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Kneecap head to Rock en Seine festival amid increased scrutiny

The French Minister of the Interior has reiterated his zero-tolerance stance towards any disorder. The owner of France’s most popular music festival said to those who oppose the presence of Kneecap on stage: “To claim that supporting the Palestinian cause is a threat to public order is deplorable."

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It's official: ‘The Beatles Anthology’ project returns this year

It has been announced that thirteen rare and unreleased songs will feature on a new Anthology compilation – 'Anthology 4', the first in almost 30 years. And that's not all...

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Duolingo apologises after app calls JK Rowling ‘mean’ in German lesson

Language learning app apologised for a German lesson in which the question “Do you like books with Harry Potter as a character?” had the correct answer: "Yes, but in my opinion the author is mean.”

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Chris Pratt criticised for calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 'wonderful'

The Hollywood actor described the controversial US Secretary of Health, who happens to be the cousin of his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger, as "funny" and "wonderful."

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New 'South Park' episode targets Trump's federal D.C. police takeover

South Park’s Season 27 continues to be one of the most talked-about in recent memory, with its new episode - which aired last night - pulling no punches when it comes to satirising Trump, tech CEOs kowtowing to the US president, and the controversial federal takeover of Washinton D.C.’s police.

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Why has the UK banned this shower gel ad?

A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot...

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Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

Cinema

Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to London’s West End

The director of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill' has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans to relocated to the UK, and if the show is successful, he added that the project could become his final film.

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Former FBI chief sparks MAGA outrage over his Taylor Swift confession

Former FBI Director James Comey has released a video in which he confesses he's a massive Swiftie and that Taylor Swift's music has been a "coping mechanism" in the face of Donald Trump. The backlash was... swift.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to take place in Vienna

It will be Vienna's third time as host, following 1967 and 2015. JJ won this year's Eurovision with the song 'Wasted Love'. The official date for next year's final has also been revealed...

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Kneecap rapper in UK court over alleged support for terror group

Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."

Design

Jack White blasts Donald Trump’s 'vulgar' Oval Office redecoration

Following a copyright infringement lawsuit last year, The White Stripes frontman has been vocal online about Trump's 'vulgar, gold leafed' redecoration efforts in the White House...

Art

World Photography Day: The enduring legacy of 'Napalm Girl' in 2025

Euronews Culture explores the story of a photograph that is sadly as relevant today as it was the day it was taken, as well as the legacy of the shot - seen this year in one of 2025’s biggest critical and box office cinematic success stories.

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Controversy explained: UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize 2025 cancelled

This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.

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'Ketamine Queen' to plead guilty in death of Matthew Perry

A woman who was charged with selling 'Friends' star Matthew Parry the dose of the drug that killed him has agreed to plead guilty.

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Melania Trump's letter to Putin goes viral for possible use of AI

Once Melania Trump's letter to Vladimir Putin was published online, many started to question whether it was generated using artificial intelligence. Grok, X’s AI chatbot, concluded that the contents were "85 per cent AI-drafted, with minor human edits for tone."

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What the skibidi? Five key new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary

The Cambridge Dictionary has officially added more than 6,000 new words this year, including a lot of new slang inspired by social media – which continues to shape everyday speech.

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Joe Caroff, designer of the iconic James Bond 007 logo, dies aged 103

Caroff designed the iconic James Bond 007 logo and was behind some of the most iconic Hollywood posters like 'West Side Story', 'Last Tango In Paris', and 'Manhattan'.

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Iconic Hollywood stuntman on famous Pink Floyd cover dies aged 88

Ronnie Rondell Jr. worked on more than 200 films and is remembered as the businessman on fire on the cover of the 1975 Pink Floyd album 'Wish You Were Here'.

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British screen legend Terence Stamp dies aged 87

The Oscar-nominated British actor died at the age of 87. He is best remembered for his role as Superman villain General Zod and other big screen roles in 'The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' and 'The Limey'.

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