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Banksy's 'Brace Yourself' painting sells for three times estimate

Banksy's 'Brace Yourself!' painting sells for three times its original estimate... The painting has an interesting origin story - here's the lowdown

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Ooh la la: 15 takeaways from 2023 French sex report

French sex in numbers: Here are the 15 takeaways from 2023 sex report, revealing the truth about Gallic kinkiness

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US Army quickly refashion ads after Jonathan Majors' arrest

The US Army is mobilizing to quickly update its recruiting ads, after being forced to yank commercials that featured actor Jonathan Majors, in the wake of his arrest last Saturday on various assault charges.

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Are the edits to Agatha Christie's novels historical revisionism?

The British writer's classic work has been rewritten to avoid "offending" contemporary readers, with the adventures of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot to be rewritten and edited by Harper Collins to remove any language that might be seen as offensive.

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Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat in bid to protect food heritage

Italy is moving to ban lab-grown meat. If the proposal is passed by parliament, Italian industry will not be allowed to produce food or feed "from cell cultures or tissues derived from vertebrate animals"

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Are they seriously rebooting The X Files?

Ryan Coogler, the director (and co-writer) of both Black Panther films, Fruitvale Station and Creed, is reportedly "remounting" beloved show The X Files

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The British Film Institute admits to internal racism

The British Film Institute (BFI), one of the UK’s most powerful and influential movie funding bodies, is finally addressing claims of racism.

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Sourpuss or paw-sitive? 'The Aristocats' gets live-action remake

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson has lined up his next directing project: a remake of the Disney classic (and, let’s face it, one of the greatest Disneys) 'The Aristocats'. Here's why you shouldn't be that concerned for your childhood favourite...

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Translation wars: García Márquez overtakes Cervantes

Gabriel García Márquez overtakes Miguel de Cervantes as most translated Spanish-language writer, according to the Instituto Cervantes

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EU Investigation uncovers major honey fraud in European markets

Nearly half of the honey imported into the European Union is suspected of being fake, according to an EU probe.

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300 leading French stars protest against pension reform

More than 300 artists have signed an open letter addressed to French President Emmanuel Macron to demand the withdrawal of the unpopular retirement bill that is currently bringing the country to its knees

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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge

Jonathan Majors, the rising star in Hollywood, was arrested in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

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Darcelle XV, world's oldest drag queen performer, dies aged 92

Darcelle XV was crowned the oldest drag queen by Guinness World Records in 2016.

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Film of the Week: The Mia Goth Double-Bill - 'Infinity Pool' & 'Pearl'

Mia Goth, we salute you. Especially this month, with a dual helping of 'Infinity Pool' and 'Pearl'

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Nowruz 2023: Kurdish new year celebrations in pictures

Nowruz includes the countries of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Turkey, Northern Iraq and parts of western China

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Germany vs Hungary in AI rap battle

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has found himself at the centre of the strangest rap battle ever...

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10 French expressions getting lost in translation for Francophone Week

There's a WHAT in my soup?? In honour of Francophone Week, here are perfect French expressions that will give English-speakers a headache

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Daisy May Cooper tipped to be new M in ‘more comedic’ James Bond film

According to British tabloids, British comedy actress Daisy May Cooper is being eyed to take over the role of M in the James Bond films, a role previously played by the likes of Bernard Lee, Judi Dench and more recently, Ralph Fiennes.

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Charges dropped against Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland

California prosecutors have dropped domestic violence charges against Justin Roiland, the co-creator of hit Adult Swim animated series “Rick and Morty”

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President Macron protesting his own retirement reform?

Amidst the ongoing troubles in France over the retirement reforms and the social unrest that has decried from President Macron’s controversial bill, Internet users have turned to AI to get creative.

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