UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
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UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.
UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
Bolsonaro faces prison over Brazil coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent imprisonment after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow democracy. Read the full story.
Australian Banks Sound Alarm Over WFH Security Crisis
Major Australian financial institutions are confronting unprecedented cybersecurity threats as remote working becomes permanent, with experts warning of sophisticated phishing attacks and data breaches targeting home networks.
Wall Street's exodus to San Francisco and Phoenix reshapes finance
Major financial institutions are quietly shifting operations from Wall Street to San Francisco and Phoenix in a strategic move that's reshaping America's financial landscape.
Philadelphia Museum CEO fired after just 18 months
Sasha Suda's abrupt departure from the Philadelphia Museum of Art marks a stunning reversal for the director who promised transformative change. Discover the inside story behind the museum's latest leadership crisis.
Reeves pledges Treasury overhaul in Labour economic shake-up
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to dismantle Treasury's 'orthodoxies' and establish new economic institutions, signalling Labour's most radical economic transformation in decades.
British Library ransomware crisis exposes security flaws
The British Library faces an ongoing technological nightmare as a devastating ransomware attack continues to cripple services months after the initial breach, raising serious questions about cybersecurity in UK cultural institutions.
Music Museums Transform Black History Month Storytelling
Explore how Britain's new cultural institutions are using music from The Supremes to Tupac Shakur to tell powerful stories of Black history and resistance during Black History Month.
Trump's Return: Threat to US Democracy
As Donald Trump prepares to reclaim the White House, experts warn of unprecedented dangers to democratic institutions, civil liberties, and international relations that could reshape America's role in the world.
Expert: 3 Major British Institutions Face Collapse
A leading political scientist issues stark warning about Westminster, Whitehall and the Union itself as systemic pressures threaten fundamental pillars of British governance.
Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe
A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.
London's financial exodus: Major firms eye EU hubs post-Brexit
Exclusive investigation reveals London's financial dominance is eroding as major institutions quietly shift operations and capital to EU cities following Brexit.
Trump's Authoritarian Blueprint Alarms Democracy Experts
A coalition of democracy experts and former officials warns that Donald Trump's second-term plans represent an unprecedented threat to American democratic institutions, with detailed proposals to consolidate executive power.
Smithsonian Museums Face Closure in US Government Shutdown
Washington DC's cultural crown jewels face unprecedented shutdown as political deadlock threatens to close Smithsonian museums and the world-famous National Zoo indefinitely.
Trump Presidency Eroded Trust in Federal Agencies
Exclusive polling reveals how Donald Trump's presidency eroded trust in America's most critical federal institutions, with long-lasting implications for democracy.
France's Democratic Crisis: Warning for Britain
As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.
Israel accused of systematic book theft from Gaza libraries
An explosive Guardian investigation reveals how Israeli forces systematically looted thousands of Palestinian books and manuscripts from Gaza, raising urgent questions about cultural destruction in conflict zones.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation
Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.
American in Britain: 4 Cultural Shocks Revealed
An American expat shares four unexpected cultural differences between US and UK life, from healthcare surprises to social etiquette quirks that every visitor should know.
Sydney school sexual abuse allegations spark police probe
Exclusive: Ella Clements bravely comes forward with disturbing claims of historical sexual abuse at prestigious Sydney boys' school, sparking police investigation and community outrage.
Trump's Dangerous 'Wrong Way' Politics Threatens Democracy
Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric frames political opposition as illegitimate, threatening the fundamental principles of democratic discourse and peaceful power transitions.
Trump's Authoritarian Blueprint for Power Exposed
A deep dive into the philosophical underpinnings of Trump's second-term agenda, revealing a systematic plan to dismantle democratic institutions and consolidate power in the executive branch, with stark warnings for the future of American democracy.
Matchmaker's shocking US verdict after 15 years in Britain
Renowned relationship expert and TV personality Paul C Brunson returns to the US after 15 years in Britain, delivering a brutally honest and surprising assessment of modern American society, culture, and values that will leave you questioning everything.
Australia values beauty more than US in partners
A surprising study reveals Australians prioritise beauty over intelligence compared to Americans. Discover the cultural differences shaping these perceptions.
British Museum's Human Remains: Ethical Debate
As societal values evolve, the British Museum's continued display of human remains sparks debate. Is it time for change?
Samoa’s weaving tradition endangered by rising seas
Climate change and rising sea levels are eroding the shores of Samoa, putting its centuries-old weaving tradition at risk. Discover how this cultural heritage is fighting to survive.
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