Australia’s new $5 note won’t feature King Charles
Brisbane CNN — Australia’s new $5 banknote will not feature Britain’s King Charles III, but rather a new design that honors “the culture and history of the First Australians,” its…
As Israel bans Palestinian flags, one artist protests with his brush
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South Korea brought K-pop and K-dramas to the world. The Korean language could be next
CNN — There’s never been a better time to learn Korean. It’s one of the fastest-growing languages in the world, outpacing traditionally popular rivals like Chinese in multiple markets –…
‘Russia’s Rambo’ — once a Putin favorite — says he’d now fight for Ukraine and feels ‘nothing but hatred’ for his home country
CNN — Russian actor Artur Smolyaninov was the star of one of President Vladimir Putin’s favorite films – about a Soviet unit making a last-ditch stand against Afghan insurgents. Now…
Missing teenage girls in Pakistan ran away to meet BTS, police say
CNN — Two teenage girls reported missing in Pakistan last week have been found more than 750 miles from home after attempting to travel to South Korea to meet K-pop…
Spare: Key takeaways from Prince Harry’s book
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Taraneh Alidoosti: Iranian authorities release prominent actress on bail
CNN — One of Iran’s best-known actresses, who was arrested after she criticized the execution of a man involved in nationwide protests, was released on bail on Wednesday, state-aligned ISNA…
Keith Richards Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Keith Richards, musician and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Birth date: December 18, 1943 Birth place: Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom…