Culture & Arts
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Rare 1776 Dunlap Broadside of US Declaration Found in UK National Archives
A copy of the US Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap in 1776 and captured by the Royal Navy, has been found in the UK Nation
Meet My Mama: How Immigrant Home Cooks Are Reshaping French Catering
Meet My Mama, a Paris-based foodtech startup, trains women from immigrant backgrounds to become professional chefs. The company blends globa
Cristiano Ronaldo's Pre-Penalty Whisper Divides Arabic and Portuguese Fans
Cristiano Ronaldo's whispered words before his penalty against Croatia ignited a global debate. Arabic-speaking fans heard 'Bismillah,' whil
England Fans Adopt Oasis' 'Wonderwall' as World Cup Anthem
England fans have adopted Oasis' 'Wonderwall' as their World Cup anthem, singing it with players after matches. The song has seen a 50% spik
Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland': A Haunting Road Trip Through Divided Germany
Paweł Pawlikowski's 'Fatherland' won Best Director at Cannes 2025. The film stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler as Erika and Thomas Mann
Madonna's 'Confessions II' Revives Dance Floor Magic: A Track-by-Track Review
Madonna's 'Confessions II' album, a sequel to her 2005 classic, has sparked excitement across Europe. Fans in Lyon gathered for a midnight r
Turkish Comedian Deniz Göktaş Arrested Over Jokes About Islam and Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old face
Lídia Jorge Awarded 2026 Camões Prize, Highest Honour in Portuguese Literature
Portuguese writer Lídia Jorge has been awarded the 2026 Camões Prize, the highest literary honour for Portuguese-language authors. The award
Vatican Excommunicates SSPX Leaders Over Unauthorized Bishop Ordinations
The Vatican has excommunicated four bishops of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining without papal approval. The ordinat
Queen Camilla's Meeting with J.K. Rowling Sparks Criticism Over Trans Rights
Queen Camilla met J.K. Rowling in Edinburgh to promote children's reading. The event, held on 30 June, drew criticism over Rowling's trans-e
French Aerobatic Team Marks US Anniversary with New York Flypast
France's Patrouille de France flew over New York City with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke. The display marked the 250th anniversary of the US
Bayeux Tapestry London Exhibition Draws Nine-Hour Queues for Tickets
The British Museum's website saw queues of up to nine hours and over 75,000 visitors when ticket bookings opened for the Bayeux Tapestry exh