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Celebrities urge US Congress against defunding food and medical aid

ADVERTISEMENTMatt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Sheryl Crow are some of the celebrities who have signed an open letter from Feeding America, speaking out against massive cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid baked into Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The stars are urging US Congress not to block funding for food and

Sabrina Carpenter unveils alternate album art amid controversy

ADVERTISEMENT‘Espresso’ singer Sabrina Carpenter has shared an alternate album cover for her upcoming seventh studio album ‘Man’s Best Friend’, following significant backlash for the original artwork.Carpenter posted the new cover and cheekily added that this second take is “approved by God” - a reference to the pearl-clutching accusations of sexism after the release of the

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez arrive in Venice as protests continue

ADVERTISEMENTAmazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez have arrived in Venice, ahead of their star-studded and controversial weekend wedding.Bezos waved from a water taxi as he and Sánchez arrived at the dock of the Aman Hotel on the Grand Canal, with two security boats in tow.Their wedding has drawn protests by groups who view it as

Football as art: Messi picks favourite goal for unique digital work

ADVERTISEMENTIf your ask a footballer to pick their favourite goal you're quite likely to be told it's like choosing one child over another. Each one is special.Fortunately, Lionel Messi has made his career from making the right choices on and off the pitch and now the legendary World Cup winning Argentine is hoping to emulate

WTF! Donald Trump and the politics of the F-bomb

ADVERTISEMENTContent warning: This article contains language that some may find offensive.“Language!”We’ve all heard that exclamation shouted by an exasperated parent when a child is being foul-mouthed.But when it comes to expletives uttered by politicians, who are supposed to mind their usage of profanity and set a good example, what hope do parents or any other role models

A rare look inside Swiss billionaire Michael Ringier’s art collection

ADVERTISEMENTHow dedicated do you have to be to amass a peerless art collection?  “I think both the obsession grows, but you get more selective as go on. And you also learn all the time - that's what I like about the art. The knowledge is endless,” says Swiss media and tech mogul Michael Ringier who

Sharp dressed man: Zelenskyy and the NATO sartorial switch

ADVERTISEMENTUS rock band ZZ Top stormed the charts in 1983 with a song about a "Sharp Dressed Man," lyrics that this week could apply to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Zelenskyy is currently in The Hague attending this year’s NATO summit in a bid to ensure continued Western military support for his country, which, more than three

Venice activists claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue

ADVERTISEMENTAmazon founder Jeff Bezos' Venice wedding to Lauren Sánchez has been triggering several protests in the historic sinking city, with activist groups staging demonstrations and aiming to obstruct access to the city’s famed canals.While activists belonging to the “No Space For Bezos” group do not have an issue with the marriage itself, the common feeling is

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France’s new Lady Liberty artwork goes viral and divides opinions

ADVERTISEMENTA mural titled "The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest" - featuring Lady Liberty covering her face with her hands and her torch now lying on her chest – has been unveiled in France.The artwork by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw reportedly took six days to complete. It is located on a building in the northern
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Film of the Week: ‘Superman’ – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot

ADVERTISEMENTI confess I’ve never been much of a Superman fan.Compared to other superheroes, the Man of Steel always seemed boring to me.Yes, the story of a god growing up amongst men and fighting for the oppressed is inherently interesting, but I never felt a sense of jeopardy when it came to the super strong Christlike martyr

What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far?

ADVERTISEMENTWe’re past the halfway mark of 2025 and it’s time to give you our final Best Of... So Far: the TV shows which have already made our year. Unlike our favourite album and movie rankings, TV is a tougher ask, as there are so many shows out there to keep up with, leading to a feeling of cultural

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France’s new Lady Liberty artwork goes viral and divides opinions

ADVERTISEMENTA mural titled "The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest" - featuring Lady Liberty covering her face with her hands and her torch now lying on her chest – has been unveiled in France.The artwork by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw reportedly took six days to complete. It is located on a building in the northern

Film of the Week: ‘Superman’ – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot

ADVERTISEMENTI confess I’ve never been much of a Superman fan.Compared to other superheroes, the Man of Steel always seemed boring to me.Yes, the story of a god growing up amongst men and fighting for the oppressed is inherently interesting, but I never felt a sense of jeopardy when it came to the super strong Christlike martyr
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Check out the funniest photos in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

ADVERTISEMENTThe 2025 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are delivering the goods when it comes to giggles and marveling at the animal kingdom. While there are chuckles to be had, the mission is serious. Under the banner “Conservation through competition”, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards work to raise awareness. Founded in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and

Why are more Spaniards quitting music festivals over Israeli ties?

ADVERTISEMENTIf you're planning to attend a music festival in Spain this summer, you might wonder who cashes in the money you spend on the tickets and drinks. Gone are the days of live music sessions when the only concern was getting a good spot on the dance floor to enjoy your favourite band.This year, an

Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed

ADVERTISEMENTFrench police have detained 12 suspects after nearly 150 people reported being assaulted with syringes across France during its annual "Fête de la Musique" summer festival.  The outdoor festival took place all over France last Saturday, with authorities reporting "unprecedented crowds" in Paris.The Interior Ministry said that 145 people nationwide had reported being stabbed with needles