The false story of the WWII nurse in Normandy
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Venice Film Festival Fashion: The best looks so far from the lido
So far, so fantastic. From Louis Vuitton, to Saint Laurent via Marc Jacobs, Dior, Maison Margiela Artisanal and Trussardi; some of the world's best fashion has been on display this week at the 82nd Venice Film Festival and we're only at the half way mark of the ten-day celebration of cinema.
In Pictures: Millions join parade at London's Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London.
Romania welcomes the world to celebrate composer Georges Enescu
The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most famous composer.
Rapper Lil Nas X arrested after altercation with LA police
The Grammy award winning 'Old Town Road' rapper has been arrested by LA police after being found wandering LA streets in his underwear and treated for a suspected drug overdose.
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RIBA announces architecture shortlist for Stephen Lawrence Prize 2025
Diverse, innovative and inspirational creations are at the forefront of six outstanding designs shortlisted for the prestigious Stephen Lawrence Prize, the annual award for early career architects, named after the south London teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993.
Keanu Reeves set to receive stolen Rolex watches from Chilean police
Keanu Reeves will soon be able to wear his stolen Rolex watches again after Chilean authorities announced the Canadian actor had identified the luxury timepieces from items snatched during a series of high-profile robberies in December 2023.
German courts convicts trio for stealing ancient Celtic gold coins
A German court has convicted three men of stealing hundreds of coins from a Celtic and Roman museum that are considered to be part of the biggest trove of Celtic gold found in the 20th century.
Benfica's Stadium of Light prepares for new revitalising design
The plans will boost Benfica's stadium capacity to 70,000, add three more pavilions and a series of other facilities, such as a community swimming pool, a theatre and a hotel. Work is due to start in mid-2027 and last two years.
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner of Swansea football club
Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg's decision to buy an ownership stake in the Welsh football club.
Emma Watson and Harry Potter co-star receive driving bans for speeding
Emma Watson and her Harry Potter co-star Zoe Wanamaker have both been fined and banned for six-months from driving by the same UK court after separate speeding incidents.
Marina Abramović wins sculpture prize in Praemium Imperiale awards
The Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović and the painter Peter Doig are among the laureates for this year's Praemium Imperiale, the prestigious Japanese award also known as the 'Nobel of the Arts'.
Can-can celebrations as iconic Moulin Rouge windmills turn again
Traffic was blocked in Paris' famous Montmarte district as dancers from the legendary Moulin Rouge performed outside the venue to celebrate the wheels turning again on its iconic windmill, more than a year after it accidentally dropped to the ground.
Thousands celebrate traditional Estonian song and dance in Tallinn
The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers echoed across Estonia this weekend to unite in folk song and dance, much to the delight of huge crowds of spectators unfazed by gloomy weather in Tallinn.
Rare sword find leads to discovery of Roman-era settlement in England
Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period.
Football as art: Messi picks favourite goal for unique digital work
Goal for Life is a unique digital artwork by Refik Anadol based on Argentine football legend Lionel Messi selecting his favourite goal from his trophy-laden career in which he's scored more than 860 times.
Skinned alive: George Enescu biopic debuts to European audiences
A new Romanian film portraying the life of composer and violinist George Enescu is attracting attention and winning multiple awards beyond national borders, following a successful domestic run.
Harvey Weinstein faces retrial for sex crimes as case ends in disarray
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces yet another trial on sex crime allegations after the judge declared a mistrial on a remaining rape charge.
Why the UK and France are bringing Adolescence into classrooms
In this week’s cultural catch-up, we explore the French government's decision to show schoolchildren Adolescence - the hard-hitting critically acclaimed drama tackling toxic masculinity and social media’s grip on Gen Z.
Deep Time II: French artists work underground with no links to world
For the second edition of 'Deep Time', a group of artists will spend nearly two weeks in a cave deep underground at Lombrives in south-eastern France. Their aim is to create a work being cut off entirely from the outside world and all notions of time.
Porto’s Bienal’25 photo expo imagines the world of 'tomorrow today'
Porto’s Bienal’25 Fotografia has gathered international artists and curators across multiple venues in the city to look through the lens of the future to capture visions of themes ranging from climate change and post-colonial legacies to gender and migration.
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