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Culture
Seoul’s Hidden Quarries and the Memory of Queen Jeongsun
In central Seoul, steep granite cliffs along Mount Nak reveal a history of industrial quarrying intertwined with the tragic legacy of Joseon Dynasty royalty. These remnants of past extraction work frame historical sites dedicated to Queen Jeongsun, whose life was upended by political struggles surrounding her husband, King Danjong.
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Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley Home Sales Forecast to Rebound in 2027
Home sales in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are projected to increase by approximately nine percent in 2027, marking a shift from recent declines. The British Columbia Real Estate Association anticipates this modest recovery as mortgage rates fall and tariff impacts fade, though average prices will rise much more slowly due to high inventory levels.
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Loewe, Hermes and goodbye to Van Noten at Paris Fashion Week
There was a surprising lack of leather at Hermes, a restrained but celeb-packed Loewe show, and a farewell for fashion great Dries Van Noten at Paris Fashion Week on Saturday.
Norris on Spanish Grand Prix pole after 'best ever lap'
McLaren's Lando Norris produced a spellbinding late lap to deprive Max Verstappen of pole for the Spanish Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday.
Sinner to face Hurkacz in Halle final
World number one Jannik Sinner reached his first career grass-court final when he beat Zhang Zhizhen 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) at Halle on Saturday.
Musetti battles past Thompson to reach Queen's final
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti survived a fightback from Australia's Jordan Thompson to reach the final of the Queen's tournament on Saturday.
South Africa too strong for Wales in first Test since World Cup triumph
South Africa saw off a gutsy Wales 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday in their first match since winning a record fourth World Cup.
Schick saves Czechs in Euros draw against gutsy Georgia
Patrik Schick chested home to earn the Czech Republic a 1-1 draw against debutants Georgia on Saturday in an entertaining match, but it leaves both teams in a tricky spot in Euro 2024 Group F.
Three killed as Russia strikes apartment building in war-torn Kharkiv
Russia bombed a residential building in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv on Saturday, killing three people and wounding almost 30, as it stepped up its renewed hostilities.
Egypt to prosecute travel agents over hajj 'fraud': government
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly ordered 16 tourism companies stripped of their licences and referred their managers to the public prosecutor Saturday over illegal pilgrimages to Mecca, the cabinet said.
England calm among Euro 2024 storm of criticism, says Bowen
England's experienced heads from recent major tournaments are keeping cool heads amid a backlash of criticism of the Three Lions' performances at Euro 2024, according to West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen.
Two dead in Kenya youth protests
A 21-year-old man has died after being hit by a tear gas canister during protests in Kenya this week, a human rights official and the victim's relative said Saturday, in the second fatality resulting from the youth-led demonstrations.
Former French president Hollande says Macron ascendency 'is over'
French President Emmanuel Macron's ascendancy is "over", former head of state Francois Hollande told AFP Saturday, after his former protege called a snap election likely to hand massive gains to the far right.
Tourists banned from Italy's Capri over water shortage
The Italian island of Capri banned tourists from disembarking Saturday after problems with the water supply from the mainland threatened to leave the holiday hotspot parched.
New Caledonia independence activist to be held in France
A pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory New Caledonia will be held in France after being charged Saturday over deadly riots last month, his lawyer said.
Gaza fighting rages as Red Cross reports 22 killed near its office
Israel's military pounded Gaza on Saturday, a day after the International Committee of the Red Cross said 22 people were killed in shelling that damaged its office in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Russia launches new 'massive' attack on Ukraine power network
Ukraine on Saturday said Russia had launched a "massive" overnight attack on energy infrastructure in the west and south, adding that at least seven people died from Moscow strikes elsewhere.
Home hope Sainz tops tight and tense final Spanish practice
Home hope Carlos Sainz topped the times for Ferrari in a tight and tense final practice ahead of Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.
Mauritanian president calls on West African states to ally against jihadism
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani called on West African countries to come together in the face of jihadism, in an interview with AFP ahead of the country's presidential vote.
Marcus Smith relishing England responsibility
England's Marcus Smith said he feels like one of the team's elder statesmen after leading them to a resounding 52-17 win over Japan in Saturday's Test in Tokyo.
Japan's Jones positive despite England defeat
Eddie Jones said Japan were "going in the right direction" despite being thrashed 52-17 by England in Tokyo on Saturday in the first game of his second stint in charge.
Marcus Smith stars as England thrash Japan in Tokyo
Marcus Smith gave an all-action first-half performance as England thrashed Japan 52-17 in Tokyo on Saturday ahead of two Tests against the All Blacks.
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine power grid
Ukraine on Saturday said Russia had launched a "massive" overnight attack on energy infrastructure in the west and south, adding that at least seven people died in strikes elsewhere.
Blues crush Chiefs 41-10 to win Super Rugby final
Caleb Clarke scored a hat-trick as the Auckland Blues crushed the Waikato Chiefs 41-10 on Saturday to win their first full Super Rugby title since 2003.
Fighting rages in Gaza as Red Cross says 22 killed in shelling near office
The Israeli army on Saturday continued to pound Gaza, after the International Committee of the Red Cross said 22 people were killed in shelling that damaged its office in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Marcus Smith stars as England thrash Japan 52-17 in Tokyo
Marcus Smith gave an all-action first-half performance as England thrashed Japan 52-17 in Tokyo on Saturday ahead of two Tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe
A French-Chinese satellite blasted off Saturday on a hunt for the mightiest explosions in the universe, in a notable example of cooperation between a Western power and the Asian giant.
A guide to French political fashion
France is in the midst of two of its favourite pastimes: political turmoil and fashion week -- two worlds that increasingly collide.
Dries Van Noten bids farewell to florals and the fashion world
Fashion great Dries Van Noten will be presenting his very last show in Paris on Saturday to end a glittering 40-year career.
Arab-American mayor warns Biden has not 'earned my vote'
Abdullah Hammoud's election as the first Muslim mayor of Dearborn was a watershed moment for this city, an automaking hub home to the highest concentration of Arab-Americans in the United States.
Hope blasts West Indies to crucial win over USA
Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten 82 from 39 balls as West Indies crushed the USA on Friday, winning their T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter by nine wickets and with 9.1 overs to spare.
Red Cross says 22 killed in shelling near Gaza office
The International Committee of the Red Cross said 22 people were killed in shelling that damaged its Gaza office Friday, as the Israeli army intensified strikes in the besieged Palestinian territory.
Yang, Schmelzel share Women's PGA lead but Korda misses cut
South Korea's Amy Yang and American Sarah Schmelzel, each seeking her first major title, shared the lead after Friday's second round of the Women's PGA Championship while top-ranked Nelly Korda made an epic collapse.
In Russia, Prigozhin remembered as 'great man' year after mutiny
Almost a year since Yevgeny Prigozhin sent his Wagner mercenaries marching towards Moscow in a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, residents in the capital spoke of respect and admiration for the late renegade.