Archaeologists in Russia discovered a 2000-year-old satyr mask, the first physical evidence of Greek theatre in the ancient city of Phanagoria. The mask reflects Greek theatrical traditions and indicates vibrant ritual and theatrical life in the region.

The 33rd Arab Music Festival and Conference will be held from October 16 to 25 in Cairo, Alexandria, and Damanhur, honoring Umm Kulthum on the 50th anniversary of her death, featuring 83 artists and 41 researchers from 15 countries. The festival includes 41 concerts and a scientific conference on Arab music and digital transformation.

Artist Sabry Fawaz emphasized that Cultural Palaces are the only venues in Egypt’s provinces to showcase talents, noting that out of 563 cultural sites, 220 are operational. He also discussed his cinema experience and the podcast "Kalam Fi Al-Sinema" highlighting Egyptian and Arab cinema.

The action and comedy-drama film "One Battle After Another" starring Leonardo DiCaprio topped the North American box office with $22.4 million in its opening weekend, followed by the children's film "Gabby's Dollhouse" and the anime "Demon Slayer."

A rare orange monkey was born at the Oklahoma City Zoo on September 8, 2025. The endangered François langur couple, Pam and Ripley, welcomed a male infant covered entirely in orange fur.

The Russian Film Week in Algiers opened with the screening of the 2023 film "The Challenge," attended by the Russian ambassador and diplomats. The week features several Russian films showcasing the diversity of Russian cinema and runs until October 3.

The cast of 'Weld Bent Shayeb' celebrated the special screening at an October mall with the first two episodes shown. The watch it platform announced the series premiere on October 1 with two episodes weekly.

British authorities mistakenly released 262 prisoners between March 2024 and March 2025, a 128% increase from the previous year, prompting the Ministry of Justice to form a special committee to address the issue.

Paintings covered with just one or two colors are sold for millions at global auctions, such as Mark Rothko's red painting sold for $81.9 million and Yves Klein's blue painting listed for $29 million.

"Zeinab", written by Mohamed Hussein Heikal in 1914, is the first Egyptian and Arabic novel adapted into a film in 1930. The film was directed by Mohamed Karim and starred Bahiga Hafez, who also composed the soundtrack.