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#13651936

2 May 2026

View of the gasometer, also known as the Gasometro, in the industrial area of Rome's Ostiense district, on May 1, 2026. The Gasometer was the largest in Italy. With the spread of natural gas, the use of town gas gradually disappeared, leading to the decommissioning of gasometers. The imposing metal structure remains standing, representing an important example of industrial archaeology and continuing to be part of the city skyline in Rome, Italy, on May 1, 2026.

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#13651939

2 May 2026

View of the gasometer, also known as the Gasometro, in the industrial area of Rome's Ostiense district, on May 1, 2026. The Gasometer was the largest in Italy. With the spread of natural gas, the use of town gas gradually disappeared, leading to the decommissioning of gasometers. The imposing metal structure remains standing, representing an important example of industrial archaeology and continuing to be part of the city skyline in Rome, Italy, on May 1, 2026.

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#13633125

26 Apr 2026

Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal, is seen on April 26, 2026, during the government-declared weekly holiday introduced for fuel-saving measures. The 17th-century five-storey pagoda-style temple, built in 1702 AD by King Bhupatindra Malla and dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Lakshmi, is one of the tallest and most refined examples of Newar architecture in the Kathmandu Valley. The structure rises above Taumadhi Square with its five-tiered roof and guardian stone figures at each level, symbolizing strength and protection. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the temple remains a major cultural and religious landmark, reflecting enduring heritage and traditional craftsmanship.

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#13573503

13 Apr 2026

Members of the Syndicat de la Magistrature and lawyers from SAF and UJA gather outside the Courthouse of Toulouse, France, on April 13, 2026, as part of a nationwide strike and demonstration. The protest is in response to a proposed law by French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, which is being voted on in the French Senate. The law aims to bypass the jury system and introduce a 'plead guilty' option for nearly all crimes, including serious offenses such as rape and murder. This would reduce the role of victims, witnesses, and experts in court proceedings, as hearings would be eliminated unless the accused rejects the prosecutor's proposal. Magistrates and lawyers express concerns over the impact on their roles and the justice system, citing a shortage of court clerks in Toulouse as an example of existing challenges. This marks the first joint strike by the two magistracy unions, SM and USM, in years.

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#13551666

9 Apr 2026

Choung Yong Suk, CEO of the National Museum Foundation of Korea, poses with a ''MU:DS'' miniature of the Pensive Bodhisattva and a smartphone displaying a photo of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holding the same product, at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, on April 9, 2026. The miniature, based on the museum's iconic National Treasure, has gained international attention after being featured by President Lee and collected by RM, the leader of the K-pop group BTS. Choung highlights the product as an example of ''MU:DS''--a combination of ''museum'' and ''goods''--which aims to modernize Korean cultural heritage for a global audience through collaborations with local small and medium-sized enterprises.

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#13551667

9 Apr 2026

Choung Yong Suk, CEO of the National Museum Foundation of Korea, poses with a ''MU:DS'' miniature of the Pensive Bodhisattva and a smartphone displaying a photo of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holding the same product, at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, on April 9, 2026. The miniature, based on the museum's iconic National Treasure, has gained international attention after being featured by President Lee and collected by RM, the leader of the K-pop group BTS. Choung highlights the product as an example of ''MU:DS''--a combination of ''museum'' and ''goods''--which aims to modernize Korean cultural heritage for a global audience through collaborations with local small and medium-sized enterprises.

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#13473649

20 Mar 2026

The Shard skyscraper, owned by the State of Qatar, rises at night in London, United Kingdom, on December 25, 2025. The building is part of discussions about ongoing urban transformation and international investment in the city.

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#13473650

20 Mar 2026

The Shard skyscraper, owned by the State of Qatar, rises at night in London, United Kingdom, on December 25, 2025. The building is part of discussions about ongoing urban transformation and international investment in the city.

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#13473652

20 Mar 2026

The Shard skyscraper, owned by the State of Qatar, rises at night in London, United Kingdom, on December 25, 2025. The building is part of discussions about ongoing urban transformation and international investment in the city.

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#13473656

20 Mar 2026

The Shard skyscraper, owned by the State of Qatar, rises in London, United Kingdom, on December 25, 2025. The building is part of discussions about urban transformation and international investment in the city.

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#13473657

20 Mar 2026

The Shard skyscraper, owned by the State of Qatar, rises at night in London, United Kingdom, on December 25, 2025. The building is part of discussions about ongoing urban transformation and international investment in the city.

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#13473659

20 Mar 2026

The Shard skyscraper, owned by the State of Qatar, rises in London, United Kingdom, on December 25, 2025. The building is part of discussions about urban transformation and international investment in the city.

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#13471630

19 Mar 2026

HANGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 18: A taxi sign with Chinese characters and the hammer and sickle symbol reads 'Communist Party member demonstration vehicle' and 'Supervised by Hangzhou Road Transport Management Service Center', in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on March 18, 2026.

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#13333552

17 Feb 2026

A Common Green Forest Lizard (Calotes calotes), locally known as a 'Heeraluwa', camouflages against a stone wall near the Warawala Old Steel Bridge in Ruwanwella, Sri Lanka. This species is native to South Asia and is a prime example of the rich biodiversity found within the tropical ecosystems of the Sabaragamuwa Province

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#13304676

11 Feb 2026

Professor Robin Coningham, UNESCO Chair on Archaeological Ethics and Practice in Cultural Heritage at Durham University and co-director of the excavations, attends a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncovers Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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#13304677

11 Feb 2026

Archaeologists from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University hold a press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 11, 2026, announcing the uncovering of the first apsidal Buddhist temple in Nepal. A collaborative team of national and international experts from the Department of Archaeology, Government of Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust, and Durham University's UNESCO Chair uncover Nepal's first example of an apsidal Buddhist temple within the ancient city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, one of the best-preserved Early Historic cities and hinterlands in South Asia. A clear category of temple in South Asia, they are called apsidal as they have a curved end wall that defines the religious focus of the monument, with an entrance platform at the other end. The earliest known examples are cut into rock, with later monuments constructed out of stone, timber, or brick. The monument revealed at Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu, the first discovered in Nepal, follows this exact layout but is unusual in its location. It is a rare example of an apsidal temple constructed within a city rather than in a separate religious complex. The newly discovered apsidal structure is built near the center of the city of Tilaurakot-Kapilavastu over the remains of the city's earlier palatial complex. This central walled complex defines an area of 100 by 100 meters through a massive brick wall measuring 1.5 meters wide. After its abandonment, the complex becomes a focus for veneration, with Buddhist monasteries built over its ruined monumental walls. It is within the courtyard of one of these monasteries that the apsidal temple is built, enshrining and respecting an earlier Buddhist stupa within the earlier monastery.

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