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Art

'SPACES': HOFA and Phillips launch new digital art expo in London

London's HOFA Gallery has launched a new digital art exhibition in collaboration with Phillips, featuring works created by telekinetic robotic arms and artificial intelligence.

03/10/2024

Health news

One million adults in England who weren’t regular smokers now vape

A new survey in England found that there’s a sharp increase in the number of non-regular smokers who have taken up vaping.

03/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

What are ‘cool roofs’ and could they save lives?

The study also found that solar panels could reduce temperatures while generating energy.

02/10/2024

Food and Drink

Insects, the superfood with an image problem gets a makeover

London welcomes its first fully bug-based restaurant and Euronews Culture was in the queue to sample its intriguing menu based on the humble cricket.

02/10/2024

Business

German supermarkets take the fight to British competitors

High investment and low prices appear to be disrupting the established order in the UK supermarket sector.

02/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

Europe’s most promising climate solutions vie for The Earthshot Prize

From sustainable fish feed to environmental DNA, these are Europe's finalists for the global environmental award.

02/10/2024

Eco-Innovation

Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution?

Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK.

01/10/2024

Green News

UK becomes first G7 country to phase out coal: Where else has done it?

The country’s final coal-fired power station was desynced from the grid on 30 September, bringing an end to 142 years of burning coal for electricity.

01/10/2024

Culture news

Muhammad Ali's most famous boxing glove goes to auction

Ali's glove, iconic for its history split, is expected to sell for a price in the millions.

01/10/2024

Culture news

Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced

The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners.

01/10/2024

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Damian Lewis herds sheep over London bridge in medieval tradition

Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls.

30/09/2024

Business

Delhi Capital owners to buy English cricket club in historic move

English cricket team Hampshire is set to be bought by part-owner of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

30/09/2024

Culture news

Why did famed actor Damian Lewis herd sheep over a London bridge?

The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?

30/09/2024

Living

How restaurants are helping to fix the broken food system

The approach of UK restaurants reflects a broader trend, with many Europeans now going for locally sourced food.

27/09/2024

Culture news

Ezra Collective's 'Dance, No One's Watching': Euronews Culture verdict

British jazz band Ezra Collective's follow-up to their Mercury Prize-winning album is another joyous celebratory collection.

27/09/2024

Culture news

Spanish galleon sails in London 400 years after the Great Armada

The boat, which reproduces a 17th century model, will remain in London until 6 October, after having travelled more than 100,000 nautical miles around the world.

26/09/2024

Travel News

How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

26/09/2024

United Kingdom

Police probing cyberattack on wi-fi networks at UK train stations

UK transport officials and police said on Thursday they are investigating a “cyber-security incident” that hit the public wi-fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations.

26/09/2024

Culture news

Is London's new and gory serial killer exhibition a step too far?

London’s newest visitor attraction is a gore fest that revels in the murder and mayhem of serial killers.

26/09/2024

Art

'Colossal depths of humanity': Inside the Turner Prize exhibition

As the Tate Britain exhibition of this year's Turner Prize nominees goes on show, Euronews Culture speaks to curator Linsey Young and reviews the 2024 cohort.

25/09/2024

Culture news

UK regulator launching in 2025 aims to make working in the arts safer

The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was conceived as a space for British arts workers to report abusive behaviour including bullying and harassment. It’s set to launch next year.

24/09/2024

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Elite climbers challenge gravity in Pole Climbing Championship

The World 25-Metre Pole Climbing Championship takes place in Warwickshire, England, showcasing elite climbers ascending at speed.

24/09/2024

United Kingdom

Football pitch collapses as parts of the UK hit by flash floods

Some areas saw a month's worth of rainfall in 24 hours.

24/09/2024

Living

Energy-leaking homes some of ‘biggest culprits’ of UK climate change

Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded.

23/09/2024

Culture news

Safe from harm: UK Culture in Crisis unit on protecting world heritage

Euronews Culture meets the former Scotland Yard detective leading the Victoria and Albert Museum’s response to threats to the world’s cultural heritage sites.

23/09/2024

Nature

‘It’s my life’: Inside the record-breaking world of giant vegetables

A competitive spirit and lots of dedication is what unites giant vegetable growers around the world.

21/09/2024