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Nature

On the Scottish estate giving refuge to troubled beavers

NatureScot is making beaver carcass returns obligatory, after outrage over ‘inhumane’ shootings of the protected species.

11/06/2023

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Watch: Heat too much for guardsmen as William inspects troops

Three guardsmen fainted during the military parade known as the Colonel’s Review

10/06/2023

Green News

How did Scotland’s ambitious recycling plan go so wrong?

A European-style deposit return scheme that would have created incentives for consumers to recycle bottles and cans will now be delivered years late.

10/06/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Rolling Stones founding member leaves the group

9 June 1969 - Brian Jones officially leaves the Rolling Stones after developing a serious drug problem

09/06/2023

Cult

London's Saatchi Gallery showcases humanity's triumphs and failures

150 international photographers provided their shots for 'Civilisation', an exhibition highlighting the complexity and contradictions of life on planet earth.

08/06/2023

Food and Drink

Artificial cooking: How a robot is learning to become a salad chef

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have programmed their robotic chef to learn eight simple salad recipes - just by demonstrating how they were done. The new AI cook even proposed a recipe of his own...

08/06/2023

Culture news

How the UK's performers union is protecting actors against AI

Actors union Equity has launched a brand new toolkit to help artists consent to their performances being used by AI.

08/06/2023

Health news

UK launches €46.5m project to tackle obesity with weight loss drugs

The UK is pouring millions into a programme to tackle obesity with weight loss drugs such as Wegovy.

07/06/2023

Culture news

Controversy as Oxfam pulls 'TERF' image with J.K. Rowling resemblance

British-founded charity Oxfam faces backlash after posting a now-deleted video showing a woman wearing a 'TERF' badge - with some comparing the likeness to the controversial Harry Potter author.

07/06/2023

Destinations

‘A hiker’s high’: Why walkers will love England's Jurassic Coast

This 4-day hike is one of the best in Europe - and suited to walkers of any level.

07/06/2023

Design

Designers and their homes - Amy Walden's holistic space in Bristol

Bristol based Amy Walden is an interior designer who takes a holistic approach to making homes. The aim she tells Euronews Culture is to create a space that provides both comfort and wellbeing.

07/06/2023

Culture news

'White Lotus' actor fears for cast safety over new play about Putin

'Patriots' has opened in the London West End to tell the tale of Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who helped put Vladimir Putin in power.

06/06/2023

Culture news

Prince Harry: 'I experienced hostility from press since I was born'

Harry, the Duke of Sussex, accuses newspaper of using unlawful methods to get stories which left him in a downward spiral.

06/06/2023

Eco-Innovation

Could your future home be made of fungi?

Architects have created Lego-like bricks of fungi that could slash construction’s carbon footprint.

06/06/2023

Culture news

What is Afrobeats - and why is it so popular?

The musical genre is becoming more and more popular - a point made by artist Burna Boy, who made history last weekend by becoming the first African artist to headline a stadium show in the UK, playing to a sold-out crowd of 60,000 fans.

06/06/2023

Nature

Widowed while-tailed eagle finds new partner in Ireland

A reintroduction programme saw the first white-tailed eagles hatched in Ireland for more than 100 years.

05/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vows to house more migrants on barges

Rishi Sunak says two more barges will host about 1,000 people

05/06/2023

Culture news

Prince Harry misses first day of court case against British newspaper

Duke of Sussex will on Tuesday become the first member of the royal family to testify in court for more than a century.

05/06/2023

Design

V&A Dundee invites you to explore fashion shows from behind the scenes

A new exhibition at the Scottish museum dives into what makes a fashion show so special with an unusual focus - away from the clothes we see on the runway

04/06/2023

Creators

Meet the neon light artist behind God's Own Junkyard in London

Marcus Bracey is a third-generation neon light artist and owner of God's Own Junkyard, home to the largest collection of neon signs outside of the US.

04/06/2023

Culture news

A Bohemian auction: See Freddie Mercury's personal items up for sale

Rock band Queen's legendary singer Freddie Mercury's personal belongings are on display at Sotheby's in London ahead of their auction. The collection also provides an intimate look into his life.

04/06/2023

Culture news

Kylie Minogue seals pop comeback as 'Padam Padam's becomes record hit

The catchy bop is topping charts worldwide and introducing Gen Z to the musical icon thanks to the track's TikTok popularity

03/06/2023

Design

Why this year's Chelsea Flower Show was important for female gardening

2023's prestigious Flower Show put women at the forefront of its displays, including a celebration of female gardening pioneers from years past.

02/06/2023

Design

The must sees at this year's London Design Biennale

Euronews Culture gives you the run down of this year's event, which starts on 1 June, welcoming summer through design.

01/06/2023

Art

The must-see exhibitions at London Gallery Weekend 2023

With more than 125 participating galleries, the 2023 edition of London Gallery Weekend will see mega-galleries come together to highlight the vibrancy of the UK capital's gallery scene.

01/06/2023

Culture news

A 15th century manuscript offers a peek into medieval stand-up comedy

A new study by a Cambridge English professor explores comedic texts believed to have been written by an unknown medieval minstrel.

31/05/2023