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12,000-year legacy of Türkiye’s Gobeklitepe, Tas Tepeler to be showcased in Berlin

12,000-year legacy of Türkiye’s Gobeklitepe, Tas Tepeler to be showcased in Berlin

Exhibition to feature 89 artifacts, 4 replicas from Sanliurfa Museum, many on display for first time

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Researchers discover world's oldest cave art on Indonesia's Muna Island
22.01.2026

Researchers discover world's oldest cave art on Indonesia's Muna Island

Hand stencil showing 'portion of the fingers and the adjoining palm area' was produced at least 67,800 years ago, says study

Trump insists Norway controls Nobel Prize
20.01.2026

Trump insists Norway controls Nobel Prize

'If anybody thinks that Norway doesn't, control the Nobel Prize. They're just kidding,' US president says

Turkish artist’s exhibition highlighting Gaza genocide opens in London
16.01.2026

Turkish artist’s exhibition highlighting Gaza genocide opens in London

Solo show features 20 works by artist Yusuf Aygec blended with verses by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish

Ban on Palestinian-origin author triggers outcry as Australian literary festival cancelled
13.01.2026

Ban on Palestinian-origin author triggers outcry as Australian literary festival cancelled

Adelaide Writers’ Festival barred Randa Abdel-Fattah for 'it would not be culturally sensitive to continue to program her’

Adelaide Writers’ Festival sees withdrawals after barring award-winning Palestinian-origin author
12.01.2026

Adelaide Writers’ Festival sees withdrawals after barring award-winning Palestinian-origin author

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern joins growing list of speakers who pull out