Culture & Society

Che Guevara's legacy still contentious 50 years after his death in Bolivia by Laurence Blair in La Higuera and Dan Collyns in Santa Cruz   The remote village where the Argentina-born revolutionary was executed is now a...

Oscars 2018: The Winners Compiled by ANDREW R. CHOW    Jordan Peele wins best original screenplay at the 90th Academy Awards. Credit Patrick T. Fallon for The New York Times The 90th Academy Awards rewarded a...

Cate Blanchett joins stars urging Russia to drop 'flimsy' charges against director Leading arts figures sign petition calling on Moscow’s public prosecutor to end investigation into Kirill Serebrennikov. High-profile figures in the arts world have called...

Seven things to know about the Circassians — and their struggle By Zeynep Şahin Twitter: @zeynebelle91 This week, Circassians are commemorating the ethnic cleansing of their people. 1. Who are the Circassians —  and why are they commemorating...

Del Toro's 'The Shape of Water' wins Golden Lion at Venice   Guillermo del Toro's beat contenders including George Clooney's "Suburbicon" and Alexander Payne's "Downsizing." Guillermo del Toro's monster thriller 'The Shape of Water' has won the...

Israel's relentless war on EU humanitarian aid to Palestine Ylenia Gostoli   Women from the Palestinian village of Jubbet adh Dhib are fighting for basic amenities like electricity. Their struggle is part of a bigger tug-of-war, between...

Cash-grab or cultural bastion? The Louvre Abu Dhabi splits opinion Author: Emily Cashen   Following multiple terror attacks, Paris’ iconic museum is suffering from reduced visitor numbers. Now, with the introduction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, it...

Traditional watchmakers have a secret weapon to use against smartwatches Interview with: Soren J Petersen, CEO, Urban Jürgensen   High-tech features will always challenge traditional craftsmanship, but they can never replace it. The smartwatch is the latest hurdle...

Prosecutors decline to charge Stallone after sexual assault allegation   Los Angeles prosecutor says the evidence to prosecute actor Sylvester Stallone over sexual assault allegation is not enough. Actor Sylvester Stallone poses during a photocall to promote...

Santa Claus's tomb may have been uncovered beneath Turkish church   Archaeologists say they have found almost fully intact temple and burial grounds of Saint Nicholas in Antalya. Turkish archaeologists have dashed the hopes of millions of...