Culture & Arts
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How a Fake BBC Report Falsely Linked Zelenskyy to a Stolen Cézanne
A manipulated video falsely claims a stolen Cézanne painting is in Zelenskyy's office. The footage is AI-generated and part of a pro-Kremlin
Peabody Awards 2026: War, Satire, and Resistance Dominate Winners List
The 86th Peabody Awards have recognized 34 winners from over 1,000 entries, spanning entertainment, documentary, and news. Highlights includ
Slovenia Joins Boycott of Eurovision Over Israel's Participation, Will Screen Palestinian Films
Slovenia's national broadcaster RTV Slovenia will not air this year's Eurovision Song Contest, instead showing a series of Palestinian films
Maggie Gyllenhaal to Lead Venice Film Festival Jury in 2026
Maggie Gyllenhaal has been named president of the international jury for the 83rd Venice Film Festival. She becomes the third woman to hold
Jackson Family and Biopic Stars Defend 'Michael' Amid Critical Backlash
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' opens in European theatres to poor reviews, accused of sanitizing the singer's life. Family members and
Mexico-Spain Art Dispute: Frida Kahlo Works at Center of Heritage Row
Nearly 400 Mexican artists and scholars protest the transfer of 18 Frida Kahlo works to Spain, citing legal loopholes. The Mexican governmen
Francophonie Spring Festival Expands Cultural Ties Between Europe and Central Asia
The 16th edition of Francophonie Spring took place across seven Kazakh cities, featuring films, concerts, and exhibitions. The festival refl
Sophie Hughes on the Art and Politics of Literary Translation
Translator Sophie Hughes, a 2026 International Booker Prize judge, argues that translation is a creative act of interpretation, not mere sub
Meryl Streep Champions LGBTQ+ Influence in Fashion Ahead of 'Devil Wears Prada 2'
Meryl Streep, returning as Miranda Priestly, highlights the LGBTQ+ community's role in fashion. The actress has long been a vocal ally, advo
Italy Faces Growing Calls to Cancel Kanye West Concert After European Rejections
Kanye West's European tour faces mounting opposition as Italy becomes the latest battleground. The UK, France, Poland, and Switzerland have
Vespa at 80: How a Post-War Italian Scooter Became a Global Icon
Patented in Florence on 23 April 1946, the Vespa revolutionised two-wheeled mobility with a design born from a hatred of motorbikes. It beca
Russia's Largest Publisher Faces 'LGBT Extremism' Probe Over Teen Literature
Russia's leading publisher, Eksmo, is under criminal investigation for 'LGBT extremism' related to books from its now-closed Popcorn Books i