Whistleblower claims Kennedy Center ‘rushed’ renovations to please Trump
Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse details rusting columns, uneven paint and unnecessary demolition under Trump.
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‘If it dies, it’s on you’: Saving Nigeria’s Benin bronze casting
Behind the global restitution story, master artisans are fighting to keep a centuries-old craft alive.
From Alabama to Yosemite: 50 US places with Native American origins
As the US marks 250 years since its July 4 declaration, Al Jazeera traces 50 place names, their meanings and origins.
Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers
Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a new generation.
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California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state’s Chinese Americans
Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
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Russian couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building
Two Russian climbers scaled New York’s Empire State Building on Wednesday as part of a death-defying marriage proposal.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
Southeast Asia’s homegrown artists are knocking K-pop off its pedestal
Drawing lessons from the global success of K-Pop, the region is finding its own voice in a new generation of artists.
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Thousands of kites soar over Denmark at annual beach festival
Roughly 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano for its annual International Kite Fliers Meeting.
Published On 22 Jun 2026
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Russian artist and outspoken Putin critic shot dead days after protest
Russian artist was shot dead in Poland just three days after a performance protest in Berlin near the Russian embassy.
Published On 17 Jun 2026
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America250 vs Freedom 250: What to know about the US’s 250th anniversary
The celebrations to mark the US’s 250th anniversary have been overshadowed by questions about Trump’s influence.
Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center
The US president has sought to reshape the capital city’s image and institutions through series of plans and projects.
