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Sound installation 'Cosmic Breath' with calls to prayer from around the world opens in central London

American-Lebanese artist Joe Namy has presented the multichannel sound installation 'Cosmic Breath' at London's Ibraaz space, bringing together historical and contemporary recordings of the adhan from Mecca, Jerusalem, Singapore, Khartoum and other places. The work, first created for the Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah in 2023, sounds different, according to the author, amid rising Islamophobia in the UK.

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Tashkent's Alisher Navoi Museum of Literature transferred to the Youth Theatre: the fate of exhibits and research work in question

The building of the State Museum of Literature named after Alisher Navoi in Tashkent has been transferred free of charge to the Uzbek State Youth Theatre under operational management by a Cabinet of Ministers resolution dated 29 September 2026. Construction of a new building for the museum is planned in Yangi Tashkent, but it is not yet ready. Museum staff are concerned about the fate of manuscripts, wall artworks and research activities; part of the collections has already been transferred to the Center of Islamic Civilization, and the rest is planned to be relocated.

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BBC to 'rest' DIY SOS in 2027 for cost-saving reasons

The BBC has announced that the home renovation show DIY SOS will be 'rested' in 2027 due to the need to save money. Instead, a spin-off, DIY SOS Rebuilt My Life, from producers South Shore, focusing on past projects, will air. Sources denied The Sun's reports that the programme is being axed.

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‘Seal Horror’ Wins Top Prize at Environmental Photography Contest

An environmental photography contest dedicated to nature and the interaction between humans and the environment has announced its results. Belgian documentary photographer Alain Schroeder received the award for best photo story in the ‘Rescuing Orangutans’ category, shot on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Among the winners are also works by Jan Pokluda featuring a red-breasted thrush and by Imre Potó depicting a night forest.

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The Most Popular Halloween 2026 Costumes: From Nikki from 'Obsession' to Dolly Parton

According to the BBC, in 2026 the top Halloween costumes include the heroine of the horror film Obsession, Claudia Winkleman from 'The Traitors', characters from 'Wuthering Heights', 'The Odyssey' and 'Scream 7', as well as Dolly Parton, Trump and Putin. Stylists note a pull toward escapism and gothic aesthetics, while young people increasingly make DIY costumes instead of buying them.

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“The Celebrity Traitors”: boredom as a weapon, Joe Lycett’s banishment and Miranda’s tears

In the sixth episode of The Celebrity Traitors, the trio of Traitors received the task to “kill with boredom”: they had to yawn in a common room to infect one of the Faithful with a yawn. Joe Lycett was banished at the round table with 11 of 14 votes and turned out to be a Faithful. Miranda Hart was moved to tears by his departure and spoke about an illness she had endured, while Leigh-Anne Pinnock taught her a Little Mix move.

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Turkey to Present 'Istanbul: One City, A Thousand Perspectives' Exhibition in Paris

Turkey's Directorate of Communications will hold the exhibition 'Istanbul: One City, A Thousand Perspectives' in Paris on October 19–20. The display will feature works in contemporary miniature, illumination, painting, watercolor, illustration, tile art and digital art, including works by artist Leyla Kara. The aim is to present Turkey's cultural richness to a French and international audience and to strengthen Istanbul's global cultural visibility.

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'Street Fighter' film actors say the movie was made 'by fans, for fans', but critics remain skeptical

A new film adaptation of the Street Fighter game directed by Kitao Sakurai arrives following the success of Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil'. Actors Noah Centineo, Callina Liang and Andrew Koji told BBC Newsbeat about staying faithful to the source material and preparing for their roles, but reviewers criticized the plot while praising the fight choreography and Liang's performance.

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Geekend in Doha: a festival of gamers, cosplayers and artists with a focus on art

The Geekend festival, organised by the Doha Film Institute, brought together gamers, cosplayers, artists and pop-culture fans. This edition places a stronger emphasis on art: artists present and sell their works, board games are on display, including a modern version of the traditional Dama, and at the Japanese embassy's booth visitors learn about Japanese culture.

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