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Smiling Viking Figurine Discovered After Centuries in Denmark

This is Beirut 27/08 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Denmark's National Museum unveiled Wednesday what it described as the first "portrait" of a Viking: a miniature 10th-century figurine depicting a man with an imperial moustache, braided beard and neatly groomed hairstyle. Carved out of ivory walrus tusk, the partially damaged representation of a head and torso measures just three centimeters (1.2 ...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Confirm Engagement in Style

This is Beirut 27/08 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, setting the stage for a high-profile wedding for one of the world's biggest celebrity couples. A joint post on their Instagram pages showed pictures of Kelce on one knee making his marriage proposal in a flower-laden garden, and then Swift ...

Jazz à la Villette Opens With a Bold Tribute to Ornette Coleman

This is Beirut 27/08 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The reinterpretation this Saturday at the Philharmonie of The Shape of Jazz to Come, a cult album by multi-instrumentalist Ornette Coleman released in 1959, will be a highlight of the Jazz à La Villette festival in Paris, which kicks off on Thursday. This album, extremely avant-garde at the time, caused a stir upon its release. Ornette Coleman, ...

SpotlightWomen’s Equality Day: How Culture Reflects and Drives the Fight for Women’s Rights

Bélinda Ibrahim 26/08 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Women's Equality Day USA Culture Fight August 26

August 26 is not an ordinary day in the United States. It is Women’s Equality Day, a moment to remember the victory of women’s suffrage and to reflect on the progress that remains to be made. Established in 1973, this date commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, a milestone that secured the right to vote for women. A ...

France Returns Colonial-Era Human Remains to Madagascar

This is Beirut 26/08 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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France on Tuesday returned three colonial-era skulls to Madagascar, including one believed to be a Malagasy king beheaded by French troops during a 19th-century massacre. The skull presumed to be that of King Toera and two others from the Sakalava ethnic group were handed over at a ceremony at the French culture ministry. French troops beheaded ...

San Sebastian Film Festival Awards Lifetime Honor to Jennifer Lawrence

This is Beirut 26/08 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Oscar-winning actor and producer Jennifer Lawrence will receive a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain next month, organizers said Tuesday. The 35-year-old will get a special "Donostia" award at the festival, where her latest movie Die, My Love will be shown. The festival described Lawrence as "one of the most ...

Woody Allen at the Heart of a Controversy Between Moscow and Kyiv

This is Beirut 26/08 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Monday, Ukraine denounced Allen’s virtual appearance at the Moscow International Film Festival, calling it "an insult" to the victims of the Russian invasion. The 89-year-old director—largely shunned by much of Hollywood due to longstanding sexual assault allegations made by his adopted daughter—spoke on Sunday during an online event of ...

Venice Film Festival 2025: 21 Films Compete for the Golden Lion

This is Beirut 25/08 15:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the leading international cinema event of the fall, the Venice Film Festival welcomes a flurry of stars and a strong selection of films, many with a distinctly political tone. 21 Films Competing for the Golden Lion Among the 21 films vying for the Golden Lion, the most anticipated include: Le mage du Kremlin, by Olivier Assayas An ...

SpotlightSemi-Permanent Manicure at Risk: TPO Classified as Carcinogenic

Bélinda Ibrahim 25/08 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

European Union Manicure Semi-Permanent Cancer TPO

For years, semi-permanent nail polish has captivated a growing clientele, attracted by the promise of glossy, chip-resistant nails that last for weeks. But under the UV lamps of beauty salons, a small revolution is looming. As of September 1, 2025, both Switzerland and the entire EU will prohibit the sale and use of these polishes if they contain ...

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates American Box Office With $18 Million

This is Beirut 25/08 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Netflix's monster animated hit KPop Demon Hunters ruled the North American box office with a special singalong event, raking in $18 million in a first victory in theaters for the streaming giant, industry estimates showed Sunday. Netflix refuses to report ticket sales data, so the amount is based on projections from rival studios and exhibitors, ...

Venice Film Festival Returns with Daring Stories and Star Power

This is Beirut 25/08 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The 82nd Venice Film Festival lifts its curtains this Wednesday, turning the Lido into a magnet for cinema’s brightest talents and boldest ideas. Over eleven days, twenty-one films will compete for the Golden Lion, while dozens of world premieres, documentaries, and out-of-competition works will chart new creative territory. This year’s ...

Five Morning Rituals to Awaken Your Skin Without Makeup

Bélinda Ibrahim 24/08 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the morning, we all dream of stepping out with naturally radiant skin without relying on makeup. A few well-chosen steps can transform your complexion, revive its glow and awaken your skin even after a short night. Here are five easy rituals to embrace as soon as you wake up to reveal your natural beauty and leave makeup behind. 1. Gentle ...