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Culture news

Indiana Jones whip once owned by Princess Diana sells at auction

The sale of Indiana Jones' famous whip came a day after the Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' went for an eye-watering $14.75 million, making it one of the priciest props in movie history.

18/07/2025

Cinema

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ trailer breaks viewings record

'Project Hail Mary' may be coming out next year, but it has already broken a record for an original movie (not a remake or sequel).

10/07/2025

Europe News

Extreme heatwave hits Europe with temperatures expected up to 44°C

According to the Portugese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere a good part of the country is under alert for rural wildfires.

27/06/2025

Culture news

‘Wonderful and strange’: David Lynch auction fetches $4.25 million

A Los Angeles auction of the late director’s possessions, including personal artwork and a set of scripts for an unfinished movie, fetched $4.25million in total.

20/06/2025

Europe in Motion

Champions League: These are all the records broken by PSG

As teams prepare to jet off to America for the FIFA Club World Cup, it's time to take stock of Europe's record-breaking 2024-25 football season.

05/06/2025

Travel News

Canary Islands plan new protests amid soaring visitor numbers

On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park.

07/05/2025

Art

Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record

A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world's largest art canvas - officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the challenges that people like him face amid stigma and grim depictions of autism.

02/05/2025

Lifestyle

LeBron James breaks new (plastic and fantastic) record

Toy manufacturer Mattel's “Kenbassador” series kicks off in style and is part of the 65-year-old Barbie brand’s continued push to diversify its dolls.

10/04/2025

Cinema

New ‘Final Destination’ trailer breaks major viewing record

“Death doesn’t like it when you mess with its plans.” The new trailer for the upcoming sixth instalment in the Final Destination franchise has become the second most viewed horror film trailer of all time.

28/03/2025

Lifestyle

World’s most expensive dog bought for a hefty sum

Wealthy Indian dog lover S Sathish is a well-known dog breeder from Bengaluru, and owns more than 150 different breeds. The newest member of his pup family came with quite the price tag...

19/03/2025

Green News

Hottest January on record shocks leading scientists

The last 15 years have warmed at about twice the rate of the previous 40 years.

06/02/2025

Culture news

Lady Gaga joins Michael and Janet Jackson with historic new record

Mother Monster joins music royalty with a new record cemented by her duet with Bruno Mars, 'Die With A Smile'.

09/01/2025

Green News

2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, new report finds

The report found that climate change intensified 26 of the 29 weather events studied that killed at least 3,700 people and displaced millions.

27/12/2024

Lifestyle

Breaking taboos: Inside Spain’s first naked cinema screening

Curtain up – clothes off! Spain makes history by hosting the country’s first nude film screening.

19/12/2024

Travel News

Switzerland unveils the world’s steepest cable car at 775m high

Each car hangs from an 11-metre arm to cope with the incredibly steep incline.

16/12/2024

Culture news

Who is the new most popular French-language singer in Spotify history?

A song from 2010 is the most listened-to French-language track on Spotify. But who is the indie musician Patrick Watson behind the surprise hit?

16/12/2024