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ON THIS DAY: Visionary author Arthur C Clarke dies (2008)

This day in 2008 marked the passing of one of the most visionary minds of the twentieth century, Arthur C Clarke, a writer whose...

ON THIS DAY: Victor Hugo was born (1802)

On 26 February 1802, in the city of Besançon, a child was born who would grow to embody the restless spirit of 19th-century France....

Valentine’s Day: art through love

As Valentine’s Day draws near, art highlights the richness of human feeling. Love, a theme that crosses time and culture, has continually inspired artistic...

World’s oldest cave art discovered in Indonesia’s Muna island

Indonesia and the surrounding region is known for some of the world’s most ancient archaeological finds. Archaeologists have discovered that handprints stencilled on limestone caves...

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners

The Golden Globe Awards have been handed out in Los Angeles, honouring the best in film and television of the past 12 months. One Battle...

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International conference on the Strait of Hormuz in Paris

A major international conference on Strait of Hormuz security...

ON THIS DAY: Dimitris Mitropanos died (2012)

On this day, 17 April 2012, Greece lost one...

20% drop in lamb and goat demand over Easter

Meat demand declined by 20% during the Easter period...
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