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Cate Blanchett launches €100,000 grant for refugee filmmakers

The funding project, backed by the International Film Festival Rotterdam and UNHCR, aims to amplify personal stories of forced displacement within the industry.

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Dutch police arrest trio over theft of Romania’s golden helmet

After the shocking theft of Romania’s precious ancient Cotofenesti helmet, Dutch police have arrested three suspects, offering a glimmer of hope for its recovery.

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Rare Roman-British coin hoard found in the Netherlands

Archaeology enthusiasts Reinier Koelink and Gert-Jan Messelaar discovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins near Bunnik, Utrecht, shedding new light on the Roman conquest of Britain.

Lifestyle

Here are the highlights from Paris Haute Couture Week 2025 so far

Haute Couture Week in Paris is in full swing, with luxury brands like Chanel and Dior showcasing their latest creations in front of star-studded crowds.

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Historic English castle with links to Gunpowder Plot goes up for sale

An English castle has gone on sale after being in the same family for more than 700 years. Ripley Castle in North Yorkshire even comes with its own village where 200 residents live.

Art

CCTV footage shows thieves stealing golden helmet from Dutch museum

Three thieves broke into the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and stole the ancient Cotofenesti helmet, a priceless Romanian cultural treasure, along with three golden wristbands.

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New York hosts first-ever full replica of Anne Frank’s hiding place

A full-scale replica of Anne Frank's secret annex opened in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day, offering a look into her two years in hiding.

Art

Jakarta hosts exhibition of looted artefacts returned by Netherlands

A collection of 800 artefacts taken from Indonesia during Dutch colonial rule is now on display in Jakarta's National Museum as part of the exhibition Repatriated.

Art

Unseen Brazilian art takes centre stage at London's Royal Academy

A landmark exhibition, Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, has opened at London’s Royal Academy, showcasing 134 works from ten pivotal Brazilian artists, many displayed in the UK for the first time.

Lifestyle

UK fair reveals hottest trends in toys for 2025

From Lego’s F1 collabs to Disney Lorcana trading cards, the 71st annual Toy Fair in London unveiled 2025’s must-have toys and industry trends to look out for.

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Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars fetch nearly €10 million at UK auction

Over 120 guitars, amps, and pedals from rock legend Jeff Beck's career have been auctioned, surpassing the pre-sale estimate by more than eight times.

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In pictures: LGBTQ couples in Thailand celebrate equal marriage rights

Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, with hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriages under the new Marriage Equality Act.

Lifestyle

Is he Italian? Milan Fashion Week attendees share their style clues

Tailored suits, leather shoes, turtlenecks... At Milan Fashion Week, attendees had a debate: Can you really spot an Italian man’s style from a mile away?

Lifestyle

Pharrell & Nigo bring streetwear to the Louvre in star-studded LV show

Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show took over the Louvre with a star-studded crowd and a killer collab between Pharrell and Nigo, mixing Americana streetwear with Japanese flair.

Culture Series

Thomas Meurot on capturing the icy thrill of cold surfing in Iceland

Thomas Meurot takes us behind the lens of his Sony award-winning project Kald Sòl (Cold Sun) - a raw, black-and-white exploration of cold-water surfing in Iceland.

Lifestyle

Portugal's dancing horses gain global recognition by UNESCO

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in Lisbon, now recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, showcases the elegance of 18th-century dressage with Lusitano horses.

Lifestyle

Prada, Armani and Dolce&Gabbana: The best of Milan Fashion Week so far

Milan Fashion Week Men’s arrived this weekend beginning with high-wattage shows from Armani, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.

Food and Drink

A taste of heritage: How Tunisia’s harissa became a global favourite

Tunisia's Harissa Festival in the coastal town of Nabeul celebrates the spicy condiment's global rise following its 2022 UNESCO recognition.

Culture news

Ancient DNA reveals Celtic women's power in ancient British society

DNA evidence from 2,000 years ago shows that women in Celtic society typically remained in their ancestral communities after marriage, while men were more likely to move away.

Culture news

Luxurious private spa complex with banquet hall unearthed in Pompeii

The extraordinary discovery reveals how elite Roman homes were much more than just private residences - they were grand stages for art, culture, and political networking.

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