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Lincoln’s blood-stained gloves fetch over €6 million at rare auction

ADVERTISEMENTA collection of artifacts linked with President Abraham Lincoln, including the blood-stained leather gloves he worn the night of his assassination, have been sold at an auction in the United States for $7.9 million (€6.9 million).A total of 144 items up for sale to pay off the remainder of a two decade old $8 million

AI blunder: US newspaper’s book list recommends non-existent books

ADVERTISEMENTUS content distributor King Features says it has fired a writer who used artificial intelligence to produce a story on summer reading suggestions that contained books that didn't exist.The list appeared in “Heat Index: Your Guide to the Best of Summer," a special section distributed in Sunday's Chicago Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer last week.More

Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with new immersive exhibition

ADVERTISEMENTGorillaz, the famous virtual band created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, are marking their 25th anniversary with a new exhibition at London’s Copper Box later this year.The immersive showcase, titled House Of Kong, takes place for a limited run from 8 August to 3 September, and will allow fans to peek

Trump shares fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with golf ball

ADVERTISEMENTThe strange back and forth between Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen continues, as the US president has shared a fake clip on social media of him attacking The Boss with a golf ball.Yesterday (21 May), Trump took to the Truth Social platform to share a clip of himself playing golf, aiming for Bruce Springsteen. The ball eventually

Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in UK

ADVERTISEMENTBritish police have charged a member of acclaimed Irish hip-hop group Kneecap with a terrorism offense for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a Kentish Town Forum concert in London on 21 November 2024.The Metropolitan Police force said Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, was charged under the Terrorism Act with displaying a flag in support a proscribed

Eurovision 2025: Who’s through to the final after second semifinal?

ADVERTISEMENTThe final lineup for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest is set after Thursday's second semi-final, with 26 countries set to compete in front of thousands of fans in Basel, Switzerland in the grand final on Saturday.Those who made the cut include classically trained Austrian countertenor JJ, a bookies’ favorite with his over-the-top pop-opera song “Wasted

Slovenian police investigate disappearance of Melania Trump’s statue

ADVERTISEMENTPolice in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of US first lady Melania Trump.The life-size sculpture was unveiled in 2020 during President Donald Trump’s first term in office near Sevnica in central Slovenia, where Melanija Knavs was born in 1970. It replaced a wooden statue by US artist Brad Downey which had

Austria’s JJ hopes classical training will lead to Eurovision success

ADVERTISEMENTCurtain up for Johannes Pietsch. Better known by his stage name JJ, the 24-year-old native of Vienna will represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel in tonight's second semi-final. JJ has already made a name for himself with his exceptional range, heartfelt performances and distinctive voice that reaches soprano heights.With his song 'Wasted

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Two years after her death, a Sinéad O’Connor biopic is in the works

ADVERTISEMENT Two years after her death, a biopic on legendary Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor is reportedly in development. According to Variety, the film will be directed by Josephine Decker, known for the 2020 feature Shirley, based on the life of novelist Shirley Jackson. Decker will work from a script by Irish writer Stacey Gregg. Helming
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Take a look at the winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards

ADVERTISEMENT From joy-riding pups racing through the streets of Brasília to the quiet hush of a Colombian village, the 18th annual iPhone Photography Awards returns with a breathtaking celebration of moments both intimate and epic. Chosen from thousands of entries across 140+ countries, this year’s winners prove that you don't need a fancy camera to

Tom Cruise turns down Donald Trump’s invite for Kennedy Center Honor

ADVERTISEMENT US President Donald Trump has unveiled the slate of stars who will be honoured at the 48th Kennedy Center Honors later this year. They include rockers Kiss, Rocky actor Sylvester Stallone and ‘I Will Survive’ singer Gloria Gaynor. As the new chairman of the Kennedy Center, Trump announced the honorees himself during a Wednesday press

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Two years after her death, a Sinéad O’Connor biopic is in the works

ADVERTISEMENT Two years after her death, a biopic on legendary Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor is reportedly in development. According to Variety, the film will be directed by Josephine Decker, known for the 2020 feature Shirley, based on the life of novelist Shirley Jackson. Decker will work from a script by Irish writer Stacey Gregg. Helming

Take a look at the winners of the 2025 iPhone Photography Awards

ADVERTISEMENT From joy-riding pups racing through the streets of Brasília to the quiet hush of a Colombian village, the 18th annual iPhone Photography Awards returns with a breathtaking celebration of moments both intimate and epic. Chosen from thousands of entries across 140+ countries, this year’s winners prove that you don't need a fancy camera to
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In Pictures: Eagles and horseback stunts at Kyrgyzstan’s Salbuurun

ADVERTISEMENT Crowds gathered on the southern shore of Kyrgyzstan's Lake Issyk-Kul on Saturday to witness the colourful spectacle of the Salbuurun Festival – a lively celebration of the country’s nomadic heritage, captured in striking images by photographer Vladimir Voronin. Kyrgyz hunters compete in archery during the Traditional Eagle Hunting Salbuurun Festival on the southern shore

Celebrities react to Trump immigration raids in LA

ADVERTISEMENTFollowing Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, artists have been speaking out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation raids and offering support to protestors in LA.As reported by Euronews, Trump deployed another 2,100 National Guard members and 700 US Marines, in what the authorities have dubbed Task Force 51 meant to

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

ADVERTISEMENT Hello, and happy August! From Sydney Sweeney's controversial American Eagle advert, to a documentary about adult content creator Bonnie Blue, the internet has felt louder than ever with various celebrity controversies. But beyond that, life ticks on - and Freaky Friday sequels await. If you're venturing to Scotland for the Edinburgh Fringe, keep the