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Prehistoric cave paintings in Spain show Neanderthals were artists 08 Aug 2021 - 12:34 pm

Ardales, Spain: Neanderthals may have been closer to our species of prehistoric modern human than previously believed after cave paintings found in Spain...

In Italy, floating fiddle makes test voyage 06 Aug 2021 - 08:12 pm

VENICE: A boat in the shape of a giant violin, built as an homage to people who have died from COVID-19, had a...

Belgian collects a treasure trove of 60,000 vintage tin boxes 06 Aug 2021 - 05:59 pm

GRAND-HALLET, Belgium: The colourful tins piled high around Belgian collector Yvette Dardenne used to contain goods ranging from chocolates, toffees, coffee and rice,...

Spanish engineers extract drinking water from thin air 04 Aug 2021 - 08:28 pm

SEVILLE, Spain: A Spanish company has devised a system to extract drinking water from thin air to supply arid regions where people are...

Venezuelan couple nurses injured sloths back to health at home shelter 04 Aug 2021 - 08:20 pm

SAN ANTONIO DE LOS ALTOS, Venezuela: Juan Carlos Rodriguez and his wife Haydee were taking one of their dogs to the veterinarian in...

Barbie debuts doll in likeness of British COVID-19 vaccine developer 04 Aug 2021 - 06:35 pm

LONDON: British coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert has many science accolades to her credit but now shares an honor with Beyonce, Marilyn Monroe...

From farm to face, Gaza women create cosmetics from local herbs 29 Jul 2021 - 02:35 pm

Gaza: For years, Palestinian farmers have exported herbs to Europe where they have been turned into high-end cosmetics and beauty products. Now a...

Universal access to high-speed internet will make home-based work more productive, study 28 Jul 2021 - 06:55 pm

More people will work from home in the future - and if high-quality internet access is available to all Americans, that could lead...

Christie's plans to expand Hong Kong galleries and salesrooms four-fold by 2024 27 Jul 2021 - 10:48 am

Hong Kong: British auction house Christie's said on Tuesday it plans to expand its physical presence in Hong Kong by 2024 with galleries...

One of the priciest rough diamonds ever fetches $40 million 12 Jul 2021 - 09:02 pm

Petra Diamonds Ltd. sold a 39.3-carat blue gem for more than $40 million, making it one of the most expensive rough diamonds ever....

Tennis star Osaka gets own line of Barbie dolls 12 Jul 2021 - 07:38 pm

Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka now has her own line of Barbie dolls. The 23-year-old world No. 2 tennis player, who...

Fendi celebrates eternal city Rome at haute couture show 08 Jul 2021 - 09:15 pm

PARIS - Italian fashion house Fendi used soft colours and marbleised patterns for its haute couture collection on Thursday, presenting a line of...

Balenciaga makes striking comeback in couture show 07 Jul 2021 - 08:34 pm

PARIS - Balenciaga presented embroidered evening gowns and luxurious oversized casual looks for its first haute couture collection in more than 50 years...

Chanel splashes plenty of colour at haute couture live show 06 Jul 2021 - 07:46 pm

PARIS - Colourful flowers, sequins and feathers adorned Chanel's Impressionist-inspired haute couture show in Paris on Tuesday, held in front of a live...

See how Van Gogh saw himself in London exhibition 01 Jul 2021 - 03:04 pm

LONDON: Vincent van Gogh's self-portraits will go on show in London next year, in what organisers say is the first exhibition dedicated to...

Champion of tomorrow - Nigerian teen boxer sees glorious future 30 Jun 2021 - 12:38 pm

LAGOS: Skipping from one foot to the other in the tropical heat of Lagos, teenage boxer Tijani Abdulazeez dreams of greatness as he...

Prince Philip's life celebrated with new Windsor Castle exhibit 24 Jun 2021 - 08:19 pm

LONDON: A new exhibition opening in Windsor Castle on Thursday commemorates the life and legacy of Britain's Prince Philip, including many fabulous items...