Belle Époque posters, sex and body art: The most unmissable art exhibitions of 2025
From Belle Époque posters to radical performance art, 2025 delivered exhibitions that pushed boundaries and opened dialogues. Read More
Real magic: Why is French supermarket Intermarché’s Christmas advert 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. Read More
Punk group Pussy Riot ruled ‘extremist’ organisation and banned in Russia
The ruling follows a September judgment that sentenced all five group members in absentia to up to 13 years in prison. Read More
Ireland’s Eurovision winner plans to return trophy in protest of Israel’s participation
Eurovision Song Contest winner Charlie McGettigan joins last year’s winner Nemo in returning their winners’ trophy. This is in protest at Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026. Read More
Merriam-Webster’s 2025 Word of the Year is ‘slop’
A fitting Word of the Year from Merriam-Webster, which reflects one of 2025’s main sources of concern: the proliferation of AI and our way of consuming low quality digital content.…
Hollywood and politicians mourn the death of celebrated director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele
Authorities are investigating an “apparent homicide” after the 78-year-old director of ‘Stand By Me’, ‘The Princess Bride’ and ‘Misery’ was discovered dead at his LA home with his wife Michele.…
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’, a new season of ‘Fallout’, and an exhibition dedicated to manga – here’s what this week has in store. Read More
Actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in LA home in ‘apparent homicide’
A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, after a family member reported finding two bodies in their home. Police say they…
Remembering Martin Parr: Britain’s ‘national photographer’ in words and pictures by his publisher
Tributes have been paid to the great British photographer Martin Parr who died last weekend aged 73. Famous for his often humorous takes on everyday life. In this special edition…
Berlin goes upside down: Stranger Things Christmas market takes over Ku’damm
The first episodes of the final season of the hit series Stranger Things have just been released on Netflix. Fans can now pass the time until the remaining episodes at…