Criticism

Art

These European festivities turn satire into a popular celebration

Before València's fallas burn, we take a look at this and other European celebrations that were born out of social criticism or revolts against established power.

19/03/2024

Economy

EU grapples with Russia's frozen assets amid Ukraine crisis

EU weighs using Russia's frozen assets to support Ukraine, a proposal by von der Leyen. Legal, financial, and political hurdles loom large, stirring debate among critics.

29/02/2024

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Suspiria' - How it's OK for critics to be wrong

Due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, Luca Guadagnino will not be at the Venice Film Festival this year with his new film 'Challengers'. Time then to look back at his 2018 film 'Suspiria', and how its Venice premiere five years ago continues to have an impact on me to this day.

04/08/2023

Culture news

Meet the robot dog 'pooping' art critiques

The robot terrier is an art piece itself, built to trigger a debate about the use of AI in consuming art.

09/06/2023

Culture news

Quentin Tarantino’s final film has been announced - here's the lowdown

Quentin Tarantino’s 10th film, which the director has long said will be his final feature, will be called The Movie Critic.

15/03/2023

Germany

German leadership candidates apologise for inappropriate behaviour

CDU candidate Armin Laschet was seen laughing at a press conference on Germany's recent floods, while the Green party co-leader Annalena Baerbock has admitted to using the N-word during an interview.

26/07/2021

United Kingdom

Taking a knee: Dominic Raab criticised for 'Game of Thrones' remarks

Dominic Raab suggested that taking a knee - a gesture in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - had originated in the HBO television series, and was a symbol of subordination.

18/06/2020

World News

What is Scandinavian? SAS airline republish controversial video ad

One Danish politician saying the airline was "spitting" on Scandinavian culture with the "disgusting" commercial.

13/02/2020

Saudi Arabia

What has Jamal Khashoggi said about Saudi Arabia?

Fears are growing over the fate of the prominent Saudi dissident after Turkish authorities said they believed he was killed inside his nation’s consulate in Istanbul.

08/10/2018

France

Macron bodyguard gives newspaper interview

In an interview with Le Monde newspaper, Alexandre Benalla says he is a fall guy and his case is being used to settle scores with the president

26/07/2018

USA

Chorus of condemnation grows over Trump 'shithole' slurs

Haiti and the African Union want an apology from President Trump who denies describing as 'shitholes' the home countries of some immigrants to the United States

13/01/2018

Hungary

Hungary says critical open letter an "obvious political attack"

The Hungarian government accuses the opposition of enrolling Brussels to resist the Fidesz-Christian Democrat coalition, and says criticisms bear no relation to reality.

01/12/2017

USA

US President Donald Trump denies NBC News 'nuclear arsenal 'report

US President Donald Trump denies NBC News 'nuclear arsenal 'report

12/10/2017

USA

Puerto Rico angry at US hurricane aid effort

30/09/2017

PuertoRico

Trump appeals, Lopez donates as celebrities rally to aid Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is in "deep trouble" tweets Donald Trump as Jennifer Lopez promises the island of her parents one million dollars.

26/09/2017