Culture & Arts
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Notre-Dame's New Stained Glass by Claire Tabouret Set for December Unveiling
Artist Claire Tabouret's six contemporary stained-glass windows for Notre-Dame Cathedral are being crafted in Reims. The windows are schedul
Armoured Fighters from 30 Nations Converge on Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for IMCF World Championship
Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the IMCF World Championship. The event transfo
Uzbekistan's New Center for Islamic Civilization Bridges Centuries of Heritage
The Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent spans ten hectares, featuring a museum, library, and research facilities. It houses the reve
Charli XCX's 'Music, Fashion, Film': A Disjointed Sketchbook of Half-Baked Ideas
Charli XCX's seventh album 'Music, Fashion, Film' attempts a sharp pivot from her 2024 global hit 'Brat' but lands as a collection of underd
Jürgen Klopp Appointed Head Coach of German National Football Team
Jürgen Klopp has been officially named head coach of the German national football team. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann after Germany's early
From Horror to Heart: The Best European Cinema of 2026 So Far
A roundup of the most compelling films released in European cinemas in the first half of 2026. Highlights include a Scottish Tourette's biop
Greek Mythology Quiz: From Gorgons to Odysseus in Nolan's Epic
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has grossed $264 million in its opening weekend. Print sales of the epic have surged
Spain Coach De la Fuente Condemns Argentina Players' Post-Match Conduct as 'Intolerable'
Spain's head coach Luis de la Fuente has called Argentina's post-match actions 'intolerable and unacceptable.' FIFA has launched a disciplin
ECB Unveils Finalist Designs for New Euro Banknotes: Culture vs. Nature
The European Central Bank has presented ten finalist designs for new euro banknotes, split between a culture theme featuring historical figu
Morrissey Urges Spain's PM to End Bullfighting Ahead of Barcelona and Madrid Shows
Morrissey has sent a letter to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez urging an end to bullfighting, backing a PETA campaign. The move comes a
Venice Film Festival 2026: Herzog, Kore-eda, McDonagh and Moretti Lead Auteur-Heavy Line-Up
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival runs 2–12 September on the Lido. Artistic director Alberto Barbera presented a line-up of 21 com
Lamine Yamal's 6PM Boxer Shorts Become World Cup Viral Hit for German Streetwear Label
Spain's Lamine Yamal, 19, became the youngest player to win both the European Championship and World Cup. His 6PM boxer shorts, from a Frank