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David Mouriquand

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Solar eclipse 2026 in pictures: The best shots from around Europe

Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event.

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Queen's Brian May warns Andy Burnham about AI: ‘You must stop it now'

"Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late".

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Did a British TV presenter just leak identity of the new James Bond?

Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond...

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'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here

Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...

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'A very interesting experiment': Brad Pitt backs certain use of AI

Brad Pitt has shared that when it comes to making expensive visual effects more affordable, AI could help more modestly budgeted productions get off the ground.

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Why is the internet accusing Anne Hathaway of wearing a fake pregnancy belly?

Social media users have claimed that Anne Hathaway was wearing a fake pregnancy belly on the red carpet for the premiere of 'The End Of Oak Street'. This has led the actress to respond and further proves that the chronically online really need a hobby.

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The Jason Arday story: Explaining the scandal rocking British academia

A high-profile plagiarism row has led to one of the biggest academic scandals in the UK's history. It centers on Professor Jason Arday, the new poster boy in an ongoing culture war centered around "wokeness" and DEI. His controversial memoir is set to published later this month.

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Harry Potter fans force diversion of cable to protect 'Dobby's 'grave'

It has been revealed that Harry Potter fans succeeded in diverting a multimillion-pound power link between the UK and Ireland after they pointed out the project would disturb a memorial to Dobby the House Elf.

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Grammy-winning British producer William Orbit dies aged 69

The British producer was best known for his work on Madonna's 'Ray Of Light' and Blur's '13', as well as several charting hits like All Saints' hit song 'Pure Shores'.

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White House blasted over using Spider-Man to promote ICE campaign

"Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents." Marvel fans have criticised The White House for using Spider-Man in their latest campaign to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Film of the Week: 'Her Private Hell' - Winding Refn's horny bore

Ten years since his last feature ('The Neon Demon'), the director of 'Drive' and 'Only God Forgives' signs his most vacuous and boring film yet.

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TikTok star Sydney Towle dies at 26 after rare cancer battle

Sydney Towle’s family revealed the 26-year-old influencer has died after entering hospice care. Her death comes after a three-year-long battle with a rare bile duct cancer.

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Sequel to Michael Jackson biopic teased with production beginning soon

This year's blockbuster Michael Jackson biopic, which hit $1 billion at the box office, is officially getting a sequel, with production starting later in 2026 or early 2027.

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From 'Ali G' to 'The Mummy': What posters have been banned since 2000?

Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing.

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Disney and TikTok strike 'first-of-its-kind' content-sharing deal

The deal will allow TikTok content creators to officially gain access to Disney assets and aims to boost short-form programming on Disney+.

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Controversial sequel: New 'Melania' docu-series is coming to Amazon

A new documentary series focusing on Melania Trump is coming this fall, following the critical and box office flop that was the controversial 'Melania' movie.

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Slow build: The longest musical composition in the world changes chord

The glacially paced composition has been going for nearly 25 years and today, a new note is introduced to the John Cage Organ Project Halberstadt...

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German court rules AI music generator Suno broke copyright rules

“This ruling sends a powerful international message: creativity has value, and creators’ rights must be respected in the age of artificial intelligence.”

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ crosses $1bn at box office in record time

The new Spider-Man film, Tom Holland's fourth solo adventure, surpassed 'Avengers: Endgame' for its opening box office weekend and has now become the second fastest film in history to cross the $1 billion mark.

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Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to mark 50th anniversary

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...” 'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary next year.

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