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Thai pop-up wins fans with crunch-less cricket burgers
Already catching headlines as a meat alternative, the edible insect market is expected to grow into a billion-dollar global industry in the coming years. These no-crunch burgers are part of an image makeover that aids the trend
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Iraq ancient ruins open up to tourism after Islamic State atrocities
Five years after the defeat of IS, Mosul and its surroundings have regained a sense of normalcy, even as rehabilitation efforts suffer setbacks and many areas still bear the scars of the fight against the jihadists
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Emmy Awards 2022 winners list: Succession, The While Lotus, Ted Lasso and more
Other big winners on the night were fellow HBO stablemate "The White Lotus," which won a total of 10 Emmys including best limited series, and Apple TV+ comedy favorite "Ted Lasso," again a winner for best comedy and best actor Jason Sudeikis
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Leather, berets, and boots: Fall essentials for your wardrobe
After two years of joggers, puffer vests and leggings, it's time for a more chic and rock'n'roll wardrobe. The total leather look will be the star of this new season, joined by slouchy boots and berets
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From Oprah Winfrey to Robert Pattinson, celebrities are trying their hand at curating art auctions
Celebs' passion for the visual arts is attracting the interest of auction houses, who are inviting more and more stars to select the artworks that will go under the hammer at their sales
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Eyeing tourism boom, Saudi Arabia scrambles to train hotel staff
Saudi Arabia's "Tourism Pioneers" programme aims to prepare 100,000 job-seekers for a field that government officials insist is set to take off
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Virat Kohli is one of the best cricketers on earth. He's great for cricket: Brett Lee
Former Aussie speedster Brett Lee on why the Indian batter should be left alone, how pace bowling has improved but not turned quicker, and what the future of cricket could look like
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How bananas are in danger from their own pandemic
Known for decades, Panama disease has reappeared in a more severe form that is seriously endangering the production of the yellow fruit. Solutions do exist, but these can pose ethical questions or timescale issues when it comes to their implementation
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Copenhagen, Stockholm, Detroit: Three fashion capitals in the making
For decades Paris, New York, Milan, and London have reigned as the four fashion capitals whose influence radiates to the four corners of the globe. There are new contenders now vying for the title of next fashion capital
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Sex Pistols and 'The Simpsons': The queen in pop culture
Some depictions were affectionate, others more hostile, but the monarch's indelible image in art, music and film cemented her status as one of the most recognisable people in the world
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Bad buzz? Why 'slum tourism' is back in the spotlight on social media
This type of urban tourism essentially involves operators organizing guided tours of slums. Debate is raging once again on Twitter, about whether it's time to put an end to slum tours