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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.
U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is not seeking an extension of its memorandum of understanding with Iran, claiming the U.S. already controls the Strait of Hormuz through its naval blockade.
The collective-defence agreement between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signals that regional powers no longer want to rely solely on external security guarantees. Whether it becomes a stabilising deterrent or another axis of rivalry remains unresolved.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, according to the latest data, as uncertainty over the waterway’s reopening kept most shipowners away. Six commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down from nine the day before and below the 10-day daily average of 11.
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. fulfils the terms of an interim deal, including lifting the maritime blockade and sanctions and releasing Iran’s frozen assets.
Ukraine has targeted at least 20 Wildberries warehouses across Russia since 18 July, disrupting a major logistics network. Kyiv says the strikes aim to disrupt alleged military-linked supplies, while the attacks have caused billions of dollars in losses and wider economic pressure.
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing her representative.
Four artworks by 15th-century painter Antonello da Messina have been stolen overnight from the Museo Regionale di Messina, Italy's culture minister said on Sunday, expressing confidence in the police inquiry.
Cristiano Ronaldo has given one of his clearest indications yet that his playing career is nearing its end, saying the 2026-27 season will “probably” be his last in professional football.
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has changed Eurovision Song Contest rules to allow a winning country to be blocked from hosting if security risks, armed conflict or geopolitical tensions make it unsafe to stage the event.
Each summer, Gabala becomes a gathering point for artists, musicians and audiences from across Azerbaijan and beyond.
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