The team: (Left to right) Elisabeth Tita, Alvina Mantik, Rikat Parikesit and Kidung Larasati. (JP/Sylviana Hamdani)

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'The Idol' scandalises Cannes with kink and toxic fame

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In this picture taken on April 29, 2023, a carpenter hammers beams as he builds a traditional “meshhouf“ wooden boat at a workshop in the area of al-Huwair in the sub-district of al-Madinah in Iraq's southern Basra province. A flotilla of traditional wooden boats piloted by young Iraqis makes its way along Baghdad's Tigris river, revealing a glimpse of the now drought-stricken country's ancient waterborne heritage. Once a fixture on Iraq's rivers and marshes, the elongated boats with tapered ends, known as “meshhouf“, have been present “since the time of the Sumerians“, says organiser Rashad Salim -- but their continued existence is threatened by modern technology and the impacts of climate change.

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Against the stream: Iraq artist battles to save boating tradition

Once a common sight across Iraq's southern streams and marshlands, the elongated boats with tapered bows and sterns known as meshhouf have been around "since the time of the Sumerians", said event organiser Rashad Salim.

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US director Martin Scorsese waves during a photocall for the film “Killers of the Flower Moon“ at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 21, 2023.

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DiCaprio praises Scorsese's epic 'reckoning with past' at Cannes

Scorsese's latest opus, about a wave of murders among oil-rich Osage Indians in the 1920s, was hailed as "searing", a "triumph" and a "masterpiece" by critics who scored the Cannes Film Festival's hottest ticket for the premiere the previous night.

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People are being warned against cheek-kissing and handshakes for fear of spreading the coronavirus. But at such a time, are love and dating also on hold?

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Humans have been kissing for at least 4,500 years: study

The new study, published this week in the magazine Science, found that it was probably widespread even in the ancient world.

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Enchanting world: Goblet of Shisha, a bar located in North Jakarta, adopts its theme from the 'Harry Potter' saga (JP/Felix Martua).

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North Jakarta bar inspired by Harry Potter series offers good dose of magic

Adopting its theme from the Harry Potter saga, a North Jakarta bar charms with elixirs that could spellbind even the most earthbound Muggles in town.

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Three years after George Floyd: hopes dashed, progress mixed

For George Floyd's aunt, among the most notable developments after her nephew's death is "the acknowledgement that systemic racism exists."

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Emotional: Ayu R. Yolandasari explains that society's treatment and access to menstrual care has intensified the complex feelings of transgender and non-binary people towards their periods (Pexels/Cliff Booth)

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Trans and non-binary individuals talk the pain of periods

From the emotional to physiological sides, trans and non-binary individuals share their experiences about "that time of the month."

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Many bakeries and dessert shops in Jakarta offer a unique twist to classic desserts.

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Sweets and everything nice: Ten of Jakarta's best patisseries

Jakarta caters to every sweet tooth, even those averse to gluten or animal products. However, when it comes to special occasions, these 10 patisseries stand out as the go-to places to order the most mouth-watering cakes for your loved ones.

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The 2012 vinyl re-release of Jakarta band Sajama Cut's 2005 LP 'The Osaka Journals' by Elevation Records.

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In the wake of Indonesia’s new vinyl record pressing plant

The analog format finds firmer footing 50 years after the country’s only vinyl records pressing plant closed down.

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A man wearing a face mask drives his scooter along a street in Hefei, in China’s eastern Anhui province on March 25, 2020.

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Next five years set to be hottest period ever: UN

It is near-certain that 2023-2027 will be the warmest five-year period ever recorded, the United Nations warned.

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Musk says will tweet thoughts regardless of business blowback

Elon Musk said a new Twitter chief executive will let him devote more time to Tesla, but that he will continue to tweet his unfiltered thoughts even if it hurts his businesses.

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In this picture taken on February 19, 2023 a smith uses a loupe magnifier to inspect a jewellery piece at the Azza Fahmy workshop in the 6th of October industrial zone southwest of Egypt's capital.

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Egyptian artisans carve a path to world luxury markets

Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship from jewellery design to carpet weaving to bring the country's ancient cultural riches to the world.

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(From L) French actress and director Maiwenn, US actor Johnny Depp and French actor Pierre Richard arrive for the opening ceremony and the screening of the film “Jeanne du Barry“ during the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2023.

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Johnny Depp receives warm welcome as comeback film opens Cannes

Johnny Depp was feted by fans at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, which has sparked anger over the choice to celebrate the divisive megastar.

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In front of an NASA image projected on a screen, National Philharmonic Music Director and Conductor Piotr Gajewski rehearses “Cosmic Cycles, A Space Symphony“ by composer Henry Dehlinger, at Capital One Hall in Arlington, Virginia, on May 11, 2023.

