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British woman returns Italian Renaissance painting stolen 52 years ago
Antonio Solario's painting was snatched from the Civic Museum of Belluno in 1973. Now, after a drawn out legal battle and a convincing case argued by the art world's 'Sherlock Holmes', its British owner has finally handed it back.
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf agree to settle sexual battery lawsuit
The English singer had accused the American actor of "relentless abuse" in a lawsuit filed in 2020.
Theodora: Why you should listen to France's new pop sensation
With her debut mixtape 'BAD BOY LOVESTORY', French-Congolese singer Theodora has taken the music industry by storm. She is nothing like you'd expect her to be - and that's for the best.
Meet the 2025 winners of the Best Paris Baguette Award
The 2025 Best Paris Baguette prize has been awarded to Mickaël Reydellet and Florian Bléas, from La Parisienne, giving them the privilege of being able to fill the French President's bread basket for a year...and a few bragging rights perhaps over other bakers.
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Ancient ‘Dragon Man’ DNA reveals mysterious human relative
New research has found that a skull from a mysterious human relative nicknamed “Dragon Man” belongs to an extinct archaic species known as the Denisovans. Here's everything you need to know.
Netherlands returns more than 100 Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria
The Dutch government agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in February, and the official handover ceremony will take place on 21 June. British colonial troops originally stole the artefacts in 1897.
Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam
The recent death of beloved French rapper Werenoi has created a dilemma for some of his fans: should they stop listening to his music, out of respect for his Muslim faith?
Cancelled ‘Beauty and the Beast’ book 'finally' released in France
The modern retelling of the classic fairytale was commissioned and then cancelled by the French Ministry of Education. Artists and politicians expressed support for the book's release.
Renowned pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94
Over a six-decade career, Brendel became known for his interpretations of classical masters including Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert.
Abu Dhabi Culture Summit debates the future of culture
The three-day event is part of Abu Dhabi’s increasing efforts to become a leader in the global cultural conversation.
Letter suggests Shakespeare did not abandon his wife in Stratford
New analysis of a letter fragment mentioning Shakespeare and his wife suggests the couple lived together in London in the early 17th century.
Kneecap and Kehlani receive backlash over support of Palestine
Kneecap and Kehlani face backlash in the US for their pro-Palestinian support, with the Irish rap group's Coachella performance and the American singer's cancelled Cornell University concert drawing criticism.
‘Protect the dolls’: How a t-shirt became a symbol for trans rights
The t-shirt, designed by Conner Ives, gained popularity when it was sported by several A-list celebrities. All proceeds from the sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline.
Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak cast in new Hunger Games prequel
A new chapter begins in Panem: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping casts Joseph Zada and Whitney Peak in the long-awaited Haymitch prequel.
French cinema finally examines slavery and its colonial chapters
For years, French cinema has ignored stories that dealt with France’s colonial history, but something is now changing.
Netflix documentary revives domestic violence conversation in France
The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.
Jean Paul Gaultier names Duran Lantink as successor
Gaultier stepped down from the runway in 2020 and had temporarily been replaced by guest designers.
French President Emmanuel Macron to honour Notre-Dame restorers
About 100 craftspeople and public servants who helped restore the cathedral will be honoured with the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit.
Rare painting by Emily Brontë purchased by museum
The painting is expected to join the Brontë Parsonage Museum's permanent display.
Paris Olympics memorabilia auction raises more than €200,000
Items sold include Olympic torches, costumes and accessories from the opening ceremony of the Paris Games. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
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