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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside Michael Jackson's 'chaotic' bedroom - rotting food and 'creepy' kid statues

Former detective Ruby Wolff revisits Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch, reflecting on the chaotic conditions inside his bedroom and the lasting impact of her investigation into abuse allegations against the pop star.

Mar 22 • 18:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Viral video: two raccoons pretend to be statues when discovered in a garden

A video of two raccoons pretending to be statues in a garden has gone viral on social media, garnering over 40 million views.

Mar 19 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dresses of Czech Brand Leeda Shone at the Oscars and BAFTA Awards: Producer Alžběta Karásková Walked Away with the Statues in Them

Dresses from the Czech brand Leeda were prominently featured at the Oscars and BAFTA Awards, worn by producer Alžběta Karásková.

Mar 17 • 09:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Oscars Reign in Search Engines. One Film Won Six Golden Statues

The film 'One Battle After Another' won six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Mar 16 • 12:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Isaac Julien: art, restitution, and ‘queer’ desire in black communities

The Lázaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid is showcasing Isaac Julien's immersive video installation 'Once Again... (Statues Never Die)', highlighting his political advocacy through dialogue and poetry.

Mar 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Academy Doesn't Deserve You, Waguinho': Internet Users Outraged After 'The Secret Agent' Leaves Without Oscars Statues

Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' failed to win any Oscars, leading to widespread outrage among internet users.

Mar 16 • 04:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A group of knitters protested against naked women statues: they dressed them and now people stop to look at them

A group of knitters in Copenhagen protested against the lack of representation of women in public art by dressing statues of naked women, provoking public curiosity and discussion.

Mar 14 • 14:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Do you keep statues of God near the vault? Know the correct rules of Vastu

This article discusses the importance of Vastu Shastra in Indian culture, particularly its application in organizing home spaces such as the placement of a vault to enhance wealth and prosperity.

Mar 13 • 12:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Renzi Accuses Urso: 'Friend of Iran'. But Forgets When He 'Knelt' Before Rohani and Covered Our Statues

Matteo Renzi and Adolfo Urso exchanged sharp accusations in the Senate over their alleged ties to the Iranian regime amidst the rising energy prices.

Mar 12 • 18:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: In Durban, the very expensive statues of Mandela and Tambo cause discontent

In Durban, South Africa, the recent unveiling of two expensive statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo has sparked controversy due to their high cost amidst the city's deteriorating infrastructure.

Mar 7 • 23:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] The Wives of the Loyalist Officials Who Overthrew King Danjong in 1453, Statues of the Bodhisattva of Longevity Found in Japan

Recently discovered in Japan, a statue of the Bodhisattva of Longevity is linked to the wives of officials involved in the 1453 coup against King Danjong of Joseon, reflecting the historical significance of the event.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Video: Iranians Now Topple Statues

Iranians react to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with mixed emotions, expressing both grief and celebration across the country.

Mar 1 • 17:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Through the Eyes of Sasha Mitrofanov: 70 Years After the Revelation of Stalin's Crimes, New Statues of Him are Rising in Russia

The article discusses the resurgence of statues dedicated to Joseph Stalin in Russia, despite the historical acknowledgment of his crimes 70 years ago.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Bronze statues can be bought with money. Moving power requires more than that

The article discusses the historical neglect of women's contributions in storytelling and highlights the challenges of addressing centuries of gender inequality in the cultural narrative.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jamie Bulger's mum vows to find 'evil' vandal who destroyed her son's grave

Denise Fergus, mother of Jamie Bulger, has pledged to find the vandal who desecrated her son's grave, which was recently damaged by the removal of cherub statues.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

ON THIS DAY ⟩ Taliban forces destroyed the Buddha statues of the Bamiyan Valley

In 2001, Taliban forces destroyed two ancient Buddha statues in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan, leading to international condemnation as acts of cultural and historical vandalism.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Voting: Which woman should be honored with a statue?

A survey reveals that there are only 43 statues of historically significant women compared to 483 statues of men in Denmark, prompting the Ministry of Culture to allocate funds for new statues honoring women.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Voting: Which of these 15 women should get a statue?

A survey reveals that only 43 statues of historically significant women exist in Denmark compared to 483 statues of men, prompting the Danish Ministry of Culture to allocate funds for new statues to honor women, inviting public participation in the voting process.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Lutyens vs Rajaji... A new 'war' has suddenly erupted in Delhi, what is about to change?

A statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about replacing the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens with that of C. Rajagopalachari in the Rashtrapati Bhavan has sparked discussions about the implications of this change.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Minister of Culture Wants to Allocate 10 Million for Statues of Women

The Danish Culture Ministry proposes a budget of 10 million kroner to create statues commemorating historically significant women in Denmark.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Cultural Minister Rejects Vandalism: 'Removable Knitwear Does Not Make My Bald Head Bubble with Rage'

Denmark's Cultural Minister defends a public art action aimed at highlighting the gender imbalance in public statues.

Feb 22 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Denmark: 'It seems the most important thing is that they show breasts'

In Denmark, there is a growing activism trend where naked female statues are being covered with knitted garments, largely inspired by author Maren Uthaug.

Feb 22 • 15:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

How Bernini's statues transform the city into a theater

The National Gallery of Ancient Art hosts a new exhibition on Bernini and the Barberini, showcasing their historical artistic relationship.

Feb 21 • 08:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Myakumyaku Reunited Again: Ceremony for Relocation of Two Statues at Expo Memorial Park

Two Myakumyaku statues have been relocated to Expo Memorial Park in Osaka, with a ceremonial unveiling attended by local residents.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People Come to Adopt Statues Here... Know What This Trend Is and Why It Started

Milan's iconic Duomo Cathedral has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Statue' allowing people to sponsor the restoration of its historic sculptures.

Feb 19 • 05:17 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Knitting activism should be debated in the Folketing

Katrine Daugaard, cultural spokesperson for the Liberal Alliance in Denmark, has brought the knitting campaign covering the country's nude female statues to parliamentary debate.

Feb 18 • 16:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Statues in Barcelona with Burqas: the PP launches a 'shocking campaign' to prohibit this garment and the niqab

The Popular Party (PP) of Barcelona has initiated a provocative campaign featuring iconic female statues draped in burqas, aiming to spark debate on equality in the city while calling for a ban on the burqa and niqab.

Feb 18 • 13:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Antoni Miralda: "The United States is a magnificent country that is in a mess"

Artist Antoni Miralda discusses his latest project celebrating 40 years of the Honeymoon Project, which highlights the fantastical wedding between the statues of Liberty and Columbus.

Feb 18 • 10:26 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Maren Uthaug: Come on, women can do more than just be naked

A group of women in Denmark has begun knitting clothes for naked female statues in protest against their representation, as discussed by author Maren Uthaug.

Feb 16 • 18:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Maren Uthaug: Come on, women can do more than just be naked

Maren Uthaug discusses women's representation in public sculptures and a group of women knitting clothes for nude statues in protest.

Feb 16 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

China's Unique Tradition: Why Do People Kick and Slap Statues?

In China, a controversial tradition involves people kicking and slapping the statues of figures associated with betrayal and shame.

Feb 15 • 06:46 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Statues unveiled of opera star who succeeded before Melba

Amy Sherwin, Australia's first opera star, has been commemorated with the unveiling of two statues at Hadley's Hotel in Hobart to honor her contributions and legacy.

Feb 15 • 04:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

150-Year-Old Tree, Marble Statues, Javed-Shabana's Royal Bungalow, A Glimpse Shown

Renowned Hindi film industry artists Shabana Azmi and famous lyricist Javed Akhtar recently revealed glimpses of their luxurious bungalow in Khandala for the first time in Farah Khan's vlog, where Akhtar also shared his struggles during tough times.

Feb 2 • 16:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Is climate the culprit for the collapse of the culture on Easter Island?

A new study absolves the Moai statues of their blame for the cultural collapse on Easter Island, attributing it instead to a prolonged period of drought.

Feb 2 • 12:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

New cultural icon or kitsch: Málaga's doubts with the giant statues of Neptune and Venus

Málaga faces mixed opinions regarding the installation of large sculptures of Neptune and Venus at the port, amidst criticism from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo.

Jan 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

The question about Novak Djokovic has united fans, they are thrilled: 'Do it, he deserves it'

A proposal by Australian Open director Craig Tiley to honor tennis legends like Novak Djokovic with statues at Melbourne Park has sparked a divided reaction among fans, although many now support it due to Djokovic's record achievements.

Jan 2 • 16:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Vandal of San Zeno Identified: He is a 26-Year-Old Antagonist and Pro-Palestinian

After six days of searching, the vandal who defaced the 12th-century Lion statues of San Zeno in Verona has been identified as a 26-year-old from Brescia who spray-painted 'Free Gaza'.

Dec 30 • 18:37 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Egypt bets on its heritage and recovers the statues of Amenhotep III as an emblem of the greatness of Ancient Egypt

Egypt is reclaiming the statues of Amenhotep III to symbolize the splendor of Ancient Egypt during his prosperous reign, which was marked by significant architectural and artistic achievements.

Dec 27 • 12:19 UTC

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