party lines.
Vandals target Olympic hero Adam Peaty's home with flag
British swimming champion Adam Peaty is targeted in a mindless act of vandalism as a St George's flag is plastered across his property, prompting a police investigation.
Police probe vandalism of goose mascot's St George's Cross
Officers are hunting a suspect after the flag on a popular goose statue in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was damaged, sparking local outrage and a formal police probe.
Woman arrested for vandalising slain teen's memorial
A US woman faces charges after allegedly defacing a memorial for a teenager killed in a political dispute, igniting a fierce debate and a controversial fundraising campaign.
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