Culture news

What's in the Oscars swag bag that's causing controversy in Scotland?

Scott Wortley, a lecturer in commercial law at the University of Edinburgh Law School, gives us the lowdown.

27/03/2022

Travel News

Putin overrides international rules on leased jets to keep them flying

The President's new law to keep foreign planes puts Russian airlines in a catch-22.

15/03/2022

Nature

Australian cats in fight for freedom against local city councillor

Free roaming cats could become a thing of the past in this Australian city, as a local councillor implores owners to keep their pets indoors - or walk them on a lead.

21/02/2022

Earth News

This region of Switzerland wants to give primates fundamental rights

Monkeys and apes in Basel-Stadt could be recognised as having the right to life and to have their mental and physical integrity respected, just like people.

10/02/2022

Earth News

Italy makes protecting the environment a part of its constitution

The state must now safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and the environment.

09/02/2022

Tech News

Why are couples getting married in the metaverse and is it legal?

“We just felt like since we met in the metaverse that it would make sense to get married there,” said Traci Gangnon who married Dave in a virtual ceremony.

02/02/2022

Culture news

Bob Dylan sells entire back catalogue of recorded music to Sony

The 80-year-old folk legend is said to have struck a deal for the rights to all of his songs in a major expansion of the company's six-decade relationship with the performer.

26/01/2022

Culture news

Evan Rachel Wood accuses ex Marilyn Manson of rape in new documentary

The 'Westworld' actress alleges her ex-boyfriend non-consensually raped her on the set of his music video 'Heart-Shaped Glasses'.

25/01/2022

France

French MPs approve law banning so-called gay conversion therapy

Prison sentences and fines will be introduced for anyone who tries to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT citizens.

25/01/2022

Culture news

Alec Baldwin sued by family of slain Marine over Instagram conduct

The actor is being accused of spreading misinformation regarding the involvement of the late-Marine Rylee McCollum's sister during the Capitol Riots, after donating to the family for their loss.

20/01/2022

No Comment

Hundreds take part in 'Kill the Bill' protest in London

Hundreds of protesters rally in London against the controversial "Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts" bill.

15/01/2022

Poland

MPs back controlling schools to stop 'threats to children's morals'

Critics say the law could reduce teaching on LGBT+ and reproductive rights.

14/01/2022

Culture news

'Rust' armourer sues ammunition supplier after fatal shooting

Armourer Hannah Gutierrez Reed claims that Seth Kenney created a dangerous environment on set by incorrectly supplying live ammunition.

13/01/2022

Culture news

Rare cassette of Prince album, scrapped for being 'evil', up for sale

First due for release in 1987, Prince scrapped the album because he thought it was cursed.

07/01/2022

Design

Naked Nirvana baby has Nevermind 'exploitation' lawsuit dismissed

Spencer Elden, now 30 years old, had his claim thrown out after representatives for the band's estate argued he has spent his life profiting from his appearance on the album cover.

05/01/2022

Culture news

Over 16,000 French libraries to be protected in new law

The law was signed in unanimously, with one senator noting the symbolic importance of books in the fight against fascism.

17/12/2021

Culture news

Bruce Springsteen cashes in on music catalogue in $500 million deal

The New Jersey rocker confirmed news of the record-breaking deal on December 16, explaining he felt his music was safe in the hands of label.

17/12/2021

Culture news

Former Netflix executive jailed for taking bribes from tech companies

Michael Kail is behind bars for two and a half years after taking almost half a million in 'kickbacks' whilst overseeing operations at the streaming platform.

15/12/2021

France

France moves closer to punishing school bullying with prison sentences

Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer has said that France has taken an "important step" to tackling bullying and harassment in schools.

03/12/2021

Culture news

Families of Astroworld victims reject Travis Scott's funeral offer

A growing number of representatives for the 10 victims of last month's Astroworld disaster are declining Scott's offer to pay for funerals and other medical costs.

01/12/2021