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Jenny Erpenbeck: Germany’s least-known famous author
She’s been shortlisted for the 2024 International Booker Prize, tipped for a Literature Nobel and received worldwide acclaim — yet she’s relatively unknown in her home country of Germany.https://ouo.io/XFvGfv
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Women and heavy metal
Metal is hard, aggressive, and loud. Since its beginnings in the 1970s, the scene has been dominated by men, so goes the cliché. But women have always been there! Let’s meet female talents at Germany’s biggest festival.https://ouo.io/Ij3xO7H
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Michelin star awarded to Mexican taco stand for first time
The small taqueria in Mexico City serves only four types of meat tacos and two sauces. It is among 18 restaurants on the inaugural Michelin Guide Mexico.https://ouo.io/9BKdB3
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EU probes Facebook, Instagram over child protection concerns
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Facebook and Instagram over concerns that the platforms may “stimulate behavioral addiction” in children.https://ouo.io/hj8SFF
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Spanish tourism industry under pressure amid record drought
Critics say the tourism sector should do more to save water as Spain deals with a lack of rainfall.https://ouo.io/Qre3XE
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Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92
Acclaimed author Alice Munro was the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in literature. Her collections of short stories were celebrated for their complexity and authenticity. She died at the age of 92.https://ouo.io/FvXza73
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Roman Polanski: French court acquits director in libel trial
The filmmaker had accused British actress Charlotte Lewis of lying when she claimed he had raped her as a teen. At issue was not whether the rape had taken place but whether Polanski had abused his right to free speech.https://ouo.io/lizpSyJ
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Ice Cold Passion – Leni Riefenstahl and Arnold Fanck between Hitler and Hollywood
Leni Riefenstahl was one of the most controversial artists of the 20th century. Her mentor, Arnold Fanck, was a German film pioneer of the 20s, now largely forgotten.https://ouo.io/6JGGwTj
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EU slams Eurovision for banning its flag from song contest
The European Union has accused the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest of “incoherence” for banning its flag from the concert hall during the final in the Swedish city of Malmo.https://ouo.io/cG7ljQX
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Germany: Angela Merkel’s memoirs to be published in November
The memoirs of the former German chancellor, titled “Freedom,” will be available in more than 30 countries. Merkel has kept a relatively low profile since leaving office.https://ouo.io/fXZUmC