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US 'space symphony' puts stunning NASA images to music

It could be the ultimate blend of art and science -- a new seven-suite "space symphony" inspired and illustrated by NASA's latest mind-boggling images.

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US actor Michael Douglas acknowledges the audience after he received the Honorary Palme d’or of the 76th Cannes Film Festival during the opening ceremony in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2023.

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At Cannes, independent film firms optimistic as streamers stumble

While buyers are being cautious about purchasing volumes amid a shaky global economy, they are showing up at festivals and being active - a trend that Todd Brown, head of international acquisitions at U.S.-based XYZ Films, said he expects to continue.

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An accessible wayfinding system can improve the inclusivity of an overall walking journey.

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A way to navigate your life in Jakarta

A well-designed and well-executed wayfinding system helps make walking, cycling and public-transport journeys seamless and easy.

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Moving on: Johnny Depp performs with Jeff Beck on June 19, 2022 during the Helsinki Blues Festival in Finland.

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Johnny Depp: once-loveable loner hit by lurid claims

Pouring his own eccentricities into his roles, Depp earned a reputation as both heartthrob and indie darling through sensitive performances in films such as "Edward Scissorhands" and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape".

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In this image taken on April 25, 2023, Tunisian architect turned cartoonist known only by the initial 'Z' to protect his anonymity, is pictured in his office in Tunis. One of the fiercest critics of the “dictatorship“ governing Tunisia, he first launched his crusade against the government in 2007 when now-ousted autocratic leader Zine El Abidin Ben Ali ruled the North African country and now his 'bete noir' is President Kais Saied whom he savages in his drawings.

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The films competing at the Cannes Film Festival

He goes by the pseudonym Z and hides his face when posing for photos.

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Keisya Levronka deliberately chooses aquatic blue as the color palate of her album, symbolizing her career journey so far.

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Rising pop star Keisya Levronka talks overcoming life's tumultuous torrents

The singer and actor's debut album, Levronka, embodies a young woman rising from the oceanic depths of despair to the surface, full of hope.

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This picture taken on April 7, 2023 shows a worker sewing a kebaya, a traditional outfit worn by women in Southeast Asia, for sale at a shop in Kuala Lumpur. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand agreed to jointly nominate the “kebaya“ to be inscribed on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage for 2023.

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Southeast Asia seeks global recognition for 'special' kebaya craft

In a moment of unity, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand have jointly nominated the kebaya for the UN's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, with a decision expected in 2024.

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Vice Media files for bankruptcy protection

Vice Media, once the darling of the digital news media world, said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to facilitate its sale.

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A picture taken on February 8, 2019 in Paris shows a smartphone and its earphones as an audio podcast is being played.

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Audio book narrators say AI is already taking away business

As people brace for the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, those in the world of audio books say their field is already being transformed.

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Imran Pambudi, director of the P2PM at the Health Ministry, explains the dangers of tuberculosis to an audience at @america in Jakarta on March 29, 2023.

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Indonesians try fighting tuberculosis with love and care

Indonesia aims to eliminate the deadly infectious disease in the country by 2030.

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People take part in the gay pride conga to celebrate the day against homophobia and transphobia, in Havana, on May 13, 2023.

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Cuba's LGBTQ community celebrates same-sex marriage with pride conga

Around 200 Cubans marched in Havana to the rhythm of conga, celebrating the legalization of same-sex marriage.

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US actor Jamie Foxx attends the men’s quater-final match in the 2023 Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on March 30, 2023.

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Jamie Foxx out of hospital after medical scare

Oscar-winning US actor Jamie Foxx is out of hospital and recuperating from an unspecified medical emergency.

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A couple walks past billboards with the portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and with the portrait of Republican People's Party (CHP) leader and presidential candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu (R) in Sanliurfa, Turkey on April 28, 2023.

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Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu: Two visions of Turkey's future

One embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey's Islamic past. The other promises the badly divided country a slightly calmer and more prosperous future.

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A woman walks past a roadside television screen reporting the death of Johnny Kitagawa, founder of Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc., in Tokyo on July 10, 2019. Japan's leading boyband star-maker Johnny Kitagawa, who built an entertainment empire and broke records with his acts, has died of a stroke on July 9, his company said. He was 87.

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Japan boyband agency apologises over sex abuse allegations

Last month, Japanese-Brazilian singer Kauan Okamoto said he was repeatedly molested by Kitagawa, who established the entertainment empire Johnny and Associates.

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The choice is yours: For gamers, deciding between using a computer and a smartphone to play their favorite games is easy: Computers give you highly realistic, immersive experiences for complex gaming involving simulated scenarios, while smartphones are for casual, simpler games.

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Indian girl gamers fight keyboard warriors and online abuse

Fast forward to adulthood and Singh now works remotely as a software engineer for a big U.S. university, adding an extra 50-60 percent to her already high earnings playing video games by night.

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