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Jonny Walfisz

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Are male skirts about to be the next fashion essential?

As Brad Pitt and a UK binman ditch their trousers to appreciate the breeze, we speak to a fashion expert on the skirt revolution.

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Would a 'touring tsar' help UK bands get EU gigs after Brexit?

A new report has stressed the damage that Brexit has done to UK musicians' ability to tour their acts in the EU.

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Fifa 23 to feature women's clubs for the first time

As women's football increased in popularity more and more, the Fifa video games will feature women's leagues for the first time ever.

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Is the best-selling manga of all time about to end?

Over its 25 year history, One Piece has become one of the most successful entertainment exports from Japan. Now, the creator looks to be considering its end.

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Cornish: The minority language that needs more speakers

Cornish is spoken by around 600 people in the UK. Although there's only a handful of people who still know it, it's history predates the English language.

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Should European museums return African heritage items?

As conversations about decolonisation increase, more museums are considering returning their looted African heritage, but is this the right approach?

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Telegram has a Holocaust denial problem

A new survey by UNESCO has found a shocking amount of Holocaust denial and distortion across social media platforms, with Telegram the worst offender.

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These Ancient Greek statues used to be colourful

Two historians have created a new exhibition at the Met, returning Greek and Roman statues to their original colours.

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Captain Marvel launches Disneyland Paris' new Avengers zone

After four years of construction, Disneyland Paris now has a dedicated area for its Marvel superheroes.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! creator dies: here's why it was a legendary franchise

The body Kazuki Takahashi was found floating off the coast of Japan. We look back at the incredible manga and card game he created.

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Which films have got audiences dressing up for screenings

The release of Minions: The Rise of Gru has caused havoc as teens dress up as Gentleminions for screenings. Here are three other films that set a similar precedent.

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Stranger Things has now introduced Gen Z to Metallica

Master of Puppets is back in the charts again after featuring in a Stranger Things episode. The 80s aesthetic show has already given a similar boost to Kate Bush.

Food and Drink

World Chocolate Day: 5 weird and unexpected uses for cocoa

From teeth healing to race car running, chocolate is far more useful than as just a snack to munch on.

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Meet the artist behind the 'Hell' bus at Glastonbury

The (s)Hell Bus, Action Man with PTSD, and "Not Piss" mugs. Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives: the political artist fighting the establishment with humour.

Lifestyle

This museum has a painting you can smell

The scents of flowers, animals and gloves can be sniffed in a 17th century painting at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

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Why does anyone buy cassette tapes?

Kate Bush is back in the charts and cassettes of her albums are flying off shelves. As people rediscover their love for tapes, some indie labels swear by the 80s format.

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A new Danish museum wants to tell the stories of refugees

The museum opens at a time when Denmark has been criticised by the EU for its tough asylum and anti-migration policies.

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Wrapped in rainbows: Should big business be involved in Pride Month?

As Pride Month celebrates queer communities worldwide, there has been growing criticism of corporate sponsorship at Pride events. We look at the ways rainbow branding has grown and whether it fits the ultimate message.

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Why cinema tickets are going to be just €4 in France

First a pandemic and now a cost of living crisis: cinemas across Europe are struggling to regain their audiences. This French cinema festival wants to remind people why it's such a special place.

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New Pride flag: How the rainbow flag got its stripes

The Pride flag flying in London this year is not the typical rainbow flag you probably know. What does it represent?

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