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Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the comedy on offer this year.

21/08/2024

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Royal support in Southport

King Charles III visited Southport to meet survivors of a stabbing attack that killed three young girls and sparked over a week of unrest across the UK.

20/08/2024

Art

Tottenham Hotspur hosts exhibition exploring the art of football kits

A football shirt partly made of gold honouring Lionel Messi is the centrepiece of a new exhibition at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium displaying a century of football shirt art.

19/08/2024

Business

Could Britain's soaring taxes push energy companies to Norway?

UK taxes on oil and gas profits have risen from 40% to about 78% in the past three years, prompting several energy companies to think about pulling out of the country.

19/08/2024

Art

London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping'

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season.

19/08/2024

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Fire at London's Somerset House contained, artworks safe

The venue's Courtauld Gallery is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens but the blaze broke out on the opposite side of the Georgian-era complex.

17/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five theatre picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the theatre on offer this year.

17/08/2024

Business

Ed Sheeran shows support for football club by acquiring minority stake

The singer, who was born in West Yorkshire but grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk, has been a longtime supporter of Ipswich Town. He says that the opportunity is "any football fan's dream".

16/08/2024

Culture news

Study reveals when to strategically pee during a Taylor Swift concert

As the long awaited Eras Tour hits London, her fans are busy picking out their outfits and memorising the song lyrics - but one thing they shouldn’t forget is to plan for those crucial bathroom breaks.

16/08/2024

Culture news

In Pictures: The street delights of the Edinburgh Fringe

Check out the best pics that Euronews Culture captured while taking in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

16/08/2024

Business

English council claims Dubai businessman misused €175m investment

Thurrock Council in England said it may be forced to raise taxes and cut down on council services for years in order to recover its finances

15/08/2024

Culture news

A new mystery: Stonehenge Altar Stone didn’t come from Wales after all

Researchers were astounded to discover that the megalith travelled over 450 miles to its resting place in Wiltshire, England. What does this revelation mean for our understanding of Neolithic peoples?

15/08/2024

Culture news

Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows.

15/08/2024

Culture news

Cheap vs Expensive: How to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe on any budget

Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or flush with cash, there’s something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

15/08/2024

Business

AstraZeneca leads in valuation as it bets on cancer drugs portfolio

The company has tied up with Eccogene, a Chinese biotech firm, for a new experimental weight loss drug. The weight loss market is currently dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

14/08/2024

Health news

These stretchable 'jelly batteries' could be implanted into humans

The research team behind the new "jelly batteries" say they can mould to human tissue, making them "promising for future use in biomedical implants".

14/08/2024

Economy

Pound slips on weaker-than-expected UK inflation data

The pound retreated following a one-day surge, prompted by weaker-than-expected UK inflation data. Cooling inflation may increase the likelihood of further interest rate cuts by the Bank of England this year.

14/08/2024

Culture news

Wembley Stadium bans Taylor Swift fans from gathering outside

Due to the recent terror plot in Vienna, Swifties will no longer be allowed to gather outside and sing along as they have in the past.

13/08/2024

Art

New Banksy pops up at London zoo - is this final work of the series?

An artwork painted on the shutters of London Zoo has been confirmed as the latest in Banksy's surprise animal-themed street art project across London.

13/08/2024

Economy

Sterling gains against the euro as UK wage growth hits two-year low

The pound sterling gained against the euro on Tuesday morning as latest data from the UK showed wage growth at a two-year low.

13/08/2024

Culture news

British Museum admits to breaking UK law after missing artefact report

The museum admitted that many of the approximately 2000 missing items may be “unrecoverable” after being defaced and “sold for scrap”.

13/08/2024

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Lawnmowers speed through the night in 12-hour race

This year’s lawnmower race was won by the team “Northerns Kick Grass,” who have multiple past victories.

12/08/2024

Health news

Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study

Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study.

12/08/2024

Business

French-born boss of AstraZeneca named highest-paid CEO in Britain

Pascal Soriot headed a list of top earners compiled by the High Pay Centre, with bosses of Rolls Royce and HSBC also included in the top 10.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Man in custody after woman and girl stabbed in Leicester Square

The girl's injuries were not life-threatening, but she required hospital treatment, while the woman sustained "more minor" injuries, according to domestic outlets.

12/08/2024

Art

Banksy unveils horny rhino as latest work in animal artwork series

His eighth work shows a rhino mounting a silver Nissan Micra with a traffic cone on its hood to mimic another rhinoceros.

12/08/2024