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How a South African street worker fights violence against women
Murder, violence, drug abuse is commonplace across poverty-stricken South Africa. In her documentary “Dorpie,” director Julia Jaki accompanied a street worker as she fights to protect women from gender-based brutality.https://ouo.io/6E9vprj
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King Charles III: The soundtrack for a coronation
The musical selection for the royal event of the year, the coronation of Charles III, is surprisingly modern, from choirs to a Spotify playlist. Here’s what we can expect to hear.https://ouo.io/SJApOw
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Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye, US jury finds
The British singer spent days testifying in court with his guitar, playing demos to argue that his 2014 hit “Thinking Out Loud” did not unlawfully copy the intellectual property of Motown legend Marvin Gaye.https://ouo.io/qe6a0z
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Queen Camilla’s crown and the debate around the Koh-i-Noor
Camilla, Queen Consort, will not wear the Koh-i-Noor diamond at the coronation of King Charles. Does this mean the UK may be close to relinquishing its rights over the celebrated diamond?https://ouo.io/1d7WNK
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May the 4th: Carrie Fisher gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Six years after her death, Carrie Fisher is being inducted into Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The ceremony comes as Star Wars fans celebrate the saga’s unofficial holiday of May the Fourth.https://ouo.io/v28PJY
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Not just for cowboys: Line dancing in Germany
Line dancing may be associated with the US, but it’s a popular hobby and competition dance in Germany, too. DW checked in with a line dance society and a champion line dancer.https://ouo.io/xm3c0Z
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Will NATO exercises disrupt German air traffic this June?
NATO is conducting extensive air force exercises in German airspace from June 12 to 24. How will this impact air traffic? And what can passengers do if their flights are delayed or cancelled?https://ouo.io/yVxrMD
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New York Met Gala: Celebrities remember Karl Lagerfeld
From metallic outfits to cats, with a few capes thrown in for good measure: Welcome to the Met Gala. Meanwhile, the decision to pay homage to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld did not come without criticism.https://ouo.io/SGT9xG
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Hollywood writers to go on strike over pay
The current strike is expected to disrupt some TV programming and potentially lead to delays in the fall TV season. The last WGA strike, in 2007-2008, cost the California economy around $2 billion.https://ouo.io/kM2ur5
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Why is Netflix pouring billions into South Korean shows?
Shows such as “Squid Game” and “All Of Us Are Dead” helped pave the way for South Korean content on the global stage. But what makes them so enjoyable for international fans?https://ouo.io/WOj9e3R