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Ivor Novello Awards 2025: Charli XCX, U2 and Robbie Williams win big

Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, rapper Berwyn and U2 triumphed at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers. Irish rockers U2 became the first Irish act to win a fellowship.

Art

First-ever Digital Art Awards crown five visionary winners

From Maja Petrić’s data-driven light sculptures to Deekay’s emotionally charged hand-drawn loops, the Digital Art Awards spotlighted cutting-edge creativity across code, AI, and immersive tech.

Design

Cannes 2025: Chopard unveils this year’s Palme d’Or trophy

Chopard unveiled the latest Palme d'Or trophy - consisting of 19 leaflets in 18 karat sustainable gold and mounted on a crystal rock cushion - that is to be given to the winner of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Uzbek students win global award for groundbreaking rainwater project

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet two students from Tashkent’s Presidential School whose award-winning project collects and filters rainwater for communities with limited water access.

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Design

Bahrain wins top prize at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Titled "Heatwave", the Bahrain Pavilion's award-winning project addresses the issue of extreme heat by suspending a cooling ceiling over public seating.

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The best of Cannes: 5 Palme d'Or winners that defined modern cinema

As Cannes 2025 rolls out the red carpet this week, we revisit 5 Palme d’Or winners from the past 25 years that truly left their mark - from Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite to Gus Van Sant’s haunting Elephant.

Art

Meet the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

UK photographer Zed Nelson's four-continent project, highlighting humanity's complex relationship with nature, earned him this year's coveted Photographer of the Year award.

Changemakers of Uzbekistan

Meet Uzbekistan’s chess prodigy

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

In this new episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we follow Nodirbek Abdusattorov, a chess grandmaster who balances a demanding competitive career with university studies while aiming for new milestones.

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Olivier Awards: Roald Dahl's dark side and Benjamin Button win big

This year’s Olivier Awards, which recognize achievements in London theater, opera and dance, saw The Roald Dahl play “Giant” win three prizes including Best New Play. “Benjamin Button” also won three, as did a boisterous outdoor production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

Europe News

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán awards Italy's Deputy PM with medal of honour

Orbán said the prize was awarded for Salvini's "unwavering defence of Europe."

Art

The winning shots from this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards

From peeping pigeons to prowling foxes, the winners of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 capture the wild side of Britain in all its unexpected glory.

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Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan win 2025 Polar Music Prize

For only the second time in its history, three acts have been awarded the Polar Music Prize. Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan have received the prestigious award, known as the “Nobel Prize of Music”.

Art

Take a look at the winners of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

The 2025 World Photography Awards has revealed the category winners and finalists for its Open competition.

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American playwright ak payne wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

American playwright ak payne has won this year’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, an international prize that recognises women+ writing theatre in English.

Design

Chinese architect Liu Jiakun honoured with Pritzker Prize

Jiakun's notable works include the West Village in Chengdu, a five-story urban hub blending culture and commerce, and the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in Chongqing.

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Adrien Brody lands first Olivier nomination after Oscar win

'Fiddler on the Roof' emerges as the most-nominated production at the 2025 Olivier Awards, dominating in a year filled with star-studded performances.

Design

French architect Anne Lacaton wins 2025 Jane Drew Prize

French architect Anne Lacaton has been awarded the 2025 Jane Drew Prize for her pivotal role in advancing women in architecture, recognised for her inventive and socially conscious design work.

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Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year

Charli XCX has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of this weekend's ceremony, hinting that the star – who’s a front-runner with five nominations – may dominate the awards.

Nature

World Nature Photography Awards winners revealed

Entries to the 2025 edition of the photography awards came from all corners of the planet.

Art

Meet the pros: Finalists of the 2025 Sony World Photography Awards

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards Professional competition is showcasing 30 outstanding finalists, whittled down from over 419,000 images.