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Album anniversaries: Three records to celebrate in January 2024

From moody instrumental landscapes to lush French pop and punk-going-mainstream, here's our pick of the three albums celebrating a major anniversary this month.

Art

Lover in Robert Doisneau’s famous Parisian kiss photo dies aged 93

Françoise Delbart (born Bornet), one half of the kissing couple in Robert Doisneau’s iconic photograph, "Le baiser de l'hôtel de ville", has died.

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Drop it like it’s baton: Snoop Dogg to commentate Paris 2024 Olympics

“Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”

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Why might the trial of Salman Rushdie's attacker be delayed?

The man charged with repeatedly stabbing Rushdie is reportedly entitled to the manuscript of the author's new memoir, “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” as part of his trial preparation.

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No more copyright: Prepare your eyes for the Mickey Mouse horror film

Following last year's Winnie the Pooh slasher, Mickey is getting knife happy now that the early version of Disney's beloved mouse has entered the public domain.

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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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