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Celebrities urge UK PM Keir Starmer to ‘end UK complicity’ in Gaza

ADVERTISEMENTBenedict Cumberbatch, Dua Lipa, Massive Attack, Danny Boyle, Tilda Swinton and Riz Ahmed are among the hundreds of celebrities urging UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to “end UK complicity” in Gaza. The request was put forward in an open letter to the PM, led by refugee charity Choose Love.  As highlighted by Sky News, the letter

Labubu: Why is everyone so obsessed with these ‘creepy’ dolls?

ADVERTISEMENTWhat’s happening? Labubu dolls, that’s what. Creepy cute little monsters with fluffy bodies and razor sharp grins. Originally created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung for his picture book series "Monsters", they were turned into figurines in 2019 as part of a collaboration with toymakers Pop Mart. Since then, their popularity has skyrocketed — especially

Venice Biennale to honour late curator Koyo Kouoh with 2026 exhibition

ADVERTISEMENTThe curatorial vision for the 61st Venice Biennale, 'In Minor Keys', was revealed in Venice today in an emotional presentation at the Sala delle Colonne of Ca’ Giustinian, the Biennale’s historic headquarters. Originally set for announcement later this year, the theme was unveiled ahead of schedule following the sad and unexpected death of the exhibition’s

When Sebastião Salgado explained his ‘Genesis’ to Euronews Culture

ADVERTISEMENTThe famous Franco-Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado’s exhibition Genesis toured the world for more than six years - a sign of its popularity but also the impact of his incredible work. Euronews Culture caught up with the photographer when the spectacular show was on display at La Sucrière de Lyon, a former sugar factory and warehouse

Photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Princess of Asturias Arts Award

ADVERTISEMENTBorn in Mexico City in 1942, Graciela Iturbide has for more than five decades developed a photographic oeuvre that transcends the boundaries of conventional art. Her work is characterised by a deep sensitivity to ancestral cultures and an exceptional ability to capture the essence of communities in transition.She conceives photography as a tool for cultural

Film of the Week: ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’

ADVERTISEMENTOver the course of three decades, the Mission: Impossible franchise has given us some of the most consistently enjoyable cinematic thrills out there. Thanks in large part to Tom Cruise’s devotion to sprinting and pushing the envelope when it comes to making impossible stunts possible, the series has managed to become a blockbuster singularity which has bucked

Bono speaks out against Hamas and Benjamin Netanyahu for first time

ADVERTISEMENTU2’s Bono has spoken out against Hamas, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli “far-right fundamentalists” at the 2025 Ivor Novello Awards last night.  U2 became the first Irish act to receive the Fellowship of the Ivors Academy, the highest honour that the organisation bestows.  The band took to the stage to accept the honour, with frontman Bono

Ivor Novello Awards 2025: Charli XCX, U2 and Robbie Williams win big

ADVERTISEMENTThis year’s Ivor Novello Awards marks its 70th year of celebrating outstanding achievements in the field of songwriting and composition.  2025’s ceremony, held last night at Grosvenor House in London, saw 22 songwriters and composers collecting awards over 14 categories, with over 70% of winners being first-timers. Charli XCX, Lola Young, Self Esteem, U2 and Robbie Williams

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165-million-year-old dinosaur with ‘weaponised tail’ found in Morocco

ADVERTISEMENT Scientists have unearthed the remains of a heavily armoured dinosaur, complete with rib spikes, a bony neck collar and a tail that may have doubled as a weapon. The fossil, discovered in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, dates back 165 million years and belongs to a newly identified species of ankylosaur called Spicomellus. And this wasn’t

Why is Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum warning it may have to close?

ADVERTISEMENT Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh, has issued an extraordinary warning: without fresh government funding, it may be forced to shut its doors. The museum says a shortfall in state support threatens a €104m renovation plan - and with it the safety of the
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