Bard or bot? Study shows readers prefer AI to human poetry
A study by the University of Pittsburgh reveals that AI-generated poetry has been rated higher than poems written by humans.
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MT Pop dances into history as first Vietnamese Red Bull Dance Your Style champion
MT Pop made history as the first Vietnamese dancer to win the Red Bull Dance Your Style title, defeating French dancer Rubix in an electrifying finale at the 2024 World Final in Mumbai.
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German architecture prize rescinded over artist signing Israel boycott letter
The Schelling Architecture Foundation has refused to award the winner of its top prize because they signed a letter pledging to boycott Israeli institutions.
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Charles Dumont, composer of Edith Piaf's 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien', dies aged 95
French singer-songwriter Charles Dumont, who composed Edith Piaf's famous song 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien' has died aged 95.
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Fluffy felines compete for prizes and steal hearts at Rome's SuperCat Show
The 26th annual SuperCat Show in Rome brought together feline lovers, breeders, and furry stars at the Fiera di Roma for a weekend celebrating all things cat.
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British artist wants to reunite with teenagers she photographed in 80s
A photographer is trying to track down what happened to a group of teenagers she captured in the 80s.
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Pope Francis calls for probe into possible Gaza genocide in new book
Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released from a new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year.
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Arthur Frommer, acclaimed travel writer and author of 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day' dies at 95
Culture • 10:07 AM
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Arthur Frommer's guidebooks revolutionised leisure travel, by convincing average Americans to take budget holidays abroad.
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Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies aged 92
Tanikawa diverged from haiku and other traditions, and explored the poetic, not only in the repetitive music of the spoken word but also the magic hidden in little things.
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Dubai Chocolate is taking Europe by storm: But is it worth the hype?
Dubai Chocolate, a luxurious blend of pistachio cream, crispy knafeh, and rich chocolate, has gone viral in Europe, sparking long lines and a frenzy for its exclusive releases.
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"Nepo Pets" : des animaux qui, avec un seul post Instagram, gagnent plus qu'un humain moyen
Les "Nepo babies", les enfants des célébrités, c'est du passé : les nouvelles coqueluches des réseaux sociaux sont maintenant des "Nepo pets", les animaux de compagnie avec des revenus XXL.
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Le Portugal remporte le "mondial du fromage", les Britanniques ratent le coche à cause du Brexit
Cette année, les World Cheese Awards ont rassemblé 4 786 fromages de 47 pays dans la ville portugaise de Viseu. 240 experts ont rendu leur verdict, le Royaume-Uni n'ayant pas été retenu en raison des retards à la douane dus au Brexit.
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Priest who allowed Sabrina Carpenter church video shoot stripped of duties
"Please, please, please / Don't bring me to tears when I just... get investigated for mismanagement."
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been relieved of his duties, following an investigation that was launched when he authorized pop star Sabrina Carpenter t
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Here are some controversies ahead of Notre Dame de Paris' reopening in December
Culture • 12:18 AM
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The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, whose historic bells were silenced following 2019’s devastating fire, will soon echo again with fresh chimes. Although the Cathedral will reopen on 7 December, the process has been far from smooth. Take a look at some of
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