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British Artist David Hockney Dies Peacefully at Age 88 in London
David Hockney, a celebrated British pop art pioneer, died at home in London on June 11, 2026, aged 88.
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Extreme Rain and Landslides Kill 7% of Tapanuli Orangutans in Sumatra
Cyclone Senyar’s November 2025 rainfall and landslides in Sumatra killed about 58 critically endangered Tapanuli orangutans, 7% of their global population.
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Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' premieres as alien-themed sci-fi blockbuster in US theaters
Steven Spielberg's latest film, Disclosure Day, opened June 11-12 across 3,824 North American theaters, outperforming box office projections with strong reviews.
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El Niño officially formed, may become one of the strongest on record, NOAA says
NOAA and Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed El Niño has formed, with a 63% chance it will peak very strong this winter.
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Glenn Close, Ridley Scott to receive honorary Oscars at 2026 Governors Awards
Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, Christine Vachon, and Pamela Koffler will receive honorary Oscars on November 15, 2026.
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Schmigadoon! wins Best Musical; Death of a Salesman revival takes six Tonys
Schmigadoon! won Best Musical and Death of a Salesman revival led play honors with six Tony Awards June 7 in New York.
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UK Couple Grows Functional Furniture by Shaping Living Trees Over Years
Gavin and Alice Munro have spent nearly 20 years developing techniques to grow chairs and furniture by shaping living trees in Derbyshire, England.
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Man dies after shark attack near Michaelmas Island, Western Australia
A 35-year-old diver died after a suspected 4.5-metre shark bit him while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island on June 6, 2026.
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University of Cambridge tests world's first AI-designed vaccine targeting coronaviruses
Researchers at the University of Cambridge completed initial human trials of the world's first AI-designed vaccine targeting broad coronaviruses.
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Amazon cancels Stargate revival six months after November 2025 announcement
Amazon cancelled its Stargate revival series six months after announcing it, citing concerns over limited audience appeal.
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Franco-Iranian author and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis and filmmaker, died at 56 one year after her husband's death.
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Taylor Swift releases original song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Toy Story 5 soundtrack
Taylor Swift released a new original song for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 soundtrack on June 5, 2026.
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Kanye West Performs to 118,000 Fans at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium
Kanye West played his first European concert since 2014 on May 30 in Istanbul to a sold-out crowd of about 118,000 fans.
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Humpback whale calf Timmy found dead off Danish coast after rescue attempt
Timmy, a 10-metre humpback whale calf, was found dead near Denmark two weeks after being released following a costly rescue from Germany.
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Erling Haaland to voice Viking character in animated film Viqueens
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will make his acting debut voicing an animated Viking in the film Viqueens set for Christmas 2026 release.
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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
Marcia Lucas, editor of the original Star Wars films and Oscar winner, died May 27 at age 80 in California.
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EU Entry-Exit System causes airport delays with queues up to 3.5 hours
New biometric checks from the EU Entry-Exit System have led to long queues at European airports since April 2026.
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French director Romain Gavras to film 2025 Louvre $100M jewellery heist
Romain Gavras will adapt the investigative book on the October 2025 Louvre jewellery heist into a film, announced May 26, 2026.
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Jazz icon Sonny Rollins dies at 95 in Woodstock, New York
Sonny Rollins, legendary jazz saxophonist known as the 'Saxophone Colossus,' died Monday at 95 at his home in Woodstock, NY.
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Dog-Centric Bakeries and Cafes Flourish in Paris for Pet Owners and Their Dogs
Paris is home to over 100,000 dogs and a growing number of bakeries and cafes catering to dogs and their owners.
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Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 delayed to early 2027 with new cast and long gap
Disney announced Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 will premiere in early 2027, over three and a half years after Season 1 aired in August 2023.
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Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies at 76 in Italy
Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, died at 76 at his home in Bra, Italy on May 21, 2026.
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Japan’s 1950s reforestation with cedar causes severe nationwide pollen allergy crisis
Japan’s reliance on two evergreen trees for post-WWII reforestation drives high pollen allergies affecting 43% of the population and costing $1.6B daily.
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France selects STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects for Louvre redevelopment
France named an international team including STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects to lead the Louvre redevelopment with a new entrance and Mona Lisa space.