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Idris Elba calls for ban on machetes and 'zombie' knives in the UK

The star of "Luther" helped to launch a new campaign called Don’t Stop Your Future, with an art installation in London's Parliament Square.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to shooting gun at former friend

The American rapper attended an arraignment hearing in Los Angeles following charges related to an incident in Hollywood in November 2021.

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'Anatomy of a Fall' actor Samuel Theis accused of rape

The incident allegedly occurred after a party on 1 July. Theis denies the claim, stating the encounter was consensual.

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Willem Dafoe honoured with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Known for films like "The Lighthouse," "Spider-Man" and more recently, "Poor Things," the 68-year-old actor said he hopes his art makes the world a better place.

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Why has Shia LaBeouf converted to Catholicism?

Shia LaBeouf's conversion stems from his recent role as Saint Padre Pio in the 2022 film, where he trained at the Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in California.

Lifestyle

The 12 best upcoming video games of 2024

2024 promises a bunch of new exciting video game releases, including the highly-anticipated Tekken 8 and the emotionally-packed action-adventure game Neva.

Lifestyle

Golden Globes 2024: The best celebrity red carpet looks

Beyond the applause and accolades of the 81st annual Golden Globes, let's turn our attention to the real showstopper – who wore what to the awards and did it wow on the red carpet.

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Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes

Oppenheimer also won best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and for Ludwig Göransson’s score.

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Macron-backed Notre-Dame revamp plans spark fierce online backlash

A petition, which has garnered thousands of signatures, challenges a restoration supported by Macron, which proposes incorporating contemporary design into the historic Notre-Dame cathedral.

Art

AI study suggests Raphael painting was not entirely his own work

A renowned painting by Italian artist Raphael features a face that was not created by the Renaissance Master, suggests a new artificial intelligence analysis.

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UK police launch first investigation into virtual rape in metaverse

The girl, allegedly under the age of 16, is said to have been left traumatised after her avatar – her personalised digital character – was "sexually attacked" by a group of online strangers.

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Dyeing to remember: Pompeii's ancient textile techniques resurrected

Pompeii’s director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, has been overseeing a project reviving ancient crafts and production techniques within the archaeological park.

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5 things you didn't know about 16-year-old darts prodigy Luke Littler

Luke Littler has taken the darts world by storm in a stunning run to the final of the PDC World Championship but the dream ended as he was beaten his namesake Luke Humphries at London's Alexandra Palace.

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Female pop stars dominate UK music charts: Does more need to be done?

Despite female pop stars celebrating a record-breaking year on the UK singles chart, 2023 was still a mixed year for recognising the talent and achievements of women in the industry.

Art

What were the most expensive paintings sold at auction in 2023?

Only two artworks fetched prices exceeding $100 million (€91.1 million) in 2023, in contrast to the six works that achieved this milestone in the previous year.

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7 things you should know about Prince Frederik: Denmark's future king

Transitioning from a rebellious teenager to a popular family man, Crown Prince Frederik is soon-to-be king of Denmark following Queen Margrethe II's surprise abdication.

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Take a look at Romania's spectacular Dancing Bears Festival

Rooted in a centuries-old Moldavian tradition, participants, clad in bearskins passed down through generations, march and dance to the beat of drums.

Art

These are the best European art exhibitions to see in 2024

Yoko Ono's art activism, Roy Lichtenstein's pop art revolution, and Frans Hals' 17th-century portrait magic are all set to dazzle Europe in 2024.

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In Memoriam 2023: The arts and entertainment stars we lost this year

From beloved "Friends" star Matthew Perry to style icon Jane Birkin, Euronews Culture remembers the arts and entertainment stars who died this year.

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In Memoriam 2023: A look back at the music icons who died this year

From the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" Tina Turner, to the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, here are some of the musical legends that we lost this year and who will be greatly missed.

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