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Madagascar receives skull of beheaded king returned by France
Madagascar held a ceremony Tuesday marking the return of three skulls kept by France for 128 years, including one believed to be that of a Malagasy king decapitated by French troops in the 19th century.
France handed over the skulls in Paris on August 27 in the first such restitution since it passed a law in 2023 facilitating the return of human remains taken during its colonial conquests.
The skulls are believed to belong to King Toera, leader of the Sakalava people, who was beheaded by French troops in 1897, and two of his warriors.
They arrived in Madagascar late Monday and were received at the airport by members of the Sakalava group dressed in traditional robes.
Held in three boxes draped with the flag of the Indian Ocean nation, the skulls were driven through the capital Antananarivo to the city’s mausoleum Tuesday, where they were received by President Andry Rajoelina and a gathering of government and Sakalava dignitaries.
They will continue their journey by road to the west coast area of Belo Tsiribihina, about 320 kilometres (200 miles) from the capital, where they are expected to be buried later this week.
The skulls were taken to France as trophies and kept in Paris’s national history museum alongside hundreds of other remains from Madagascar, which declared independence in 1960 after more than 60 years of French colonial rule.
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati said at the Paris event that a joint scientific committee confirmed they were from the Sakalava people but said it could only “presume” that one belonged to King Toera.
France has in recent years sent back various artefacts taken during its imperial conquests, but each time required special legislation until parliament adopted the law simplifying the repatriation of human remains.
Thumbnail image by Reuters — File image of a skull of Namibian genocide victim
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Dua Lipa officially wraps up Radical Optimism tour after 92 shows
Dua Lipa marked the end of her Radical Optimism tour with the last show in Mexico City.
After setting the stage on fire on Friday, December 5, the Levitating hitmaker took to her official social media accounts the following day to officially wrap up her tour, consisting of over 80 concerts.
In an Instagram post on Saturday, December 6, the Grammy winner offered her online fans a glimpse from the unforgettable night.
“What a life. What a joy. Thank you Radical Optimism for the most fulfilling year and a half,” she wrote in the caption. “92 shows since last May ~ around the world with the very very best!!!!”
Throughout the tour, Lipa, who is engaged to Masters of the Air star Callum Turner, made stops in more than 60 cities across six continents before her final three non-consecutive nights in Mexico City.
“Thank you Mexico City for your love and energy and for having us for 3 nights,” she continued. “Grateful beyond belief.”
Her last gig of the world tour became even more special as she shared the stage with Mexican legends Maná, a pop rock band formed in 1981, during the second out of three shows.
On Tuesday, December 2, the pop band joined the New Rules singer, sending fans into a frenzy.
“Still digesting ~ might take me a sec… but for now thank you and I love you so much!!!!!,” the Break My Heart songstress added, before signing off with, “RADICAL OPTIMISM FOREVER!!! [star emojis].”
For the unversed, the 30-year-old Albanian pop star kicked off her Radical Optimism Tour in November 2024 in Asia.
And now, Lipa has brought her tour to a close with her final show on December 5 at GNP Seguros Stadium.
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Taylor Swift slammed for copying Kim Kardashian in wedding preparations
Taylor Swift faced backlash from fans over reports about her upcoming wedding to Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
The pop superstar is set to marry on June 13, 2026, at Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, a cliffside resort known for high-profile events.
Reports circulated that Swift paid huge amount to move another couple’s same wedding date to arrange her celebration.
Social media users reacted strongly, as one wrote, “she’s becoming Kim Kardashian entitled right before our eyes…”
Another commented, “That’s really gross behavior on Taylor’s part,” while others added, “Zero class,” and, “I think it’s fucking sickening for any celebrity to do this.”
One fan said, “Idk, I’d be kinda annoyed if someone else was paying me to move my wedding just so someone else can have it…
Especially if I’ve already sent out invitations and everything.”
Representatives for Swift and Kelce did not comment. However, Ocean House later denied the claims, saying they would never allow one wedding to buy out another.
They also confirmed that each client confirms their date directly.
The wedding carries personal meaning for the Ophelia hitmaker, with June 13 known as her lucky number.
The couple, who got engaged on August 26, 2025, reportedly planned a lavish celebration with flowers everywhere, red eternity roses for Swift’s closest friends.
Despite the controversy, the focus is still on making the wedding personal and special.
Fans continue to watch closely, debating the story, but Taylor’s plans reflect her attention to the details.
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Why Simon Cowell said he’s not guilty over Liam Payne’s sudden death?
Simon Cowell said he does not feel guilt over the death of Liam Payne, the One Direction star.
The 31-year-old late singer tragically passed away last year after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
Simon shared that he’s faced questions and criticism about whether the pressures of talent shows played a role in Liam’s life.
The 66-year-old music icon told Daily Mail that he spoke with the late singer’s parents a few months after the tragedy.
Cowell reflected on Liam’s determination and ambition, saying, “I don’t feel guilt, because you can’t guess somebody’s destiny.
All I know is he was immensely proud about what he’d achieved. It meant a lot to him.”
He also shared they highlighted how much music meant to their son and how proud he was of reaching The X Factor a second time.
The music producer shared that losing someone suddenly is very painful but blame is not always fair.
However, he believes it is more important to look at the person’s life, what they achieved and how they lived, describing guilt as something that can weigh people down without helping anyone.
His comments have sparked conversations about fame, responsibility and how people handle tragedy in the entertainment world.
The father of one recalled the moment got to know about Liam’s death while filming Britain’s Got Talent in Blackpool.
Simon continued describing the news as shocking and compared the grief to losing his own parents.
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