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Art

How has Picasso's legacy been affected by the #MeToo movement?

"#MeToo damaged the artist", says Cécile Debray, director of the Picasso museum in Paris.

13/04/2022

Food and Drink

Hadrian's Wall brewers create 'Anti-Imperial Stout' for Ukraine

A collective of master brewers in Northumberland, where the UK's first beer-maker's presence was recorded in 122AD, have co-developed a beetroot-flavoured ale that packs a punch - with all proceeds going to the Red Cross.

13/04/2022

Culture news

Russian gas crisis shatters Murano's already fragile glass industry

Around 40% of Italy’s gas supplies arrive from Russia and natural gas makes up around 45% of the country’s energy use. With energy costs already spiking as a result of the pandemic, Italy now has serious concerns about energy security.

12/04/2022

My Europe Series

France election: Who's who in the race to unseat Macron?

Your guide to some of the leading candidates to be France's next president.

11/04/2022

Culture news

Learning about Notre Dame's fire through augmented reality 3 years on

Histovery are an augmented reality experience company bringing history to life with video game graphic tech to support their educational mission. Notre Dame's colourful history is a terrific case study.

09/04/2022

Ukraine

Photos of Chernobyl exclusion zone after Ukraine regains control

Check out the photographs of Chornobyl exclusion zone after Ukraine took back control over it from Russian troops.

07/04/2022

Culture news

French winemakers light candles to save their grapes from frost

Check out these photographs from the French vineyards and orchards where winemakers and farmers are lighting candles and spraying water to save their crops from frost.

05/04/2022

Food and Drink

How do winegrowers deal with freezing temperatures in spring?

French vintners are always looking for new ways to thaw their grapevines to save them from a late frost following a winter warm spell, a temperature swing that is threatening fruit crops in multiple countries.

05/04/2022

Ukraine

Horrific images spark Ukraine to accuse Russia of genocide near Kyiv

Moscow has rejected the allegations, describing the scenes outside Kyiv as a “stage-managed anti-Russian provocation”.

04/04/2022

Nature

Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs could teach humans how to hibernate

The tiny primate has gone into hibernation in captivity for the first time, and it could help humans get to Mars.

03/04/2022

Culture news

French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier dies at 78

Tributes are paid to the iconic French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, known for photographing the world's most famous personalities.

01/04/2022

Art

Images of hope among the rubble of Kharkiv: Meet Sasha Anisimova

Sasha Anisimova has created illustrations of ordinary life over images of the destruction of her hometown of Kharkiv.

01/04/2022

My Europe Series

Going home to war: Why are more Ukrainian refugees now turning back?

More than 3.9 million Ukrainians have fled since Russia's invasion. But at the Poland-Ukraine border town of Przemyśl, more are now heading back than leaving.

30/03/2022

Ocean

An ocean of opportunities: The women transforming the blue economy

Ocean‑based industries are dominated by men - but across Europe, more and more women are driving innovation and growth in the blue economy. Ocean went to France and Greece to meet some of them.

29/03/2022

Netherlands

Europe's biggest flower park opens for first time since COVID pandemic

This should provide a nice lift to start the week!

28/03/2022

Ukraine

In photos: One month of war in Ukraine

Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine one month ago - here are some of the most striking photographs since the start of the war.

24/03/2022

Earth News

How are these Lego Rebels inspiring people to take climate action?

What started as a lockdown joke has become a serious outreach tool for the climate crisis.

14/03/2022

Ukraine

The heartbreaking goodbyes of families torn apart by Ukraine's war

It's a scene that is being repeated across Ukraine right now.

08/03/2022

France

Ukrainians abroad: Lost and frightened but desperate to help

Ukrainians abroad look on horrified and scared as the war in their country continues each day. Worried about family they find support in each other and in their efforts to provide aid to their country.

04/03/2022

Nature

Laughing seals and sunbathing foxes: The best wildlife photos of 2022

Celebrate World Wildlife Day with these stunning animal photos.

03/03/2022