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National Cinema Day in the UK offers tickets for under €5

Cheap tickets will be available across all of Britain as the scheme encourages people to visit their local cinemas.

France

Starmer meets Macron in bid to beef up UK-France relations

The trip is part of the UK prime minister's two-day talks in mainland Europe aimed at "resetting" the country's post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the rest of the continent.

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I saw Oasis on their final tour, here's why you should be excited

Euronews Culture critic Jonny Walfisz looks back on the life-changing experience of seeing Oasis on their ill-fated 'Dig Out Your Soul' tour in 2009.

Germany

UK PM pledges 'ambitious' Europe relations reset during Berlin visit

Keir Starmer announced plans for a new treaty with Germany but insisted it would not mean reversing Brexit.

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Design

Sainsbury's critical column note found in National Gallery demolition

UK National Gallery sponsor John Sainsbury criticised the column during its construction in the 1990s.

Work

These European universities were ranked as best in the world in 2024

European and US universities dominated the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), with Harvard University securing the top spot once again.

Food and Drink

Is fish and chips too expensive for Brits?

The humble fish and chips has risen in price more than any other UK takeaway in the past five years.

Europe News

What does Keir Starmer want to renegotiate with the EU?

In Brussels and London, there’s optimism that Keir Starmer's new UK government will soon recalibrate the UK's relationship with the EU. But how?

Europe News

Drone delivery of urgent blood supplies trialled in the UK

The blood samples were flown between two facilities in Northumberland, a journey which took just over an hour and shaved seven minutes off the longer route by road.

Culture news

Cate Blanchett to return to the stage in production of 'The Seagull'

It's the first time in six years Cate Blanchett will act in the theatre.

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five alt show picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the dance, circus, and other experiences on offer this year.

Europe News

Bayesian sinking: What we know and don't know so far

While the search continues for one missing person from the shipwreck of the sailing vessel, questions are mounting about the accident’s causes and the still-unclear details of how it happened.

Culture news

Hidden doorway to Shakespeare’s past uncovered in UK's oldest theatre

The archway was uncovered during archaeological investigations and is believed to date back to the time when Shakespeare and his company performed there.

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the comedy on offer this year.

Art

A brighter London: Artist Yinka Ilori takes over Piccadilly Circus

The new temporary artwork is situated on the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain and features plinths emblazoned with positive affirmations.

Culture news

UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints

A recent survey found that over half of UK school librarians have been asked to remove books, many of which are LGBTQ+ titles, with parents being the main source of these requests.

Culture news

Taylor Swift meets with young survivors of the Southport knife attack

The pop superstar welcomed the families of the victims of the Southport stabbing attack backstage. Prior to the start of her Wembley run, Swift privately reached out to the families of the three girls killed in the 29 July attack.

Art

London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping'

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season.

Europe News

Fire at London's Somerset House contained, artworks safe

The venue's Courtauld Gallery is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens but the blaze broke out on the opposite side of the Georgian-era complex.

World News

Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House

The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to authorities. The entire site was closed to the public and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be impacted.