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Bulgaria wins Eurovision 2026 as public push Israel into second place

Bulgaria is celebrating victory at the Eurovision 2026 grand final following a nail-biting final which saw Israel relegated to second place after a huge public vote decided the winner.

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Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation

Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.

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FIFA unveils star-studded squad for historic World Cup half-time show

FIFA has announced the line up for its first-ever World Cup half-time show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS all set to feature as world football's governing body seeks to emulate the success of the NFL's Superbowl show.

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Eurovision 2026: Which ten countries complete the card for the final?

The Eurovision Song Contest's final lineup has been decided, with five more countries on their way home after failing to make it out of second semifinal on Thursday.

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Art

How hospitality shapes Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition

From sculptural water vessels to spice-filled kitchens, Qatar’s Venice Biennale exhibition explores identity, hospitality and cultural exchange across the Arab world and its diasporas through sound, movement and shared meals.

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Favourite Finland and Israel make it to Eurovision final

Acts from 15 countries performed their 3-minute songs onstage – often with eye-catching choreography and pyrotechnics – in a bid for votes from juries in participating nations and viewers around the world.

Silk Road Adventures

How music and craftsmanship keep traditions alive today

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.

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Eurovision Song Contest: Who are the most popular artists of all time?

Spotify’s new research reveals the most streamed entries in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest and key factors shared by winning entries.

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EMIN reveals why his love for Elvis knows no bounds

There are some interviews where you sit down, ask the questions, and leave with the quotes you need. And then there are the conversations that feel more like moments. Meeting EMIN at Sea Breeze felt like the latter.

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Beatles to open immersive experience at iconic London headquarters

The Beatles are returning to one of their most iconic locations with a new seven-floor fan experience set inside their former Savile Row headquarters in central London.

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Eurovision 2026 semi-finals: All you need to know

Discord over Israel's participation and its war in Gaza has dominated the build-up to this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Now, on the eve of the start of the semi-finals, here’s a breakdown of who's set to perform when and what to expect.

Destinations

Liverpool beyond The Beatles: Why now is the time to visit

From a new music heritage trail to a summer packed with live gigs and easy escapes, Liverpool offers a mix of culture, coastline and contemporary energy.

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'Dai Dai': Shakira teases official World Cup 2026 anthem

Shakira marks her fourth musical participation in FIFA tournaments with the song 'Dai Dai', which will be released in full on 14 May. The 2026 World Cup kicks off on 11 June.

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Bonnie Tyler recovering after emergency operation in Portugal

A perforation in her intestine led Bonnie Tyler to undergo emergency surgery at Faro hospital. The singer, who has lived in the Algarve for several years, is recovering.

Art

The Rolling Stones new album & The 30 worst album covers of all time

CONTENT WARNING: This article contains images you can’t unsee. Some album covers also feature language some people may find offensive.

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Have Kneecap posters been censored in London transport?

The band’s manager Daniel Lambert has claimed that Transport For London would not allow promotional posters for Kneecap's new album 'Fenian'.

Voices from Central Asia

How a Kazakh duo is modernising a traditional instrument

In partnership with MDQ

The “Temirlan & Yernat” duo is bringing the Kazakh traditional instrument, the dombra, to global audiences, proving this ancient instrument can thrive far beyond the steppe.

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Israeli anger over public support for Kanye West show in Portugal

The Israeli community has asked the Faro and Loulé councils and the government not to grant any public finance to the show, which is set to take place in the Algarve on 7 August.

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Wales’ finest musical export: An introduction to Super Furry Animals

Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. "Super Furry What Now?" We've got you covered...

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Pulitzer Prize winners 2026: Experimental war dramas and Trump chaos

Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for "Angel Down", a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were dominated by coverage of the Trump administration.