Austria’s Eurovision winner JJ calls for Israel to be banned from contest
The Austrian winner of the 2025 song competition says he would hope to see Israel excluded from next year’s contest in Vienna. Read More
President Lincoln’s blood-stained gloves sold for more than €6 million at debt-relief auction
Items worn by President Abraham Lincoln the night he was assassinated have fetched more than €6 million at an auction to pay off a 20-year-old debt incurred by the Lincoln…
AI blunder: US newspaper’s summer book list recommends non-existent books
The recommended reading list contained some works of fiction. It also contained some works that were, in fact, actually fictional. Read More
Trump shares fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with golf ball
Donald Trump has shared a now viral fake clip of him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball – the latest in a continuing back and forth between the US…
Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in UK
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh – who performs under the stage name Mo Chara – will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says. Read More
It’s not a phase: How to celebrate World Goth Day in Europe
Wake the dead! World Goth Day celebrations are once again underway across the continent. Here’s how you can take part. Read More
House Of Kong: Gorillaz to celebrate 25th anniversary with immersive exhibition and concert series
“Somewhere between order and chaos…” Celebrated British virtual band Gorillaz are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year with four special live dates and a new immersive exhibition in London, titled…
Eddie Vedder and Neil Young speak out in support of Bruce Springsteen amid Trump attacks
Musicians are coming to the defence of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, both of whom Donald Trump has criticised and threatened. “Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of…
US actor George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76
His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show. Read More
Gérard Depardieu facing trial in Rome after allegedly hitting photographer
Italian photographer Rino Barillari – known as “the king of paparazzi” – accuses the disgraced French actor of injuring him last May. Read More