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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?

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Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record

The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer.

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2024 will be the hottest year on record, scientists confirm

Last month was the 16th out of the last 17 where global average temperatures have exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times.

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Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) - but not Obama's book record

Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors...

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Apple Music Replay: What is the most played song of 2024?

It's been a banner year for women, the biggest in global songs chart history. Taylor Swift did very well, as did a certain Mr. Kendrick Lamar with his hit diss track 'Not Like Us'.

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Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model Of The Year

Consani has won 2024's Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards, becoming the first transgender woman to do so.

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Watch of captain who rescued Titanic survivors breaks auction record

The gold pocket watch, recognizing bravery of the captain who rescued 700 passengers from Titanic, has set an auction record.

Climate

2024 set to be the first year above 1.5C of global warming

Unless the impossible happens 2024 will be the hottest year on record.

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Why independent record stores are struggling despite the vinyl revival

Despite the growing demand for vinyl, many independent music stores across Europe are closing due to rising rent prices and the impact of tourism.

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Rare copy of 'Le Petit Prince' to go on sale for €1.15 million

A rare carbon typescript of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s "Le Petit Prince" is going up for sale next month. It is one of only three known copies and marks the first time a typescript of the classic story has been offered for public sale.

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Taylor Swift is now the richest female musician in the world

Pop superstar Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna and is also reportedly the second richest musician in the world after Jay-Z.

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World’s oldest treasure hunt for €150,000 Golden Owl finally solved

The treasure reportedly worth €150,000 has been found, more than 30 years since it was hidden somewhere in France. This marks the end of an enigma-based quest and one of the world’s longest-running treasure hunts.

Climate

What an ‘underwater wildfire’ means for life in and out of the ocean

Scientists say prolonged high sea surface temperatures are causing problems.

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Meet Tomiko Itooka: The world's oldest person at 116

Born in the same year that saw the Wright Brothers' initial public flights, Tomiko Itooka has a life as remarkable as her age.

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Indiana Jones' ‘Temple Of Doom’ hat breaks record at auction

Fortune and glory to the highest bidder! Harrison Ford’s brown felt fedora from the second instalment of the Indiana Jones series has broken a record by becoming the most expensive Indiana Jones hat.

Climate

Italy and Germany are facing 40C temperatures this week

Both countries have issued widespread heat alerts for potential health risks.

Climate

Earth recorded hottest day in history on Sunday

"We are now in truly uncharted territory," says a Copernicus scientist as the climate keeps on warming.

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Wettest year ever recorded in Germany: Why is flooding getting worse?

Here's what’s behind the record rainfall and how Europe can prepare itself for more flooding.

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Sales of physical music rise for first time in 20 years in UK

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa are among the artists with the most physical sales, as vinyl copies continue to remain popular. Data suggests that the CD could be set for its very own revival...

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A pretty penny: UK’s rarest stamp set to sell for more than €770,000

A Plate 77 Penny Red - the “rarest and most valuable” stamp in the UK - is set to break records. It is one of nine in existence and has been described as "legendary" because it shouldn't exist.