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A wildfire near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County has forced evacuations as the Woodside Fire grows to 50 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
More than 2,000 migrants have entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta in the past 10 days, according to local authorities, as the border situation has escalated into chaos.
Guyanese authorities have confirmed the death of 72 people in the recent capsizing of a state ferry off the country’s coast, according to The Guardian. The government estimates that 100 may have died in the accident, making it the worst marine tragedy on record for Guyana.
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time since its creation nearly 1,000 years ago, according to the BBC. The 70-meter-long 11th-century embroidery will be displayed at the British Museum in September.
Four people have died in flash floods across Kentucky following days of heavy rain and thunderstorms, prompting Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency, according to NBC News and other reports.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Gulf countries do not support imposing tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came during a regional tour following US-Iran talks.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has turned green due to an algae bloom, despite a $14 million renovation that included repainting the pool's bottom in 'American flag blue,' according to reports.
The 'Dancing Girl' sculpture's torso was restored in an Indian textbook after a backlash from historians and educators, according to BBC.
British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated figures of 20th-century art, has died at the age of 88. His agent, Erica Bolton, confirmed the news, marking the end of a career that spanned decades and included a record-setting $90.3 million sale of his work in 2018.
An auction featuring memorabilia from Marilyn Monroe’s estate has already generated thousands of dollars in bids on the 100th anniversary of her birth, according to Julien's Auctions.
Record Sale at Christie's Auction House The painting, titled Number 7A, 1948, was auctioned at Christie's in New York and set a new record for the highest price paid for a Pollock artwork at auction. Previously, the
Steven Roth, CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, compared the phrase 'tax the rich' to 'disgusting racial slurs' during a recent earnings call. His comments followed criticism of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 'pied-à-terre' tax policy targeting luxury second homes.
A man has won an original Pablo Picasso painting worth more than €1m in a charity raffle, according to the BBC.
Abidjan art week has grown into a major cultural event, with galleries staying open late and showcasing diverse artistic talents, according to The Guardian.
A 2,500-year-old golden helmet, considered one of Romania's greatest treasures, has been recovered more than a year after it was stolen during a raid on a Dutch museum, according to the BBC.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Al Jazeera that Iran must abandon its nuclear program and that the US will keep the Strait of Hormuz open 'one way or another', according to the interview.
Paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions were stolen in a heist at a museum near Parma, Italy, according to police.
A 25-year-old Spanish woman who died by euthanasia after an 18-month legal battle with her father has drawn criticism over the role of the state in her care, according to reports from the BBC.
Chuck Norris, the legendary martial artist and action star, has died at 86 in Hawaii. His career spanned martial arts, film, and internet culture.
John Cleese warns he may be arrested in the UK for expressing his views on Islam and cultural nationalism.
Elton John expressed pride for his sons during the unveiling of a family portrait at London's National Portrait Gallery.
