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The Street Shrines of Victoria in Victoria, Malta
Victoria, Malta's old lanes feature over 50 street shrines, known as niċeċ, built by householders to honor their patron saints and seek protection.
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Elizabeth Strout, mystery writer
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Elizabeth Strout brings her unique perspective on human nature to the Harvard Divinity School, sharing her fascination with ordinary people and the mystery of human behavior.
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Kenny's background 'not that important' to O'Neill
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says Eoin Kenny's family connection to the Republic of Ireland is not a factor in his selection for the senior squad, focusing on the player's abilities and performance.
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Chinese Artist Sun Xun’s ‘Magic Atlas’ Is First Animated Feature in Tokyo International Film Fest Competition
Chinese artist Sun Xun's animated feature 'Magic Atlas' selected for Tokyo International Film Festival competition, blending art forms and cultural influences.
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The transplanted Scot doing famous father proud in New Zealand
Scotland's attack coach Mike Blair returns to Murrayfield with the All Blacks, while Clark Laidlaw, son of rugby legend Roy, leads the Hurricanes to Super Rugby victory in New Zealand.
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Give us all a share of Rolls-Royce’s profits | Brief letters
A reader suggests investing in Rolls-Royce shares to benefit from potential profits, rather than providing a £1.25bn subsidy for the company's new jet airliner programme.
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Sussex appoint Barrett-Wild as first female CEO
Sussex Cricket appoints Beth Barrett-Wild as their first female CEO, with former England bowler Holly Colvin set to join the board as a non-executive director.
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Kerr's mile record up for World Athletics award
Josh Kerr and Sebastian Sawe's record-breaking performances are nominated for the World Athletics Awards.
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Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes
Google dismantles a massive botnet running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes, citing obfuscation techniques used by the manufacturer, Videostrong Technology, as the reason for the malware's evasion of detection.
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MIT breakthrough could transform how scientists design materials at the nanoscale
MIT researchers develop a technique to control nanoparticle assembly, enabling new possibilities for advanced materials in various fields.
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Hubble Telescope sees cosmic 'cat's tail' that could wrap around Earth and the sun 500 times
Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered a cosmic 'cat's tail' in the Beta Pictoris planetary system, which could wrap around the sun-Earth system 500 times.
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Muurhuizen (Wall Houses) in Amersfoort, Netherlands
Explore the unique Muurhuizen street in Amersfoort, Netherlands, featuring a mix of architectural styles and historical significance, with some houses dating back to the 16th century.
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This space company is betting its future on a propellant available everywhere
Space company Argo Space is developing a spacecraft that uses water as a propellant, potentially revolutionizing space travel by eliminating the need for Earth-based propellants.
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Peter Medak obituary
Veteran film director Peter Medak dies at 88, leaving behind a legacy of critically acclaimed films, including The Ruling Class, The Changeling, and The Krays.
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The remote island where residents speak a fascinating blend of Southern and Old English
Residents of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, speak a unique dialect known as the Brogue, a blend of American Southern and English, Irish, and Scottish influences.
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A woman grew up without her mom. 21 years later, she found her secret notebook.
A woman discovers her mother's secret journal 21 years after her parents' deaths, revealing a treasure trove of memories and insights into her mother's thoughts and feelings.
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Astronaut and Earth
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon install a new solar array on the International Space Station, increasing its power capacity by up to 30%.
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He Donated His Ultra-rare Blood 545 Times While Visiting Every Blood Bank in Australia
Australian police officer Trevor Bergman donates ultra-rare blood 545 times, visiting every blood bank in the country, helping patients across the land down under.
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Cricket Writers' Awards for Robinson, Sharma & Bamber
England's Ollie Robinson and two other cricketers, Naavya Sharma and Ethan Bamber, win Cricket Writers' Club awards for their outstanding performances.
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How to follow the Champions League on the BBC
The Champions League returns to the BBC with highlights, analysis, and live commentary available on various platforms.
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Alcohol Nearly Broke Her. Urvashi Made a Comeback.
Urvashi, a leading actress in Malayalam cinema, shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal struggles, including alcoholism, and making a comeback in the industry after four decades.
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NASA Astronaut, STEM Creator Connect with Students for STEM Day
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and STEM creator Mark Rober connect with students for National STEM Day, sharing insights on space exploration and hands-on learning.
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Top-25 senior Jordan becomes Pitino's highest-ranked recruit at St. John's
Top-25 recruit Malachi Jordan commits to St. John's, becoming Rick Pitino's highest-ranked recruit since taking over the Red Storm.
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Endangered Animals Making a Comeback in 2027
Conservation efforts lead to the recovery of endangered mountain gorillas and bald eagles, with populations increasing in protected areas and ecosystems preserved.
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