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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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Frustrated Scheffler tosses clubs in birdie-less 74 at US Open
Scottie Scheffler, the world's most dominant golfer, was so frustrated Friday at the US Open that he flipped a putter in the air and slammed a driver to the ground.
Nagelsmann says thumping of Scotland a 'first step'
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side understood Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener was just a "first step" for the tournament hosts.
Nagelsmann says Scotland thumping a 'first step'
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side understood Friday's 5-1 thumping of Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener was just a "first step" for the tournament hosts.
'We've let ourselves down' says Scotland coach Clarke
Scotland coach Steve Clarke said his team had to quickly forget Friday's 5-1 rout by Euro 2024 hosts Germany in the tournament opener after admitting the "game ran away from us".
South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected after coalition deal
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected for a second term on Friday, after his humbled ANC cobbled together an unprecedented coalition government.
Germany toast home fans after Euro opener
Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan praised the home support after a dominant 5-1 win over Scotland in Friday's Euro 2024 opener, calling it "pure atmosphere".
Nagelsmann gambles pay off as Germany shine in Euro 2024 opener
Germany's dominant 5-1 win over Scotland in Friday's Euro 2024 opener has home fans dreaming again and is a vindication of coach Julian Nagelsmann's efforts.
Russian swimmer Yuliya Efimova given Olympics opportunity
Yuliya Efimova on Friday became the first Russian swimmer to be granted neutral status for the Paris Olympics -- but said she might struggle to reach the qualifying standard.
Germany hammer 10-man Scotland to launch Euro 2024
Germany thrashed 10-man Scotland 5-1 as the Euro 2024 hosts kicked off the tournament in style in Munich on Friday, the start of a journey they hope culminates in a record fourth continental title.
Sweden's Aberg grabs US Open lead as rivals falter
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, making only his third major start, seized a one-stroke lead in Friday's second round of the US Open as rivals including world number one Scottie Scheffler stumbled at formidable Pinehurst.
Scotland's Ryan Porteous gets first red card of Euro 2024
Scotland defender Ryan Porteous became the first player to be sent off in Euro 2024 for a two-footed lunge at Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.
Influx of murder victims overwhelms forensic morgue in Ecuador
Bodies by the dozen are piled up at an overfull forensic morgue in Ecuador's drug violence-plagued city of Guayaquil; the stench of death hanging over an entire neighborhood.
Crew evacuated as ship hit by Yemen rebels drifts in Red Sea
The crew of a ship that was holed in an attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels has been evacuated and the vessel is drifting in the Red Sea, a security agency said on Friday.
Germany in early goal rush as Euro 2024 kicks off
Hosts Germany scored two early goals against Scotland after kicking off Euro 2024 on Friday at the start of a journey the three-time continental champions hope will conclude with victory in the final in Berlin on July 14.
UK's Princess Kate to make first public appearance in six months
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on Friday she will make her first public appearance in six months this weekend after "making good progress" in treatment for cancer.
US ramps up Sudan aid, warns of risk of historic famine
The United States on Friday announced another $315 million for hungry Sudanese as it pressed the warring sides to end obstruction of aid, warning that a famine of historic proportions could unfold without urgent action.
Experts, activists slam 'pointless' G7 on climate
The Group of Seven rich democracies have failed to deliver significant new progress on climate during a summit in Italy, instead reiterating previous commitments, experts and activists said Friday.
Aberg, Cantlay, Pavon fight for US Open lead as rivals falter
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg, France's Matthieu Pavon and American Patrick Cantlay, seeking their first major titles, shared the lead in Friday's US Open second round after Rory McIlroy and Thomas Detry stumbled back at Pinehurst.
Spain wing wizards have 'gift from God': coach De la Fuente
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said young wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams have a "gift from God" ahead of their Euro 2024 opener against Croatia on Saturday.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, to make first public appearance in six months
Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced on Friday she will make her first public appearance in six months this weekend after "making good progress" in treatment for cancer.
Swiss captain Xhaka wants 'new chapter' at Euros after dream season
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is ready to write a "new chapter" at Euro 2024 after his dream season with Bayer Leverkusen.
French cinema boss on trial for sexual assault
The head of France's top cinema institution Dominique Boutonnat denied sexually assaulting his godson as he went on trial Friday in a case that has led to calls for him to step down.
USA into T20 World Cup Super Eights, Pakistan out, after rain strikes again
The USA advanced to the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup on Friday when their match against Ireland was abandoned, an outcome which meant former champions Pakistan were eliminated.
PSG sign Russian goalkeeper Safonov
Paris Saint-Germain have signed Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Krasnodar on a five-year contract, the French champions announced Friday.
Rossi wants Hungary to embrace Euro expectations
Hungary coach Marco Rossi has urged his side to embrace the pressure of being ranked as an emerging force at Euro 2024.
Frustrated voters bet on far right saving France 'in tatters'
Standing outside the Catholic school where he teaches in eastern France, Charles Lauvergne said he was unsurprised the far right did so well in last week's European elections.
Detry grabs US Open lead while McIlroy stumbles
Belgium's Thomas Detry reeled off two three-birdie runs on Friday to seize the early lead in the second round of the US Open as former co-leader Patrick Cantlay prepared to tee off at Pinehurst.
Faith Kipyegon returns to winning ways in Kenyan Olympic trials
Kenya's two-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon returned to form on Friday with a win in the women's 5,000m at trials in Nairobi for the Paris Games, brushing off injuries that had sidelined her for months.
Wood says Hazlewood's T20 World Cup remarks 'sign of respect'
England fast bowler Mark Wood believes Australia will play "hard and fair" in their T20 World Cup clash against Scotland in a game which could lead to the defending champions' elimination.
Croatia happy to be 'dark horses' again at Euro 2024, says Modric
Luka Modric said on Friday that Croatia "don't mind being dark horses" at Euro 2024 despite consistently performing above expectations at recent major tournaments.
Crews raze building that was scene of US school shooting
Crews started on Friday to tear down a building that was the scene of a US school shooting in 2018 that left 17 people dead.
French stocks drag down European markets on vote fears
The Paris stock exchange plunged to its worst weekly performance in more than two years on Friday, dragging down other European markets and the euro as investors fret over France's looming snap election.