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Yuja Wang Accuses Norman Lebrecht of Misogynistic Bullying; BBC Radio 3 Ends Collaboration

Pianist Yuja Wang publicly accused journalist Norman Lebrecht of misogynistic bullying after he questioned her withdrawal from an interview. BBC Radio 3 has ended its collaboration with Lebrecht following the incident.

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William and Catherine Visit Wales, Engage with Communities Ahead of St David's Day

The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Powys to celebrate community projects ahead of St David's Day, engaging with locals despite heavy rain and attending cultural events in Llanidloes and Newtown.

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Reuters William and Catherine walking into the centre alongside a female member of the public who is guiding them in. She wears a green jumper and pink and purple scarf. William is in the middle in a shirt and tie and blazer and Catherine walks next to him, hands gesticulating as she talks

New Stamp Honors Ulster’s John Dunlap and American Independence Links

A new Irish postage stamp honors John Dunlap from Ulster, who printed the first copies of the American Declaration of Independence, highlighting enduring Ireland-US ties.

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An Post A stamp features a portrait of a man wearing a white top tied at the throat and a back coat. The stamp says: Eire W printed by John Dunlap. American Declaration of Independence 250 years. Forógra Saoirse Mheiriceá Bliain

Berlinale Director’s Potential Ouster Highlights Festival’s Political Challenges

The Berlin film festival faces political challenges amid controversy over director Tricia Tuttle's support for Palestinian filmmakers, raising questions about the festival's future and Germany's cultural openness.

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Tricia Tuttle standing at a microphone with a large image of her on a screen behind

Gŵyl Dewi 2024: Dathliadau Cymreig ar draws Cymru yn dechrau 27 Chwefror

Dathliadau Gŵyl Dewi 2024 yn cael eu cynnal ar draws Cymru gyda parêd, cyngherddau, gweithdai a digwyddiadau diwylliannol rhwng 27 Chwefror a 1 Mawrth.

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Ancient Mammoth Tusks Reveal Symbol Patterns Predating Writing by 40,000 Years

Researchers discovered symbolic patterns on 45,000-year-old mammoth tusks in Germany, suggesting early forms of writing far predating known scripts from Mesopotamia.

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University of Tübingen / Hildegard Jensen A figurine shaped like a mammoth. It is ivory colour with dark grey patches, and has deeply-engraved lines of crosses and dots

New Urdd Eisteddfod Rules Frustrate 19-25 Year Old Competitors

Mae myfyrwyr yn mynegi pryderon am reolau newydd Eisteddfod yr Urdd sy'n gofyn iddynt gystadlu yn y rhanbarth cyn y genedlaethol, gan achosi rhwystredigaeth a straen ychwanegol i'r grŵp oedran 19-25 oed.

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£30,000 Inclusive Books for Children Awards Celebrate Boundary-Pushing Titles

Six female authors won the 2026 Inclusive Books for Children awards, sharing £30,000 for titles promoting diversity and authentic representation in UK children’s literature.

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IBC award winners Let’s Play by Alex Strick, Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow; Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy; The Beautiful Layers of Me by Sophia Payne and Ruchi Mhasane

Scottish Fish and Chip Shop Inspires Horror Game Grease Trap '99

James Muirhead's horror game Grease Trap '99 draws on his experience working in a Scottish fish and chip shop, featuring Gaelic dialogue and a Cthulhu-inspired monster. Funded by Creative Scotland, the game blends cultural authenticity with nostalgic graphics.

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James Muirhead James Muirhead, who is wearing a dark coat, sits by a harbour on a grey day, holding a takeaway box of fish and chips and a lemon wedge. Fishing boats rest in the background near a stone pier, with pastel-coloured houses lining the waterfront.

Restoring Galashiels' Historic Fountain Faces Major Silt Removal Challenge

Restoring Galashiels' historic Cornmill Fountain requires removing about 150 tonnes of silt blocking its water supply. The community-backed project aims to revive the ornate, category-B listed fountain designed by Sir Robert Lorimer in 1912.

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BBC A blonde haired woman with a black and white scarf and blue jacket smiles at the camera

Glasgow City Chambers to Introduce Visitor Fees and Expand Event Use

Glasgow City Chambers will introduce visitor fees and expand external event use, highlighting its architectural and cultural significance.

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Getty Images A view of the City Chambers building in Glasgow - a a Victorian civic building with ornate stonework, arched windows, Corinthian columns, and decorative carvings across multiple levels.

How to Make Maiale al Latte Using On-the-Turn Milk – Classic Italian Recipe

Learn how to make maiale al latte, a classic Italian dish using sour milk to braise pork shoulder in a creamy, caramelised sauce. This recipe helps reduce milk waste and delivers tender, flavorful pork.

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