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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

Green News

Train drivers and activists demand better public transport in Scotland

Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.

31/05/2023

Culture news

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Glastonbury festival line-up

Queens of the Stone Age, Skepta and Caroline Polachek are some of the many names added to Britain's biggest music festival.

31/05/2023

United Kingdom

Inquiry launched after UK police point taser at 90-year-old woman

A watchdog is investigating complaints over the level of force used by officers against the "distressed" elderly woman.

30/05/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Queen Victoria's life is threatened by a gunman

On 30 May, 1842, Queen Victoria survived the second attempt on her life in as many days.

30/05/2023

United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign to deter migrants

The messages, which will run on social media, come as net migration in the UK rises.

30/05/2023

Scenes

Meet the British women modernising classical theatre

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29/05/2023

Sport

Mauricio Pochettino confirmed as new Chelsea manager

The 51-year-old Argentine had been widely expected to take the Chelsea job, which is considered one of the most high-profile positions in European football.

29/05/2023

Design

The top trends to take away from 2023's Chelsea Flower Show

This year's horticultural event featured some of the most stunning gardens ever seen in its decades-long history - we run down the trends which emerged

29/05/2023

Culture news

Renaissance woman: The resurgence of Paris Hilton

Heiress, businesswoman and all around icon Paris Hilton was the star of the 2000s until her friend Kim Kardashian grabbed the public's attention - but now Hilton is back with a memoir and more popularity than ever

27/05/2023

Culture news

In vivid colour: Do Black Queens in Bridgeton and Cleopatra matter?

After recent casting decisions for historical figures drew contention, we spoke to experts to hear about the history of colour-blind casting.

27/05/2023

Experiences

My weekend spotting beavers on an idyllic rewilding estate in Scotland

Want to reconnect with nature? At Argaty Cottage, guests share the land and skies with red squirrels, kites and ospreys.

27/05/2023

Health news

Xylazine: Flesh-rotting ‘zombie’ drug claims first victim in Europe

The first death in the UK linked to the “zombie” drug xylazine raises concerns over the shifting origin of opioid supplies in Europe.

26/05/2023