Zelenskyy rejects Putin's invite to Moscow and offers to talk in Kyiv
David Mouriquand
Film of the Week: 'Superman' – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot
This year’s 'Superman' isn't afraid to be fun and silly - and maybe that's the real superpower when it comes to comic book films in an age of superhero fatigue.
France’s prestigious Lumière Award 2025 goes to... Michael Mann
The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.
Kneecap controversy hits French music festival as funding withdrawn
The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.
What are the best TV shows of 2025 so far?
How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?
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UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?
A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?
Slovakian music festival featuring Kanye ‘Ye’ West cancelled
Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know.
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ trailer breaks viewings record
'Project Hail Mary' may be coming out next year, but it has already broken a record for an original movie (not a remake or sequel).
France's new Lady Liberty artwork goes viral and divides opinions
A new mural of Lady Liberty has gone viral, with mixed reactions in the US. This follows calls from a member of the European Parliament earlier this year for the Statue of Liberty to be returned to France... As well as a project to create a new Statue of Liberty - as a man.
Ex-Pink Floyd member could face trial over Palestine Action support
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after declaring that Palestine Action “is not a terrorist organisation". As of 5 July 2025 in the UK, the organisation is considered a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Ed Sheeran exhibits original paintings to raise money for foundation
A new exhibition in London will feature original artworks created by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
'Reservoir Dogs' star Michael Madsen’s cause of death revealed
Following his death on 3 July at the age of 67, Michael Madsen's cause of death has been revealed.
The Bayeux Tapestry headed to UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years
The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."
Grimes delivers scathing and viral rant aimed at ex-partner Elon Musk
Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, has returned to social media and lashed out at the platform owned by her ex-partner. The post has gone viral - amassing nearly a million views.
Fake AI band scandal: The Velvet Sundown controversy explained
Explaining the controversy surrounding The Velvet Sundown - the rock band that lied about being generated by artificial intelligence. How has this empty 'provocation' highlighted Spotify’s alleged dubious practices – chiefly, avoiding paying royalties - and confirmed fears about generative AI?
What are Apple Music's top streamed songs of the past decade?
Here's the lowdown of listening habits for the past decade, according to Apple Music.
BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury scandal
The news of Lorna Clarke’s resignation as BBC's director of music comes after UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the "appalling and unacceptable scenes" that were broadcast during this year's Glastonbury festival.
Celebrated ‘The X-Files’ composer Mark Snow dies aged 78
The world of television and film has lost a major figure with the death of American composer Mark Snow, who was behind the iconic theme tune to The X Files.
‘Great shame for Croatia’: Pro-Nazi salutes at Marko Perković concert
The Croatian right-wing musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy drew tens of thousands to a Zagreb concert this weekend, with pro-Nazi salutes that have been labelled as “a great shame for Croatia.”
Film of the Week: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' – A dino-mite reboot?
After three hugely lucrative but subpar Jurassic World films, can Gareth Edwards revive the fast fossilising franchise?
What is the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland?
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Wife-Carrying World Championships today and tomorrow. Here’s the lowdown on this unusual sporting event and everything you need to know about this year’s 28th edition.
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