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Exiled Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof to head Busan jury

It is unclear whether Rasoulof will make it to South Korea in person, as the celebrated director fled his native Iran earlier this year.

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A brighter London: Artist Yinka Ilori takes over Piccadilly Circus

The new temporary artwork is situated on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features plinths emblazoned with positive affirmations.

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Avicii’s belongings to be auctioned for mental health foundation

The Avicii Collection, a charity auction of Tim ‘Avicii’ Bergling’s personal items, will benefit the Tim Bergling Foundation, founded in the wake of DJ and producer’s death in 2018.

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TikTok's 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - Did your favourite song make it?

The video sharing app has unveiled its 'Songs Of The Summer 2024' - ranked by total creations over Summer 2024 on the platform. Who made the top spots on the global and UK lists?

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Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack

The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack.

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Donald Trump falsely claims Taylor Swift’s endorsement with AI images

Former President Donald Trump has shared AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift fans support his campaign. And Swifties are not happy.

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Say Cheese! Our favourite photos on World Photography Day

The Euronews Culture team handpicks and shares their favourite photos for World Photography Day.

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Funniest joke of Edinburgh Fringe 2024 revealed

This year's winner has not one but two jokes in this year's funniest jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival ranking.

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Indiana Jones' ‘Temple Of Doom’ hat breaks record at auction

Fortune and glory to the highest bidder! Harrison Ford’s brown felt fedora from the second instalment of the Indiana Jones series has broken a record by becoming the most expensive Indiana Jones hat.

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American comedian embroiled in 'hate incident' at Fringe Festival

Police are investigating a report of a "hate incident" at Hunter’s "Fluffy Fluffy Beavers" show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Two Israeli audience members were reportedly booed as they exited the show, following a joke comparing Israel to an abusive partner.

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Film of the Week: ‘Alien: Romulus’ - Is the Alien franchise back?

While not without its flaws, this latest chapter in the Alien franchise sees director Fede Álvarez bring things back to basics and stage some appropriately disgusting thrills.

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London rapper Little Simz set to curate Tate Modern takeover

The Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall is about to get a makeover, courtesy of award-winning rapper Little Simz... And we can’t wait.

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Ellen Burstyn to receive Liberatum Pioneer Award in Venice

The Oscar-winning star of 'The Exorcist' will be honoured for her lifetime contribution to cinema at this year's Venice Film Festival.

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Melbourne Orchestra admits 'error' in axing show after Gaza comments

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancelled pianist Jayson Gilliam's show tonight after his comments on Gaza journalists. Faced with criticism, the organization has attempted to backtrack by saying an "error was made."

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Pedro Almodóvar to receive career achievement award at San Sebastián

The Spanish director will receive a lifetime achievement award at the festival in Spain next month.

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Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows.

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Lettuce protest your book: Liz Truss gets pranked by another salad

“That’s not funny” said the former PM when a banner crashed the party at an event in Suffolk, where she was trying to promote her memoir. Here’s why the salad is Liz Truss’ worst enemy.

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Australian-British pianist's show cancelled over Gaza remarks

Pianist Jayson Gillham, who was supposed to be on stage this Thursday, has been sanctioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for dedicating a performance to the Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has expressed concerns over freedom of speech.

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French song breaks two world records after Olympics closing ceremony

Who said the French Touch was out of steam? The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has propelled three French artists to the top of Shazam's most searched songs. Cocorico!

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J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk named in Imane Khelif's bullying lawsuit

“If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.” Both celebrities have been named in a criminal complaint filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif over alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment.”

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