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A video projection of “Song of a Manhattan Suicide Addict“ by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is seen during the media preview of the exhibition “I would overcome death and go on living“ at Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo on October 16, 2024. Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known as the “polka dot queen“, has died aged 97, a statement from her company said on August 27, 2026.

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Japan's 'polka dot queen' artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

The "polka dot queen" channeled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.

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'Eternal' chancellor: Germany's Merkel prepares to leave the stage

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Social media campaign highlights colorful Afghan clothing to protest Taliban dress code

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US actor Michael K. Williams, who starred as Omar Little in the widely acclaimed television series The Wire, died of an accidental drug overdose, authorities said Friday.

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Bad hair day: India salon told to pay $271,000 for botched trim

The court determined that as Roy had already established a career lending her skills to advertisements for hair products, the botched haircut had led to "severe mental breakdown and trauma".

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Former US President Donald Trump addresses the NCGOP state convention on June 5, 2021 in Greenville, North Carolina.

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'Hotel Rwanda' hero convicted on terror charges

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In this file photo taken on February 14, 2011 Spanish film director Mario Camus receives the Honor award during the Goya Film Awards ceremony at Teatro Real in Madrid.

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Spanish film director Mario Camus dies aged 86

Spanish director Mario Camus, whose film about the aftermath of Spain's 1936-39 civil war won the top award at the Berlin film festival, died on Saturday.

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London police rule out new probe into Diana interview

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Will of Queen Elizabeth's late husband will be sealed, court decides

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People not numbers: Remembering Tri Astuti's caring soul and entrepreneurship

Tri Astuti died of COVID-19 on Feb. 1, 2021 at the age of 72. Her family and friends share their memories of the person they call their “support system”.

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Brazilian football legend Pele is ready to leave the intensive care unit of a Sao Paulo hospital after undergoing surgery for a suspected colon tumor.

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In this file photo Britney Spears (left) and Sam Asghari arrive at the premiere of Sony Pictures' "One Upon A Time...In Hollywood" at the Chinese Theatre on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, California. Pop princess Britney Spears on September 12, 2021 announced her engagement to her boyfriend Sam Asghari via social media.

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Britney Spears engaged to boyfriend Sam Asghari

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Armenian-Austrian opera singer Adrineh Simonian poses for a photo in the city center of Vienna, Austria on April 30, 2021.

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Philippines actor John Arcilla wins the best acting award at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 11, 2021.

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Philippines John Arcilla wins best actor at Venice

The 55-year-old took home the prize for his starring role in "On the Job: The Missing 8", a crime thriller that delves into corruption and fake news.

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Penelope Cruz wins best actress in Venice

Cruz won for her starring role in "Parallel Mothers", her latest collaboration with legendary Spanish director Pedro Almodovar.

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Afghan pop star Aryana Sayeed poses during an interview in Istanbul on September 8, 2021.

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'Just shoot me': Afghan star recalls surreal Kabul escape

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