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Food on Film: Istanbul Festival Asks "Who Eats Whom?"
A new film festival in Istanbul will explore the complex global relationships surrounding food. The event, named "Who Eats Whom?", begins this week....
9 in 10 Women in Turkish Film Industry Face Abuse, Report Finds
A new report reveals widespread abuse against women working in Turkey's film sector. The Cinema Workers Union (SΔ°NE-SEN) found that 87.2% of women i...
Porcelain is Power: Turkish Artist Transforms Fragile Icons
Turkish artist Melis Buyruk uses a familiar material to create powerful new forms: porcelain. "Porcelain lives in our collective memory," Buyruk say...
Japanese Zoo Staff Dress as Pandas After Real Bears Returned to China
Staff at a Japanese zoo are now dressing in panda costumes to entertain visitors. This unusual step comes after the park returned its last four real...
Hidden Stories: From Tattoo Needles to Viral Buttons
This week's most compelling lifestyle stories uncover the culture behind current trends. Discover the artists and history making an impact. In Hong...
Houdini Hound Unlocks Shelter, Escapes
A dog in West Virginia executed a daring jailbreak, and the entire escape was caught on camera. The shelter's surveillance video shows Dawson, a clev...
Historic Outback Pub Loses License, Becomes "Pub With No Beer"
The Barrow Creek Hotel, a remote Australian landmark, can no longer serve alcohol. Authorities revoked its liquor license effective January 1, 2026....
Sudan's Museums Become Weapons of War
The war in Sudan is now being fought over history itself. Key museum collections have fallen into the hands of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces...
Oscar Magnet: Producer Arthur Cohn Dies at 98
Arthur Cohn, a film producer known for his extraordinary award-winning record, has died. He was 98. Cohn produced only a handful of films, but six o...
Reality TV's Spencer Pratt Runs for L.A. Mayor
Spencer Pratt, a star of the MTV series "The Hills," has announced he is running for Mayor of Los Angeles. Pratt has used his large social media fol...