Exit light, enter gripe: Metallica forces US Department of Defense to withdraw social media video
The US Department of Defense posted a social media video with one of Metallica’s best-known songs – without the band’s authorisation. Read More
Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A murder mystery miniseries starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’, and rare behind the scenes images of one of pop arts greatest figures – here’s what to…
Donald Trump threatens to revoke comedian Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship
Donald Trump has said he is considering “taking away” the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O’Donnell – despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits him or the…
The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is being auctioned off in New York
This is the first time such an historical and rare piece is auctioned off. Sotheby’s says the eventual buyer of the items is guaranteed to own a piece of history.…
‘The best night of the year’: Is France’s viral Fireman’s Ball really worth the hype?
Videos from France’s Fireman’s Balls have become a viral sensation but, as an almost 100 year old tradition, is it really worth the hype? Read More
‘The best night of the year’: Is France’s viral Fireman’s Ball really worth the hype?
Videos from France’s Fireman’s Balls have become a viral sensation but, as an almost 100 year old tradition, is it really worth the hype? Read More
‘Crime against pasta’: Iga Swiatek’s favourite dish conquers Wimbledon
Iga Swiatek has sparked a wave of commentary among internet users and media around the world by revealing that her favourite dish is pasta with strawberries. Read More
Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save national treasures
The abbey at Pannonhalma was founded in 996, four years before the establishment of the Hungarian Kingdom. Sitting upon a tall hill in northwestern Hungary, the abbey houses the country’s…
‘A loss of balance’: Korek Bojanowski explores abuse of power in Polish film schools
It’s no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, ‘A Loss of Balance’ has touched a nerve that’s echoed far and wide. It was…
Bavarian fairy tale castles and French Carnac Megaliths among new UNESCO World Heritage sites
UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres…