House where David Bowie grew up set to open to public in London next year
The trust said Thursday that it aims to open the house in late 2027 for public visits and creative workshops…
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Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision over Israel's participation
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Acclaimed British playwright Tom Stoppard dies at 88
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WATCH: Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature
The 71-year-old Krasznahorkai is the first Hungarian winner since 2002. He has previously received the Man Booker International Prize and…
Stella Rimington, first British woman to become spy chief and M inspiration, dies at 90
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Comedian Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault
British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they…
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WATCH: South Korean author Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for literature
Nobel committee chairman Anders Olsson praised Han's "physical empathy for the vulnerable, often female lives" of her characters.
Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Maggie Smith, the masterful, scene-stealing actor who won an Oscar in 1969 and gained new fans in the 21st century…
Nemo of Switzerland wins Eurovision as protests over Gaza war overshadow 2024 contest
Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "The Code," an operatic pop-rap ode to the…
