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Trump’s media war: White House takes aim at South Park and Colbert

ADVERTISEMENT A simmering political war between the White House and the media has grown more fiery in recent weeks, with satire and political commentary caught directly in the crosshairs. From the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show to attacks on The View’s Joy Behar, and now the latest controversy over South Park’s explicit mockery of

Benfica’s Stadium of Light prepares for new revitalising design

ADVERTISEMENT There are many parallels to be made between regularly visiting a sports stadium and going to church as both activities demand faith, vision and hope. Familiarity with a place of worship can also provide succour so dealing with any radical redesign has to handled sensitively. These requirements appear to be at the centre of

Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71, WWE says

ADVERTISEMENT Hulk Hogan, the headscarf-wearing icon of the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) said on Thursday. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call on Thursday morning about a cardiac arrest. Hogan was pronounced dead at a hospital, police said in a

Film of the Week: ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

ADVERTISEMENT For cinema lovers, Marvel’s modern reign began with Iron Man, but for comic book lovers, it was always The Fantastic Four.  When released in 1961, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee’s series about a family of cosmic-powered astronauts marked the beginning of a bold new vision; one in which superheroes weren't just god-like figures, but

Irish rap band Kneecap banned from Hungary’s Sziget festival

ADVERTISEMENT The backlash over freedom of speech and controversial Irish rappers Kneecap has intensified following Hungary's decision to ban the group from taking part in the Sziget festival. Government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács explained in a post on the X platform that the the decision to ban Kneecap from entering the country and from participating in

Banksy’s Venice work ‘The Migrand Child’ removed for restoration

ADVERTISEMENT Art restorers have removed a deteriorating piece of graffiti by the street artist Banksy, titled 'The Migrant Child', from the side of a building overlooking a Venetian canal to preserve the work for future public display, officials said on Thursday. The removal from the wall of the 17th-century Palazzo San Pantalon was carried out

Kurash kombat: An ancient sport lands a blow in the heart of France

ADVERTISEMENT There's no place to hide once you step forward to fight on the gilam, so fittingly the International Kurash Tournament took place in the open air at the Emile Anthoine Stadium, right beneath one of the Eiffel Tower, one of world’s most famous landmarks. For those who gathered athletes, diplomats, sports leaders and curious

Photographer Luiz Carvalho revisits Portugal’s post-revolution years

ADVERTISEMENT When the revolution of 25 April 1974 swept through Portugal, Luiz Carvalho had no idea it would shape the course of his life. Then a 19-year-old architecture student with a passion for photography, he took to the streets of Lisbon with his Nikon F, capturing the unfolding scenes of a country in transformation. Those

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Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney-American Eagle controversy

ADVERTISEMENT Another day, another chapter in the American Eagle / Sydney Sweeney controversy, which won’t seem to die down.   Following the polarising campaign that led many to call out racist undertones and label the fashion ads as “Nazi”, the viral backlash that ensued, the comments from The White House and other US conversatives regarding
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UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after protest

ADVERTISEMENT The UK's Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) has cancelled its 2026 production of Puccini’s Tosca in Tel Aviv after almost 200 staff condemned the UK company’s “hypocrisy” on the war in Gaza, accusing it of aligning with “a government currently engaged in crimes against humanity”. In an internal message to staff, according to The

Nomadic biennial Manifesta to land in Coimbra for its 2028 edition

ADVERTISEMENT Manifesta, Europe’s nomadic biennial of contemporary art and urban practice, will be held in Coimbra, Portugal in 2028 – the first time the country will host the influential event. Manifesta 17 will be a collaborative edition developed with Anozero, a biennial co-organised by the Municipality of Coimbra and the University of Coimbra. Announcing the

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Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney-American Eagle controversy

ADVERTISEMENT Another day, another chapter in the American Eagle / Sydney Sweeney controversy, which won’t seem to die down.   Following the polarising campaign that led many to call out racist undertones and label the fashion ads as “Nazi”, the viral backlash that ensued, the comments from The White House and other US conversatives regarding

UK’s Royal Ballet and Opera cancels 2026 Israel show after protest

ADVERTISEMENT The UK's Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) has cancelled its 2026 production of Puccini’s Tosca in Tel Aviv after almost 200 staff condemned the UK company’s “hypocrisy” on the war in Gaza, accusing it of aligning with “a government currently engaged in crimes against humanity”. In an internal message to staff, according to The
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