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NEW CAT SPECIES SPOTTED IN BOLIVIA AFTER 100 YEARS

A diminutive wild cat inhabiting Bolivia’s cloud forests has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking the first time in more than a century that a new living cat species has been formally named and...

The newly identified Leopardus tilcayo in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest.

'AI simply can't replicate it': Japan embraces zine trend

This picture taken on March 19, 2026 shows photographer Kazuma Obara (R) and a staff member inspecting the printing quality of his work titled "The Newspaper” at the Kyoto Shimbun factory in Kumiyama, Kyoto prefecture. Despite the decline of the publishing industry, self-publication and handmade "zine" magazines are growing in popularity in Japan, reflecting the country's enduring love of paper in the digital era. - To go with AFP story Japan-culture-books, FEATURE by Natsuko Fukue and Atish Patel

Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs​

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Swedish expert on mission to bring Jurassic era to life

The Museum of Natural History in Stockholm. — AFP

Young eyes on Dhofar’s wild side

A flamingo forages with its flock in calm waters

Himalaya’s ‘Sherlock Holmes’ goes digital

German climber, journalist and Himalayan Database managing director Billi Bierling interviewing mountaineers Ukraine's Alexandr Moroz (R) and Russia's Mark Ablovacky after their ascent of the world's eighth-highest mountain Manaslu in Kathmandu. — AFP

Your doctor is using AI to take notes. What could go wrong?

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Between the Pen and the Ferrari, A Journey Through Italian Design

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Holding On to Eid, Oman’s Living Traditions Across Generations

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Al Sifani Pass: A Coastal Path Where Nature and Adventure Meet

Photo by Ahmed al Sabari

Dolphins a graceful sign of life along Oman’s coast

For many people, the most familiar dolphins are the spinner dolphins often seen during dolphin-watching trips around Muscat.

Forming a Child’s Memory of Haj’s Values and Meanings

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Rescue dog Yuri steals Cannes spotlight

The dog named Apocalypse receives the Palm Dog award on-behalf of the dog named Yuri, winner of the award for his best canine performance in the film "La Perra" (La Chienne). — Reuters

'Fired and festive': 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out

US comedian Stephen Colbert arrives at the PaleyFest presentation of "An evening with Stephen Colbert" at the Dolby theatre on March 16, 2019 in Hollywood, California. The Late Show" frontman Stephen Colbert will host the final edition of the 33-year-old US cultural institution on May 21, 2026, after it was cancelled by CBS as the network courted President Donald Trump. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Lizq village celebrates return of Falaj water after month- long disruption.

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Spring Journey: A Cultural Path Through Muscat’s Living Heritage

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