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Literary controversy: 115 authors exit French publishing house Grasset
More than a hundred writers have announced their departure from the Grasset publishing house following the announcement of the dismissal of its chairman Olivier Nora. They denounce an "ideological war"... Here's everything you need to know.
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Content warfare and AI 80s French hits: Is Iran out-trolling Trump?
Iran has been turning Donald Trump’s own communication tactics against him with a series of AI-generated videos which have taken the internet by storm. A recent example features a cover of a French hit from the 80s and has raked up more than 8 million views since its publication...
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Celebrities speak out against Donald Trump’s AI Jesus image
It’s the now-deleted AI image that has sparked heated criticism and accusations of blasphemy, with Jon Stewart calling out Trump for the explanation behind the image, and Jack White slamming Christians who continue to support Trump – dubbing him the “worst American of all time.”
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'Infantile name calling': George Clooney responds to White House slur
The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”.
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Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry
Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.
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Kanye West backlash intensifies in UK as rapper issues statement
Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the UK. West has now issued a statement of his own.
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Keir Starmer 'concerned' by Kanye West gigs as sponsors drop festival
Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out...
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Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan's sinners hotline
For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess... Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, the Italian artist has also made a limited edition of his most provocative and widely debated work... 666 of them.
