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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025: Who takes the top spot?

ADVERTISEMENTThe World’s 50 Best Restaurants has announced this year’s recipients of ‘The World’s Best Restaurant’ - one of the world’s most prestigious food awards.The awards ceremony took place last night in Turin, Italy, where the crowd gathered to celebrate the top restaurants and chefs for 2025. A panel of more than 1,000 experts, split into

Film of the Week: ’28 Years Later’ – Bold, brilliant and Brexity

ADVERTISEMENTWhen we left the 28 (pick your time span) Later franchise in 2007, the protocol-breaching actions of two misguided siblings led to the carpetbombing of London’s no-longer-safe zone.Kids... What can you do?28 Weeks Later, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s surprisingly effective follow up to director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland’s 2002 zombie genre revitalizing horror experience, ended

Netherlands returns more than 100 Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria

ADVERTISEMENTIt took more than a century but they are finally home. The Netherlands have returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after they were looted by British colonial troops.This shipment is the largest physical return of Benin artefacts to Nigeria to date. The Netherlands had agreed to their transfer in February upon request

Iranian Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for fall of Tehran regime

ADVERTISEMENTAfter winning Palme d’Or at Cannes for his stunning thriller It Was Just An Accident, one of Iran’s most celebrated filmmakers Jafar Panahi has called for the fall of the Tehran regime, against the backdrop of escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.  Panahi posted a powerful message on Instagram that appears to push for the

Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam

ADVERTISEMENTShould an artist’s faith determine what happens to their work when they die? The death of one of France’s most successful rappers has raised this question.French rapper Werenoi, whose real name was Jérémy Bana Owona, died on 17 May 2025, aged 31. He was France’s top album seller in 2023 and 2024, and his death

Stephen Fry on J.K. Rowling: ‘She seems to be a lost cause’

ADVERTISEMENTRenowned British actor, author and broadcaster Stephen Fry has labelled Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling a “lost cause” and stated that she has been “radicalised by TERFs” - the acronym that stands for “trans-exclusionary radical feminist”.  The term is used by transgender activists against gender critics like Rowling, who has dedicated much of her online

Kneecap rapper released on unconditional bail over terror charge

ADVERTISEMENTKneecap rapper Mo Chara, whose real name is Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, has been released on unconditional bail after today's hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, faced a terror-related charge in what he says is a politically motivated effort to silence the band’s support for Palestinians before their appearance at

Kneecap debut London billboards ahead of terror court appearance

ADVERTISEMENTA member of the Belfast rap group Kneecap has a scheduled appearance today at Westminster Magistrates Court in London, UK, over terror charges. How to prep for such a situation? Billboards, of course.The trio, known for satirical lyrics and on-stage provocations, have put billboards up all over London that read “More Blacks, More Dogs, More Irish, Mo

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Meet Enigmacursor: New dinosaur species unveiled in London

ADVERTISEMENTIt’s just 64cm tall - but this newly discovered dinosaur is causing big excitement at the Natural History Museum. The Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae was a nimble, plant-eating dinosaur that roamed western North America around 150 million years ago, during the late Jurassic period.Despite living among prehistoric heavyweights like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus, this little runner likely darted
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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

Pharrell Williams brings Indian style to Louis Vuitton show in Paris

ADVERTISEMENTParis Fashion Week opened Tuesday with Pharrell Williams' Spring/Summer 2026 Louis Vuitton show, rooted in Indian culture and staged in front of the Centre Pompidou.Pharrell fused Paris and Mumbai into a vibrant, sun-soaked vision of Vuitton’s 2026 man - a globe-trotting, style-forward dandy. Models marched in jewelled cricket jerseys, monsoon-sized sleeves, and Bollywood-inspired tailoring, all

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Meet Enigmacursor: New dinosaur species unveiled in London

ADVERTISEMENTIt’s just 64cm tall - but this newly discovered dinosaur is causing big excitement at the Natural History Museum. The Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae was a nimble, plant-eating dinosaur that roamed western North America around 150 million years ago, during the late Jurassic period.Despite living among prehistoric heavyweights like Stegosaurus and Diplodocus, this little runner likely darted

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
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Meet the 2025 winners of the Best Paris Baguette Award

ADVERTISEMENTIf there is one thing French people are really serious about, it is most likely bread.Baking is almost an art in France. The baguette has even been granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO.For Parisian bakers, the top honour is to win the Best Paris Baguette Award.The 2025 competition featured 187 bakers from the French capital.

Louis Vuitton fights Portuguese liqueur firm over ‘same logo’ use

ADVERTISEMENTIn a true David versus Goliath struggle in the business world, the French conglomerate Louis Vuitton has launched an intellectual property lawsuit against the Portuguese liqueur producer, Licores do Vale.The French firm says the Monção company's use of an LV (with an inverted V) on the labels of its bottles, and a graphic for its

NY jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in sex crimes retrial

ADVERTISEMENTFormer movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted on Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another. Jurors were unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.The split verdict was a measure of vindication for his accusers and prosecutors, but also to Weinstein after the landmark case was thrown