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Viral sensation explained: What's with the Angine de Poitrine hype?

Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?

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Donald Trump's AI images of Presidential Library slammed online

An AI-generated video of the Donald J Trump Presidential Library has been shared online. Social media users were quick to criticise the project, pointing out that while the skyscraper features a lot of gold, there's one notable absence: Books.

Food and Drink

A delicious heist: Funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars

A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast...

Lifestyle

Internet slams Apple CEO for urging people to get off smartphones

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has urged people to spend more time outdoors instead of looking at their smartphones... The irony wasn't lost on those staring at their screens.

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Cinema

'Moana' live-action remake trailer drops – and it's getting roasted

Disney’s new trailer for the live-action remake of 'Moana' has officially dropped... And speaking of things dropping, so has the enthusiasm and respect from fans of the animated film...

Cinema

'Dune: Part Three' vs 'Doomsday': Should ‘Dunesday’ be cancelled?

The first trailer for 'Dune: Part Three' is out and fans think it's so damn promising that the planned double-bill with 'Avengers: Doomsday' should be cancelled. Is 'Dunesday' a good idea?

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Battle for Barron Trump: What is ‘DraftBarron’ and why is it trending?

A satirical website calling for Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, 19, to be drafted into the US military has been created, as the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The hashtag #SendBarron has been trending on social media.

Cinema

Why is the 'Toy Story 5' trailer making people feel old?

The new 'Toy Story 5' trailer is going viral, with fans commenting on one detail: Woody balding...

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Meet Punch: The abandoned monkey taking the internet by storm

Abandoned, bullied and left to figure things out on his own, Punch found an unlikely friend - an IKEA orangutan plushie - and has now stolen the internet's hearts.

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What are the weirdest music conspiracy theories?

Warning: This article contains references to suicide, drug use and plenty of baseless conspiracy theories. Tin hats on, sheeple...

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Fans think a 2000 The Simpsons episode warned about Epstein island

The Simpsons has a strange pop culture reputation for predicting the future. A resurfaced clip from a 2000 episode is going viral online, with many suggesting that the animated show hinted at Epstein island years ago.

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Messy Milan: What is the viral Olympics girlfriend cheating scandal?

The Winter Olympics started less than a week ago, and it's been messy... The latest headline-grabbing scandal is a cheating one - and not the sports kind.

Lifestyle

What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

Lifestyle

AI slop, clean girls and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends

Euronews Culture takes a look back at some of the biggest cultural trends that have shaped global fashion, social media, music and more in 2025.

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Real magic: Why is this French Christmas ad going viral worldwide?

A French supermarket’s Christmas advert is going against the AI trend and it's a hit with millions of people around the world.

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The TikTok effect: Has Jet2’s viral soundbite actually paid off?

Jet2 has praised the “unprecedented” success of its famous marketing campaign that took the internet by storm.

Lifestyle

Modern dating: Do you know your ‘Benching’ from your ‘Shrekking’?

New words are routinely popping up to describe an evolving relationship landscape - but also paint a largely dispiriting picture.

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'It's a huge scandal': Polish MP hits out over delay for GTA VI

A Polish MP has made the headlines by voicing 'concern' about the latest delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, arguably the most anticipated video game of the decade.

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Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year is...

Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results, and came up with their pick for 2025...

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How ‘Your mom’ has become the Trump administration's trending reply

It’s a comeback that every teenager has used. However, when several members of the Trump administration turn to the reply "your mom" to answer newsworthy questions, many online have become concerned about the White House and government officials behaving like puerile teens.