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Former Olympic Canoeist Denies Vandalising Washington’s Reflecting Pool After Arrest
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Former Olympic Canoeist Denies Vandalising Washington’s Reflecting Pool After Arrest

British creative legend David Hockney died in May, aged 88.  His private funeral, attended only by his partner and great‑nephew, followed his explicit wishes.  The artist’s legacy will be showcased at memorial services in London, Los Angeles, Paris and Yorkshire, while major galleries such as Serpentine, Tate Modern and Tate Britain plan exhibitions to celebrate a future 90th birthday.  Royalty, the Prime Minister and fellow creatives paid tribute to the pop‑art icon’s impact on modern British art.

British creative legend David Hockney died in May, aged 88. His private funeral, attended only by his partner and great‑nephew, followed his explicit wishes. The artist’s legacy will be showcased at memorial services in London, Los Angeles, Paris and Yorkshire, while major galleries such as Serpentine, Tate Modern and Tate Britain plan exhibitions to celebrate a future 90th birthday. Royalty, the Prime Minister and fellow creatives paid tribute to the pop‑art icon’s impact on modern British art.

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Indian medical aspirants are taking the 180‑question NEET‑UG exam under tight security after the first paper was cancelled amid allegations of leaks. Exam centres now feature biometric checks, metal detectors, CCTV, jammers and even bans on Telegram to prevent cheating. Thousands of students, who had spent months preparing, are forced to sit again in a climate of anxiety. The scandal has spurred protests, a CBI investigation, and questions about the integrity of India’s high‑stakes medical entrance test.

Indian medical aspirants are taking the 180‑question NEET‑UG exam under tight security after the first paper was cancelled amid allegations of leaks. Exam centres now feature biometric checks, metal detectors, CCTV, jammers and even bans on Telegram to prevent cheating. Thousands of students, who had spent months preparing, are forced to sit again in a climate of anxiety. The scandal has spurred protests, a CBI investigation, and questions about the integrity of India’s high‑stakes medical entrance test.

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Mona Khalil, the beloved Lebanese environmentalist who championed protection of endangered sea turtles along the southern coast, succumbed to injuries sustained during an Israeli strike two weeks ago. The 76‑year‑old spent decades fighting for marine conservation and has been described as a ‘deeply committed environmental defender.’ Her death comes amid intensified Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon, raising alarms about renewed violence in the fragile region. Khalil’s legacy, built through the Orange House Project and decades of field work, continues to inspire new generations of conservationists.

Mona Khalil, the beloved Lebanese environmentalist who championed protection of endangered sea turtles along the southern coast, succumbed to injuries sustained during an Israeli strike two weeks ago. The 76‑year‑old spent decades fighting for marine conservation and has been described as a ‘deeply committed environmental defender.’ Her death comes amid intensified Israeli air attacks in southern Lebanon, raising alarms about renewed violence in the fragile region. Khalil’s legacy, built through the Orange House Project and decades of field work, continues to inspire new generations of conservationists.

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