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One goat, two elephants, and now three monkeys: British street artist Banksy thrilled fans in London on Wednesday by installing his third new artwork in three days.

The three-day Porto Novo Mask Festival drew participants from across Benin as well as neighboring Togo and Burkina Faso.

Victims who perished in Pompeii after the devastating 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius may have been killed by a simultaneous earthquake, according to new research published on Thursday.

The buyer who spent a record $44.6 million to buy a stegosaurus fossil at auction was Ken Griffin, CEO of the Citadel hedge fund, according to a person familiar with the acquisition.

According to Bear, he is inspired to paint by the beauty of God's creations, so he loves spending time outdoors in nature, soaking in the scenery, and envisioning his next project.

A bookseller in Turkey notched a victory over a French luxury house in a copyright battle to be able to call itself Hermes, the shop's lawyer said Tuesday, hailing an infrequent win against a major brand.

Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial over a fatal shooting on the set of Western movie "Rust" began Tuesday with the selection of a jury who will now decide if a crew member's death was his fault.

Superstar rapper and music industry mogul Sean Combs has been sued by a former adult film star for sexual assault and sex trafficking, court filings showed.

Fang Hsu's critical involvement in this project demonstrates her versatility as a designer and her commitment to creating spaces that educate, inspire, and foster a deeper understanding of diverse communities and their stories.

Doctors tried to revive the writer when he was brought to the hospital with "no signs of life", but he was declared dead at 8:40 am (0640 GMT) local time, the hospital said.

Historic French fashion label Lanvin has named Britain's Peter Copping, who has worked with Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton, as its new artistic director.

Vienna is still the world's most liveable city for a third year in a row, while the rating of Tel Aviv in Israel slumped, according to a new survey published Thursday.

Welcome to the strangely exacting world of hobby horsing, the Finnish sport guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Viard worked alongside the legendary Karl Lagerfeld for years before taking over at the helm after his death in 2019. She oversaw record sales of nearly $20 billion last year.

Paris played host Sunday to an ultra-glitzy collision between fashion and sport as Vogue put on its latest branding event in the heart of the city ahead of the Olympic Games.

The exercises in Srinagar, capital of the Indian-administered part of the disputed territory, marked the 10th international yoga day, Modi's own brainchild.

Pop star Justin Timberlake was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in a chic town east of New York City, and spent the night in jail before being arraigned and released, local officials said Tuesday.

Catering to the most affluent, intellectual, and professional elite social circles, SEI Club stands as a distinguished match-dating venue for those who refuse to compromise on excellence.

From necessary items whenever you are on the move, to accessories that help in everyday life, here are our best picks for Father's Day gifts this 2024

French hotel group Accor and luxury goods giant LVMH said Thursday they had entered into a "strategic partnership" to develop the fabled Orient Express brand.

For BTS ARMY members, as the K-pop phenomenon's fan base is known, the timing of Jin's discharge from South Korean military service couldn't have been more fortuitous.

US competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut will face off against a fierce rival in a hot dog eating contest, in the latest event to be aired live on Netflix, the streamer said Wednesday.

Rockridge Little School, with its unique mixed-age classroom setting, allows children to develop organically, and fosters community engagement and environmental stewardship.

Hardy's death at 80, after a long battle with cancer, was announced by her son late on Tuesday, and commemorations poured in from across France.

The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than GBP3 million.

Down a Tokyo street lined with bright signs, up narrow stairs and behind a windowless door is a "snack bar" long cherished by regulars but hidden from tourists -- until now.

Concord School District selected National Safety Shelters' in-classroom mini saferooms as a way to protect students and staff from active shooters and tornadoes. The mini saferooms are modular, assembled on-site, and are built to withstand assault rifle fire and EF-5 tornado winds.

The ACMF, founded by Dr. Geneive Brown Metzger in 2015, is a nonprofit organization that sponsors academic scholarships and grants to aspiring Caribbean maritime professionals and seafarers.

This elusive Boba Fett figure, sold by Heritage Auctions, comfortably surpassed the previous record held by a unique Barbie doll adorned with a one-carat diamond, which sold for $302,000 in 2010.