Han Kang, First South Korean Writer to Win Nobel in Literature
South Korean writer Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday.
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Japan Celebrates Historic Emmy Award Wins for ‘Shogun’
Japan is celebrating the record-breaking Emmy Award wins of the American television series Shogun.
Remembering American Actor James Earl Jones
American actor James Earl Jones died Monday. He was 93 years old.
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Olympic Triathlon Delayed Because of Seine River Water Quality
The organization supervising the Olympic triathlon event at the Paris Olympics has postponed the event because of water quality in the Seine River.
Athletes Have High Hopes for Paris Olympics, Cultural Activities
Paris itself is likely to be central to the experience of the Olympic Games.
Mick Jagger Teases Album, More Touring for Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are performing in America in support of the band’s most recent album, Hackney Diamonds.
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Pigs in Yoga Class Put People at Ease
In the northeastern American state of Massachusetts, people are combining a form of exercise for the body and spirit with pigs.
Miniature Poodle Wins Westminster Dog Show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the 148th Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
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Country Singer Randy Travis Releases AI Song after Stroke
An American country music star has used artificial intelligence to make music again, years after suffering a stroke.
Madonna Draws 1.6 Million to Free Concert on Brazil’s Copacabana Beach
American pop music star Madonna performed before an estimated 1.6 million people on Saturday at Brazil’s famous Copacabana Beach.