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The series Thirty-Six Imperial Honours for Mazu brings court ritual, maritime life and devotional tradition into Chinese painting, with four supplied works illustrating Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing themes.
A press conference for the new-era "Forging the Soul with Red Culture" series of activities marking the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March was held on September 5, 2026, at the SCIO's Chaoyangmen office area.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves mocked LSU and Lane Kiffin on social media after Ole Miss' 32-24 victory over the Tigers. Reeves highlighted the $54 million buyout for Kiffin, a $91 million contract for his successor, and a $50 million roster, saying they resulted in an 'a-s whipping in Oxford, Mississippi!'
Buckingham Palace is in a public dispute with Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, over controversial claims in his upcoming memoir, according to BBC.
Charlie Kirk's family has accused Utah Valley University and state officials of 'stunning failures and reckless decisions' that led to his assassination in 2025, according to a BBC report.
A man has been arrested in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman found hanged from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi. The state medical examiner ruled the death a homicide.
The family of a British man found dead in Grenada is urging local authorities to collaborate with UK investigators to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death, according to The Guardian.
Three paintings valued at $10.5 million have been stolen from the Renoir Museum in southern France, according to the mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer.
Delegates from 13 countries gathered in Putian for the "Bonds Across the Four Seas" Mazu culture exchange, strengthening ties between Meizhou and overseas Chinese communities.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have criticized their detention conditions as they seek bail in their extradition fight to the UK, according to the BBC.
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton has shared insights into her final days and a touching weekly tradition, revealing a selfless message from the late country icon before her death on Aug. 25, 2026.
Thieves stole approximately 1.7 million euros worth of Bronze Age artifacts from a museum in Villena, Spain, in a four-minute heist on Thursday morning. The stolen items included rings, bowls, and bracelets dating back to around 1,000 BC.
Celebrated artist Sliman Mansour, one of the founding figures of contemporary Palestinian art, has died at the age of 79 after a long illness, according to a family announcement on Monday.
A 35-year-old woman from Albany, Jessica Bowie, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State (ISIS) after allegedly plotting an attack on the New York State Capitol, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.
Four Renaissance paintings of 'extraordinary value' have been stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy's culture minister has said.
Five people were shot outside dormitories at Virginia State University early Saturday, with one in critical condition and multiple suspects still at large, according to local police.
Moroccan authorities intercepted 111 migrants attempting to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, according to reports. The detentions occurred near the town of Fnideq, about 2 miles from the border.
A shooting near dorms at Virginia State University left five people injured, one critically, according to ABC7 Chicago and NBC News.
From his native Putian, painter Wu Wenzhong has turned the virtues of the sea goddess Mazu into acclaimed painting series collected by leading institutions — and into a bridge carrying a thousand-year-old Chinese maritime faith to audiences worldwide.
Disney has set 'Frozen 3' for a November 24, 2027, theatrical release, continuing the franchise's tradition of Thanksgiving weekend premieres.
Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, according to the BBC.
Umm al-Khair, Occupied West Bank — Weddings in Umm al-Khair took on a solemn tone this week, as the community marked Indigenous Peoples’ Day amid ongoing settler violence and land dispossession, according to Al Jazeera.
French authorities have arrested 420 people for suspected involvement in the summer wildfires, but critics question the justice of some prosecutions. The government is under pressure as the fires have burned over 300,000 acres.
More than 150 migrants were rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, according to French authorities.
