Tower of David museum opens after 3-year renovation

Queen’s music catalog could sell for over $1 billion

Russian 'spy' whale surfaces in Sweden

James Dean-signed photos fetch $260,00 at auction

Jews protest against Waters concert

Excavations start on popular Sedir Island

From ashes and debris, iconic Beirut museum reopens

The blast in Beirut’s port in 2020 also hit Sursock Museum fully front on. The iconic museum reopened on May 26 three years after massive damage from the blast that shattered its stained glass windows

‘Little Mermaid’ debut makes box office waves

Disney’s live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” netted the top spot at North American box offices on its opening weekend, over the United States’ Memorial Day holiday, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported on May 28.

Venice’s Grand Canal turns bright green

A stretch of Venice’s Grand Canal turned bright green on May 28, prompting police to investigate amid speculation about a stunt by environmentalists.

Lipizzan horses gain UNESCO recognition

People watched in awe as the world-renowned Lipizzan horses put on a dazzling show this month in the village of Lipica in the small Alpine state of Slovenia.

Egypt unveils ancient workshops

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two human and animal embalming workshops, as well as two tombs, discovered in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, the government said on May 27.

Türkiye’s Merve Dizdar wins best actress at Cannes

Turkish actress Merve Dizdar took Best Actress Award for Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s film ‘About Dry Grasses,’ which was also a festival favorite

Celine Dion cancels 2023-2024 shows

Pop icon Celine Dion on May 26 canceled all her remaining shows scheduled for 2023-2024, saying she was not strong enough to tour as she battles a rare neurological disorder.

Star conductor Dudamel resigns from Paris Opera

Venezuela’s acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel said in a surprise announcement on May 25 that he was stepping down from his role as musical director of the Paris Opera, four years before his contract was due to expire.

Danish masters prepped canvases with leftovers from brewing beer

Danish painters in the 19th century may have turned to an unusual source for some of their supplies: breweries.

Louis Vuitton presents Cruise 2024 collection

Incessant rain failed to put a damper on Nicolas Ghesquiere’s ambitions for his Louis Vuitton 2024 Cruise collection, unveiled Wednesday to an A-list crowd including Oprah Winfrey, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Connelly and Emma Stone.

Prague Cello Quartet to interpret popular songs in Ankara

Prague Cello Quartet (PCQ), which consists of four professional musicians who graduated from the music academy, will take the stage for the first time on June 4 at CSO Ada Ankara.

Judge to dismiss ‘Romeo & Juliet’ stars’ lawsuit over 1968 film

A Los Angeles County judge on May 25 said she will dismiss a lawsuit that the stars of 1968’s “Romeo and Juliet” filed over the film’s nude scene, finding that their depiction could not be considered child pornography and they filed their claim too late.