Culture & Arts
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Portuguese Volunteers Create Audio Story Collection for Blind Children
A partnership between the Alcântara Municipal Library in Lisbon and the Bengala Mágica association has produced over 100 audio stories read
Radio Caroline Apologises for Erroneously Announcing King Charles III's Death
Radio Caroline, a former pirate radio station founded in 1964, mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III due to a computer error. T
Sofia Erupts in Celebration as Eurovision Winner Dara Brings 'Bangaranga' to the Streets
Bulgaria's first Eurovision victory sparked massive celebrations in Sofia, with Dara performing 'Bangaranga' to tens of thousands. The event
Centre Pompidou Opens Seoul Branch with Major Cubism Exhibition
The Centre Pompidou opens a new branch in Seoul's Yeouido district on 4 June, its second in Asia. A four-year partnership with the Hanwha Cu
Centre Pompidou Opens Seoul Outpost with Major Cubism Loan Programme
The Centre Pompidou has opened a new outpost in Seoul, South Korea, featuring a major cubism exhibition. The four-year loan programme, part
Almodóvar Calls Trump, Netanyahu, Putin 'Monsters' at Cannes, Urges European 'Shield'
Pedro Almodóvar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Vladimir Putin 'monsters' at a Cannes press conference. The Spanish director ur
JR Turns Paris's Pont Neuf into a Cavern for Three-Week Immersive Art Installation
JR's 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf' turns Paris's oldest bridge into a 120-metre-long cavern. The installation, open 24 hours a day for three wee
Taiwanese Novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' Wins International Booker Prize
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and Lin King have won the 2026 International Booker Prize for 'Taiwan Travelogue.' The novel is the first Mandarin Chinese wo
Arsenal Ends 22-Year Premier League Drought After Manchester City Draws with Bournemouth
Arsenal secured the Premier League title on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. The Gunners n
Bayeux Tapestry to Be Displayed Flat in Full Length for First Time at British Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry will be shown flat and in full length for the first time at the British Museum in London. The loan, agreed by President
Beer Overtakes Wine as France's Preferred Alcoholic Drink
Beer has overtaken wine as the most consumed alcoholic beverage in France. The shift reflects changing tastes among younger generations and
Beer Overtakes Wine as France's Preferred Drink for First Time
In 2025, the French drank 22.1 million hectolitres of beer versus 22 million of wine, marking a historic shift. Wine consumption hit its low