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Hollywood gears up for a potential writers strike this spring

It would be the first of its kind since 2008, but what's got writer's unions all riled up?

Culture news

Listen up! Here's possibly the best new music to look out for in 2023

2023 is going to be a big year for music lovers. From new acts to veteran artists, here’s a brief selection of some of the sounds we're waiting for.

Culture news

Why is the internet so obsessed with 'nepo babies'?

Everyone is talking about 'nepo babies'. How do the children of famous people feel about it, and can working class people still make it in the arts?

Culture news

Are Lensa's magic avatars based on stolen art?

Lensa's AI-generated "magic avatars" have been a runaway hit on social media. Why are artists warning against them?

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Culture news

UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

Culture news

Refik Anadol is making machines hallucinate for his MoMA debut

Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol works with artificial intelligence to create "machine hallucinations," the subject of his first show at MoMA.

Rethink

'Quantum computers are revolutionary but they won’t solve everything'

Quantum computing won’t solve all our problems, says physicist Shohini Ghose. But the pioneering computing framework has the potential to improve numerous industries.

Tech News

Fighting from my living room: How one volunteer hacker helped Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is also being fought online, as volunteer hackers across the world take sides. One Swedish hacker describes helping Ukraine.

Food and Drink

What are Europe’s best restaurants for flexitarians?

This year's Barcelona Gastronomic Forum has ranked the top vegetable restaurants in the world. We look at some European fine dining for flexitarians.

Culture news

BeReal: How real is the social media darling, really?

The French photo-sharing app BeReal offers users respite from social media fakeness, but is it actually authentic?

Culture news

Video game enthusiasts gather IRL at Paris Games Week

After a major boost during lockdown, France's video game industry is trying to keep up momentum with the first Paris Games Week since the pandemic.

Art

French author wins coveted Prix Goncourt for intimate book

French author Brigitte Giraud wins France's top literary prize for her novel "Vivre Vite," which dives into her personal tragedy.

Culture news

How have lyrics been used against artists in court?

Musicians and record labels are calling on US courts to stop using rap lyrics as evidence in criminal proceedings. The problem goes beyond the US.

Culture news

Dancers delight backstage for World Ballet Day

Learn about what goes into putting on a world-class ballet production with Europe's top companies for World Ballet Day.

Rethink

How designing for the marginalised can lead to better cities

Architect and urban planner Meriem Chabani explains why deconstructing Eurocentric trends in design can create better urban spaces.

France

It's the end of the line for Paris’ iconic metro ticket

After 120 years, Paris is phasing out the paper metro ticket for a paperless future. The end of an era has sparked nostalgia for many commuters.

United Kingdom

'Wild Oysters' restoration project aims to turn tide on UK decline

Faced with a steep decline in local oyster populations, a UK biodiversity project aims to bring back the species to the country's coastlines.

Ukraine

In Kostyantynivka, opinion is divided over Russia's war in Ukraine

Some express nostalgia for Soviet times, while others slam Russia's invasion of its neighbour.

Creators

I design otherworldly costumes for Istanbul’s queens and performers

Enter the world of Eda Birthing, the costume designer dressing Istanbul’s drag queens and performers

World News

WTO ministers reach deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines

The World Trade Organization agreed on deals to protect stocks of ocean fish, broaden production of Covid-19 vaccines and improve food security.

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