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On This Day: Kon-Tiki expedition sets off from Peru
Thor Heyerdahl and five crew members began a trip from Peru to Polynesia on the Kon-Tiki, a raft made of balsa logs.
New-look populist Reform party could reshape the UK political landscape
A predicted big win for Reform UK in local elections could see it become a credible right-wing force that could overtake the ...
Singapore committed to be a ‘society of opportunities’ amid strong global headwinds: Heng Swee Keat
He said Singapore is partnering countries that “believe in the global division of labour”. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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‘It’s much more extreme’: US institutions and artists enter a new culture war
The Trump administration’s efforts to slash funding and influence programming have pushed cultural workers to organise ...
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Israel dispatch: marking a somber Independence Day
Familiar blue and white flags flutter from balconies across Tel Aviv today, marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day. The smell of barbecues, a Yom Ha’atzmaut staple, drifts on the spring air. Yet the ...
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Authorities cancel Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony due to strong winds
Following discussions on the subject, the torch-lighting ceremony for Israel's Independence Day was canceled due to forecasts of strong winds. Miri Regev's office announced that she would hold a ...
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Greek Independence Day Parade marches down Boylston Street in Boston
OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES IN JUNE. AND IN BOSTON, THE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE MARCHES DOWN BOYLSTON STREET. HUNDREDS GATHERED FOR THE CELEBRATIONS TODAY, INCLUDING OUR OWN ARIELLE MITROPOULOS ...