Writer David Szalay deliberately dared his readers to face up to the "ickiness" of an affair between a 15-year-old boy and his much older married neighbour in the first chapter of his new book, "Flesh".

The first phase of a multimedia database project on the "Epic of King Gesar" has been completely in northwest China's Qinghai Province, adding a new digital layer to efforts to preserve the 1,000-year-old Tibetan epic.

The 46th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), one of the Arab region's most prestigious cinematic events, kicked off on Wednesday evening at Egypt's Cairo Opera House, featuring 150 films from around the world.

A comprehensive six-year archaeological survey in northwest China's Shaanxi Province has found 573 ancient stone fortress settlements, dating from the prehistoric era to the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC).

Recording for another season of the TV show "Solo Comedy" began recently, with its venue in Shanghai becoming a trendy spot for people to visit and take photos there.

Chinese beauty brands have shone during this year's "Double 11" shopping festival as more consumers embrace their products that blend traditional aesthetics with cutting-edge scientific research.From established names like Proya, Winona and Chando to niche emerging brands, many offer sought-after

An online cultural campaign in China centered on murals recently brought participants to ancient tombs dating back to the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420), where painted bricks offer a rare glimpse into everyday life from over 1,800 years ago.The tombs with painted bricks, located in the cities of

"Super Mario" fans got a first look on Wednesday at the sequel to the megahit movie based on Nintendo's top video game franchise that turned 40 this year.

Diver dressed as Santa Claus performs at Vancouver Aquarium in Canada

People visit the 2025 China New Media Technology Exhibition in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province, Nov. 12, 2025. The 2025 China New Media Conference, featuring an opening ceremony, 7 parallel forums, China New Media Technology Exhibition and 5 other events, kicked off here on Wedne

Turkish authorities and tourism bodies said Tuesday that they are collaborating to address infrastructure and environmental challenges facing the Lycian Way, a 540-km Mediterranean hiking trail gaining popularity among foreign visitors.

The resonance between Eastern and Western poetry lingered at Wangjiang Tower Park's memorial hall for ancient Chinese poet Xue Tao in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, where an activity was held to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Spanish poet Antonio Machado on Tuesday.

"Bridge To A Shared Future," a documentary jointly shot by Chinese and American filmmakers has won a Golden Angel Award for "Best TV Documentary" at the recently concluded 21st Chinese American Film and Television Festivals in Los Angeles.

Prague's St. Vitus Cathedral, a favourite feature of postcards from the Czech capital, is next year set to inaugurate a long-awaited organ that befits its Gothic splendour.

People attend torchlight procession during event to mark Lacplesis Day in Latvia