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Take a look inside London V&A's massive new storehouse

The V&A has opened its new Storehouse, giving the public unprecedented access to 250,000 extraordinary behind-the-scenes objects - from Elton John’s costumes to Brutalist architecture.

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Several killed in shooting near Gaza food centres, Palestinians say

At least 18 people were killed and over 100 injured in two separate incidents on Sunday and Monday, when gunfire erupted near food distribution sites in southern Gaza.

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Rome protesters call for an end to Israeli offensive in Gaza

Tens of thousands marched through central Rome on Saturday, demanding an end to Israel’s military offensive in Gaza and urgent action to allow humanitarian aid in.

Food and Drink

Take a look at London’s wild and wonderful vegetable sculpture contest

A wildly creative vegetable sculpture contest stole the show at this year’s Lambeth Country Show in London’s Brockwell Park. From a papal “Cornclave” to “Twin Leeks”, the entries were as punny as they were impressive.

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Interact with art in 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' at Grand Palais

At the Grand Palais in Paris, art is no longer something you merely observe. 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' invites visitors to touch, enter, and even float within the art.

Culture news

Culture catch-up: Little Simz & Pulp releases and 'Ballerina' antics

This week's Culture catch-up: new albums from Pulp and Little Simz , 'Frankenstein' and 'Knives Out' previews hit the screen, 'Ballerina' comes out, and Porto hosts its celebrated photography biennale.

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Four killed as Kyiv hit by new wave of Russian strikes

A pre-dawn Russian missile and drone barrage struck Kyiv on Friday, killing at least four people and injuring 20 others, according to city officials, as air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine.

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Brookfield Zoo’s pangolin at centre of new wildlife documentary

A new Netflix documentary is shining a spotlight on the pangolin, one of the world’s most endangered and illegally trafficked mammals.

Lifestyle

More than 200 items from Princess Diana’s wardrobe go up for auction

More than 200 items from Princess Diana’s wardrobe - including designer dresses, handbags, shoes, and even a ski suit - are going up for auction on 26 June in Beverly Hills.

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Gaza’s Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war and shortages

In the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Palestinians are struggling to uphold Eid al-Adha traditions as displacement, hunger, and soaring prices overshadow the Islamic holiday.

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D-Day veterans return to Normandy to honour the fallen 81 years on

On the shores of Normandy, where Allied forces landed 81 years ago, a small group of World War II veterans gathered to remember those who never came home.

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Protesters urge reform as Argentina considers welfare emergency bill

Activists from across Argentina gathered outside Congress on Wednesday, calling for urgent reforms to the country’s social welfare system amid growing concern.

Art

Marina Tabassum unveils the 2025 Serpentine Pavilion in London

The 2025 Serpentine Pavilion has been unveiled in Kensington Gardens - designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, the timber structure explores themes of time, movement, and nature.

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Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions

Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars.

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Livestock numbers rise as calm returns to Mount Mor in Turkey

Mount Mor, rising 3,800 metres near Turkey’s south-eastern border with Iran, is seeing a resurgence of pastoral life after years of security concerns.

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Kharkiv hit by drone and missile barrage in overnight Russian attack

The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv faced a major overnight assault on 4 June, as Russian forces launched nine Shahed drones and two missiles, damaging homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure.

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Iconic Goodyear airships honoured a century after first flight

Goodyear's iconic airships are taking to the skies over an Ohio city this week to mark 100 years since the company's first branded blimp took flight.

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Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony.

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Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again

Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year.

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Nigeria flood disaster leaves 200 dead and thousands displaced

At least 200 people have died after flash floods tore through the Nigerian town of Mokwa, following hours of intense rainfall early on Thursday morning.