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Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and director, dies at age 89
Screen idol Redford won an Oscar for directing Ordinary People and was a longtime advocate for environmental and social causes
Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor and director, dies at age 89
Screen idol Redford won an Oscar for directing Ordinary People and was a longtime advocate for environmental and social causes

Grammy-nominated Turkish composer says courage is key to global music career
Esin Aydingoz earned Grammy nomination for her cello arrangement of 'Paint It Black,' featured in Netflix’s hit show 'Wednesday'

Mendik Tepe, believed to predate Gobeklitepe, being unearthed in southeastern Türkiye
Excavations at Sanliurfa's Mendik Tepe, believed to be older than UNESCO World Heritage site Gobeklitepe, also known as 'zero point of history,' uncovering traces of transition to settled life

France's perfume museum highlights Turkish rose, along with scent history
'There are also very beautiful roses in Romania and Bulgaria, but the Turkish rose is always three steps ahead,' museum guide says

Oman’s Musandam hosts first-ever international diving festival
Divers worldwide gather in Oman for a 4-day event blending competitions, exhibitions, and unforgettable dives

Sami Yusuf returns to Istanbul with ‘Ecstasy,’ performs for 25,000
Music star greets audience in Turkish, sings in Spanish for first time with 75-piece orchestra, pledges portion of proceeds to Gaza relief