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Gun that Van Gogh 'shot himself with' set to be sold at auction

USA 02/04/2019

DOJ to Oscars: Potential new Netflix rules could be an issue

Steven Spielberg reportedly planned to introduce rule changes that could block Netflix from competing for Oscars.

USA 02/04/2019

Aretha Franklin documentary has premiere at church where it was filmed

"We're at the holiest of holies, right here at the epicenter of where it actually happened," the film's producer said.

France 31/03/2019

The Eiffel Tower turns 130 years old

Seven million visitors climb the 300 metre metal giant every year.

USA 31/03/2019

Mueller report gets a read on 'SNL'

"I am reading zero pages," of the report, said President Trump, portrayed by Alec Baldwin.

Agnes Varda at 9th Governors Awards, Los Angeles, 2017

Cinema 29/03/2019

Grande dame of French cinema Agnes Varda dies at 90

Art restorer working on a workshop version of Botticelli's painting

United Kingdom 28/03/2019

Botticelli 'copy' turns out to be the real deal after clean-up

What was thought to be an imitation of Sandro Botticelli’s famous Madonna of the Pomegranate turned out to be a rare workshop version of the Italian Renaissance master.

Style 27/03/2019

Our selection of the most exciting pieces from Baselworld

Here are the most exciting pieces we expect to see at Baselworld 2019.

Image: Emilia Clarke attends the premiere for "Solo: A Star Wars Story" in

USA 22/03/2019

'Game of Thrones' actress says she almost died from brain aneurysms

"I'd never experienced fear like that — a sense of doom closing in," Clarke wrote in an essay. "I could see my life ahead, and it wasn't worth living."

Smart Regions 21/03/2019

Bridging history and modernity: the multipurpose space shaking up Pisa

The EU funded 'Officine Garibaldi' is a multipurpose space bringing together the local community as well as visitors to Pisa. It provides cultural events, co-working spaces for local entities, as well as many other functions.

Smart Regions 21/03/2019

Officine Garibaldi space brings Pisa's community together

Pisa's Officine Garibaldi building is bringing together the local community. It also houses some of Italy's most prestigious academic institutions.

Notes from the USA 18/03/2019

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: the birthplace of US democracy… and the legendary cheesesteak

French singer-songwriter Laetitia Sheriff is travelling around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the place where America’s modern journey began, so it was a fitting final stop on her travels.

Notes from the USA 18/03/2019

Discovering the legendary Martin guitar at one of America’s most eclectic music shops

Join singer-songwriter Laetitia Shériff as she browses one of the world’s largest collection of vintage Martin guitars, at Vintage Instruments, a legendary Philadelphia music shop known for its extensive collections.

USA 18/03/2019

Dick Dale, the king of surf guitar, dies at 81

Dale's blistering fast, reverb-heavy assault revolutionized rock guitar and anchored the movie 'Pulp Fiction.'

Wellness 13/03/2019

A sound bathing app, a house of youth and new sleep-boosting ice-cream.

The wellness-related trends, products and tech that caught our eye this month.

Notes from the USA 11/03/2019

Art, culture and epic landscapes: Asheville is North Carolina’s creative haven

French singer-songwriter Laetitia Sheriff is travelling around the US on the trail of music, history and culture. For the next leg of her journey, she visited the “Land of the Sky”, Asheville, North Carolina.