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Depardieu affair: Cultural world divided in France's messiest scandal

Tribunes, counter-tribunes, U-turns and Mea Culpas – What is going on with the Gérard Depardieu affair in France?

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Green Day take aim at Trump and Elon Musk isn’t happy

"I'm not part of the MAGA agenda..." Warning: This article contains language some people may find offensive.

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Mexican actress Ana Ofelia Murguía, Pixar's 'Mama Coco', dies at 90

Murguía left "an indelible mark" on Maexican film and theatre, and gained international recognition late in life with the Oscar-winning Pixar film 'Coco'.

Food and Drink

Remedies for the morning after: 12 hangover cures from around Europe

From pickle juice to vodka socks and bird droppings, here are the post-drinking cures you may need in your life after a big night like the 31st...

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Barack Obama shares his favourite films of 2023

The former US president has been sharing his annual lists since he was in the White House – and his tastes are, if we may say so, dependably excellent.

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Come dine with Frederick Wiseman and 'Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros'

Euronews Culture sat down with celebrated US documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman to talk about his stunning film 'Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros', his love of French food, and wanting to film in the White House.

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2024 Preview: Next year's most anticipated movies

If you thought that 2023 was a good year for movies, check out what next year has in store for you...

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John Cleese apologises for comparing Donald Trump to Adolf Hitler

The former Monty Python comedian posted a list of ways in which Hitler was "preferable" to Trump - and apologised four minutes later.

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Chinese chess scandal: Bathtub defecation, anal beads & title revoked

The Chinese chess champion has been stripped of his title after defecating in hotel bathtub and allegedly using anal beads to cheat during games. No, we're not making this up...

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'Godfather' of avocado toast Bill Granger dies aged 54

Renowned Australian chef, food writer, and the 'godfather of avocado toast' Bill Granger has died, aged 54.

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‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at age 48

The South Korean actor has been found dead in an apparent suicide.

Design

Lesser-known facts on the centenary of Gustave Eiffel’s death

To mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, here are 10 facts about La Dame de Fer you may not know.

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Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for antisemitic comments

The spirit of Christmas must be upon Ye, as the controversial rapper has made an apology to the Jewish community for his repeated antisemitic comments. Reconciliation at last, or strategic amends before his new album drops?

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Why the Golden Globes messed up with their insanely expensive swag bag

The Golden Globes could have scored some necessary points by not spending like Babylonian kings with their swag bags. Here's where they went very wrong.

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French artists denounce the 'lynching' of disgraced Gérard Depardieu

The controversy surrounding Gérard Depardieu continues to shake up the world of French culture over the festive period, as more than 50 artists have come to the controversial actor’s defence.

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2024 Preview: Next year’s most anticipated albums

From pop-reggaeton to broody rock via the return of some golden oldies, here’s what we’re most looking forward to listening to next year.

Art

Meow-erry Christmas: Have you met the Icelandic anti-Santa?

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep this Icelandic folklore in mind... Or Christmas might be far from puuuurrrfect...

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Stephen Fry’s alternative Christmas speech condemns antisemitism in UK

Airing on British TV after King Charles III's annual speech, Stephen Fry will address the rise of antisemitism in the UK following the 7 October attacks. Elsewhere, the British actor and broadcaster has been praised for his message about people struggling during the holidays.

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RIP Scream? ‘Scream 7’ director Christopher Landon quits project

Following the departure of its two main stars, ‘Scream 7’ director Christopher Landon has now quit the project. Would now be a good time to call it quits on the Scream franchise, or can it bounce back despite all these hits? Sorry, stabs.

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Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash

The current band members said in a post on X that they were "shocked and saddened" by the death of Dixie Chicks founding member Laura Lynch.

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