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Bakers and designers showcased intricate gingerbread creations at Stockholm’s ArkDes museum, where this year’s festive competition centered around the theme of ‘comeback.
Stockholm’s ArkDes museum hosted its annual gingerbread house competition on Sunday (Dec 15), showcasing elaborate designs created by bakers and designers.
This year’s theme, ‘comeback,’ inspired a range of imaginative creations, from charming gingerbread cottages adorned with sweets and icing to a replica of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory and a nod to Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour with a concert scene.
Visitors flocked to the museum, capturing photos of the intricate edible constructions. The highlight of the event was the People’s Choice award, which went to a team that crafted a miniature version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. The winning creation impressed with its colorful icing and candy details.
The competition continues to be a beloved tradition, celebrating creativity, community, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.
Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.
Argentina has reiterated its interest in resuming talks with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands, a disputed archipelago in the South Atlantic, after reports that an internal Pentagon email suggested reviewing Washington’s support for the UK’s claim amid tensions over the Iran war.
Russian emergency services have contained a major fire at the Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea coast, local officials said on Thursday, ending a four-day effort after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Azerbaijan for talks with President Ilham Aliyev, holding meetings in Gabala on Saturday (25 April) during a working visit to the country.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia has confirmed it will not air the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, joining a widening boycott over Israel’s participation.
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed takeover of the media group, advancing a deal valued at roughly $110 billion including debt in a move that could reshape Hollywood and the global entertainment industry.
The 2,500-year-old Golden Helmet of Coțofenești and two ancient gold bracelets have been returned to Romanian authorities after being stolen from a Dutch museum in January last year.
The architect of the modern K-pop boom, Bang Si-hyuk, is facing arrest by South Korean police over claims he illegally gained millions in an investor fraud scheme.
Musician D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder over the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered remains were found inside a car linked to him, prosecutors in Los Angeles County have said.
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