By Tomas Horak
Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.
Gen Z and Gen Alpha reshape storytelling with YouTube and AI
A new UCLA report reveals that 72.9% of young people prefer YouTube for storytelling, while 55% want more neurodivergent characters on scree
Princess of Asturias laureates rally against despair in Oviedo
The 46th Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo saw laureates like Patti Smith and Timothy Garton Ash deliver speeches urging collective acti
Studio DRIFT's Aeolus makes wind visible in London installation
Amsterdam-based Studio DRIFT has unveiled Aeolus, a large-scale installation at London's Ladbroke Hall. Hundreds of glass rods and hidden li
From Baku to the mat: Azada Atakishiyeva's path to senior gymnastics
Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast Azada Atakishiyeva, 15, made her international debut in Georgia at age five. She now aims to become a strong se
James Bond casting race narrows to final contenders
Industry insiders say the search for the next 007 has narrowed to a handful of actors. Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, and Josh O'Connor are amon
Clayface: DC's horror gamble is gory but the script melts away
DC Studios' Clayface is a dark, gory origin story for the Batman villain, blending superhero tropes with body horror. Despite strong practic
RAYE wins Mercury Prize 2026 for 'This Music May Contain Hope'
RAYE has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album, 'This Music May Contain Hope'. The British artist beat Paul McCartney and Olivia D
Messi's Oviedo arrival ignites fan frenzy ahead of Princess of Asturias award
Lionel Messi arrived in Oviedo on Thursday to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. Hundreds of fans greeted him at the ci
Art Basel Paris opens under high security amid French unrest
Art Basel Paris opened at the Grand Palais as French authorities grapple with nationwide unrest. Organizers have increased security measures
New French literary prize embraces AI-assisted novels
A new French literary prize, the Prix Pascal, will reward novels co-written with AI. It launches amid controversy over AI use in literature,
Slow Horses finale hints at Jack Lowden's James Bond future
Slow Horses season six ends with River Cartwright's apparent death, freeing Jack Lowden for a potential James Bond casting. Producer Amy Pas
Ghibli's new chief on war, AI, and the studio's bond with its era
Kenichi Yoda, the new president of Studio Ghibli, says the studio remains closely tied to its era. In an interview before receiving the Prin