Culture & Arts
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New Documentary Revives the Legacy of Zurita de Oliveira, Portugal's First Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer
Zurita de Oliveira recorded Portugal's first rock 'n' roll song in 1961, decades before the genre gained mainstream recognition. A new docum
Brussels' Manneken-Pis Dons Sportswear for World Fair Play Day
Brussels' Manneken-Pis statue was dressed in sportswear for World Fair Play Day on 19 May. The International Fair Play Committee (CIFP) anno
Florentino Pérez's Real Madrid Power: A Fortress Built on Membership and Millions
Real Madrid's statutes demand a 20-year uninterrupted membership and a €187 million personal guarantee from presidential candidates. Florent
Eurovision 2026: Viral Claims of Rigged Contest Debunked as Bulgaria Wins
A viral post claiming Finland paid €16 million to secure Eurovision victory spread widely before the final. The EBU dismissed it as false, a
Aqua, Danish-Norwegian Band Behind 'Barbie Girl', Disbands After Three Decades
Aqua, the Danish-Norwegian band behind the global hit 'Barbie Girl', announced their breakup on Instagram. The group sold over 33 million re
Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Faces Retrial on Propaganda Charges
Jafar Panahi, winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, faces a retrial in Iran for 'propaganda activity against the regime.' He was sentenced in
James Bond Casting Begins: New Favorites Emerge as Trump Tries to Join
Amazon MGM has officially launched the search for Daniel Craig's successor as James Bond, with casting director Nina Gold leading the proces
Swatch Fans in Lyon Left Empty-Handed as Store Shuts Amid Audemars Piguet Frenzy
Shoppers in Lyon were disappointed when a Swatch store remained closed during a highly anticipated watch release with Audemars Piguet. The c
Married at First Sight UK Faces Rape Allegations from Former Contestants
Two women allege they were raped during filming of Channel 4's Married at First Sight UK. A third claims she was subjected to a non-consensu
International Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist: Six Novels in the Running
The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist has been announced, featuring six novels translated into English. The winner will be revealed
International Booker Prize 2026 Shortlist: Colonial Taiwan, Nazi Cinema, and Albanian Sworn Virgins
The International Booker Prize 2026 shortlist includes six translated novels from five languages. Themes range from Japanese colonial Taiwan
Javier Bardem at Cannes: Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu Promote 'Toxic Male Behavior'
Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem used his platform at the Cannes Film Festival to denounce three world leaders. He accused Donald Trump, Vl