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Burnham reverses course on Parthenon sculptures: From “Return them without conditions” to “it’s a matter for the British Museum”
The British prime minister had repeatedly backed the return of the Sculptures to Greece — Moving into Downing Street has brought a change of position that has disappointed supporters of reunification
Legendary Dolly Parton dies at 80
The best-selling country singer of all time won 11 Grammys, saw 25 of her songs reach No. 1 on the official Billboard Country Chart, and also pursued a career in film – Her health had deteriorated in recent months, following the death of her husband in March 2025
Acropolis lift only halts in extreme weather under strict safety rules, Ministry of Culture says
Maintenance carried out since late 2025 by Kleemann Greece, plus multiple built-in safety systems, keeps the specialised lift reliable for visitors, with 14,710 journeys completed between April and 20 August this year alone, officials note
Theo James passes on James Bond role: “I’m too old”
Jack Lowden has emerged as the clear frontrunner to become the next James Bond after Theo James, 41, ruled himself out, with producer Amy Pascal confirming the search for Daniel Craig's successor remains highly methodical
“It was the most important moment in my 30 years at sea”: He went diving for fish and discovered the 2,400-year-old shipwreck off Andros (photos)
The spearfisherman and professional diving instructor discovered the shipwreck in 2018 and reported it to the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities in 2021. In 2025, he returned to the site with archaeologists and showed them its exact location
