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Art

Bayeux Tapestry: UK schoolchildren asked to create a new ending

Nearly 1,000 years after it was made, the Bayeux Tapestry is back in England – and UK schoolchildren are being asked to imagine its missing final scene.

Culture news

Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the 'Gen Alpha melody'

What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer.

Lifestyle

Why John Galliano's Met Gala is already causing controversy

The visionary designer's career retrospective has sparked debate over forgiveness, forgetfulness and fashion's highest honour.

Culture news

Project Panama: How Anthropic shredded books to train its AI chatbot

Recently unsealed court documents reveal how Anthropic secretly bought, destroyed and scanned books to train its AI chatbot, Claude.

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Culture news

Peter Gill, acclaimed playwright and director, dies aged 86

From the Royal Court to the National Theatre, Gill directed nearly 100 productions and wrote some of Britain's most acclaimed modern plays.

Culture news

'Rubberz': Did AI create the song of the summer?

Can fans and artists tell when music was AI-generated? If Fenix Flexin's 'Rubberz' is anything to go by, the answer is a definitive yes.

Culture news

Think your pet is photogenic? These award-winning shots set a high bar

Among a crowded field, Australian photographer Callie Soden took top honours at the 2026 International Pet Photography Awards.

Lifestyle

AI startup Orchid sparks backlash over relationship-saving assistant

A widely mocked AI startup says its chatbot can handle everything from booking dates to remembering important moments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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