Culture news Who made the iconic FIFA World Cup trophy? Here's how Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga created the FIFA World Cup trophy's iconic design - and why champions never get to keep it. 18/07/2026
Climate Why climate experts are urging FIFA and popstars to discount tickets The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated emissions equal to some countries’ annual output, with fan travel being the biggest driver. 18/07/2026
Nature Meet the Likweli: How a blurry photo led to a new monkey species A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species. 17/07/2026
Food and Drink Sour grapes: Michelin’s first winery ratings draw immediate backlash Within days of Michelin releasing its inaugural winery guide, one Burgundy estate requested to be removed from it. 17/07/2026
Climate Three upgrades can make heat pumps 'pay for themselves' in two years The right mix of energy upgrades saved houses as much as €1,150 annually, according to a new study. 17/07/2026
Culture news Why Erling Haaland has become the World Cup’s most entertaining star Whether he's posing as Norway's 'social media guy' or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world. 26/06/2026
Culture news 'I'm happy they came': The World Cup's most viral fan moments (so far) Food discoveries, tidy stadiums and bagpipes on the streets of Boston are only the beginning as football fans across the United States, Canada and Mexico have been leaving very distinctive signs of their presence... 25/06/2026
Climate France adds 157,000 hectares of protected forest France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana. 11/06/2026
Culture news The best European music festivals you can still book this summer Most of Europe's music festivals have sold out, but there are plenty you can still get tickets for across the continent. 09/06/2026
Culture news The Phoebe Bridgers effect: Can Europeans accept a no-phone tour? Bridgers joins artists like Bob Dylan, Jack White and Ghost in outright banning phones from live shows. 09/06/2026
Culture news NBA fans worry as Trump crashes the Knicks’ biggest party in 27 years Donald Trump won't be the only famous figure in attendance when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999. 08/06/2026
Food and Drink Feast your eyes on the winners of 2026's World Food Photography Awards From Soviet spas to sacred rivers, this World Food Photography Awards offer a glimpse into the many ways food influences our lives around the globe. 05/06/2026
Art Jack White’s panned exhibition: Can musicians make it fine art? Jack White’s debut exhibition has divided opinion. Here’s how other music icons fared in the court of public opinion and the eyes of critics. 05/06/2026
Culture news Belle and Sebastian give Scotland an unofficial World Cup anthem Frontman Stuart Murdoch says the song reflects five decades of following the fortunes of Scotland's national team. 04/06/2026
Culture news US spelling bee gets game-show makeover and dramatic finale Fourteen-year-old Shrey Parikh won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee after spelling 32 words correctly in just 90 seconds. 29/05/2026
Culture news A famous Milan superstition leaves bull's testicles needing repairs The famous bull mosaic in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is undergoing restoration after decades of luck-seekers wore away its most sensitive feature. 29/05/2026
Climate Inside the race to tap into ‘superhot’ geothermal energy Harnessing the power of just one per cent of superhot rocks could provide more than eight times the current global electricity generation. 11/05/2026
Climate ‘Triple whammy’: Antarctica’s sea ice collapse is no longer a mystery Between 2002 and 2020, Antarctica lost roughly 149 billion metric tonnes of ice each year, according to NASA. 09/05/2026
Climate Why batteries are changing the renewables debate The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it. 08/05/2026
Climate Super El Niño? Near-record sea temperatures in April ring alarms The last major El Niño event saw a string of heat records, and scientists fear warming seas signal more extreme weather to come. 08/05/2026