Culture news Grand Theft Auto VI trailer released earlier than expected Rockstar Games have revealed the highly anticipated latest installment of Grand Theft Auto after the trailer was leaked hours before its scheduled release. 05/12/2023
Culture news Kiss says goodbye to live concerts but the rockers remain with avatars The legendary rocker's long kiss goodbye was finally sealed on Saturday night with an electrifying concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, so close to where it all began. 04/12/2023
Culture news Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with 'Prophet Song' The Booker Prize is one of Britain's most prestigious awards for fiction and Paul Lynch will receive around €50,000 for winning. 27/11/2023
Culture news Diver finds ancient treasure trove of Roman coins off Sardinia A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia's coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins. 07/11/2023
Lifestyle South Korea's Waackxxxy crowned Queen of Street Dance in World Finals From 16 to 1. When the lights went down low and the full capacity crowd at Frankfurt's Festhalle had their say South Korea's Waackxxxy was hailed as the winner of the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final, the first woman in the competition's history to take the title. 07/11/2023
Culture news Stars of 'Friends' break silence over death of Matthew Perry In a joint statement the remaining cast said they're "utterly devastated." 31/10/2023
World In it for the long run: Marathon man Eliud Kipchoge isn't done yet Over the past 20 years, Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge has shattered records and smashed preconceptions of what humans can achieve. Now aged 38, the marathon man has no plans to hang up his trainers yet. 24/10/2023
Culture news Hollywood writers to return to work after union agrees deal The agreement includes guarantees about artificial intelligence and a bonus for viewership residuals on streaming. 27/09/2023
Lifestyle Milan Fashion Week: The wonders of wool and beautiful bodycon Drama, suspense and a star-studded cast. All that before any models started making their way down the catwalk. Milan Fashion Week will go down as one for the ages. Even the constant wet weather couldn't dampen spirits for womenswear next spring and summer. 25/09/2023
Culture news The 1975 upset Malaysia's anti-gay laws as male band members kiss The British indie band say they've been banned from Kuala Lumpur after 'gay stage kiss'. Malaysian authorities insist there will be no 'compromise with any party that challenges, belittles or violates' its laws. 22/07/2023
Culture news Tony Bennett: A life in pictures The crooner's crooner, Tony Bennett sang with just about everybody across so many genres over several generations. Here's a look at some his most memorable moments. 22/07/2023
Culture news Actor Julian Sands confirmed dead after hike in California mountains US authorities have confirmed the death of British actor Julian Sands five months after he went missing while hiking in California mountains. 28/06/2023
Culture news Cormac McCarthy, prize winning author of 'The Road' dies at 89 The celebrated American author Cormac McCarthy has died at his home in New Mexico. He was best known for the Pulitzer Prize winning post-apocalyptic novel, 'The Road' and 'No Country for Old Men'. 14/06/2023
Climate Now Wind droughts: A threat to the booming North Sea wind power industry? In partnership with Copernicus Several EU countries are implementing ambitious plans to turn the North Sea into a green energy powerhouse. But what will happen if global warming causes wind speeds to drop? 17/04/2023
The Star Ingredient How financial speculation creates hunger in low-income countries Award winning filmmaker and journalist Stefano Liberti, joins us for this episode of The Star Ingredient to talk about how globalisation and financialisation can pose a challenge to the worldwide food system. 31/03/2023
Culture news Marina Abramović: My life and legacy as a performance artist Marina Abramović has a very special relationship with Spain. The country and its culture reflect she says so much of how she feels and what she represents. So, when asked to perform and direct by Barcelona's famed Liceu Opera, Abramović says the unique opportunity was too good to miss. 31/03/2023
Culture news Ruth E. Carter becomes first Black woman to win two Oscars Ruth E.Carter's wish is that her historic win at the Academy Awards will offer more opportunities to women of colour. 14/03/2023
Culture news Sculptor Jaume Plensa prepares to take Macbeth opera beyond Barcelona Pulsating dance and high drama from Shakespeare combined with the rapturous music of Verdi. Welcome to Spanish artist Jaume Plensa's interpretation of Macbeth. Sit down and settle yourself for an incredible assault on the senses. 23/02/2023
Culture news Iran viral protest song wins special merit award at Grammys Shervin Hajipour was a little known Iranian pop singer and songwriter before the protests erupted over the death of Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. His song in support of the demonstrations quickly went viral and became an anthem against the regime. 07/02/2023
Culture news Shout-out to wild, wacky and wonderful outfits at Grammy Awards 2023 The Grammy Award red carpet was sizzling hot as the great and the good of the music world turned the glamour notch up to eleven... And then broke it off. 06/02/2023