Saskia O'Donoghue

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Report on international reading ability scores EU countries highly

The PIRLS report found that England, Finland and Poland achieved particularly high scores in the reading tests, despite international disruption due to Covid.

17/05/2023

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Ghana asks the British Museum to return gold removed in 1874

Ghana's Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, met with the popular museum's director to request the return of works taken from the Asante palace in Kumasi during an 1874 war with the British.

17/05/2023

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The Weeknd changes his moniker to his birth name across social media

The record-breaking Canadian singer has changed his moniker to his birth name Abel Tesfaye across social media, after saying he wants to be 'reborn'.

16/05/2023

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#ICYMI: Six memorable moments from 2023's Eurovision Song Contest

From Loreen's second win for Sweden to insane outfits and props or social media's new love affair with remarkable host Hannah Waddingham, Euronews Culture runs down the most memorable moments from this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

15/05/2023

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Actress Kate Winslet led the BAFTA TV award winners in London

Oscar winner Kate Winslet picked up the BAFTA TV award for best leading actress during a glitzy night, which saw TV stars descend on London's Royal Festival Hall for the biggest night in the UK television calendar.

15/05/2023

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Dive into a brief history of British coronation photos

This week saw the release of Britain's King Charles III's official coronation photographs. While the new monarch promised a more 'modern' establishment, is it possible to tell the difference between their predecessors?

14/05/2023

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Style and fashion: The most talked about looks from Eurovision 2023

From the best outfits to the most unusual, Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool had something for every keen follower of fashion. Saskia O'Donoghue takes a look at what was alright on the night...and what was not.

14/05/2023

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Eurovision winner Loreen announces a tour after winning for Sweden

The Swedish Eurovision champion let slip that she'll be going on a European tour starting in November, following her second win at the Song Contest

14/05/2023

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Who is stand out Eurovision host Hannah Waddingham?

While the 'Game of Thrones' and 'Ted Lasso' star is already popular in some circles, it's likely that her star turn hosting the Eurovision Song Contest will propel her to further fame.

12/05/2023

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Euronews Culture's guide to London Craft Week 2023

London Design Week is back for a ninth time, celebrating sustainability and groundbreaking technology in design and craftsmanship across the city

12/05/2023

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Chanel presents its latest LA-inspired Cruise Collection in the city

Chanel presented its California-inspired 2023/4 Cruise Collection on the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, as the WGA writers' strike continues for a second week.

10/05/2023

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MGN apologises to Prince Harry over phone hacking as trial begins

MGN, who represent The Mirror newspaper, have apologised to Britain's Prince Harry over phone hacking claims as a high-profile case begins in London.

10/05/2023

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Who is Ice Spice, the breakout star of this year's Met Gala?

Rapper Ice Spice was reportedly personally invited to glitzy Met Gala by Anna Wintour, but who is the 23-year-old musician and what do you need to know about her?

10/05/2023

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Grace Bumbry, the barrier-shattering opera singer, dies aged 86

Grace Bumbry was the first Black singer to perform at Germany's Bayreuth festival and had a career spanning more than three decades.

09/05/2023

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WGA writers' strikers poke fun at 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega

Banners held on picket lines across the US in support of the WGA writers' strike have poked fun at the 'Wednesday' actress' claims she had 'rewritten' parts of the popular Netflix script.

08/05/2023

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How has Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' broken an almighty Spotify record?

American popstar Miley Cyrus has beaten the record made jointly by Harry Styles' 'As It Was' and Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ by becoming the fastest ever artist to reach 1 billion streams on Spotify with her hit 'Flowers'.

08/05/2023

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Fit for a Queen: Camilla's style and fashion era begins

Following the coronation of Britain's Queen Camilla, Euronews Culture wonders whether she will set fashion trends or follow them?

08/05/2023

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Ancient human DNA found in 25,000-year-old tooth jewellery

Scientists have discovered that a tooth pendant excavated from Denisova Cave in southern Siberia, was worn by a woman who lived between 19,000 and 25,000 years ago thanks to DNA preserved in the piece.

08/05/2023

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A style icon for the ages: Inside King Charles's royal wardrobe

So British! For many style council members King Charles has always succeeded in being a royal suitably dressed for all occasions. Saskia O'Donoghue considers what could be the defining looks of the Carolean era.

08/05/2023

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King Charles III's coronation - the best and worst dressed guests

The coronation of Britain's King Charles III was without doubt a spectacular event, but some invitees looked more the part than others - Euronews Culture takes a look

07/05/2023