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US actress faces backlash for calling Zohran Mamdani a 'jihadist'

The Will & Grace actress has taken issue with Mamdani’s support for Palestine and has gone on a “social media crash-out” regarding the new mayor of New York City.

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'Vibe coding' named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary

“Vibe coding”, an emerging software development that turns natural language into computer code using AI, has been named Collins Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2025.

Art

'Saint or Sinner'? British artist crucifies Donald Trump in Basel

Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”?

Culture news

Coca-Cola's AI-generated Christmas ad sparks backlash (again)

The soda brand’s nostalgic hits are a thing of the past as Coca-Cola makes AI slop a new festive tradition.

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Swiss seeking UNESCO recognition for yodeling

Yodel–ay-HEEE–Oooo... Switzerland's government has put forward yodeling as a candidate for UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage.

Cinema

Madrid regional government will co-fund Woody Allen’s new film

The investment by Madrid’s regional government is described as a “sponsorship by the community of Madrid of the promotional campaign for a feature film.”

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Political attire: Is wearing a Joy Division t-shirt antisemitic?

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stepped off a plane wearing a Joy Division t-shirt, he triggered a political storm. A minor one, but one that has us asking: Is wearing a Joy Division shirt controversial or antisemitic?

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Prix Goncourt: Laurent Mauvignier wins France’s top literary prize

The oldest and most prestigious literary prize in France has been awarded to Laurent Mauvignier, who succeeds Kamel Daoud, winner of the Goncourt prize in 2024 for “Houris”.

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Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year is...

Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results, and came up with their pick for 2025...

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Who is People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive?

It's a dark day for fans of Glen Powell and Euronews Culture Editor Tokunbo Salako... But it's hard to argue with People magazine's pick for 2025.

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Oscar nominated actress Diane Ladd dies aged 89

Diane Ladd, three-time Academy Award nominee and star of David Lynch's 'Wild at Heart', has died at 89. Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed her death.

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Halloween: The spinechilling books to get you in the moooood

Are you sitting comfortably? Then let us begin. Whether you're celebrating Halloween or commiserating Day of the Dead, reading aloud or alone are both fitting ways to entertain yourself and, perhaps, any evil spirits willing to listen....These are Euronews Culture's books for bedtime and beyond!

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'A House of Dynamite' - A nuclear thriller misfire

Out on Netflix today, Kathryn Bigelow's first film since 2017's 'Detroit' sees the Oscar winner tackle the prospect of nuclear annihilation. With mixed results.

Cinema

Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study

According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers.

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Why is Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant being asked to change his name?

November is Plant Wool Month, which raises awareness for "cruelty-free, sustainable plant wools and the innovative designers using them.”

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Agatha Christie’s detectives join Mr Men and Little Miss universe

Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple are back, sorting out mischief and muddles instead of death and murder...

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How ‘Your mom’ has become the Trump administration's trending reply

It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply "your mom" to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become concerned about the White House and government officials behaving like puerile teens.

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Spotify users boycott streaming platform over ICE recruitment ads

Spotify has been running a series of recruitment ads for ICE and said that the ads referring to “dangerous illegals” do not violate their advertising policy. This has prompted more and more subscribers to (further) boycott the streaming giant.

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Heavy Metal Lady: Japan’s first female Prime Minister's music past

Did you know that Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female Prime Minister this week, was once a heavy metal drummer?

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Ryuichi Sakamoto estate joins ‘No Music For Genocide’ campaign

The estate of legendary Japanese composer joins the likes of Björk, Massive Attack and Fontaines D.C. in the boycott initiative, in response to the genocide in Gaza.

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