Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Los Javis' 'La bola negra' chosen as Spain's Oscar entry for 2027
Spain's film academy has picked 'La bola negra' by Los Javis as its candidate for the 2027 Oscars. The queer Civil War drama, which won Best
Ed Sheeran's US tour unravels as support acts quit over Macklemore's exit
Ed Sheeran's US tour faces collapse after all support acts quit in protest over Macklemore's removal. The rapper was dropped for pro-Palesti
Kennedy Center to close for repairs after court blocks Trump renaming
A federal judge has again ruled that the Kennedy Center cannot be renamed after President Trump without Congress's approval. The board voted
Inside Uzbek weddings: rituals, family bonds and new beginnings
Uzbek weddings are multi-day family affairs blending civil registration, plov feasts, and blessings. Customs like Kelin Salom and chimildiq
Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad sparks fury among female athletes
Sydney Sweeney's latest Novig commercial, featuring her nearly nude with sports equipment, has provoked outrage from female athletes. Olympi
Catherine Ringer, voice of Les Rita Mitsouko, dies at 68
Catherine Ringer, the iconic singer of Les Rita Mitsouko, has died at 68 from a fast-acting cancer. Her duo with Fred Chichin produced hits
Dubai's media hub turns 25 as Arab Media Summit expands globally
Dubai's media sector now contributes 1.42% to GDP, with 25,000 companies and 120,000 jobs. The Arab Media Summit, now in its 25th year, brin
French Touch at 30: from underground clubs to national heritage
French electronic music has been added to France's intangible cultural heritage list, thirty years after Daft Punk, AIR and Laurent Garnier
Netanyahu and ministers attack Venice-winning Gaza documentary 'NAZA'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials have attacked the Venice-winning documentary 'NAZA', accusing its makers of an
Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history with dual acting wins for Welsh roles
Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead comedy and limited series Emmys in the same year. His show Widow's Bay took a record 14 come
Pope Leo XIV unveils giant wave artwork at Vatican Library water exhibition
Pope Leo XIV has opened a new exhibition at the Vatican Apostolic Library exploring the cultural and spiritual power of water. A giant wave
Oasis expands reunion tour with 38 new dates across Europe and beyond
Oasis has announced 38 new shows for 2027, starting in Glasgow and Manchester before heading to mainland Europe. The tour includes multiple