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Why is Donald Trump demanding that Beyoncé be prosecuted?

ADVERTISEMENT Amid mounting pressure for the Trump administration to release the Epstein files - as opposed to releasing files regarding the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. and Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server – the US President is looking back to last year. He is alleging that Kamala Harris spent campaign money

Why is this children’s classic Britain’s most complained about film?

ADVERTISEMENT 2024 was a great year for cinema, and several films that made our year featured some NSFW content. Whether it was the nudity in Anora, the colourful language in Kneecap, the grotesque body horror in The Substance or some of the gorgeous yet horrific tableaus in The Devil’s Bath, there was plenty to keep

Coldplay kiss cam scandal: How best to handle a PR crisis

ADVERTISEMENT It’s the scandal that has pushed the internet into overdrive. Now, instead of crumbling, the company impacted by the now-infamous “kiss-cam” Coldplay incident has decided to put a positive spin on their CEO’s on-screen transgression. After being thrust into the spotlight, Astronomer has released a new promo video featuring none other than actress Gwyneth Paltrow, who

Celebrated musical satirist Tom Lehrer dies aged 97

ADVERTISEMENT Tom Lehrer, the celebrated American song satirist who lampooned politics, racism and the Cold War, then largely abandoned his music career to return to teaching mathematics at Harvard and other universities, has died. He was 97. Longtime friend David Herder said Lehrer died Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He did not specify a

Everything is pawesome: 2025 UK Dog Surfing Championship in pictures

ADVERTISEMENT What did you do this weekend? Well, if you happened to be on Branksome Beach, on the south coast of England, you’ll have witnessed a real tail-wagger on Sunday, when dogs and their owners took to the waves for the UK Dog Surfing Championship. The event combines four-legged athletes and paddleboarding, and it’s a

Inside Poland’s Soviet-era festival that’s now a thriving music hub

ADVERTISEMENT The origins of the Jarocin Festival date back to 1970, when it began as Wielkopolskie Rytmy Młodych (Wielkopolska Rhythms of the Young) - a regional music competition to promote amateur rock bands. Taking place in the small town of Jarocin, the event quickly gained popularity, attracting young people from all over Poland. In 1980

Skeleton of medieval knight found at former Polish ice cream shop

ADVERTISEMENT Earlier this month, in the centre of Gdańsk, archaeologists from ArcheoScan discovered a tombstone with the image of a knight, dating back to the 13th century. Two days later, about 30 cm under the stones, the perfectly preserved skeleton of a knight was unearthed. The find was made at a cult site for the

Bukhara Biennial: A ten-week exploration of food, art, craft and music

ADVERTISEMENT From 5 September to 20 November 2025, this UNESCO Creative City will host the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, a ten-week journey of contemporary art, communal rituals, and culinary storytelling. Titled “Recipes for Broken Hearts”, the Biennial transforms a city of legends into a living stage where grief, memory and joy are reimagined through food, music

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‘Weapons’: Why no one needs a prequel to the box office hit of 2025

ADVERTISEMENT While it was highly anticipated, Zach Cregger’s Weapons has become the breakout hit of the summer no one expected. Not only did the American filmmaker’s sophomore horror film top the box office during its debut weekend and has raked in a reported $92 million internationally at the time of writing (on a budget of $38
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Imperial War Museum defends Holocaust caption criticised by historians

ADVERTISEMENT It’s just one word – but two leading Holocaust historians say it warps history. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London has refused to alter an information panel in its Holocaust Galleries after two leading historians criticised its wording as historically inaccurate. Describing the Nazi's 1935 Nuremberg race laws, the disputed caption reads: “Under

Every new revelation about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

ADVERTISEMENT Taylor Swift’s new era is almost upon us...   The pop superstar announced her 12th album two days ago but everything apart from the title, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, remained a secret – the cover of the album, the track titles, the release date... Everything. Until now. Swift appeared on her partner’s podcast last

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‘Weapons’: Why no one needs a prequel to the box office hit of 2025

ADVERTISEMENT While it was highly anticipated, Zach Cregger’s Weapons has become the breakout hit of the summer no one expected. Not only did the American filmmaker’s sophomore horror film top the box office during its debut weekend and has raked in a reported $92 million internationally at the time of writing (on a budget of $38

Imperial War Museum defends Holocaust caption criticised by historians

ADVERTISEMENT It’s just one word – but two leading Holocaust historians say it warps history. The Imperial War Museum (IWM) in London has refused to alter an information panel in its Holocaust Galleries after two leading historians criticised its wording as historically inaccurate. Describing the Nazi's 1935 Nuremberg race laws, the disputed caption reads: “Under
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ADVERTISEMENT The Pompidou Center, one of Paris’ most radical and beloved cultural institutions, is preparing to shut its doors this autumn for a major five-year renovation. The renovation will see asbestos removed from all facades, major fire safety upgrades, and entire floors reconfigured - including the creation of a new level dedicated to children. Its

Sydney Sweeney polemic fuelled by her Republican voter registration

ADVERTISEMENT The controversy keeps on growing regarding American Eagle’s now-viral ad campaign – which declares “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans”. The play on words “jeans” and “genes” throughout the ads have led many to criticise the homonym implication, with some going so far as to label the advertisements as “Nazi” and glorifying white supremacy. One

Every new revelation about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

ADVERTISEMENT Taylor Swift’s new era is almost upon us...   The pop superstar announced her 12th album two days ago but everything apart from the title, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, remained a secret – the cover of the album, the track titles, the release date... Everything. Until now. Swift appeared on her partner’s podcast last